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Yarmouth Police issue safety reminders about e-bikes, scooters and electric dirt bikes »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Our department has seen a recent rise in reports regarding erratic and dangerous riding behavior involving e-bikes, scooters, and electric dirt bikes by both children and adults. This is part of a troubling national trend; injuries tied directly to e-mobility crashes…

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Hazmat technicians called to West Dennis Beach after lithium-ion battery explosion »

DENNIS – Hazardous materials technicians were called to West Dennis Beach late Friday afternoon. According to reports, a lithium-ion battery for a hydrofoil exploded. No injuries were reported. Firefighters were working to submerge the battery in water. A Tier 1 Hazmat response was requested. Further…

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Oak Bluffs Police seek person of interest »

OAK BLUFFS – From Oak Bluffs Police: The Oak Bluffs Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in these photos in connection with an ongoing investigation involving a Circuit Avenue business. If you recognize this individual or know of their whereabouts,…

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Two sent to hospital after traffic crash in Bourne »

BOURNE – Two people were transported to a hospital after a two vehicles reportedly collided broadside in Bourne at the Plymouth town line. The crash happened about 7:10 AM Friday at Old Plymouth Road and Village Green Road. The injuries did not appear life-threatening. Bourne Police are investigating…

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Edgartown Police seek persons of interest in trespassing incident »

EDGARTOWN – From Edgartown Police: The Edgartown Police Department is looking to identify these parties in relation to a trespassing incident last night. If you have any information, please call the station at 508-627-4343.

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Mashpee Police seek shoplifting suspect »

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Multiple injuries reported in traffic crash in Eastham »

EASTHAM – A serious traffic crash was reported on State Highway (Route 6) in Eastham sometime before 11:30 AM Thursday. The collision occurred near Great Pond Road. Four people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. At least one of the victims suffered serious injuries. Mutual…

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71-Year-Old Hyannis Man Among 7 Arrested in FBI World Cup Child Exploitation Sting »

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — A 71-year-old man from Hyannis is among seven Massachusetts men taken into custody in a targeted FBI operation aimed at stopping child sexual exploitation around the World Cup, according to a FBI media statement. FBI Boston’s Child Exploitation–Human Trafficking Task Force,…

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ICE Arrests Two Criminal Illegal Aliens in Hyannis Wednesday »

According to an ICE Spokesperson’s statement to Hyannis News: “On June 24, ICE Boston arrested Carlos Oswaldo Vasquez-Silva and Kevin Marcelo Quiroz Torres, criminal illegal aliens from Ecuador, during targeted operations in Hyannis, Massachusetts.   “Vasquez-Silva’s criminal…