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*** WATCH *** HYANNIS DUST-UP: Traffic stop escalates into physical scuffle with police; two arrested, suspected drugs seized »

    HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – A Barnstable police officer reportedly observed a black BMW briefly pull into a local hotel known for previous drug activity early Saturday morning around 4:00 a.m. The short visit raised suspicion of possible narcotics-related activity. As the vehicle pulled…

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Yarmouth man charged in connection with armed bank robberies in April »

BOSTON, MA – From U.S. Attorney Boston: A West Yarmouth man has been charged in connection with two armed bank robberies last month. Angel Gonzalez, 25, was charged by criminal complaint with armed bank robbery. He is currently in state custody in connection with unrelated offenses and will make…

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FEDS: “WEST YARMOUTH MAN” CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH ARMED BANK ROBBERIES »

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — A West Yarmouth man has been charged in connection with two armed bank robberies last month, according to a media statement from United States Attorney Leah B. Foley for the District of Massachusetts. Angel Gonzalez, 25, was charged by criminal complaint with armed bank robbery.…

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Car crashes into Falmouth home »

FALMOUTH – A car crashed into a home in Falmouth about 8 PM Friday. Firefighters responded to Charles Lane to find the vehicle into a wall. The drive was extricated and evaluated. A building inspector was called to check the extent of the damage. Further details were not immediately available.

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Fire spreads to house in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – An exterior fire extended to a house in Hyannis sometime after 5:30 PM Friday. The flames on Ellis Drive were spreading up towards the attic when fire crews arrived. Barnstable Police ensured the occupants safely evacuated. Firefighters were able to quickly douse the flames and prevent…

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73-year-old man convicted of 2023 sexual assault of a 20-year-old after a jury trial »

SANDWICH – From Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that a Barnstable County Jury returned a guilty verdict after trial of Elie Jammal, 73, of Concord, MA, for his role in the July 9, 2023, sexual assault of…

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POLICE ACTIVITY: Man Arrested on Warrants During Investigation of Alleged Shooting Threat at Cape Cod Mall [HN Photos] »

“Dancin’ in the streets of Hyannis We were getting pretty good at the game People stood in line and didn’t seem to mind You know everybody knew our name Livin’ on rock-n-roll music Never worry ’bout the things we were missing…

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Barnstable celebrates reopening of reconstructed, storm-resilient Sandy Neck Beach Park »

BARNSTABLE – Barnstable officials on Thursday celebrated the reopening of the newly reconstructed Sandy Neck Beach Park following the completion of a major resiliency and infrastructure improvement project designed to better protect the area from future coastal flooding and erosion.   Town…

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NOAA Predicts Quieter Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2026 as Cape Cod Residents Urged to Stay Prepared »

WASHINGTON – Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are predicting a quieter-than-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026, though officials caution that even a slow season can still produce dangerous and destructive storms.   The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season…

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Traffic crash leaves trailer overturned on Scenic Highway in Bourne »

BOURNE – A traffic crash left a trailer overturned on the Scenic Highway in Bourne around 3:45 PM Thursday. No injuries were reported in the crash by Edgehill Road. Traffic delays were likely in the area. Bourne Police were on scene directing traffic and investigating the crash.

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