Police, Fire & Public Safety News

Updated: Traffic crash cuts power to over 700 in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A traffic crash caused a large power outage in Wellfleet. A pickup truck struck a utility pole about 7:25 PM Saturday on Main Street between Bank Street and Harding Lane. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. 740 Eversource customers lost power as a…

Full Story

Two people rescued after kite surfing incident in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Two people were rescued after a kite surfing incident off Kalmus Beach in Hyannis sometime after noon Saturday. Other kite surfers assisted the victim until Hyannis Firefighters reached the victims near the Hyannis Yacht Club. Two people were rescued and evaluated by EMTs. Further details…

Full Story

Several dolphins strand in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – Volunteers from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) responded to Wellfleet Saturday morning. According to reports, seven dolphins stranded in the mud in the Duck Creek area. Two of the dolphins could not be saved but IFAW personnel loaded the other five into their trucks…

Full Story

Missing: Sebastain Wright (MD) »

Sebastain Wright, Age Now: 8, Missing: 04/12/2024. Missing From BALTIMORE, MD. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Baltimore City Police Department   (Maryland)  1-410-396-2359.

Full Story

***  WATCH ***  MISSISSIPPI WOMEN REPORT “PURSE” W/ FIREARM STOLEN IN HYANNIS… ONE OF THE WOMEN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED A&B P.O. »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – Barnstable Police patrol officers had their hands full last evening shortly after 10:00 p.m. when they responded to the Hyannis Package Store for a report of a stolen purse. According to the woman who called, one of her stolen credit cards had just been…

Full Story

Developing: Hazmat technicians called to WHOI lab »

WOODS HOLE – Hazardous materials technicians were called to a Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute lab at 360 Woods Hole Road about 11 PM Friday. Firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm and discovered an odor and the sprinkler system had activated. The location is known as Building 22 the…

Full Story

Crash closes Route 28 in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A traffic crash shut down Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Mashpee for a time. The crash happened about 12:40 PM Friday near Sampson’s Mill Road closing Route 28 between Sampson’s Mills Road and Route 130. Two people were evaluated for unknown injuries. Mashpee Police are investigating…

Full Story

Traffic crash stalls traffic in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A traffic crash snarled traffic in downtown Chatham for a time. The crash happened at Queen Anne Road and Main Street about noon Friday. At least two ambulances were called to the scene. Further details were not immediately available. The post Traffic crash stalls traffic in Chatham appeared…

Full Story

Pedestrian struck and seriously injured in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car and seriously injured in Falmouth. It happened about 8 AM Thursday on Main Street (Route 28) near Gifford Street. A MedFlight helicopter was not able to respond due to weather so the victim was transported by ambulance to St. Luke’s Hospital…

Full Story

Crash leaves vehicle on guardrail in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A crash left a vehicle on a guardrail in Hyannis. It happened on West Main Street shortly after 8 AM. No injuries were reported. Barnstable Police are investigating if rainy weather was a factor. Traffic delays were reported until the vehicle could be pulled off the guardrail and towed.…

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