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Promotions, recognitions announced at Chatham Police »

 CHATHAM – From Chatham Police: Thanks to all who attended our promotional and Awards Ceremony on Friday, August 30, 2024. Sergeant Sarah A. Harris was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Officer Christopher R. Merigan was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Also, the following departmental recognitions…

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Barnstable Police continue to seek leads in man missing for over a year »

HYANNIS – The Barnstable Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 34-year-old Barnstable man who has been missing for more than a year. Stephen Boudreau, age 34, of Barnstable, has been missing since Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was last seen in the downtown Hyannis area.…

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BREAKING: Rollover crash causing traffic delays on Route 6 westbound in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A rollover crash was causing traffic backups on Route 6 westbound in West Barnstable. Two vehicles collided around 10:30 AM just past the Route 149 exit leaving one car on its side. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. Mass State Police are investigating…

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PATROLMEN LOCATE CAR STOLEN FROM HYANNIS NEIGHBORHOOD DURING OVERNIGHT [HN PHOTOS] »

  Top HN photo: Barnstable Police patrolman Peter Ginnetty (left), looks on as a member of the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Crime Scene Unit dusts for prints. Patrolman Ginnetty had taken the stolen vehicle report a short time earlier in the same midnight to 8:00 a.m. shift. Barnstable Police…

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***  WATCH ***  MAN REQUESTS TO BE VIDEO RECORDED WHILE BEING TAKEN INTO POLICE CUSTODY… »

YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – Yarmouth Police patrol officers rushed to a driveway outside of a residence on Hamblin Hill Road for a disturbance early this morning. The female 911 caller reported a couple of males at her door, possibly in possession of firearms. She reportedly did…

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Barnstable Fire Captain/Paramedic retiring after more that 32 years »

BARNSTABLE – Barnstable Fire reports that Captain/Paramedic Robert Cecil is retiring on September 5th, after more than 32 years of service to the department. A last day event will be held with coffee and snacks on September 5th, from 9 AM to noon at the Barnstable Fire Station, 3249 Main Street…

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Falmouth Police investigating reported stabbing »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police are investigating a reported stabbing. Officials responded to a location off Brick Kiln Road shortly after 2 PM Monday. The victim was transported to Falmouth Hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. Further details were not immediately available.…

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VACATIONING MAINE FIREFIGHTER PULLS DROWNING VICTIM FROM POND IN WELLFLEET »

[WELLFLEET FD MEDIA STATEMENT] “On August 31, Wellfleet Fire was dispatched to a possible drowning at Dyer Pond. An off-duty Firefighter/AEMT from Kennebunk Fire-Rescue, pulled the individual from the water and initiated CPR. On the ambulance’s arrival the rescued swimmer had a pulse and…

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Off-duty EMT credited with saving drowning victim in Wellfleet on Saturday »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Fire: On Saturday August 31st, Wellfleet Fire was dispatched to a possible drowning at Dyer Pond. An off-duty Firefighter/AEMT from Kennebunk Fire-Rescue, pulled the individual from the water and initiated CPR. On the ambulance’s arrival the rescued swimmer had…

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***  WATCH ***  WOMAN LEADS POLICE ON HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT DOWN BUSY RTE. 28 IN YARMOUTH »

YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] –  A woman led Yarmouth Police officers on a high-speed pursuit down busy Rte. 28 last evening. Speeds reached approximately 60 miles per hour, according to YPD radio transmissions. Late last evening (sometime around 10:30 p.m.), Yarmouth Police patrol…

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