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2 AM Hyannis Bust: Wanted Man Snagged on Home Invasion, A&B DW, Gun & Drug Raps [HN Photos] »

                  HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – In the early hours of the morning, a traffic stop in Hyannis led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man wanted on serious warrants, including home invasion and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Barnstable…

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Yarmouth man arrested following sexual assault investigation »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police Detectives along with the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section located and apprehended Dillon Collins, 30, of West Yarmouth. Collins was taken into custody based on an active arrest warrant following an investigation by…

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Four evaluated after traffic crash in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Four people were evaluated at the scene of a traffic crash in Hyannis Wednesday evening. The collision happened at the intersection of Main Street and High School Road. Barmstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Four evaluated after traffic crash in Hyannis appeared…

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38-Year-Old Marstons Mills Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges »

MARSTONS MILLS – From Barnstable Police: On March 9, 2026 Barnstable Police Detectives, with the assistance of the United States Secret Service Cyber Fraud Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence located in Marstons Mills. As a result of the search warrant and follow-up investigation,…

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Disabled tractor-trailer causing delays on Route 6 in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A disable tractor-trailer was causing travel delays on Route 6 westbound in West Barnstable. Photos appear to show that just west of the Route 132 exit, the trailer had become detached from its cab. No injuries were reported. Only the right lane was open. Photo courtesy of Brian…

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Gas leak reported on Stony Hill Road in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A natural gas leak was reported in Chatham about 8 AM. Firefighters responded to Stony Hill Road just south of Route 28 and confirmed the odor of gas. National Grid was called to mitigate the situation. Further details were not immediately available. The post Gas leak reported on Stony…

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Two people injured in traffic crash in Orleans »

ORLEANS – Two people were taken to Cape Cod Hospital after a traffic crash in Orleans. The collision happened about 4:15 PM on South Orleans Road (Route 28) at Pond Road/Finlay Road. Traffic delays were likely in the area until the scene was cleared. Orleans Police are investigating the cause of…

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Vehicle found submerged at Mashpee boat ramp »

MASHPEE – A vehicle was discovered submerged at the Mashpee Neck boat ramp Tuesday morning. Official responded sometime after 10 AM. A diver was sent in to confirm if anyone was in the vehicle. Further details were not immediately available. The post Vehicle found submerged at Mashpee boat ramp…

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: Shaniah Isom (MS) »

Shaniah Isom, Age Now: 11, Missing: 03/07/2026. Missing From Olive Branch, MS. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Olive Branch Police Department (Mississippi) 1-662-892-9459 .

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Firefighters douse basement fire in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Firefighters were called to a Castlewood Circle residence in Hyannis about 6:40 PM Tuesday. Heavy smoke and a fire was reported in the basement and quickly doused. The occupants were able to safely evacuate and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The…

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