Cape Cod Home Livable After Weekend Fire

A fire lingered in a Cape Cod home's chimney, but a quick response and observant neighbor likely saved the home from damage.

Wellfleet Historical Society Dodges Disaster After Fire

Alert neighbors and a swift response from the local fire department saved the building, museum officials said.

Cape Cod Drug Investigation Yields Charges, Guns Seized

Two people face drug charges after police conducted surveillance at a Falmouth home this week. The investigation is ongoing.

No Injuries, But Cape Cod Home 'Uninhabitable' After Fire

The cause of the fire is improper disposal of smoking materials, Falmouth Fire and Rescue officials said.

No Injuries In Cape Cod Garage Fire

Six departments responded to the scene of an Eastham fire on Friday night. No one inside the home was hurt.

Cape Cod Delivery Driver Rescued From Submerged Truck

The driver was uninjured after spending at least 20 minutes in the submerged vehicle, local fire officials said.

Brazilian Man Charged With Cape Cod Rape In ICE Custody

A Brazilian man has been in ICE custody since late January after he was charged with rape in Falmouth, officials said.

Cape Cod Home Hit With Stray Bullets: Police

No one was injured in the shooting, and police said they don't believe the residents at the Yarmouth home were targeted.

Child Suffers Burn On Cape Cod, Hot Water Heater Likely To Blame

A one-year-old boy was flown to a regional trauma center for the injuries. Those injuries don't appear to be life-threatening, police said.

Controlled Burn At Cape Cod Home Destroys Shed, Damages Truck

A homeowner lost control of the permitted outdoor fire when the wind switched directions, officials said. No one was injured.

No Injuries In Falmouth Fire

Officials were able to quickly extinguish a fire on the third floor of a Maker Lane property.

Wareham Woman Gets 4 Years In Fentanyl Death Overdose Case

The woman was found guilty of selling fentanyl to a 42-year-old Wareham resident who died from an overdose in 2019.

West Wareham Man Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Charges

Officials found seven devices with child sexual abuse material during a search of his home in September 2024. He's been in custody since.

'Generational Consequences' Could Follow Cape Mental Health Closure

Sheriff Donna Buckley joined a chorus of voices displeased with the potential Pocasset Mental Health Center closure.

Charges Pending After Multi-Car Crash On Cape Cod

Two people suffered serious injuries during the recent Falmouth crash, police said.

Multiple Injuries In Multi-Car Crash On Cape Cod

Multiple people were sent to the hospital — including one with a compound fracture in their leg — after the crash in Falmouth.

Ex-Cape Cod Bookkeeper Gets Prison In $1.3 Million Embezzlement Case

The 73-year-old will serve two years in prison after embezzling the money over nearly eight years.

Over 50 Falmouth Properties Hit By 'Widespread Vandalism'

Falmouth police are now seeking public assistance in their ongoing investigation. Here's what to know.

Falmouth Locals Among Sheriff’s Office Promotions

The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office held a promotion ceremony on Jan. 10 for more than 20 corrections officers.

Lithium-Ion Batteries Likely Caused Major Onset Fire

The fire damaged two local businesses and sent one area firefighter to the hospital. Now, officials believe they've found the cause.

Pedestrian Dies After Cape Cod Crash

A 73-year-old died after being struck by a car. The driver stayed on the scene to administer aid until first responders arrived.

SWAT Team Again Called To Cape Cod Residence

Police attempted to make an arrest at a local home, but the man who they believed was inside wasn't found.

Falmouth Condo Fire Remains Under Investigation

A fire at the Briarwood Condominiums was extinguished late last week. The cause remains under investigation.

Wareham Man Sentenced In 2019 Fentanyl Overdose Death

A Wareham resident will serve at least seven years in connection to an April 2019 overdose death.

Cape Cod Cop Injured In Accident While On-Duty

The officer has since been released from the hospital. Massachusetts State Police will lead the investigation.

Cape Cod Resident Nearly Loses $10K To Scam

Two people face charges after posing as a bail bondsman, telling an elderly woman that her son was in jail as part of a scam.

Cape Cod Man Barricades Himself In Apartment, Faces Assault Charges

A local man will face three assault and battery on a police officer charges after the standoff, which prompted a local stay-in-place order.

Family, Young Child Safe After Hours Long Cape Cod Standoff

Criminal charges are forthcoming after a standoff in Bourne led to the discovery of two guns and ammunition, police said.

Cape Cod Man Gets 6 Years On Fentanyl, Cocaine Charges

This comes after the 28-year-old sold a "confidential source" narcotics on four different occasions in 2023.

Fake Oxycodone Pills Lead To Charges For Cape Cod Man

The counterfeit oxycodone made with fentanyl was found in a 28-year-old Cape Cod resident's car, leading to trafficking charges.

Cape Cod Man Flees Traffic Stop Before Crashing Car

The 28-year-old faces multiple charges after Falmouth police clocked him at an estimated 80 mph after fleeing a traffic stop.

Brush Fire Hits Cape Cod Amid Red Flag Warning

The fire near a rod and gun club in Mashpee eventually burned to a half-acre before being extinguished.

Tow Truck Driver Dies At Scene Of Cape Cod Crash After Medical Event

A 52-year-old Wareham man has died after he collapsed at the scene of a three-car crash in Bourne.

Driver Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Cape Cod Car Chase

The driver avoided a traffic stop and fled from police, officials said, before crashing into a tree in Falmouth.

Mashpee Commons Assault Under Investigation, Police Seek Assistance

Police are looking to speak with witnesses of the potential Saturday afternoon assault that took place at Mashpee Commons.

MA Guardsman Jack Teixeira Gets 15 Years In Pentagon Leaks Scandal

Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty in March to violating the Espionage Act after leaking confidential military information online.

Human Remains Found At Scene Of Cape Cod Car Fire

A preliminary investigation found that the public is in no danger. Here's what we know.

Charges For Suspect In String Of Cape Cod Package Thefts

One man faces two charges after police recovered multiple items reported stolen on Cape Cod this week.

Ban On Outdoor Fires In Falmouth

This comes as communities continue to monitor conditions after fires have popped up throughout Massachusetts.

Cape Cod Man Gets 10 Years For Getty Images Securities Fraud Scheme

He was also ordered to pay a forfeiture amount of more than $227,000. Here's what to know.