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Barnstable Police warn of Facebook scam over car for sale »

HYANNIS – The Barnstable Police Department has received a report and has confirmed that the Facebook listing of a vehicle for sale under this account has been taken over by a scammer and is not legitimate. Do not contact the seller or exchange any personal or financial information with the seller…

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Two people injured in Marstons Mills crash »

MARSTONS MILLS – Two people were evaluated after a traffic crash in Marstons Mills. The collision happened about 7:10 AM on Cotuit Road (Route 149) between Old Falmouth Road and Calvin Hamblin Road. Traffic was tied up in the area while the scene was worked. The crash is under investigation by…

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Vehicle rolls on its roof in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A traffic crash left a vehicle on its roof in Falmouth. The collision happened about 8:20 AM on Hayway Road at Currier Road. The occupants of the vehicle were able to self-extricate and appeared to have escaped any serious injury. Falmouth Police are investigating the cause of the crash.…

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Cell phone use leads to pursuit, ends in arrest »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: A Yarmouth Police Officer was enforcing cell phone use while driving Monday afternoon when he noticed a driver holding her phone in front of her face and talking. He attempted to pull the car over, but as it pulled into the breakdown lane, it continued to drive…

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***  FLASH!  ***  MAN WHO DROVE INTO SANDWICH BANK RETURNS TO CAPE, DRIVES INTO FALMOUTH BUSINESS, SOURCES SAY [HN “VIDEO”] »

ABOVE: Insert 1. A vehicle reportedly driven by Kevin Coelho crashes through the front door of TD Bank North in Sandwich on Monday morning, January 13, 2025. (SPD photo/HN edits) Cellphone Image 2. The view from the backseat of a Falmouth Police cruiser shows the vehicle reportedly driven Kevin Coelho…

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HN photos from the overnight… »

    Above: A state trooper takes a 21-year-old Fall River woman into custody during a Hyannis traffic stop. The stop happened on Main street near the intersection with Barnstable Road early this morning. According to radio transmissions, the woman had a default warrant for her arrest out of…

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Man facing terrorism threat charge after incident at Steamship Authority terminal on Martha’s Vineyard »

TISBURY – From Tisbury Police: On Wednesday January 15th, 2025 at approximately 9 PM, the Tisbury Police received a call from someone stating they had found a revolver with a lock on it, but that the weapon was not loaded. Tisbury officers initially responded to the Steamship Authority to speak…

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Driver evaluated after rollover crash in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Police are investigating an early afternoon rollover crash. The Honda Civic ended up on its side at Vineyard Street and Pine Grove Road. The driver was evaluated for injuries. Further details were not immediately available. Photos by John P. Carroll/CWN The post Driver evaluated…

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Toddler scalded by hot water in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A toddler was reportedly scalded by hot water sometime before 7 PM Wednesday. Rescuers were called to a residence off Long Pond Road. A MedFlight helicopter was not immediately available so the victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Falmouth Police seek possible witness to fatal pedestrian crash »

FALMOUTH – he Falmouth Police Department is looking to speak with the driver or any occupants of a white SUV who may have witnessed the fatal pedestrian crash on Sunday, January 12, 2025, around 6:34 PM at the intersection of Gifford Street and Dillingham Avenue. If you have any information, please…

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