Police, Fire & Public Safety News

Locally heavy rainfall causes street flooding »

FALMOUTH – Locally heavy rainfall led to localized street flooding in some areas of Cape Cod. Doppler radar estimated 2 inches of rain fell in the last three hours in the Falmouth area. The National Weather service reported at 1126 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with heavy rainfall…

Full Story

Officers Clear Medical Building After Someone Smashes Waiting-Room Window in Yarmouth [HN Photos] »

          Earlier…      SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — Yarmouth police officers cleared a large medical facility on Station Avenue early Tuesday morning after a burglar alarm was triggered and they discovered a shattered waiting-room window. At approximately…

Full Story

Yarmouth man with five active warants arrested after break-in »

YARMOUTH – A Yarmouth man with five active arrest warrants was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after breaking into a residence and fleeing on foot toward the South Shore Drive beaches. On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at approximately 4:30 PM, Yarmouth Police Officers responded to a report of…

Full Story

Falmouth firefighters battle fully involved shed fire »

FALMOUTH – Firefighters responded to a fully involved Quonset style shed fire in Falmouth around 3:45 PM Monday. Smoke could be seen rising from the area on Brick Kiln Road as crews approached. No injuries were reported and the fire was contained to the single unit. The cause of the fire is under…

Full Story

Flood watch in effect through Tuesday afternoon »

URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1230 AM EDT Mon Jul 6 2026 …FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE…A portion of southeastern…

Full Story

Edgartown Police seek person of interest »

EDGARTOWN – The Edgartown Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the individual pictured below in connection with an incident that occurred on July 4, 2026. Anyone with information regarding the identity of this individual is asked to contact the Edgartown Police Department at 508-627-4343.

Full Story

Falmouth Police searching for missing man »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: The Falmouth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Jose Ricardo Campos Fuentes, who was reported missing this morning. Jose was last seen on Saturday evening at Wood Neck Beach wearing a black shirt and black pants. If you have seen…

Full Story

Small fire causes smoke in Stop & Shop in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A small fire in the bakery area of the Stop & Shop supermarket off Route 6A & Tupper Road in Sandwich caused smoke to build up in the building. Fire crews responded to the scene about 11 AM Monday and reportedly discovered materials smoldering against a freezer unit. The fire…

Full Story

Traffic jammed after crash on Route 28 in Cotuit »

COTUIT – Traffic was snarled for a time on Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Cotuit after traffic crash shortly before 9 AM Monday. The collision happened near Stub Toe Road. The occupants were able to self-extricate and no serious injuries were reported. Barntable Police are investigating the crash.

Full Story

Three-vehicle crash in Cotuit sends two people to hospital »

COTUIT – A three-vehicle crash in Cotuit sent two people to a hospital. The collision happened on Main Street (Route 28) near Chase Street. Traffic was tied up in the area until the scene was cleared. Harwich Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Photo by a Cape Wide News reader. If…

Full Story

Outdoor Home Security: 5 Steps to a Safer Home

Sponsored by All Cape Security Patrol

Junk Removal and House Cleanout Services

Sponsored by Junk Removal and Cleanout Services

Cape Cod Home Watch & Property Check Patrol Services

Sponsored by Cape Cod Home Watch Services

Spring Cleaning? Rent a Roll-Off Dumpster

Sponsored by Cape Cod Dumpster