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Search warrant leads to drug charges against Wareham man »

WAREHAM – On May 8, 2024, the Wareham Police Criminal Investigation Division along with the Patrol Division served narcotic related search warrants at a residence in Wareham, which resulted in an arrest, and the seizure of suspected Fentanyl and drug related paraphernalia. Alexander Lugo, 41-years-old…

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Two people accused of stealing over $4000 of merchandise from Ulta Beauty Supply in Wareham »

WAREHAM – On May 7, 2024, the Wareham Police Criminal Investigation Division along with members of the Patrol Division were dispatched to Ulta Beauty Supply located at 2421 Cranberry Highway for a male and female actively shoplifting. The male and female had just left the store with several bags…

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Vehicle bursts into flames after crashing into utility pole in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A vehicle burst into flames after striking a utility pole in Hyannis. The crash happened about 1:15 AM on Smith Street at Circle Drive. Luckily all four occupants were able to get out of the vehicle and were evaluated for injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. Barnstable…

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***  WATCH ***  FOUR TRANSPORTED FROM FIERY CRASH IN HYANNIS »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  At approximately 1:16 a.m. this morning, Barnstable Police and Hyannis Firefighters rushed to a fiery crash scene on Smith Street near Circle Drive (on the way toward Craigville Beach).  Some type of SUV appears to have left…

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New Bourne Police Officers hit the streets »

BOURNE – The Bourne Police Department would like to welcome their two newest officers, Officer Nathan Oliveira and Officer Paul Simmons. Both graduated from MPTC Police Academy in Randolph on Friday and were sworn in during a ceremony at the Bourne Police Department Monday. These officers will…

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Barnstable Police share new details on incident at Barnstable High School in March »

HYANNIS – The Barnstable Police Department is providing an update to the community about a difficult incident that occurred in March. On March 22, 2024 at approximately 10:30 AM, Barnstable Police officers were dispatched to Barnstable High School to assist the School Resource Officer with a serious…

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School bus rear-ended in Plymouth »

PLYMOUTH – A school bus was reportedly rear-ended in a chain-reaction crash in Plymouth. The crash happened about 2:30 PM in the 1300 block of State Road (Route 3A). One person was reportedly taken to a hospital for evaluation. Further details were not immediately available. The post School bus…

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Nauset High School Students Honored for Burn Safety Video »

EASTHAM – A Springfield Central High School student has won first prize in the Department of Fire Services’ annual Burn Awareness Video Contest and a second student received an honorable mention, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine said today. “In an average year, people under 18 account for more…

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HN PHOTOS: “THE OUT-OF-TOWNERS” »

[HN PHOTO NOTES]  In the top HN photo, at around 5:30 a.m. this morning in Hyannis, police and firefighters were called to an ordinarily quiet family neighborhood for a report of a man down in someone’s driveway. Neighbors and people at the residence had no idea who the unconscious man was. Luckily,…

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Sunday photo essay: Scenic south side »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Scenic south side appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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