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CWN investigative report: Man who twice tried to elude police has long criminal history »

BARNSTABLE – A man who twice tried to elude police has a long criminal history. In a report obtained by CWN, Yarmouth Police Det. Nicholas Ambrosini wrote that on November 22nd, he queried the plate on a Black Chevy Impala which indicated it had been run numerous times and the vehicle did not have…

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Man sentenced to life without parole in connection with 2022 stabbing murder in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced that on December 2, 2025, Tishaun Miller, 44-years-old, of East Bridgewater, was sentenced by the Barnstable Superior Court for his involvement in a murder that took place in the town of Falmouth. With this verdict, the…

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Cape Cod Repeat Runner: Fugitive Who Evaded Barnstable Cops Saturday Night Recaptured After Fleeing Yarmouth Cops Just One Week Earlier »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – The suspect who dramatically bailed from a crashed sedan and vanished into the woods during a high-speed chase through Hyannis and Centerville Saturday evening was back behind bars… until he was released again on “bail” Monday evening.     Christopher…

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Pokémon Card Bandit Strikes Again: Hyannis Game Shop Burglarized Just Days After $36K Mashpee Heist »

Above: HN photo from last evening’s game shop burglary in Hyannis. Insert: Surveillance image of Mashpee game shop heist suspect on Black Friday, courtesy Darkwater Games on Facebook/ HN edits       HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – Cape Cod’s trading-card community is on high…

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Mashpee Police investigate burglary that netted thieves $36,000 worth of merchandise »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Police: On November 28th, 2005 at 9:27 AM, the Mashpee Police Department received a report of a past burglary at the Darkwater Games store at 681 Falmouth Road. Ipon arrival, the officers found the side door to be smashed in. It was determined that approximately $36,000 worth…

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Happy December and happy holidays Barnstable!  It took a while, but we made it to the most wonderful time of the year! �... »

Happy December and happy holidays Barnstable! It took a while, but we made it to the most wonderful time of the year! 🎅🏻🎄 Thank you to everyone who supported us this year, thank you to our residents, followers, and visitors for allowing us the privilege of serving you. We appreciate you 🙏

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Barnstable Police Department Posted »

Barnstable Police Department Posted

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The deadline to apply for our upcoming hiring process is this Friday 12/5 at 4pm! Come join our team! Eligibility requir… »

The deadline to apply for our upcoming hiring process is this Friday 12/5 at 4pm! Come join our team! Eligibility requirements and our application can be found on our new hire page at New Hire Officers - Barnstable Police Department .

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Deer hunting season begins today and goes through December 13th. Respect the rules and if you venture out ensure you and… »

Deer hunting season begins today and goes through December 13th. Respect the rules and if you venture out ensure you and your canine companions are wearing blaze orange to prevent accidental incidents. Yarmouth Division of Natural Resources Town of Yarmouth MassachusettsShotgun season opens on Monday,…

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🚧 ROADWORK ROAD CLOSURE 🚧 Beginning today, Route 28 will be CLOSED, between Winslow Gray Rd through Seaview Avenue. Th… »

🚧 ROADWORK ROAD CLOSURE 🚧 Beginning today, Route 28 will be CLOSED, between Winslow Gray Rd through Seaview Avenue. The Route 28 construction zone begins at Winslow Gray Rd and extends to the intersection at Forest Road. Route 28 CANNOT be traveled all the way through between Forest Road and Winslow…

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