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Chatham firefighters douse shed fire »

CHATHAM – Firefighters responded to a fully involved shed fire about 2:30 PM Tuesday. Crews responded to a Sam Ryder Road location and were able to keep the flames from spreading to the home. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Copyright Pitta Media Group 2026.…

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One person taken to hospital after early morning rollover crash in Bourne »

BOURNE – A vehicle overturned at the rotary at the base of the Bourne Bridge by the State Police barracks about 1:20 AM Tuesday. One person was transported to Tobey Hospital in Wareham. A second person was treated and released at the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Copyright…

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Hyannis Repeat Offender Steals Kia While Drunk, Tries to Head-Butt Officer and Kicks Sergeant Near Youth Center, Police Say »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A 28-year-old man living at the Winter Street homeless shelter allegedly stole a key fob from a fitness club, took the owner’s Kia Telluride, and then kicked a police sergeant and tried to head-butt an officer while adults and children watched near the Hyannis Youth &…

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Level 3 sex offender arrested on drug possession and distribution charges in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police detectives arrested Joseph Tinkham, 44, of South Yarmouth on drug related charges Thursday night following a traffic stop. Just after 7 PM, detectives initiated a traffic stop on a newer model white Jeep Compass after the vehicle failed to signal…

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Main Street in Harwich closed after vehicle strikes utility pole »

HARWICH – Main Street in Harwich was closed after a vehicle struck a utility pole about 7:45 AM Monday. The crash was reported near Queen Anne Road. The vehicle reportedly left the scene but was located a short time later. The driver was evaluated by EMTs. Main Street was closed between Depot Street…

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Barnstable Police respond to two vehicle vs pole crashes overnight »

BARNSTABLE – Barnstable Police repsonded to two car vs utility pole crashes overnight. The first crash was reported shortly before midnight on Phinney’s Lane near Hathaway’s Pond. Police reportedly used a K-9 dog to locate the driver who had left the scene. He was evaluated for injuries.…

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An Evening of Wild Crashes and Manhunts Across Barnstable [HN Photos] »

Top HN photo: Members of a West Barnstable ambulance crew attend to the injured driver at a single-vehicle crash. Last evening brought crashes, foot pursuits, and multi-agency responses that stretched police resources from Hyannis/Barnstable-area woods to Route 6, West Barnstable, and Marstons…

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Traffic crash leaves vehicle smoking stalling traffic on Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A two vehicle collision left one car smoking and stalled traffic. The crash happened about 5:45 PM on Route 6 westbound near the exit to Route 124. Two people were evaluated by EMTs. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Mass State Police Copyright Pitta Media Group 2026. Any…

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Driver facing OUI charge after car vs pole crash in Orleans »

ORLEANS – A car struck a utility pole in Orleans around 2 AM Sunday. The crash happened on Harwich Road (Route 39) south of the Route 28 rotary. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol. Eversource was called…

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*** WATCH *** Hyannis Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Car Fire Next to BPD Substation »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – Shortly after 8:00 p.m., Hyannis firefighters responded to a BMW on fire immediately adjacent to the Barnstable Police Department Substation. The fire originated in and was contained to the vehicle’s engine compartment. The substation is just over a block from the Hyannis…

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