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Updated: Technical rescue called for woman fallen on slope near Nobska Light in Woods Hole »

WOODS HOLE – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was called to a scene in Woods Hole about 5:20 AM. According to reports, a woman was injured in a fall on the slop near Nobska Light off Church Street. Rescuers used ropes and a stokes basket to retrieve the victim who was transported to Falmouth…

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*** TALES FROM THE OVERNIGHT *** Police called after random naked man discovered outside West Yarmouth residence… [HN Photos] »

WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS –  At around 2:30 a.m. this morning, a caller from a West Yarmouth address called police after finding a random naked man in his yard. The naked man seemed disoriented and lost, according to the caller. An automatic sprinkler on the property is believed to have woken…

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DRUG DEN RAIDED AT FAMILY APARTMENTS! GUN, NARCOTICS SEIZED – KIDS ENDANGERED, COPS SAY »

YARMOUTH POLICE MEDIA STATEMENT – NO BOOKING PHOTOS PROVIDED: SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – Yarmouth Police Detectives, along with the Massachusetts State Police and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Cape Cod Resident Office, executed a search warrant Tuesday afternoon at the Yarmouth…

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Fire reported in walls of Bourne residence »

BOURNE – Fire broke out at a home in Bourne about 11 PM Thursday. Crews arriving at the Wilson Avenue location found the fire had extended into a wall of the house. The flames were knocked down and firefighters checked for further extension. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately…

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Driver able to self-extricate after crash causes vehicle to overturn in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A traffic crash reportedly left one car on its roof in Barnstable. The collision was reported about 5:45 PM Thursday at Attucks Lane and Phinneys Lane. The occupant were out of the overturned vehicle when rescuers arrived and no serious injuries were reported. Barnstable Police are…

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Multiple injuries reported after traffic crash in Truro »

TRURO – Multiple injuries were reported as a result of a traffic crash in Truro. The collision was reported about 4:45 PM on Route 6 at Castle Road. A level 1 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) was declared to bring in ambulances to the scene. The extent of injuries was not immediately clear but rescuers…

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Traffic crash causes traffic slowdown on Route 6 in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A traffic crash caused slowdowns for motorists on Route 6 in Yarmouth. The collision was reported westbound near the Bass River overpass sometime after 4 PM. At least one person was evaluated for injuries. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Traffic crash…

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Breaking: Multiple units responding to blaze at Orleans recycling company »

ORLEANS – Multiple fire units were called to a blaze at Daniels Recycling Co. on Giddiah Hill Road sometime after noon Thursday. Flames were reportedly visible from a large metal clad building. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Breaking: Multiple units responding to blaze…

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Search warrant yields gun, drugs and money »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police Detectives, along with the Massachusetts State Police and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Cape Cod Resident Office, executed a search warrant Tuesday afternoon at the Yarmouth Commons Apartment Community. The apartment was also known to have…

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: Jacob Bostic (OH) »

Jacob Bostic, Age Now: 10, Missing: 06/25/2025. Missing From MENTOR, OH. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Mentor Police Department (Ohio) 1-440-255-1234.

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