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Driver escapes serious injury after vehicle overturns on Route 6 in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A driver escaped serious injury after their vehicle rolled on its roof in Yarmouth. It happened shortly after 9 PM Tuesday on Route 6 eastbound just before Union Street (Exit 75). Mass State Police are investigating if black ice played a role in the crash. The post Driver escapes serious…

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SUV strikes utility pole in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A SUV struck a utility pole in Barnstable around noon Tuesday. The crash happened in front of 2299 Main Street (Route 6A) near Colonial Way. Ambulances from West Barnstable and Hyannis responded mutual aid to the scene to evaluate victims. Eversource and Verizon were called to check…

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***  WATCH ***  MAN ACCUSED OF PULLING GUN ON TWO HOUSEKEEPERS AT HYANNIS APARTMENTS »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – A man is being charged with Assault by Means of a Firearm after allegedly pulling a gun on two housekeepers working at a Hyannis apartment complex. As you will see and hear in the following video, at around 4:00 p.m. this afternoon, multiple Barnstable…

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Video: Two vehicle crash in Harwich sends one person to Cape Cod Hospital »

HARWICH A crash at the intersection of Freeman Street and Hoyt Road sent the driver of a Toyota Highlander to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The driver of the Mercury Grand Marquis was not injured but her vehicle was totaled. The crash happened Monday at approximately 3:30…

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***  WATCH ***  LAKEVILLE POLICEMAN DISCOVERS 80 AMAZON PACKAGES ON SIDE OF THE ROAD »

As you will see in the following video, Lakeville Police are investigating after three totes of Amazon packages were discovered early Sunday morning unattended on the side of the road in a wooded area off Bedford Street. (Photo and bodycam footage courtesy of the Lakeville Police Department)  …

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Fire breaks out in recycling hopper in Truro »

TRURO – A fire was reported in a recycling hopper at the Truro Transfer Station off Route 6 late Monday morning. Apparently due to multiple other calls, a Wellfleet engine responded to douse the fire. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available. The post Fire breaks…

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***  WATCH ***  BARNSTABLE PATROLMAN CALLS OFF PURSUIT DUE TO “BAD” ROAD CONDITIONS »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – An experienced Barnstable Police patrolman (with nearly 20 years in policework) made the smart call of calling off a pursuit last evening due to “bad” road conditions. As you will see and hear in the following HN Video, at around midnight last evening,…

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Hyannis firefighters respond to small fire in bedroom of a residence »

HYANNIS – Hyannis firefighters responded to a report of a house fire shortly after 6 PM Sunday. Crews found a small fire that had been extinguished by the occupants. The scene was checked for any further fire spread. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available. The…

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Sunday photo essay: Peace on earth »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Peace on earth appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Traffic crash leaves vehicle on its side »

BOURNE – A traffic crash left a car rolled over on its side. The crash happened about 8:15 PM Saturday at the West Rotary where Main Street and Route 6 meet. Two people in the vehicle were evaluated at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The post Traffic crash leaves vehicle on its side…

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