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41-Year-Old Hyannis Man Arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl and Cocaine »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police:On Friday January 2, 2026 members of the Barnstable Police Investigative Services Division, with assistance from agents of the DEA Cape Cod Resident Office, executed a search warrant at a Hyannis residence. This search warrant was the result of an extensive investigation…

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Developing: Hazmat team requested to spill at State Police rotary in Bourne »

BOURNE – Bourne Fire has requested a state Hazardous Materials Team to the State Police Rotary by MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28). Sometime before 11 AM, a quantity of an unknown liquid spilled from a truck near the gas station at the rotary. Am ambulance was requested to evaluate the truck driver.…

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Traffic crash snarls evening commute on Route 132 in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A traffic crash snarled the evening commute along Iyannough Road (Route 132) in Hyannis. The collision happened about 5:30 PM Monday by the entrance to the Cape Crossroads condos. Initial reports did not indicate any serious injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the…

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Two people injured in traffic crash on West Main Street in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Two people were injured in a traffic crash in Hyannis around 9:15 AM Monday. The collision happened on West Main Street by the Stop & Shop gas station. Firefighters had to extricate one of the drivers from their vehicle. A Centerville ambulance assisted with patient transport. Barnstable…

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Bloody Escape from Neck-Stabbing Nightmare: Victim Flees to Neighbor, But Cops Collar Both Him and a Female Suspect! »

      ABOVE: A Yarmouth Police Patrolman keeps an eye on the Wampanoag Road scene until detectives could return with a search warrant. SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – A Sunday evening turned into a night of chaos and bloodshed on Wampanoag Road when a man, stabbed twice including…

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Yarmouth Police investigating after person sent to Cape Cod Hospital with stab wound »

YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Police are investigating a reported stabbing. Police and fire officials responded to Wampanoag Road shortly after 6 PM Sunday. A victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Police are asking people to avoid the area. Further details were not immediately…

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Breaking: Firefighters extricate victim after multi-vehicle crash in Dennis »

DENNIS – Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to free an occupant from a four-vehicle traffic crash in Dennis Sunday afternoon. The collision happened about 4 PM by the CVS in the Patriot Square shopping plaza. The extent of injuries was not immediately clear. Dennis Police are investigating…

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Bulletin: Fiery plane crash reported at Provincetown Municipal Airport »

PROVINCETOWN – A fiery plane crash was reported on the runway at Provincetown Municipal Airport sometime after 3 PM Sunday. Multiple agencies were responding to the scene. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Bulletin: Fiery plane crash reported at Provincetown Municipal…

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Vehicle discovered in drainage ditch in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A vehicle was discovered partially in the water of a drainage ditch in Barnstable Saturday morning. The incident unfolded about 8 AM Saturday at Iyannough Road (Route 132) and Shootflying Hill Road. No on was found in the area of the vehicle. Barnstable Police are investigating. Further…

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“Wolf Moon” Ushers in 2026 with a Subdued Howl! »

ABOVE: My trusty news mutt, Arya, getting all fired up before heading out on our regular overnight news gathering several days ago. We find our energy tends to ramp up in the days prior to a full moon… and so does the craziness on the street – but last evening, thankfully, was relatively…