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SHARP-EYED TROOPER DISRUPTS HYANNIS COKE DEAL COPS SAY: HALF-KILO SEIZED, 2 HELD W/OUT BAIL »

ABOVE PHOTOS: Sources tell HN that Tuesday evening’s half-kilo coke seizure in downtown Hyannis led to a massive follow-up investigation at a commercial building on Bodick Road in Hyannis on Wednesday. It involved at least two K9 units, state police, local police, and members of the local DEA –…

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Barnstable Police looking for missing juvenile »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: Please be on the lookout for Ethan Dansereau: 13 years old 5’2 120 lbs green eyes curly brown hair Last seen wearing black Nike shirt, black camo shorts, and black or grey sneakers. Last seen at the Cape Cod Mall at approximately 1815 hours. If located please…

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DA: Drug bust on Cape Cod results in seizure of over 1/2 kilo of cocaine, two men held without bail pending dangerousness hearing, one already served time as armed career criminal »

HYANNIS – From Cape & Islands District Attorney’s office: Wednesday, Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced that Ilya Zinov, 36 years old, of Hyannis, MA, and Jermaine Dudley, 33 years old, of New Bedford, MA, were arraigned in the Barnstable District Court…

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No serious injuries but traffic snarled after crash in Eastham »

EASTHAM – Two vehicles collided on Route 6 in Eastham just after 3 PM Wednesday. The crash happened by the Red Barn west of Brackett Road. No serious injuries were reported but traffic was backed up until the scene could be cleared. Eastham Police are investigating the crash. The post No serious…

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Front end loader catches fire in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A front end loader was destroyed by fire in Falmouth. Firefighters responded to Cape Cod Aggregates on Thomas B. Landers Road about 1:30 PM. A line had to be stretched to a hydrant to get enough water to completely extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. The post Front end loader…

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Nantucket Police respond to false report of explosive device in vehicle »

NANTUCKET – From Nantucket Police: On Tuesday at 7:11 PM, the Nantucket Communications Center received a report of an improvised explosive device (IED) in a black sports utility vehicle (SUV) in the area of 16 Main Street. The Nantucket Police Department were dispatched to the area and a secure…

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Wellfleet crash causes delays on Route 6 »

WELLFLEET – A traffic crash caused delays on Route 6 in Wellfleet. The two vehicle collision happened about 3:30 PM Tuesday by Gill Lane. All of the victims were able to self-extricate and no injuries were reported. The crash is under investigation by Wellfleet Police. The post Wellfleet crash…

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Traffic crash leaves trailer on its side on Route 6 in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A traffic crash left a trailer on its side on Route 6 in Yarmouth. The crash happened about 3:15 PM on the eastbound side past the Union Street exit. The occupants were able to get out of the vehicle and appeared to have escape injury. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of…

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One injured after car strikes medical building in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A car reportedly struck the side of the Falmouth Orthopedic Center at 360 Gifford Street around 1 PM Tuesday. One person suffered minor injuries and was transported to Falmouth Hospital. A building inspector was called to check the damage which was described as minor. Further details…

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Provincetown Police announce promotions »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: Monday, Lieutenant Kevan Spoor and Sergeant Simon Saliba were sworn into their new positions at Provincetown Town Hall. Lieutenant Kevan Spoor brings years of experience and extensive knowledge of many disciplines of training to the department. His dedication…

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