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Local police departments schedule National Night Out events »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Join the Yarmouth Police Dept. and other local Yarmouth departments next week for National Night Out! This free, family-friendly event is a fantastic way to build stronger community partnerships and enjoy an evening packed with fun for all ages. Come meet our officers,…

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More HN Photos From the Night Before: Snazzy Shoes; Swatting Call »

  ABOVE: Around 2 a.m. Saturday, a Barnstable Police patrolman tried to stop a white sedan with Connecticut plates traveling eastbound on Iyannough Road near the Yarmouth line. The driver eventually pulled into the parking lot of a closed package store and appeared to possibly strike a parking curb.…

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Kite surfer evaluated after collision with a boat off Bourne »

BOURNE – A kite surfer was evaluated after reportedly being in a collision with another vessel off Clipper Road in the Monument Beach section of Bournbe shortly before 3 PM Saturday. The victim reportedly suffered a shoulder injury and was transported to a hospital. Mass Environmental Police will…

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Harwich Police warn juveniles after complaints about dangerous e-bike operation »

HARWICH – Harwich Police after receiving many complaints from motorists and pedestrians about juveniles on E-Bikes were able to corral three boys at Great Western Road and Bells Neck Road Saturday around 10:30 AM. The juveniles were allegedly riding between vehicles, on sidewalks, and erratically…

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Crash causes vehicle to overturn on Route 6 in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A vehicle apparently lost control and overturned before ending up back on its wheels in a ditch on Route 6 in Barnstable. The crash happened eastbound before the Willow Street exit. Two people were evaluated at the scene but declined to go the hospital. Mass State Police are investigating…

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Breaking: Extrication needed after multi-vehicle crash on Route 6 eastbound in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – At least six vehicles were involved in a serious crash on Route 6 eastbound in Sandwich. The collision happened shortly before 9 AM Saturday eastbound between the Quaker Meetinghouse Road and Chase Road exits. At least one victim had to be extricated from the wreckage. additional ambulances…

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*** WATCH *** Masked Male with Knife Tussles with Plainclothes Cop, Tries to Flee — HN Briefly Assists [Body Cam] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN Video Notes] – As you will see and hear in the following video, shortly before 3 a.m. this morning, a Barnstable Police plainclothes officer encountered three suspicious males dressed in black and wearing masks on Winter Street. Earlier, a Barnstable Police patrolwoman…

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Traffic alert: Annual Pan-Mass Challenge crosses Cape Cod on Sunday »

CAPE COD – The annual Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) is this weekend. After arriving Saturday at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Bourne, riders will depart for Provincetown early Sunday morning. According to the organization’s website, The PMC’s mission is to raise funds for cancer…

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Lifeguards pull swimmer in distress from water at West Tisbury beach »

WEST TISBURY – A swimmer in distress was rescued by four lifeguards in West Tisbury. According to reports, about 3:50 PM Friday, the lifeguards at South Shore Beach responded to neighboring Long Pond Beach. The guards managed to work around strong currents and made it to shore. There are reports…

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Section of Main Street in Falmouth closed due to downed utility pole »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: ***ALERT*** Main Street between 419- 587 (between Nye and King Street) is currently closed to all through traffic due to a downed utility pole and wires. Emergency and utility crews are actively working on the scene to secure the area. Eastbound Traffic: Vehicles…

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