Police, Fire & Public Safety News

Fire breaks out at Tisbury apartment complex »

TISBURY – Fire broke out at an apartment complex in Tisbury on Martha’s Vineyard shortly before 3:30 PM Tuesday. The fire was reported at the Havenside Apartments at 145 Main Street. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Further details were not immediately available. The post Fire…

Full Story

Hyannis traffic stop leads to drug and weapon charges »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: On Sunday May 26, 2024 at 9:45 PM, Officers Kristina Gustafson and John Gardiner observed a Red Jeep Grand Cherokee commit several traffic violations on Main St. Hyannis and they subsequently stopped the motor vehicle for those violations. Officers Gustafson and…

Full Story

Several evaluated after crash involving school van in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – Several people were evaluated as a precaution after a crash reportedly involving a school van. The crash happened on Route 6 westbound on Shootflying Hill west of Route 132 (Exit 68) shortly before 1:30 PM Tuesday. None of the injuries were reported serious. Traffic delays were…

Full Story

Suspect in multi state crime spree ordered held for mental health evaluation »

BOURNE – The suspect in a multi state crime spree was arraigned in Plymouth District Court Tuesday morning. Jared Ravizza was ordered held for a mental health evaluation in connection with a stabbing at the McDonalds rest area off Route 3 in Plymouth Saturday afternoon that sent two workers to…

Full Story

: Meachie Martin (MO) »

Meachie Martin, Age Now: 1, Missing: 05/26/2024. Missing From COLUMBIA, MO. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Boone County Sheriff’s Office (Missouri)  1-573-442-6131.

Full Story

: Peyton Pickard (FL) »

Peyton Pickard, Age Now: 16, Missing: 05/27/2024. Missing From Bushnell, FL. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office   (Florida)  1-352-793-2621.

Full Story

Several crashes highlight busy weekend in Oak Bluffs »

OAK BLUFFS – Several crashes kept Oak Bluffs officials busy over the holiday weekend. On Friday at 7:05 PM, Oak Bluffs Police, Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS and the MA State Police responded to the intersection of Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road and Elisha Lane for a moped vs. motor vehicle accident. The operator…

Full Story

Bicyclist struck by car in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Police: On Monday, May 27, 2024, at approximately 9:04 PM, the Wellfleet Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the area of Route 6 and Village Lane for a report of a bicyclist who was struck by a motor vehicle. Once on location, it was determined that a 2015…

Full Story

HN PHOTO NOTES:  “Plastic Uzi…” »

    One can never be too careful these days.  Two women were out for a stroll along the old Hyannis Railroad Wharf jetty near Keyes Beach in Hyannis, when they discovered some type of firearm lodged between the jetty’s boulders.  They didn’t want to mess with it and called police. …

Full Story

Harwich Police investigate crash on Route 28 in Harwich »

HARWICH – Harwich Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash around 1 PM Sunday. An Audi sedan and a Volvo SUV collided on Route 28 by Riverside Drive. No injuries were reported. Traffic was rerouted until the Audi could be towed. Photos by Jake O’Callaghan/CWN The post Harwich Police investigate…

Full Story

Outdoor Home Security: 5 Steps to a Safer Home

Sponsored by All Cape Security Patrol

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