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Developing: Multiple agencies respond to dolphin stranding in Cape Cod Bay at Barnstable/Yarmouth line »

BARNSTABLE/YARMOUTH – Multiple agencies are responding to reports of a dolphin stranding on Cape Cod Sunday afteroon. IFAW volunteers arrived at the scene off Keveney Lane at the Hallet’s Mill Pind Bridge which connects to Mill Lane at the town line. Additional assistance was requested from…

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Utility pole struck in collision involving Mass State Police cruiser in Harwich »

HARWICH – A utility pole was struck in a crash involving a Mass State Police cruiser in Harwich. The collision happened shortly before 7 AM Sunday on Route 39 at John Joseph Road. No injuries were reported. 136 Eversource customers lost power as a result of the crash the cause of which is under…

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***  WATCH ***  BARNSTABLE HIGH SCHOOLERS CRASH DURING GAME OF “SENIOR ASSASSIN,” SOURCES SAY »

CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – At around 11:36 p.m. Friday evening – 4/5/2005 – Barnstable Police and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Firefighters responded to a crash on Craigville Beach Road near the intersection of Lake Elizabeth Drive. There were reported injuries.…

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Falmouth Police to begin utilizing body cameras on Tuesday »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police report that they are excited to launch their new Body-Worn Camera Program on Tuesday, April 8th, in partnership with Axon. Starting next week, you’ll see Falmouth officers wearing cameras as part of their everyday uniform. This step forward boosts transparency, strengthens…

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Vehicle overturns in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A vehicle went out of control and rolled over in Yarmouth. The crash happened after 1 PM Saturday on Forest Road at Winslow Gray Road. The driver was able to self-extricate and appeared to have escaped any serious injury. Yarmouth Police are investigating the crash which caused traffic…

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***  WATCH ***  YET ANOTHER CRASH AT HIGH SCHOOL ROAD AND SOUTH STREET… [HN NOTES & MULLINGS ON THE MATTER] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES & MULLINGS ON THE MATTER] – As you will see and hear in the following HN Video, at around 10:35 p.m. last evening, Barnstable Police and Hyannis Firefighters responded to yet another bad crash at the intersection of High School Road and South…

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Chatham Police welcome newest officer »

CHATHAM – From Chatham Police: Kenton W. Frenking was sworn in today at Town Hall as the department’s newest police officer. Officer Frenking will begin his training at the Plymouth Police Academy, starting Monday, April 07, 2025. His expected Graduation date will be at the end of summer. Officer…

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Car vs pole crash knocks out power in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – A car struck a utility pole in Centerville about 11:30 PM Saturday. The crash happened on Craigville Beach Road sending the driver to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. 86 Eversource customers lost power as a result of the crash which is under investigation by Barnstable Police.…

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Several evaluated after traffic crash in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Several people were evaluated after a traffic crash in Hyannis. The collision happened about 11:30 PM Friday on South Street just past High School Road. South Street was closed while the scene was worked. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Several evaluated…

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MAN CHARGED W/ TRAFFICKING AFTER BARNSTABLE PATROLMAN FINDS 300 GRAMS OF FENTANYL HIDDEN INSIDE CADDY’S ENGINE COMPARTMENT… »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  According to a Barnstable Police media statement, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Patrolman John Gardiner initiated a traffic stop on a black Cadillac. The stop happened in “the area of Sea Street.” The BPD statement continues as follows: “The driver, 29-year-old…