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Falmouth man accused of discharging officers gun while being arrested following traffic crash »

SEEKONK, MA – From Seekonk Police: On Thursday, August 13, 2026, at approximately 12:26 PM, multiple police units were dispatched to the area of 178 Central Avenue (Rt. 152) for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival, officers determined that the motorcycle had rear-ended…

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Fail to stop leads to car fire, driver in custody »

DENNIS –  A driver allegedly failed to stop for Mass State Police around 8 PM Friday. Police were responding to a report of a vehicle operating erratically. Police spotted the vehicle on Route 6 in Yarmouth and tried to stop it as it drive on at least 1 rim causing a shower of sparks. The…

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Good Samaritan, Harbormaster rescue three people after kayaks capsize off Harding’s Beach in Chatham »

CHATHAM – Three people including a child were rescued by a Good Samaritan and the Chatham Harbormaster after their kayaks capsized off Harding’s Beach around 5:45 PM Friday. The three and the kayaks were brought safely to shore with no injuries reported.

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Breaking: Dive team activated after multiple people reported caught in rip current at Herring Cove Beach in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – The Barnstable County Dive Team was activated to Provincetown. Several people reportedly got caught in a rip current at the far North end of Herring Cove Beach. Two people were rescued by the Provincetown Fire Marine Unit. A woman was unaccounted for prompting the dive team activation.…

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Dennis, Yarmouth PDs arrest two on drug charges »

DENNIS – From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police Detectives, through a collaborative effort with the Dennis Police Department, executed a search warrant Tuesday night at a Mayfair Road residence in Dennis. Upon executing the search warrant, Detectives uncovered multiple bags of crack cocaine weighing…

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Breaking: Small plane lands hard at Chatham Municipal Airport »

CHATHAM – A small plane reportedly “landed hard” at the Chatham Municipal Airport shortly after 10:30 AM Friday. Initial reports say the aircraft lost power as it was trying to land. The occupants were able to self-extricate from the aircraft. One person was evaluated by EMTs. CWN will…

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Police apply tourniquet after accidental injury at Audubon Society in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A person reportedly accidental cut themselves with a knife at the Audubon Society in Wellfleet around 8:30 AM Friday. Wellfleet Police arrived first and applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding. The victim was transported by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not…

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*** WATCH *** Woman Accused of Receiving Stolen Van Found Snoozing in Hammock by Hyannis Artist Shanties—Husband Arrested Too After Denied Kiss Request Sparks Chaos »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – A search last evening for a stolen work van packed with expensive tools ended with an unexpected discovery: a woman dozing in a hammock behind the Hyannis Artist Shanties, and a brief family drama that landed both her and her companion in handcuffs. Barnstable Police launched…

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Falmouth Police issue safety and traffic information for Falmouth Road Race this Saturday »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: The 2026 Falmouth Road Race is this Sunday, August 16th. The Falmouth Police Department, in partnership with regional and state agencies, has prepared a comprehensive public safety plan to keep runners, spectators, and the community safe. IMPORTANT REMINDER: The…

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Divers called after report of missing swimmer in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Shortly before 11 PM Thursday, the regional dive team was activated after reports of a missing swimmer off Shore Drive in Mashpee. About 11:20 PM, the victim was located and appeared okay but was evaluated by EMTs and transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately…

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