Police, Fire & Public Safety News

Brush fire breaks out in Dennis marsh »

DENNIS – Fire broke out in a marsh in Dennis sometime after 1 PM Friday. Fire crews responded to the area off Fisk Street and worked to contain the fire and keep it away from a nearby residence. No injuries were reported. Crews were able to knock down the fire and remained on scene checking […]…

Full Story

Students evaluated as precaution after crash involving a school bus in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Multiple students were evaluated as a precaution after a traffic crash involving their school bus. The collision happened late Friday morning on Quaker Meetinghouse Road at Route 6. No one was transported to a hospital. Further details were not immediately available. The post Students…

Full Story

Motorcyclist airlifted after Chatham crash »

CHATHAM – A motorcyclist reportedly suffered a serious leg injury in a crash in Chatham. The collision happened about 9:40 AM at the intersection of Route 28 and Stony Hill Road. The victim was transported to Chatham Municipal Airport and flown by MedFlight helicopter to a Boston trauma center.…

Full Story

Early morning fire damages landmark restaurant in Dennis »

DENNIS – An early morning fire damaged a landmark restaurant in Dennis. Firefighters responded to Gina’s By The Sea on Taunton Avenue shortly after 12:30 AM Friday. According to reports, the fire appeared to have started in an outside ice machine and singed the exterior of the structure.…

Full Story

Firefighters Save Iconic Gina’s by the Sea from Potential Destruction [HN photos] »

Above HN photo: A Dennis firefighter equipped with a thermal imaging camera stands outside the building, directing interior crews as they meticulously check for fire extension into the walls and ceiling of the historic restaurant.               DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS…

Full Story

Motorcyclist escapes serious injury in Mashpee crash »

MASHPEE – A motorcyclist escaped serious injury after a collision in Mashpee. The crash happened about 2:30 PM Thursday on Great Neck Road North between Quashnet Road and Lowell Road. Traffic was detoured around the scene until it was cleared. Mashpee Police are investigating the cause of…

Full Story

Mashpee Police Master Officer retires after 31 years of service »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Police: Please join us in congratulating Master Officer Kevin Frye on his official retirement after 31 years of service to MPD and the Town of Mashpee. Starting his career in 1994, Officer Frye wore many hats but was most passionate about working in the schools and the D.A.R.E.…

Full Story

Route 28 Closed, Hospital on Trauma Alert After Van Crashes into Tree in Osterville [HN Photos] »

              OSTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN photo notes] – A serious crash in Osterville Wednesday evening left one person injured and prompted the closure of Route 28. The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. at the intersection of Route 28 and Osterville/West…

Full Story

One person taken to hospital after Osterville crash »

OSTERVILLE – One person was injured in a two vehicle crash in Osterville about 8 PM Wednesday. The collision happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Osterville/West Barnstable Road. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash which caused traffic delays in the area. Further details were not immediately…

Full Story

Vehicle ends up over guardrail at Harwich beach »

HARWICH – A person driving 4-door Jeep somehow went over the guardrail across from Jack Knife Beach on Route 28 at the Chatham line. The driver was taken to Cape Cod Hospital by the Harwich Fire Department with unknown injuries. Chatham Police assisted at the scene with traffic.   Harwich Police…

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