http://capecoddaily.com/ Cape Cod News from the Cape Cod Daily - CapeCodDaily.com en capecoddaily.com Copyright 2026 2026-06-08T21:31:40+00:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345955/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345955/#When:20:31:40Z MASHPEE – Hazardous materials technicians were called to a reported mercury spill in Mashpee Monday afternoon. Firefighters evacuated the building on Mall Way when they arrived about 4 PM. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-08T16:31:40-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345954/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345954/#When:17:06:09Z CHATHAM – From Chatham Police: Please make sure you know the law and differences between the types of electric bikes. Some classes of these bikes can reach dangerous speeds for children! If there are NO pedals, or it can travel faster than 20 MPH it’s NOT an e-bike, it’s a moped or motorcycle, requiring: LAWS […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-08T13:06:09-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345953/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345953/#When:16:49:44Z PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: Mondayy marks an important day for the Provincetown Police Department as Deputy Chief Spoor and Lieutenant Landry were officially sworn into their new positions. Deputy Chief Spoor brings 15 years of full time law enforcement experience and an extensive knowledge base across numerous disciplines, including training, leadership, and professional development. […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-08T12:49:44-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345952/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345952/#When:13:16:40Z Rip Current Statement Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 446 AM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026 …HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE…Barnstable MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN…From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-08T09:16:40-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345951/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345951/#When:09:00:00Z Subscribe via email to my blog and cartoons here – the cartoons will arrive each Friday plus occasional short blog posts are sent during the week.       CLICK HERE FOR MY CARTOON WALL ART.YOU CAN SUPPORT ME THAT WAY.Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-08T05:00:00-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345950/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345950/#When:10:01:41Z     HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS — A Subaru Crosstrek stolen Brockton led a Dennis police patrolman on an early-morning pursuit that ended peacefully in a dead-end Harwich cul-de-sac Sunday, with the driver surrendering hands-out the window while the patrolman waited for backup. At approximately 2:15 a.m. on June 7, a Dennis patrolman spotted the vehicle traveling east on Great Western Road near the Dennis-Harwich town line. When the cruiser’s mobile data system flagged the Crosstrek as stolen, the officer notified dispatch and attempted to stop it. The driver refused, continuing into Harwich as backup became a problem: Harwich officers were tied up on another call and Dennis units were still minutes away. The situation grew more precarious when the suspect turned right onto Rocky Way — a road that dead-ends inside a residential development — then abruptly pulled into the Ridge Court cul-de-sac and parked in a random driveway. With backup still roughly a minute out, the lone occupant extended both hands through the driver’s window in an apparent show of compliance, according to the patrolman’s radio transmission to other units. Moments later, a second Dennis unit arrived. Officers took the driver into custody without further incident. The suspect was transported to Dennis Police Department headquarters, and the Crosstrek was towed there to be photographed by a member of the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit. The vehicle had been reported stolen out Brockton on May 30. Police confirmed the suspect is not a Dennis resident. He faces charges including receiving a stolen motor vehicle and failure to stop for police. Dennis police were still finalizing their report Sunday morning. Hyannis News has reached out for additional details and will update this story as information becomes available. P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is brought to you by Ben Harper… [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]   HN Reminder: The initial details contained in the above report are based on radio transmissions and information from police sources. The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-07T06:01:41-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345949/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345949/#When:19:47:47Z SANDWICH – A man was airlifted to an off-Cape trauma center after reportedly falling off a horse. The incident happened at a farm on Old County Road in Sandwich. Further details were not immediately available.Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-06T15:47:47-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345948/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345948/#When:17:41:48Z DENNIS – Three vehicles including a box truck collided in Dennis shortly before 1:30 PM Satutday. Ambulances from Yarmouth and Harwich were called to the scene on Route 28 at Depot St. Traffic delays were likely in the area. Further details were not immediately available.Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-06T13:41:48-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345947/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345947/#When:16:17:34Z HYANNIS – Firefighters were called to a Bishop’s Terrace residence in Hyannis shortly before noon Saturday. According to reports, an electrical issue led to a mattress fire in a second floor bedroom. The fire was confined to the area and no injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-06T12:17:34-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345946/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345946/#When:11:16:23Z             WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A pickup truck traveling west on Route 28 veered across the oncoming lane, jumped a curb and slammed into a utility pole in front of the Yarmouth Resort shortly before midnight Friday. The driver remained at the scene and spoke with Yarmouth police officers, with a Portuguese-speaking officer assisting during questioning. Despite significant front-end damage to the truck — including a completely missing wheel assembly — the driver showed no obvious serious injuries. He was placed on a stretcher and taken to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. Firefighters and police followed a trail of debris back to the damaged pole, which Eversource was called to inspect. The wrecked pickup was towed from the scene. Yarmouth police are investigating the cause.   Vehicle Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames on Route 6 in Provincetown PROVINCETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS — A single-vehicle crash sent a car into a tree and erupting in flames on Route 6 near Scott’s Crossing, close to the Truro town line, shortly after 11 p.m. Friday. No injuries were reported. Firefighters closed the roadway while they extinguished the blaze and removed hazards. Provincetown police are investigating the cause. No further details were available at the time of this report. [PPD photo/HN edits]   Falmouth Man Arrested for Kidnapping, Assault in Violent Home Invasion FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — Falmouth police arrested 27-year-old Neil O’Flaherty of Falmouth on Thursday in connection with a May 25 home invasion and assault in the Ashumet Valley neighborhood. Shortly after 9:41 p.m. that night, officers responded to Austin Stokes Drive where an unknown man had climbed through a bedroom window, assaulted a resident, and held the victim against their will. A second resident interrupted the attack, prompting the suspect to flee through the same window. The intruder was not known by the victim. After an initial search involving a K-9 unit and drone failed to locate the suspect, Falmouth detectives eventually linked O’Flaherty to the crime following his arrest in a separate Mashpee break-in on June 1. On June 4, officers served an arrest warrant and executed a search warrant at his residence, seizing related evidence. O’Flaherty faces charges of aggravated burglary, kidnapping, assault with intent to murder, assault and battery on a person age 60 or older, and breaking and entering in the nighttime for a felony. He was arraigned Friday in Falmouth District Court and held. Falmouth police thanked the Mashpee Police Department, Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office, and members of the public who provided tips during the investigation. Truro Man Sentenced to 14½ to 16 Years for Raping Teen Who Considered Him Her ‘Uncle’ TRURO, MASSACHUSETTS — A Barnstable Superior Court judge sentenced Richard Reynolds to 14½ to 16 years in state prison after a jury convicted him of raping an 18-year-old girl who considered him her “uncle” figure. In August 2015, the then-41-year-old contractor — who was friendly with the victim’s mother — took the teenager to an unoccupied home in Truro and raped her. The victim disclosed the assault in February 2023. Following a six-day trial and five hours of deliberations, a Barnstable County jury convicted Reynolds of rape on April 30. Judge Michael Cahillane imposed the sentence. The case was investigated by Lt. Steven Raneo of the Truro Police Department with assistance from Wellfleet and Barnstable police. Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Isaacs prosecuted. Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois credited the victim’s courage in testifying and thanked the Truro Police Department and other agencies for their work. [Richard Reynold’s booking photo was not available at the time of this report…]     Truro Firefighters Knock Down Fully Involved Trailer Blaze at Adventure Bound Campground TRURO, MASSACHUSETTS — Truro firefighters raced to a fully involved trailer fire at Adventure Bound Campgrounds Wednesday afternoon after receiving multiple calls around 5:30 p.m. Truro Engine 1 and Tanker 1 arrived on scene and quickly knocked down the flames with assistance from Provincetown Ladder 1 and Wellfleet Tanker 1. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. [Truro Fighters photos/ HN Edits]   Falmouth Police Investigated an Early-Morning Rollover Crash on Sandwich Road Wednesday… FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — Falmouth police investigated a head-on collision that caused a rollover crash shortly before 5 a.m. Wednesday on Sandwich Road. According to sources, two vehicles collided head-on, sending one of them overturning. One person was transported to Falmouth Hospital for evaluation. No further injuries were reported. Sandwich Road needed to be closed between Brick Kiln Road and Teaticket Highway while crews cleared the scene. [FPD Photo/ HN Edits] And finally…    ABOVE: HN “So Hytown It Hurts” Snapshot Hyannis, Massachusetts — 3:00 a.m. A man streaks past on a bicycle, pushing an office chair on rollers northward along Yarmouth Road toward the highway. It was so purely, achingly Hytown it actually hurt. I snatched my full-frame Canon from the seat beside me and quickly squeezed off a single frame while halted at the traffic light. Where on earth was he headed with that rolling throne at three in the morning? Who knows… and who cares! These are the fleeting, surreal images I witness on the overnight streets — night after night — and every so often I remember, with a quiet jolt of gratitude, how blessed I am to be the one chasing them. P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is brought to you by Bill Evans… [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]   HN Reminder: The initial details contained in the above reports are based on radio transmissions and information from police sources. All defendants are presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-06T07:16:23-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345945/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345945/#When:03:24:23Z PROVINCETOWN – No one was injured after a vehicle struck a tree and burst into flames in Provincetown. The crash happened about 11:15 PM on Route 6 near the Truro town line. Firefighters worked to douse the flames in the engine compartment. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Provincetown Police. Route 6 […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-05T23:24:23-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345944/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345944/#When:22:08:10Z EASTHAM – Three vehicles collided in Eastham about 5:45 PM Friday. The crash happened on State Highway (Route 6) at McKoy Road. Several people were evaluated with one person transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Traffic delays were likely in the area until the scene could be cleared. Eastham Police are investigating the cause of the […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-05T18:08:10-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345943/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345943/#When:21:05:20Z HARWICH – A fire in an electric panel prompted the evacuation of patrons and employees at the Lanyard Restaurant in Harwich. Eversource was called to cut power in order to fully extinguish the fire in the panel. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-05T17:05:20-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345942/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345942/#When:20:13:00Z Select Board Meeting | 6.4.2026Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-05T16:13:00-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345941/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345941/#When:17:33:11Z BARNSTABLE — Health officials are warning pet owners to keep animals away from several local ponds after elevated levels of cyanobacteria were detected in recent water quality testing. According to a water quality update issued June 4, a new pet advisory has been issued for Hinckley Pond following the detection of increased cyanobacteria levels in […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-05T13:33:11-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345939/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345939/#When:13:36:32Z BREWSTER – Firefighters were called to the Kings Landings apartments on State Street in Brewster about 8:30 AM Friday after reports of a fire in one of the buildings. Smoke was discovered on arrival and after an investigation, it was learned burning material, possibly burnt food, was removed by a resident before firefighters arrived. The […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-05T09:36:32-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345940/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345940/#When:13:16:30Z FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On Thursday, June 4th, 2026, the Falmouth Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with an aggravated burglary and assault that occurred in the Ashumet Valley neighborhood on May 25, 2026. On May 25, 2026, at approximately 9:41 PM, Falmouth Police Officers were dispatched to a reported assault in progress […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-05T09:16:30-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345938/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345938/#When:08:03:17Z Above: Barnstable Police Patrolwoman Rebecca Tatzel-Mandel handcuffs a suspected drunk driver while her field training officer keeps a close eye on the procedure.     HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A newly sworn Barnstable Police patrolwoman made a memorable arrest Thursday night when she responded to what turned out to be an alleged drunk driver whose pickup truck was found missing roughly half its transmission at a Hyannis intersection. Shortly after 11 p.m. on June 4, 2026, Patrolwoman Rebecca Tatzel-Mandel and her Field Training Officer, Spencer Jackson, were dispatched to the corner of Sea Street and South Street after a caller reported a truck stopped at the traffic light and leaking a steady stream of what turned out to be transmission fluid. The driver initially remained behind the wheel and was said to not be moving around, which escalated concern. When officers arrived, James Fitzpatrick, a man in his late 30s from Hanover, was standing outside the driver’s side of the disabled pickup. The truck had apparently struck something hard enough to rip away roughly half its transmission; officers later located several transmission parts scattered in the area. Fluid poured across the roadway and into a nearby storm drain. The vehicle was completely disabled. Patrolwoman Tatzel-Mandel administered field sobriety tests to Fitzpatrick. He was placed under arrest on charges of operating under the influence of liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, according to Barnstable police. He was transported to headquarters for booking. The Hyannis Fire Department was called to handle the hazardous transmission-fluid cleanup, and the damaged pickup truck was eventually towed from the scene. Tatzel-Mandel is no stranger to high-pressure situations… Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, she served as a U.S. Army Military Police officer before receiving an honorable discharge. In 2020 she joined the Hyannis Fire Department as a paramedic/firefighter, earning both the Life Saving Award and Community Service Award. She helped launch the Cape and Islands Youth Fire Setter Intervention Program and served as a Tactical Emergency Medic on the Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement Council SWAT Team. Earlier this spring she graduated at the top of her Plymouth Police Academy class — serving as class president and earning the Top Physical Fitness Award — and had just begun her patrol officer field training after being sworn in as a Barnstable Police Officer on April 7, 2026. Her quick thinking had already saved a life weeks earlier. On May 26, Tatzel-Mandel and Officer Brandon Sanders responded to a vicious dog attack inside a Hyannis home. According to a BPD statement, they found a severely injured dog named Newnew bleeding heavily in the kitchen. Working together, the officers applied QuikClot and bandages to stabilize the dog before rushing her to an animal hospital. The next day they visited Newnew, who was recovering well thanks to their efforts and emergency veterinary care.  [see following BPD photo/HN edits…]   P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is brought to you by Paul McCartney… [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]   HN Reminder: The initial details contained in the above report are based on radio transmissions and information from police sources. The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-05T04:03:17-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345937/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345937/#When:05:23:55Z CAPE COD – Over the past two days, members of the Barnstable Fire Department participated in annual marine operations training on Cape Cod Bay alongside our regional response partners from the Sandwich Fire Department, U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape Cod Canal, and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod. This valuable training brings together fire […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-05T01:23:55-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345936/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345936/#When:00:16:49Z TRURO – A car reportedly struck a parked car and crashed into a garage in North Truro. The collision happened shortly after 7:30 PM Thursday on Shore Road (Route 6A) not far from the Provincetown town line. No injuries were reported. A building inspector was called to check the stability of the garage. Truro Police […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-04T20:16:49-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345935/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345935/#When:23:46:00Z Commission on Disability Meeting | 6.3.2026Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-04T19:46:00-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345934/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345934/#When:20:03:00Z Conservation Commission Meeting | 6.3.2026Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-04T16:03:00-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345933/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345933/#When:18:19:42Z TRURO – From the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that Judge Michael Cahillane in the Barnstable Superior Court imposed a state prison sentence of not less than 14 ½ years and not more than 16 years for the jury’s conviction of Richard Reynolds on […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-04T14:19:42-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345931/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345931/#When:16:20:13Z FALMOUTH – Fire broke out at a Falmouth Pizzeria about noon Thursday. Firefighters responded to Pizza 1 Subs 2 on East Falmouth Highway (Route 28) and discovered a fire in a bathroom that appeared to be spreading to the attic. Firefighters evacuated patrons and employees from the restaurant and were able to get the fire […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-04T12:20:13-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345932/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345932/#When:16:11:51Z BOURNE — State transportation officials will unveil plans next month for a new bicycle and pedestrian route designed to maintain access around the future Sagamore Bridge construction zone as work moves forward on the long-awaited bridge replacement project. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that a design concept for accommodating cyclists and pedestrians along […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-04T12:11:51-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345930/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345930/#When:15:43:00Z School Committee 06-03-2026Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-04T11:43:00-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345927/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345927/#When:14:43:00Z Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission 06-03-2026Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-04T10:43:00-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345928/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345928/#When:14:37:00Z Site Plan ReviewCape Cod Daily News 2026-06-04T10:37:00-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345929/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345929/#When:14:00:15Z South Carolina’s heat and humidity are quickly moving the dial to “broil” –Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-04T10:00:15-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345926/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345926/#When:12:36:49Z Sometimes I’m all about the statement of the obvious. I see it, I shoot it.   But sometimes I see something else there as well.               And finally, the less obvious self portrait…Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-04T08:36:49-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345925/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345925/#When:09:20:46Z   MARSTONS MILLS, MASSACHUSETTS — Barnstable police and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash into a tree at the intersection of Old Falmouth Road and Route 149 shortly before midnight Wednesday evening. Due to a language barrier with the caller, it was unclear whether anyone was injured, prompting a full emergency response to the scene. Fortunately, responders found that both occupants had already self-extricated. After evaluation by ambulance crew, neither required transport to a hospital. The driver and passenger remained on the scene, were fully cooperative, and showed no signs of impairment. At the time of this report, there was no indication that the driver would face any criminal charges. The Barnstable Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash.     ABOVE HN PHOTOS: Barnstable Police officers recently provided early-morning backup for a state trooper conducting a traffic stop on Main Street in Hyannis. The trooper searched the vehicle while three young women were told to remain in front of it. One of the passengers became noticeably agitated and vocal about the traffic stop taking too long, while the other two urged her to “chill out.” After cooperating with the trooper and completing brief field sobriety tests, the driver was free to leave the scene. Nobody was placed in handcuffs, despite one of the women pushing the boundaries with everyone on scene — including her friends. It remains unclear why the trooper conducted the stop, why he searched the vehicle, or whether the driver received a motor vehicle citation. The key point is that because the other two passengers kept “cooler heads” and remained cooperative, the situation did not escalate and everyone was free to leave — to possibly dispute the stop later in court if needed. Moral of the story: Drama makes things worse, while cooler heads generally prevail. (Please make a note of it…) P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is brought to you by Charlie Daniels… [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]  Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-04T05:20:46-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345924/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345924/#When:21:31:02Z NORTH TRURO – Truro firefighters responded to a fully involved camper fire sometime after 5 PM Wednesday. The fire was reported at the Adventure Bound Campground at 46 Highland Road. Some nearby brush also caught fire. According to reports, all occupants safely evacuated but one person was evaluated by EMTs. Mutual aid from Provincetown and […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-03T17:31:02-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345922/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345922/#When:18:39:38Z MASHPEE – From Mashpee Fire: Wednesday, Group 4 sprang into action to save several baby turkeys who had fallen into a storm drain. We’re happy to report that all the little ones were safely recovered and showed no signs of distress! They were reunited with their mom and the rest of their siblings who were […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-03T14:39:38-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345923/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345923/#When:18:27:10Z WELLFLEET – A fire was reported at the Cumberland Farms store on Route 6 in Wellfleet shortly after 2 PM Wednesday. An automatic response brought in units from Truro and Eastham. Firefighters were able to determine careless disposal of smoking materials sparked a small fire that caused smoke in the business. No injuries were reported. […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-03T14:27:10-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345921/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345921/#When:16:05:25Z SANDWICH – A vehicle struck a utility pole on Route 6A about 11:40 AM Wednesday. The crash was reported between Spring Hill Road and Nye Road. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Route 6A was closed in the area until the scene was cleared.Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-03T12:05:25-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345920/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345920/#When:12:55:59Z FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police are investigating two rollover crashes Wednesday morning. The first crash happened shortly before 5 AM on Sandwich Road when two vehicles collided head-on causing one to overturn. One person was transported to a Falmouth Hospital for evaluation. Sandwich Road was closed between Brick Kiln Road and Teaticket Highway until the scene […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-03T08:55:59-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345919/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345919/#When:20:39:59Z SANDWICH – A driver was evaluated after a reported rollover crash in Sandwich. According to reports, shortly after 3:30 PM Tuesday, a vehicle clipped a parked vehicle and overturned on Tupper Road and River Street. The driver appeared to have escaped any serious injury. Sandwich Police are investigating the incident.Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-02T16:39:59-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345918/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345918/#When:16:15:00Z Recreation Commission 06-01-2026Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-02T12:15:00-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345917/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345917/#When:14:34:30Z MASHPEE – A worker became stuck up to their waist after a reported trench collapse in Mashpee. A police officer working the detail on Quaker Run Road called in the emergency about 10:10 AM Tuesday. The worked was extricated before rescuers arrived. The victim was evaluated. OSHA was requested to investigate the incident. Further details […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-02T10:34:30-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345916/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345916/#When:10:00:00Z Systems & Ideologies with Jim Coogan | Government UnlockedCape Cod Daily News 2026-06-02T06:00:00-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345915/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345915/#When:21:29:00Z Appointments Committee 06-01-2026Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-01T17:29:00-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345914/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345914/#When:20:18:24Z DENNIS – A traffic crash closed Route 28 at Sea Street in Dennis shortly after 4 PM Monday. Two pickup trucks collided reportedly causing one to overturn before ending up back on its wheels. Several people were evaluated for injuries with one person taken to Cape Cod Hospital. Motorists were urged to seek alternate routes. […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-01T16:18:24-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345913/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345913/#When:18:03:00Z 🚴‍♀️ Ribbon Cutting Celebration | Sandwich Service Road Shared Use PathCape Cod Daily News 2026-06-01T14:03:00-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345912/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345912/#When:16:13:00Z 🎻 Cape Conversations with Phoebe Carrai | President & Creative Director of Glasstown Early MusicCape Cod Daily News 2026-06-01T12:13:00-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345911/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345911/#When:13:10:57Z BOURNE – A motorcyclist was injured in a crash at the Route 28 rotary by the entrance to Joint Base Cape Cod about 6:40 AM Monday. The operator was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Bourne Police advised of possible delays in the area while the scene was worked and the crash was […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-01T09:10:57-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345909/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345909/#When:10:29:00Z Bizarre Police Chase — Driver Leads Cops in Circles Before Driveway Stop as K9s Search for EvidenceCape Cod Daily News 2026-06-01T06:29:00-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345910/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345910/#When:10:25:04Z HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – Shortly after midnight, a routine traffic stop in Hyannis escalated into a bizarre police pursuit when the driver of a gray 2023 Toyota RAV4 suddenly fled from Barnstable Police and refused to stop. The vehicle turned onto West Main Street from Seaboard Lane, and headed toward the West End rotary, traveling approximately 10–15 mph over the posted speed limit. Additional cruisers joined the chase as Massachusetts State Police troopers were notified and moved into the area to assist if necessary. In a strange twist, the RAV4 turned onto Megan Road and began leading officers in circles around Connemara Circle and Athlone Way before abruptly pulling into a driveway on Athlone Way. Two Barnstable Police K9 units quickly responded to assist — one trained to detect firearms and the other trained to detect narcotics. Because the vehicle had been circling the neighborhood, officers believe the occupants may have been attempting to discard evidence during the pursuit. The driver, 22-year-old Jasaya Young of Marstons Mills, was taken into custody without incident. She is charged with Failure to Stop for Police, Marked Lanes Violation, Speeding, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Operating on a Suspended License. The male passenger, 29-year-old Clyde Perry Jr., became involved in a scuffle with officers before Hyannis News arrived on scene, leaving his hands bloodied. He faces charges of Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest, according to Sergeant Nathan St. Onge of the Barnstable Police Department. Both individuals were released on bail by the time of this report. Hyannis News captured the tense moments with dashcam, bodycam, and regular footage, along with actual Barnstable Police and Massachusetts State Police radio transmissions. [DEVELOPING] [HN VIDEO  –  PRESS PLAY] P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is brought to you by Billy Preston… [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]   HN Reminder: The initial details contained in the above report are based on radio transmissions and information from police sources. The defendants are presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.Cape Cod Daily News 2026-06-01T06:25:04-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345907/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345907/#When:01:44:00Z CCM, 5 31 26Cape Cod Daily News 2026-05-31T21:44:00-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345908/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345908/#When:01:41:08Z HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS  –  Barnstable Police and Hyannis Firefighters conducted joint mass casualty and active shooter training at the Cape Cod Mall this evening around 7:30 p.m. In the radio traffic from the following HN Audio/Visual, you’ll hear crews referencing RTFs — Rescue Task Forces. These teams pair armed officers with firefighters and paramedics to enter “warm zones,” deliver immediate care (tourniquets, wound sealing), and rapidly extract victims. Responders use simple color-coded triage to prioritize: red for immediate/life-threatening injuries, yellow for serious but delayed cases, and black for those unlikely to survive given available resources. This approach follows models promoted by programs such as ALERRT and NFPA 3000, though it is not confirmed which specific training systems Barnstable Police and Hyannis Firefighters currently use. The following HN Audio/Visual contains several still photos and actual training audio from earlier this evening… [HN AUDIO/VISUAL – PRESS PLAY] P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is brought to you by Roy Clark… [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]    Cape Cod Daily News 2026-05-31T21:41:08-05:00 http://capecoddaily.com/news/345906/ http://capecoddaily.com/news/345906/#When:15:42:19Z YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: It is with deep sadness that the Yarmouth Police Department announces the passing of K9 Satu, who suffered a sudden medical emergency on Saturday morning. Born in Hungary, Satu came to the Yarmouth Police Department from Shallow Creek Kennels in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania. For more than 10 years, he proudly served […]Cape Cod Daily News 2026-05-31T11:42:19-05:00