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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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Overnight fire destroys house on Chappaquiddick Island »

CHAPPAQUIDDICK ISLAND – From Edgartown Fire: At 2:00 AM Thursday morning Edgartown Fire received the call for a house on fire on Chappy. After hearing the extent of the fire from our first arriving Chappy firefighters, command struck first alarm meaning send some help. Oak Bluffs Fire, Tisbury…

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Sheriff’s department announces Flag Sojourn 250 is coming to Cape Cod »

BOURNE – From Barnstable County Sheriff’s Department: The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office will host Flag Sojourn 250, a global journey of one flag that celebrates the 250th anniversary of our nation. Join Sheriff Donna D. Buckley and special guests for a flag raising ceremony on Flag…

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Breaking: Fire breaks out at well known Provincetown Inn »

PROVINCETOWN – A fire broke out in a room at the Provincetown Inn at 1 Commercial Street shortly after 4 PM Wednesday. Hotel staff used extinguishers to knock down the flames. Fire crews checked for any further fire spread and reported fire damage in two additional rooms. No injuries were reported.…

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Falmouth Police arrest Falmouth man on cocaine trafficking charges »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On June 9, 2026, as a result of a joint investigation conducted by the Falmouth Police Department and the Cape Cod DEA Task Force, Benjamin Karp, 24, of Falmouth, was arrested and charged with Trafficking in Cocaine. On June 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM, Falmouth Police…

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Yarmouth firefighters douse smoldering fire in rail car at transfer station »

YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Firefighters responded to the Yarmouth Transfer Station off Forest Road about 2:40 PM Wednesday. A rail car had begun to smolder. Crews wet down the contents to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported.

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Woman, dog safe after unexpected swim at White Crest Beach in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A dog apparently just had to go for a swim in Wellfleet late Wednesday morning at White Crest Beach off Ocean View Drive. The dog’s owner reportedly went in after the dog. The woman had a flotation device and was able to make progress back to shore as fire crews deployed assets.…

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