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Nine month investigation leads to Falmouth man being charged with trafficking in cocaine »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On Friday, September 5, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Falmouth Police Department, in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police, the Cape Cod DEA Task Force, and the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office, executed multiple search warrants in town following…

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Dump truck snags wires knocking out power in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – A dump truck snagged wires on on Old Post Road north of Route 28 in Marstons Mills late Friday morning. No injuries were reported. 66 Eversource customers lost power in the area. Further details were not immediately available. The post Dump truck snags wires knocking out power…

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Fire damages exterior of Dennis restaurant »

DENNIS – Firefighters responded to the Lost Dog Pub on Route 134 shortly after 9 AM Friday. A fire had started on the exterior of the structure which was quickly extinguished. Crews checked for any fire extension inside the building. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately…

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Two car crash slows traffic during morning commute »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police and Yarmouth Fire responded to a two car crash with air bag deployment just before 8:00 a.m. Friday morning at the intersection of Route 28 and Wood Road. One driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Yarmouth Police are investigating.…

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2ND OFFENSE DRUNK DRIVING SUSPECT WORRIED ABOUT DEPORTATION AFTER NOT STOPPING FOR POLICE: BIZARRE STATEMENTS [HN “VIDEO”] »

BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN “VIDEO” NOTES] –  A man later identified as Ilous Atkinson, 53, currently residing in South Yarmouth, was reportedly making bizarre statements to police officers while being arrested last evening.   And the bizarre statements reportedly continued throughout…

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Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team practices “high angle rescues” in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Fire: The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was training at Whitecrest Beach on Thursday. They use this beach to practice high-angle rescues. The Team responds to calls throughout the Cape and is comprised of members from various Cape Fire Departments. Wellfleet Fire…

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Barge goes sideways in Cape Cod Canal »

BOURNE – A barge apparently got adrift and turned sideways appearing to block the Cape Cod Canal for a time Thursday afternoon. Later in the afternoon the barge was safely secured. CWN is checking with the Army Corps of Engineers and Bourne officials for further details. Photos via Cape Cod Incidents/CWN…

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Man facing attempted murder charge after stabbing in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Police: On Monday September 1st at 12:20 AM, the Mashpee Police Department responded to a residence on Clamshell Lane for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival responding made contact with a female victim who appeared to be suffering from a stab wound to the facial area.…

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CWN followup: 24-year-old Hyannis man arrested for late night stabbing »

HYANNIS – From Barsntable Police: On Tuesday September 2, 2025, just after midnight, 24 year old Shaukeem Johnson of Hyannis was arrested for his involvement in a stabbing earlier in the night. On Monday September 1, 2025 Barnstable Police Officers responded to the 100 block of Winter Street in…

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***  WATCH ***  Stolen KIA Forte Recovered in Hyannis; Three Detained, Prime Suspect Later Arrested, Investigation Ongoing »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – In a swift and effective operation, Barnstable Police recovered a stolen black KIA Forte early this morning, detaining three individuals and later arresting a fourth suspect believed to be tied to the crime. The recovery marks a significant breakthrough…

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