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One person treated for burn to hand after vehicle fire in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Hyannis firefighters responded to a vehicle fire shortly after 3:30 PM Saturday. According to reports, a Tesla was involved in the fire. One person was treated for a burn to the hand. Further details were not immediately available. Meanwhile Sandwich firefighters also responded to and…

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Re-dedication ceremony held to replace vandalized flags at Yarmouth overpass »

YARMOUTH – United States flags were restored to a bridge over Route 6 in Yarmouth, replacing those destroyed by unknown vandals this summer during a ceremony that also served to re-dedicate the overpass to decorated United States Marine Lance Corporal William J. Donovan Jr. The ceremony coincides…

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Rescuers save 11 dolphins in two-day Cape Cod stranding event »

WELLFLEET – From the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW): Over last weekend, a coordinated marine mammal rescue effort in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, led to the successful rescue and release of multiple dolphins following a series of strandings. IFAW received the first report to its Stranding…

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51-Year-Old Arrested on Child Pornography Charges Following Joint Operation by Barnstable Police and Secret Service »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – According to today’s BPD media statement, on August 7, 2025, the Barnstable Police Department, in collaboration with the United States Secret Service Cyber Fraud Task Force, executed a search warrant at a Hyannis residence, leading to the arrest of 51-year-old Cristian…

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51-year-old Hyannis man arrested on child pornography charges »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: On August 7th, 2025 Barnstable Police Detectives, with the assistance of the United States Secret Service Cyber Fraud Task Force, executed a search warrant at a residence located in Hyannis, MA. As a result of the search warrant and on scene investigation, 51-year-old…

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Shirtless B&E Suspect Busted After Lounging with Cig on Camera [HN Video] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN Video Notes] – A brazen break-in suspect’s attempt to turn a Winter Street home into his personal lounge was cut short this afternoon when Barnstable Police swooped in, nabbing him after he was caught on camera casually smoking cigarettes and possibly even sunning…

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Barnstable Police arrest man accused of breaking into Winter St. building »

HYANNIS – Multiple Barnstable Police units surrounded a Winter Street address Friday afternoon after a report of an unknown person had entered the property. A suspect was apprehended without incident. CWN is checking with Barnstable Police for further details. The post Barnstable Police arrest…

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No injuries after traffic crash involving an ambulance in Truro »

TRURO – A traffic crash involving an ambulance was reported in Truro about 4:30 PM Friday. The collision occurred on Route 6 near the Truro Transfer Station entrance. No injuries were reported. A Provincetown Fire Ambulance and a passenger car both had to be towed from the scene. The cause of the…

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Vehicle hits building in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A vehicle struck a building in Hyannis. The incident happened sometime after 4 PM Friday at Sunderland Printing at 115 Enterprise Road. According to reports, one car may have struck another pushing it into the structure. No injuries were reported. A building inspector was called to check…

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Falmouth Police say man spotted near school grounds posed no threat »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On September 18, 2025, at approximately 5:36 PM, the Falmouth Police Department responded to Morse Pond School after receiving a report of a man who parked in the staff lot and then walked into the nearby woods. Officers quickly arrived and located the vehicle but…

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