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HN notes from the overnight: Friday, May 29, 2026 »

    HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — ABOVE HN PHOTOS — Barnstable Police were dispatched after receiving a traffic complaint regarding a BMW X2 driving on North Street without headlights, running red lights, and passing other vehicles early last evening — May 28, 2026. A patrolman quickly caught…

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Three new officers hit the streets in Barnstable »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: On Thursday May 28th, 2026 the Barnstable Police Department swore in 3 new patrol officers who will begin field training on May 29th, 2026. The 3 new officers are lateral transfers from other police departments. Below are brief bios on the 2 new officers. Nickolas…

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Two-vehicle crash in Hyannis sends one person to Cape Cod Hospital »

HYANNIS – At about 4 PM Thursday, there was a 2-vehicle crash at Iyannough Road (Route 132) and Enterprise Road in Hyannis. A Toyota Prius and a Ford Expedition collided. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. This is the same intersection where a pedestrian was…

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Man seriously injured after falling from 2nd floor balcony in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A man was seriously injured after reportedly falling off a 2nd floor balcony at a residence on Chequessett Neck Road about 3:30 PM Thursday. The victim was taken by ambulance to the ballfield on Kendrick Avenue to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be airlifted to an off-Cape trauma center.…

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Natural gas main struck at Mass Maritime Academy in Bourne »

BOURNE – A construction crew struck what was reported to be a 4″ natural gas main by the under construction engineering building at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Bourne shortly before 2 PM Thursday. Fire officials evacuated the nearby area including Harrington Hall and the Library.…

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Medical condition may have led to CCRTA bus crashing through fence in Osterville »

OSTERVILLE – A medical condition may have led to a Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority bus crashing through a fence in Osterville just after 1 PM Thursday. The collision happened at Main Street and Ice Valley Road. Several passengers on the bus had to be evaluated prompting a declaration of a level…

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Head of the Bay Road in Bourne closed after traffic crash »

BOURNE – Bourne Police report that Head to the Bay Road was closed in the area of Plymouth Lane due to a two vehicle crash. No serious injuries were reported.

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Barnstable officers able to treat and rush dog to veterinarian after attack in Hyannis on Tuesday »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Barnstable Police Department received a 911 call reporting a vicious dog attack at a home in Hyannis. The hysterical caller informed dispatch that a dog was violently attacking another dog inside the home. Officers Brandon Sanders…

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Mashpee firefighters battle house fire »

MASHPEE – Mashpee firefighters were called to a house fire shortly before 11 AM Thursday. Heavy smoke was billowing from the structure on Valley Road when crews arrived prompting a call for mutual aid. Firefighters took a defensive stance after reportedly determining there were hoarding conditions…

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Pedestrian struck by car in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car in Hyannis about 10:15 AM Thursday. The incident happened on Iyannough Road (Route 132) at the Enterprise Road/Independence Drive intersection. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The driver stayed at the scene…

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