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Half-Naked Man Yanked from Tractor-Trailer Cab in Early-Morning Hyannis Break-In [HN Photos] »

            HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — [DEVELOPING] – Just after 3 a.m. Thursday, a driver arriving for work at Sun Island Delivery on Attucks Lane was startled to find a half-naked man inside the cab of his tractor-trailer. He immediately called police. Barnstable Police…

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Two vehicle crash in Harwich sends one person to Cape Cod Hospital »

HARWICH – A two-vehicle collision sent one person to Cape Cod Hospital. The crash happened about 3:10 PM Wednesday on Route 28 @ Lothrop Avenue. The crash is under investigation by Harwich Police.

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Worker critically injured in industrial accident in Wareham »

WAREHAM – A worker was critically injured in an industrial accident in Wareham Wednesday morning. Rescuers rushed to 15 Kendrick Road, Chatham Village Foods, about 9:45 AM and had to extricate the victim. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the incident. Further…

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Firearm discharged during early morning disturbance in Plymouth »

PLYMOUTH – From Plymouth Police: At approximately 3:45 AM, Plymouth Police responded to a residence on Royal Street for a reported disturbance involving a firearm. Initial reports indicated that a male party had assaulted another resident, discharged a firearm inside the residence, and then fled…

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Barnstable Police: North Street and Bassett Lane intersection closed during daytime hours following crash »

HYANNIS – Motorists traveling through Barnstable should expect traffic disruptions over the next two days as crews complete repairs following a motor vehicle crash. According to the Barnstable Police Department, the intersection of North Street and Bassett Lane will be closed from 7 a.m. to…

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Two vehicles collide in Eastham sending one person to the hospital »

EASTHAM – Two vehicles collided in Eastham about 11:30 AM Wednesday sending one person to Cape Cod Hospital. The crash happened at Herring Brook and Massasoit Roads. Eastham Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Further details were not immediately available.

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Fire breaks out in a house in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Fire broke out in the basement of a house in Mashpee early Wednesday morning. Firefighters were called to the Cranberry Lane location about 6:40 AM to find a fire that was spreading into the wall of a ranch style home. The occupants of the house safely evacuated and no injuries were reported.…

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Car strikes building in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A car struck a building in Barnstable sometime after 3 PM Tuesday. The crash happened in the complex at 270 Communications Way. The driver was evaluated by EMTs and transported to Cape Cod Hospital. A building inspector was called to check the extent of the damage. The cause of the…

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Barnstable Police warn of Fake Federal Arrest Warrants scam »

BARNSTABLE – From Barnstable Police: SCAM ALERT – FAKE FEDERAL ARREST WARRANTS 🚨 The Barnstable Police Department is warning the public about a new scam involving fake U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) arrest warrants and fraudulent court documents. Scammers are contacting victims and claiming…

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Just Another Sunday Beatdown on the Hyannis Village Green [HN Photos] »

          “HyArts” for graffiti aficionados…   ABOVE: Late Sunday afternoon (8/2/26) on the Hyannis Village Green, Barnstable Police and a Hyannis Fire Department ambulance crew rolled up for the latest installment of downtown violence: a woman…

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