Police, Fire & Public Safety News

Fail to stop ends in crash on Route 6 in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A vehicle fled from Barnstable Police and failed to stop until it crashed. It all started late Saturday evening in the Marstons Mills area where reports say the vehicle may have been stolen. The driver took off and wound down Route 149 to Route 6 eastbound before crashing just past…

Full Story

***  WATCH ***  ANNUAL BEST BUDDIES EVENT AT CRAIGVILLE BEACH EVACUATED DUE TO SUDDEN HIGH WINDS »

CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – As you will see and hear in the following HN Video, at approximately 3:45 p.m. today – 5/31/25 – sudden sustained high winds forced officials to evacuate the annual Best Buddies event at Craigville Beach. People took cover as the high winds sandblasted…

Full Story

Falling tree limbs close roads, knock out power in Bourne »

BOURNE – At least two separate incidents of tree limbs falling and blocking roads were reported in Bourne around 3:30 PM Saturday. Sections of Trowbridge Road and Barlow’s Landing Road were closed as a result. About 100 Eversource customers lost power as a result. Utility crews were responding…

Full Story

Bourne firefighters issue alert after iPhone charging cable found burning at local residence »

BOURNE – From Bourne Fire: Saturday, Bourne Fire/Rescue crews responded to a residence for the report of something burning inside the home. Our team quickly located the culprit: an iPhone charger that was melting! Let this be your friendly neighborhood reminder — only use approved, UL-listed…

Full Story

Rescuers called to Skaket Beach in Orleans after report of teens possibly in distress in the water »

ORLEANS – Rescuers rushed to Skaket Beach in Orleans after reports of two teenagers possibly in distress in the water. The victims were located near the Oyster Farm and were assisted to shore where they declined further evaluation for possible hypothermia. Further details were not immediately available.…

Full Story

: Isabella Phillips (PA) »

Isabella Phillips, Age Now: 17, Missing: 05/30/2025. Missing From Rochester, PA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: New Sewickley Township Police Department (Pennsylvania) 1-724-775-0881.

Full Story

Bourne firefighters quickly knock down fire »

BOURNE – Fire broke in Bourne sometime after 8 AM Saturday. Firefighters responded to Birch St. and were able to make an aggressive attack to knock down the flames which appeared to be in an out building. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Mutual aid was called to the scene and to cover…

Full Story

***  WATCH ***  ONE PATIENT DESCRIBED AS “CRITICAL” AT TWO-VEHICLE SANDWICH CRASH »

SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  Sandwich police and firefighters responded to the intersection of Chase Road and the Service Road for a two-vehicle crash, shortly after 8:00 p.m. Friday evening – 5/30/2025.  One patient needed to be extricated from the wreckage…

Full Story

Three people injured, one seriously in Sandwich traffic crash »

SANDWICH – Three people were injured, one seriously in a two-vehicle crash in Sandwich shortly after 8 PM Friday. The collision happened at Chase Road and Service Road. Firefighters extricated one person from their vehicle who was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. The cause of the crash is under…

Full Story

Good Samaritan rescues driver from burning vehicle after crash in Bourne »

BOURNE – A Good Samaritan rescued a driver after their vehicle overturned and caught fire in Bourne. It happened about 5:30 PM Friday on the offramp to the Scenic Highway just after the Sagamore Bridge. The ramp is closed. Rescuers called for a MedFlight helicopter but it was unable to respond…

Full Story

Spring Cleaning? Rent a Roll-Off Dumpster

Sponsored by Cape Cod Dumpster

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

Outdoor Home Security: 5 Steps to a Safer Home

Sponsored by All Cape Security Patrol