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DA Galibois and Wellfleet Police Chief KeviN LaRocco seek the public’s help for information in the death of Timothy Duval Jr. »

WELLFLEET – From the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: DA Galibois and Wellfleet Police Chief LaRocco have been investigating the death of Timothy Duval, Jr. since May 25, 2025. As the investigation continues, the DA and the Wellfleet Police Chief are asking for the public’s…

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Skydiver stuck in tree near Marstons Mills airport »

MARSTONS MILLS – A skydiver reportedly got stuck about 30 feet up in a tree in Marstons Mills. Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters responded to the Cape Cod Airfield on Race Lane sometime after 6:30 PM Friday. The victim was not injured. Firefighters were able to safely lower the…

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Toddler airlifted after being bitten by dog in Dennis »

DENNIS – A toddler was flown to an off-Cape pediatric trauma center after reportedly being bitten by a dog. Dennis rescuers responded to a location off Lower County Road sometime before 6:30 PM Friday and called for MedFlight to land at the Ezra Baker School. Further details were not immediately…

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Vehicle fire spreads to second car, garage in Harwich »

HARWICH – A vehicle fire reportedly spread to a second car and the garage of a house in Harwich. Firefighters rushed to Monomoy Road shortly before 4:30 PM Friday and worked to prevent further spread of the flames. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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Firefighters respond to fire in Yarmouth residence »

YARMOUTH – Firefighters responded to a Denise Lane residence sometime before 3 PM Friday to find smoke visible. Officials believe a lava lamp may have started a fire which was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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Wareham Police seek alleged trespassing suspect »

WAREHAM – From Wareham Police: Looking to identify the following individual regarding and ongoing trespassing incident. We don’t believe that this is a Wareham resident and likely from the Hanover area. Any information would be greatly appreciated and can be emailed to apacheco@warehampolice.gov

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Breaking: One person critically injured in overnight house fire in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – One person was critically injured in an overnight house fire in Falmouth. Officials responding to Red Brook Road found heavy flames visible on arrival. One person was pulled from the residence and was administered CPR. The State Fire Marshal’s office was notified to investigate…

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After Hours in Hyannis: “The Heart of the Matter” [Photo Notes] »

ABOVE: In the doorway of a popular Hyannis watering hole, long after the last glass has been cleared and the stools stacked, officers speak quietly with an employee. An earlier patron has claimed he was threatened with a knife by another patron. Whether the blade was real, imagined, or simply sharpened…

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Truck fire closes busy street in Edgartown »

EDGARTOWN – A Budget rental box truck went up in flames in Edgartown Thursday afternoon. The fire closed Barnes Road until crews could extinguish it and the truck could be towed. No injuries were reported. Photos by Edgartown Police/CWN

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Basement fire reported in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A fire broke out in the basement of a Mashpee home on Oregon Road about 8:30 PM Thursday. The occupants used a fire extinguisher on the fire before evacuating. Firefighters made sure the fire was completely out and ventilated smoke. No injuries were reported. Investigators were reportedly…

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