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HN VIDEO REPORT: FAMILIES EVACUATED AFTER FIRE DISCOVERED AT VILLAGE GREEN APARTMENTS »

The following is an HN Video Report regarding a fire that was discovered at the Village Green Apartments in Barnstable, shortly before 9:00 p.m. last evening. The Barnstable Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire. Please press play to see and hear HN’s full video report and current…

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Fire damages Barnstable apartment building »

BARNSTABLE – A fire was reported at the Village Green Apartments at 767 Independence Drive in Barnstable shortly before 9 PM Friday. The fire appeared to be confined to an exterior wall of the complex. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The post Fire damages…

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Breaking: Traffic crash blocking traffic on Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A traffic crash reportedly had westbound traffic at a standstill and heavy delays eastbound. The three-vehicle collision was reported shortly before 4:30 PM Friday afternoon on Route 6 westbound before Route 124. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Breaking: Traffic…

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Lane violation results in drug arrest »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of an Eastham woman Thursday morning. Felicia Daley, 54, was a passenger in a car that was driving up to a multi-lane intersection in the right lane. The lane the car was in was for traveling straight ahead or making a right…

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Barnstable Police warn of Facebook scam over car for sale »

HYANNIS – The Barnstable Police Department has received a report and has confirmed that the Facebook listing of a vehicle for sale under this account has been taken over by a scammer and is not legitimate. Do not contact the seller or exchange any personal or financial information with the seller…

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Two people injured in Marstons Mills crash »

MARSTONS MILLS – Two people were evaluated after a traffic crash in Marstons Mills. The collision happened about 7:10 AM on Cotuit Road (Route 149) between Old Falmouth Road and Calvin Hamblin Road. Traffic was tied up in the area while the scene was worked. The crash is under investigation by…

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Vehicle rolls on its roof in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A traffic crash left a vehicle on its roof in Falmouth. The collision happened about 8:20 AM on Hayway Road at Currier Road. The occupants of the vehicle were able to self-extricate and appeared to have escaped any serious injury. Falmouth Police are investigating the cause of the crash.…

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Cell phone use leads to pursuit, ends in arrest »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: A Yarmouth Police Officer was enforcing cell phone use while driving Monday afternoon when he noticed a driver holding her phone in front of her face and talking. He attempted to pull the car over, but as it pulled into the breakdown lane, it continued to drive…

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***  FLASH!  ***  MAN WHO DROVE INTO SANDWICH BANK RETURNS TO CAPE, DRIVES INTO FALMOUTH BUSINESS, SOURCES SAY [HN “VIDEO”] »

ABOVE: Insert 1. A vehicle reportedly driven by Kevin Coelho crashes through the front door of TD Bank North in Sandwich on Monday morning, January 13, 2025. (SPD photo/HN edits) Cellphone Image 2. The view from the backseat of a Falmouth Police cruiser shows the vehicle reportedly driven Kevin Coelho…

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HN photos from the overnight… »

    Above: A state trooper takes a 21-year-old Fall River woman into custody during a Hyannis traffic stop. The stop happened on Main street near the intersection with Barnstable Road early this morning. According to radio transmissions, the woman had a default warrant for her arrest out of…

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