Police, Fire & Public Safety News

Fire breaks out in recycling hopper in Truro »

TRURO – A fire was reported in a recycling hopper at the Truro Transfer Station off Route 6 late Monday morning. Apparently due to multiple other calls, a Wellfleet engine responded to douse the fire. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available. The post Fire breaks…

Full Story

***  WATCH ***  BARNSTABLE PATROLMAN CALLS OFF PURSUIT DUE TO “BAD” ROAD CONDITIONS »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – An experienced Barnstable Police patrolman (with nearly 20 years in policework) made the smart call of calling off a pursuit last evening due to “bad” road conditions. As you will see and hear in the following HN Video, at around midnight last evening,…

Full Story

Hyannis firefighters respond to small fire in bedroom of a residence »

HYANNIS – Hyannis firefighters responded to a report of a house fire shortly after 6 PM Sunday. Crews found a small fire that had been extinguished by the occupants. The scene was checked for any further fire spread. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available. The…

Full Story

Sunday photo essay: Peace on earth »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Peace on earth appeared first on CapeCod.com.

Full Story

Traffic crash leaves vehicle on its side »

BOURNE – A traffic crash left a car rolled over on its side. The crash happened about 8:15 PM Saturday at the West Rotary where Main Street and Route 6 meet. Two people in the vehicle were evaluated at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The post Traffic crash leaves vehicle on its side…

Full Story

: Mitchell Leahey (VA) »

Mitchell Leahey, Age Now: 17, Missing: 12/20/2024. Missing From RICHMOND, VA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Henrico County Police Department (Virginia) 1-804-501-5000.

Full Story

***  AUDIO ***  CHECK IT OUT!  HN story makes it onto Police Blotter Fax Friday… »

An HN story from earlier in the week made it onto POLICE BLOTTER FAX FRIDAY on the HOWIE CARR SHOW yesterday! ¡Muchisimas thank yous to whomever “faxed” it in! LOL And thank you for reading HyannisNews.com! Stay tuned! [POLICE BLOTTER FAX FRIDAY AUDIO – PRESS PLAY] P.S. – Today’s…

Full Story

HN PHOTOS: Young female driver escapes injury after Jeep slides into tree in West Barnstable »

        WEST BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – The above HN photos illustrate a crash that happened on Oak Street shortly before midnight last evening. Fortunately, the brunt of the impact happened on the passenger-side of the vehicle, away from the driver, who was the sole occupant of…

Full Story

Two-alarm fire breaks out on Martha’s Vineyard »

TISBURY – A two-alarm fire was reported in Tisbury on Martha’s Vineyard. The call came in about 8:45 PM Friday at 741 Main Street. The structure was heavily involved and firefighters worked quickly to keep the fire from spreading to adjacent properties. The fire was so intense the roof collapsed…

Full Story

NUMEROUS CRASHES, FENDER BENDERS DURING SNOWY CAPE RUSH HOUR: HN PHOTO »

[HN PHOTO: Minor crash on Enterprise Road in Hyannis at around 6:00 p.m…] Police and firefighters had their hands full dealing with numerous crashes and fender benders during Friday’s rush hour.  The roads in the Hyannis area began becoming slick with wet, heavy snow at around 4:30 p.m. …

Full Story

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

Junk Removal and House Cleanout Services

Sponsored by Junk Removal and Cleanout Services

Outdoor Home Security: 5 Steps to a Safer Home

Sponsored by All Cape Security Patrol