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Brewster firefighters douse garage fire »

BREWSTER – Firefighters were called to a garage fire in Brewster shortly after 4 PM Wednesday. The fire was at a Lund Farm Way residence near North Pond Road. The fire was quickly put out and crews checked for any further fire spread and ventilated smoke. No injuries were reported. Further details…

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Blaze rages through Wareham home »

WAREHAM – On Wednesday morning at 7:59 a.m. Wareham Fire dispatcher Matt Miller was alerted to a house fire on Pilgrim Avenue. Wareham Fire Engine 1, Engine 3, Tower 1, Squad 2, C-3 (Assistant Chief Mark Rogers), and C-1 (Chief John Kelley), along with Wareham Police and EMS responded. A/C Rogers…

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Man facing numerous charges after alleged shoplifting incident in Wareham »

WAREHAM – From Wareham Police: On December 16, 2024, at approximately 3:30 pm, Wareham officers were dispatched to Target, located at 2421 Cranberry Highway, for an active shoplifter. When officers arrived on location, the shoplifter identified as, John Vacchino Jr., sixty-five (65) years old of…

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Vehicle rolls on its roof in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A vehicle rolled on it roof in Sandwich shortly after 2 AM Wednesday. The driver was not injured. Sandwich Police are investigating the crash. The post Vehicle rolls on its roof in Sandwich appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Barnstable County Sheriffs Office announces passing of deputy sheriff »

BOURNE – From Barnstable County Sheriffs Office: It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deputy Steve Montalto Tuesday morning. Deputy Montalto graduated at the top of his class in October 2004 and spent most of his career as the stalwart of the midnight shift. For part of his…

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Two people arrested for conspiring to scam $10,000 from Yarmouth resident »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police received a call from a local bank Monday morning reporting a potential fraudulent transaction taking place. A 96-year-old Yarmouth resident had attempted to withdraw $10,000 after receiving a call earlier in the morning from a man claiming to be…

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Jeep crashes into utility pole in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A Jeep crashed into a utility pole sometime after 1:30 PM Monday. The collision happened on Route 6A at Union Street. The pole was broken and Eversource was called to make the scene safe so the vehicle could be towed. The driver was able to self-extricate and appeared to have escaped…

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***  WATCH ***  JEEP REPORTEDLY FLATTENED STOP SIGN, LOST WHEEL… BEING INVESTIGATED AS “MEDICAL EMERGENCY” »

OSTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] –  Barnstable Police officers had their hands full trying to catch up to a Jeep that reportedly was missing a tire and traveling on its rim. At around 9:00 p.m. last evening, patrols were dispatched to the area of West Main Street in Hyannis after…

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Barricaded subject incident in Bourne resolved peacefully »

BOURNE – Bourne Police report that officers were at an active call with a barricaded subject in the area of 100 High Meadow Circle Tuesday. Residents of High Meadow Circle had been requested to remain inside but that order has been lifted. Bourne Police say they will provide more updates at a later…

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Three people injured in Falmouth crash »

FALMOUTH – Three people were injured in a crash in Falmouth around 1:20 PM Monday. The collision happened at the intersection of Waquoit Highway (Route 28) and Red Brook Road. The victims were transported to Falmouth Hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. The crash,…

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