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GHOST GUN, HIGH CAP. MAGS., NEARLY $52K FOUND IN DRUG TRAFFICKER’S SAFE, COPS SAY… »

    [FPD MEDIA STATEMENT]  Falmouth Police Officers, working with the Massachusetts State Police and the DEA Cape Cod Drug Enforcement Taskforce, arrested Kane Washington (31, Falmouth) yesterday after a four month long investigation. Mr. Washington was stopped in his car and found to…

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Volatile substances safely detonated safely in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – From Barnstable Police: No two days are ever the same! Special thanks to the Massachusetts State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal team for assisting us with some volatile substances that were dropped off. Black powder is typically safe for long periods of time if properly stored.…

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Traffic crash reported on Route 6 in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A traffic collision was reported on Route 6 in Wellfleet sometime before 4 PM Wednesday. The crash happened by Old County Rd. An ambulance from Truro Fire responded to assist with patient care. Traffic delays were likely in the area. Wellfleet Police are investigating the cause of the…

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Two people evaluated after traffic crash in Eastham »

EASTHAM – Two people were evaluated after a traffic crash in Eastham shortly after 2:30 PM Wednesday. The collision happened on State Highway (Route 6) at Brackett Road. Traffic was diverted around the scene and back ups were reported in the area of the busy intersection. The cause of the crash…

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Two pedestrians struck by car in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Two pedestrian were reportedly struck by a car in Hyannis sometime after 2 PM Wednesday. It happened on West Main Street by Soumi Road. Both victims were transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The incident is under investigation by Barnstable Police. The post Two pedestrians…

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Developing: Helicopter being used in search for missing, endangered juvenile in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A Mass State Police helicopter and K-9 dogs are being used in a search for a missing, endangered juvenile in Hyannis. The search was reportedly centered in the Main Street area. CWN is checking with Barnstable Police for further details. The post Developing: Helicopter being used in search…

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Box truck hits building in Harwich »

HARWICH – A box truck reportedly struck a building in Harwich late Wednesday morning. Firefighters responded to the Harwich Port Resort Club at 558 Route 28. The vehicle reportedly struck an overhang of the building. No injuries were reported. A building inspector was requested to check the damage.…

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Updated: Four month long investigation leads to drug, weapon charges against Falmouth man »

FALMOUTH – Upon executing a search warrant on a safe owned by Kane Washington subsequent to his arrest, investigators recovered a “ghost gun” (manufactured illegally with no serial number), 5 high capacity magazines, approximately 150 rounds of ammunition, and approximately $55,000…

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Developing: Search underway for missing endangered person in Truro »

TRURO – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team (BCTRT) was called to Truro around 7 AM Wednesday. There is a search underway for a missing endangered person. A command post has been set up at the Truro Public Safety Facility at 344 Route 6. Motorists on Route 6 may notice a lot of vehicles and…

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A fairly quiet overnight…  [hn photos] »

  [HN PHOTO NOTES & MULLINGS ON THE MATTER] Twas a relatively quiet overnight across the Cape in terms of major crimes, crashes, and injuries. I suppose that’s a cause for celebration after the summer we just had. But can HN safely report having a quiet evening without jinxing the remainder…

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