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Environmental Police sedate, relocate black bear in Bourne »

BOURNE – From Bourne Police: Over the past few days, Bourne Police and Bourne’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have been monitoring reports of a black bear around the Buzzards Bay Area of Bourne. On July 12, 2026, around 7:30 am, Bourne Police Dispatch received reports that the bear…

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Wellfleet traffic crash sends one person to hospital »

WELLFLEET – A traffic crash in Wellfleet sent one person to Cape Cod Hospital and several others treated at the scene. The collision happened about 4 PM Sunday on Route 6 at Main Street. According to reports, one vehicle rear-ended a second. A Truro fire ambulance also respodned to the scene. Wellfleet…

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Several people evaluated after traffic crash on Route 6 in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Several people were evaluated after a traffic crash in Sandwich sometime after 3 PM Sunday. The collision happened westbound between Route 130 and the Sagamore Bridge. Traffic leaving the Cape was delayed for a time. Mass State Police are investigating the crash.

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No serious injuries reported after two-vehicle crash in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Two-vehicles collided at Brick Kiln Road and Sandwich Road in Falmouth about 10 AM Sunday. Luckily no serious injuries were reported. Falmouth Police are investigating.

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Pursuit Ends on Centerville Cranberry Bog; 15-Year-Old Facing Criminal Charges [Photo Notes] »

    ABOVE: A dark-colored Honda FIT sits abandoned on a cranberry bog access path in Centerville after a Barnstable Police pursuit early Sunday morning. At approximately 2:30 a.m., a patrolman in an unmarked cruiser attempted a traffic stop near Pleasant Pines Avenue and Huckins Neck Road.…

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Minibike Rider Severely Injured After Crash with SUV in Hyannis [Photo Notes] »

  ABOVE: At around 10:30 p.m., Barnstable Police and Hyannis firefighters responded to the scene of a car vs. minibike crash on Pitchers Way at the intersection of Arbor Way in Hyannis. The male minibike rider suffered a serious leg laceration and lost a significant amount of blood. He also lost…

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Wequaquet Lake Boat Crash, One Transported to CCH [Photo Notes] »

    ABOVE: At around 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Barnstable Police and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters responded to the Wequaquet Lake Yacht Club at 150 Annable Point Road in Centerville after receiving reports of a boat crash with possible injuries. According to initial reports,…

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Man Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession During Traffic Stop in Hyannis [Photo Notes] »

  ABOVE: At around 9:15 p.m. Saturday, a Barnstable Police patrolman conducted a traffic stop on a small Honda SUV on Winter Street in Hyannis. During the stop, the patrolman noticed a man reaching around as if he was possibly attempting to conceal a weapon. The patrolman immediately radioed for…

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Car strikes utility pole, ends up partially in marsh in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A vehicle reportedly struck a utility pole before ending up partially in a marsh. The crash happened sometime after 10:30 PM on Thomas B. Landers Road near Geggatt Rd. The driver was able to self-extricate and was evaluated by EMTs. Falmouth Police are investigating the cause of the…

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Three people evaluated after boat crash in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – Three people were evaluated but appeared to have escaped serious injuries after a reported boat crash in Centerville. Officials responded to the Wequaquet Lake Yacht Club shortly after 10 PM Saturday. Both vessels were able to make it back to the dock. Further details were not immediately…

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