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Barnstable Police lieutenant promoted to Deputy Chief »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: Deputy Chief Mark Mellyn is a lifelong resident of the Town of Barnstable and graduated from Barnstable High School in 1987. He began his policing career at the Barnstable Police Department in 1992 as a Summer Police Officer, and continued to work as a Summer…

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Report of major crime committed draws large police response-determined to be case of “swatting” »

DENNIS – A report of a major crime having been committed drew a large police response to Dennis Thursday afternoon. The call came in sometime before 3 PM. Officers set up a perimeter around the scene off Hokum Rock Road. Officials were able to make contact with an individual in the residence and…

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No injuries after SUV, UPS truck collide in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Shortly after 2: 30 PM Thursday afternoon, a two-vehicle crash occurred in the area of 63 Union St in Yarmouth. A UPS truck and a Toyota Rav4 SUV were involved with the Toyota ending up in the woods.  There were no injuries. Yarmouth Police are investigating the crash. Photos by…

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No injuries but traffic delays after two vehicles collide on Route 25 before Bourne Bridge »

BOURNE – Two vehicles collided on Route 25 in Bourne before the Bourne Bridge sometime after 10:30 AM. One of the vehicles appeared to have struck the guardrail. No injuries were reported but traffic was delayed in the area. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the collision. Photos…

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Orleans firefighters battle large mulch fire near transfer station »

ORLEANS – From Orleans Police: Thursday morning, Orleans Police Officers and Orleans Fire Department responded to a report of a mulch fire near the transfer station off Lots Hollow Road. Nobody was injured and the fire was contained and extinguished. The post Orleans firefighters battle large mulch…

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Traffic crash causes traffic delays on Route 28 in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – A three-vehicle crash caused traffic slowdowns in Centerville. The collision happened sometime after 9:30 AM Thursday on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at South County Road. Three ambulances were called to the scene. Barnstable Police were on scene detouring traffic and investigating the…

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***  AUDIO ***  POLICE INVESTIGATING “GUNSHOTS” AT HYANNIS CONDO COMPLEX »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN “VIDEO” NOTES – DEVELOPING] – As you will hear in the following HN “video,” and according to civilian sources, the Barnstable Police Department appears to be investigating a number of gunshots fired from outside of the Cape Crossroads Condominiums at 800 Bearses…

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FALMOUTH PD SURVEILLANCE LEADS DRUG CHARGES, ONGOING FIREARM INVESTIGATION… »

  FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – [Falmouth PD media statement – March 12, 2025] – On the evening of March 11, 2025, Falmouth Police conducted surveillance at a residence on Central Avenue suspected of involvement in narcotics activity. At approximately 7:00 PM, officers observed a vehicle…

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Barnstable Police investigating after reports of gunshots fired at Hyannis condo complex »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police are investigating after reports of gunshots being fired shortly before 8:30 PM Wednesday. The incident reportedly happened at the Cape Crossroads complex at 800 Bearse’s Way. Initial reports did not indicate anyone being hit by the gunfire. CWN will bring you further…

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Stakeout on Central Avenue in Falmouth leads to two arrests, seizure of illegal firearms »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On the evening of March 11, 2025, Falmouth Police conducted surveillance at a residence on Central Avenue suspected of involvement in narcotics activity. At approximately 7:00 PM, officers observed a vehicle make a brief stop at the residence, behavior consistent…

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