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Small fire reported in garage at Barnstable Police Facility »

HYANNIS – A small fire was reported in the garage of the Barnstable Police Facility at 1200 Phinney’s Lane sometime after 5:30 PM Thursday. The fire was quickly extinguished but heavy smoke had to be ventilated. Prisoners at the facility were temporarily moved to an area away from the smoke.…

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Falmouth man indicted on charges in connection to pedestrian hit and run in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced on today’s date that David Eldredge, Jr., 33-years-old, of Falmouth, MA, has been indicated by a Barnstable County Grand Jury, for his role relating to the August 14, 2023, hit and run of two pedestrians in the town…

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Man wanted for murder in Boston arrested on Nantucket »

NANTUCKET – From Nantucket Police: The Nantucket Police Department was contacted by Boston Police Homicide Detectives regarding a murder arrest warrant for an individual who was believed to be living and working on Nantucket. On November 2nd, 2023, members of the Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section…

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***  ALERT ***  8-YEAR-OLD SANDWICH BOY FINDS SEWING NEEDLE INSIDE TWIX BAR HE RECEIVED ON HALLOWEEN, COPS SAY »

  SANDWICH PD MEDIA STATEMENT: Updated 11/2/2023 at 11am. The Sandwich Police Department is investigating the report of a sewing needle found inside a piece of Halloween Candy. Late in the evening on November 1, the Sandwich Police Department was called to a Sandwich residence for a sewing needle…

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Sandwich Police investigating after sewing needle found in Halloween candy »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Police: The Sandwich Police Department is investigating the report of a sewing needle found inside a piece of Halloween Candy. Late in the evening on November 1, the Sandwich Police Department was called to a Sandwich residence for a sewing needle found in a piece of Halloween…

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Vehicle overturns on Route 6 in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A traffic crash reportedly left a vehicle overturned in Yarmouth. It happened about 9 PM Wednesday on Route 6 eastbound just past Station Avenue (Exit 75). Firefighters had to extricate the driver who appeared to have escaped serious injury but was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for…

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71-Y-O CONCORD MAN INDICTED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF 20-Y-O AT SANDWICH RESTAURANT: D.A. »

[DA’S MEDIA STATEMENT]  Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that on Friday October 27, 2023, a Barnstable Grand Jury indicted Elie Jammal, 71, of Concord, MA, for his role in the July 9, 2023, sexual assault of a 20-year-old female victim. Elie Jammal was…

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Firefighters respond to blaze at house in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Firefighters were called to a house fire in Sandwich around 7:15 PM Wednesday. Flames were visible from the structure on Dexter Avenue when crews arrived. Several departments were responding to the scene or to cover the Sandwich fire station. Shortly after 7:30 PM, the fire was reported…

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Concord man indicted for sexual assault in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that on Friday October 27, 2023, a Barnstable Grand Jury indicted Elie Jammal, 71, of Concord, MA, for his role in the July 9, 2023, sexual assault of a 20-year-old female victim. Elie Jammal was indicted on the…

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Car strikes utility pole injuring driver in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A vehicle reportedly struck a utility pole in Hyannis. The incident happened about 2:15 PM Wednesday on Ocean Street by the Hy-Line ferry terminal. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash. Eversource was called…

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