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Fatal Cape Cod Overdose Exposes Cocaine Trafficking Ring, Officials Say »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – What began as a tragic overdose death on Cape Cod last fall has unraveled a sprawling narcotics network, culminating in a multi-agency raid that netted two more key players in a cocaine trafficking ring—building on an earlier arrest sparked by a bungled car theft that accidentally…

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Yarmouth Police announce recognition and honor recipients for 2025 »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: On Thursday, we had the distinct privilege of recognizing and honoring members of the Yarmouth Police Department for their extraordinary work in 2025. The dedication and professionalism displayed by members of our team reflect the highest standards of service, integrity,…

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Overdose death on Cape Cod leads to multi-town investigation resulting in drug bust »

BARNSTABLE – From the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois and Barnstable Police Chief Jeanne Challies announced Friday that on March 12, 2026, after a month’s long investigation by multiple towns, 62 -year-old, William Sarnie,…

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Sheriff’s department responds to CWN inquiry about generator failure at communications center during the blizzard »

BOURNE – The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a CWN inquiry on the generator failure during the blizzard that affected the communications center. In a statement, spokesperson K.C. Myers told CWN that: The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office’s Regional Emergency…

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Driver extricated after Falmouth traffic crash »

FALMOUTH – Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free a driver after a two-vehicle collision in Falmouth shortly before 10 AM Thursday. The crash happened on Gifford Street near the Falmouth Youth Baseball Fields sending one car into the woods. At least one person was transported to Falmouth Hospital…

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2 AM Hyannis Bust: Wanted Man Snagged on Home Invasion, A&B DW, Gun & Drug Raps [HN Photos] »

                  HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – In the early hours of the morning, a traffic stop in Hyannis led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man wanted on serious warrants, including home invasion and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Barnstable…

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Yarmouth man arrested following sexual assault investigation »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police Detectives along with the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section located and apprehended Dillon Collins, 30, of West Yarmouth. Collins was taken into custody based on an active arrest warrant following an investigation by…

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Four evaluated after traffic crash in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Four people were evaluated at the scene of a traffic crash in Hyannis Wednesday evening. The collision happened at the intersection of Main Street and High School Road. Barmstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Four evaluated after traffic crash in Hyannis appeared…

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38-Year-Old Marstons Mills Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges »

MARSTONS MILLS – From Barnstable Police: On March 9, 2026 Barnstable Police Detectives, with the assistance of the United States Secret Service Cyber Fraud Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence located in Marstons Mills. As a result of the search warrant and follow-up investigation,…

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Disabled tractor-trailer causing delays on Route 6 in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A disable tractor-trailer was causing travel delays on Route 6 westbound in West Barnstable. Photos appear to show that just west of the Route 132 exit, the trailer had become detached from its cab. No injuries were reported. Only the right lane was open. Photo courtesy of Brian…

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