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Bicyclist seriously injured in reported collision with parked riding lawn mower in Eastham »

EASTHAM – A bicyclist was seriously injured after reportedly colliding with a parked riding lawn mower on the Cape Cod Rail Trail shortly after 4 PM Friday. The incident reportedly occurred on the trail not far from Governor Prence Road. The victim was transported by ambulance to Cape Cod Gateway…

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No serious injuries after two-vehicle crash in Harwich »

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Developing: Yarmouth Fire Station 2 on Route 6A blocked off after civilian brings potential explosive to station »

YARMOUTH PORT – The area around Yarmouth Fire Station 2 at 340 Route 6A in Yarmouth was cordoned off after a civilian drove up with potentially explosive materials in their vehicle. The Mass State Police Bomb Squad was called to the scene to investigate. CWN is working to confirm if Route 6A is…

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Dennis Police advise of Upper County Road closure due to vehicle vs pole crash »

DENNIS – From Dennis Police: Upper County Road is currently closed in both directions near Baxter Street due to a motor vehicle accident with wires down across the road. Crews are working on replacing the pole

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Dump truck, car collide on Route 6 westbound by Route 130 exit »

SANDWICH – A dump truck towing an excavator on a trailer and a car collided on Route 6 in Sandwich around 1:40 PM Friday. The crash happened by the Route 130 exit. Three people were transported by ambulance to a hospital. Mutual aid ambulances from West Barnstable and Bourne assisted in patient…

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Multiple vehicles collide on Route 132 in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – As many as five vehicles were involved in an apparent chain reaction collision on Iyannough Road (Route 132) at Phinney’s Lane shortly after 12:30 PM Friday. At least two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. Traffic was tied up in the area. Barnstable Police…

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Wellfleet Police identify driver who failed to stop, crashed and fled scene »

WELLFLEET – Wellfleet Police say they have identified a driver who allegedly failed to stop, crashed and fled the scene on School Street late Thursday evening. Police tell CWN that officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a motor vehicle violation. The driver failed to stop, subsequently crashed,…

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Driver airlifted after rollover crash in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – One person was seriously injured in a rollover traffic crash in Falmouth around 8:10 AM Friday. The collision happened on Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) between Route 28 and Falmouth Woods Road. The victim was transported to Falmouth Hospital to meet the MedFlight helicopter to be…

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ICE Boston arrests Brazilian fugitive in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – From ICE Boston: On June 10, ICE Boston arrested Jose Paula De Souza Neto, an illegal alien and foreign fugitive from Brazil, during operations in Hyannis, MA. Authorities in Brazil issued an arrest warrant for Neto after his conviction for drug trafficking and association for drug trafficking.

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ICE Busts Convicted Brazilian Drug Fugitive ‘Zé Neto’ in Hyannis »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston arrested José Paula de Souza Neto, known as “Zé Neto,” an illegal alien and foreign fugitive from Brazil, during operations in Hyannis on June 10. According to an official statement released by ICE Boston, Brazilian authorities…

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