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Hyannis man accused of violent assault with handgun in Abington »

ABINGTON, MA – From Abington Police: This past weekend our overnight shift responded to a violent assault on Bedford Street. The victim reported being attacked and beaten with a handgun. This was a very targeted attack. An exhaustive search took place but the suspect was not located. The overnight…

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Barnstable Police swear in two new officers »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: On Wednesday November 5th 2025 the Barnstable Police Department swore in 2 new patrol officers who will begin field training on November 6th, 2025. The 2 new officers are lateral transfers from other local agencies that were able to do so as a result of our removal…

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Abington Cops Bag Hyannis Man in Targeted Handgun Beating »

[ABOVE: Abington PD booking photo of Jhonatan Rodrigues/ HN edits] ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS – In a swift display of police work, Abington officers arrested a 26-year-old Hyannis man following a violent, targeted assault on Bedford Street over the weekend, according to an APD media statement.…

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Car and dump truck collide on Route 132 in Barnstable »

BARNATABLE – A car and a small dump truck collided in Barnstable about 3 PM Thursday. The crash happened on Iyannough Road (Route 132) at Attuck’s Lane. One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma alert. Traffic delays were likely in the area. The collision is under investigation…

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Camper, boat fire damages house in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A camper and boat caught fire and damaged a house in Chatham. Officials were called to 51 Holly Drive shortly before 11 AM and worked quickly to limit damage to the exterior of the structure. The camper and boat were a complete loss. No injuries were reported. The post Camper, boat fire…

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High winds bring down large tree in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – High winds overnight brought down a large tree on Woods Hole Road between Harbor Hill Road and Church Street. DPW crews responded and cut up and removed the tree. The road has since reopened according to Falmouth Police. The National Weather Service reported a 57 MPH wind gust in Eastham.…

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Sandwich firefighters respond to basement fire in coffee shop »

SANDWICH – Firefighters responded to a basement fire at a local coffee shop shortly before 7 AM Thursday. Crews responded to the Greekl Caffeina Cape and were able to quickly get the fire under control. The business was closed at the time and no injuries were reported. Further details were not…

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***  WATCH ***  EARLY A.M. ROAD RACE: Two temporarily detained after East End foot pursuit in Hyannis… investigation ongoing… »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  As you’ll see and hear in the following HN Video, everyone got a little cardio in this morning when Barnstable Police Patrol Officers engaged in foot pursuit after two males who were apparently fleeing from them in the East End at around 4:20 a.m. Both males were…

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Bourne man, Plymouth man face federal charges in connection with explosion at Harvard University Longwood Medical Cener »

BOSTON, MA – From U.S. Attorney Boston: Two Massachusetts men have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged conspiracy to damage a building on Harvard Medical School’s (HMS) campus using a large commercial firework. Logan David Patterson, 18, of Plymouth, and Dominick Frank Cardoza,…

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FEDS: Bourne and Plymouth Men Arrested in Connection with Explosion inside Harvard Medical School Building »

Defendants allegedly visiting area colleges on Halloween night break into medical school building and detonate fireworks BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – [D.O.J. MEDIA STATEMENT] – Two Massachusetts men have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged conspiracy to damage a building…

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