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Vespa Rider Flips Off Cop During Hyannis Chase, Parks at Police HQ, Then Complains Inside [HN Video] »

Thursday May 28, 2026 - 3:25:03 am | via Hyannis News »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A Barnstable police officer’s attempt to stop a recklessly driven Vespa moped Wednesday evening took a surreal turn when the rider refused to pull over, extended both middle fingers, and continued driving. He ultimately parked the scooter directly in front of police headquarters…

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Freezer catches fire at Star Market in Hyannis »

Wednesday May 27, 2026 - 6:45:58 pm | via Cape Wide News »

HYANNIS – A freezer unit reportedly caught fire at the Star Market on West Main Street in Hyannis about 6:20 PM Wednesday. An employee reportedly used a fire extinguisher before crews arrived. The building had to be ventilated and the Board of Health was notified of the incident since it was in…

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HN notes from the overnight:  Wednesday, May 27, 2026 »

Wednesday May 27, 2026 - 6:39:19 am | via Hyannis News »

    DENNISPORT, MASSACHUSETTS – A vehicle rolled over on Lower County Road (see above HN photos) after the driver accidentally struck a roadside rock early this morning. Fortunately, he was not injured. He was not impaired, according to sources at the scene. Dennis police are investigating.…

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HYANNIS DUST-UP: Traffic stop escalates into physical scuffle; two arrested, suspected drugs seized »

Saturday May 23, 2026 - 7:54:00 am | via Uploads by HyannisNews »

HYANNIS DUST-UP: Traffic stop escalates into physical scuffle; two arrested, suspected drugs seized

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*** WATCH *** HYANNIS DUST-UP: Traffic stop escalates into physical scuffle with police; two arrested, suspected drugs seized »

Saturday May 23, 2026 - 7:47:23 am | via Hyannis News »

    HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – A Barnstable police officer reportedly observed a black BMW briefly pull into a local hotel known for previous drug activity early Saturday morning around 4:00 a.m. The short visit raised suspicion of possible narcotics-related activity. As the vehicle pulled…

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Fire spreads to house in Hyannis »

Friday May 22, 2026 - 5:51:45 pm | via Cape Wide News »

HYANNIS – An exterior fire extended to a house in Hyannis sometime after 5:30 PM Friday. The flames on Ellis Drive were spreading up towards the attic when fire crews arrived. Barnstable Police ensured the occupants safely evacuated. Firefighters were able to quickly douse the flames and prevent…

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POLICE ACTIVITY: Man Arrested on Warrants During Investigation of Alleged Shooting Threat at Cape Cod Mall [HN Photos] »

Friday May 22, 2026 - 4:48:00 am | via Hyannis News »

“Dancin’ in the streets of Hyannis We were getting pretty good at the game People stood in line and didn’t seem to mind You know everybody knew our name Livin’ on rock-n-roll music Never worry ’bout the things we were missing…

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Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission 05-20-2026 »

Thursday May 21, 2026 - 2:47:00 pm | via Uploads by BarnstableChannel18 »

Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission 05-20-2026

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Tricky Campground Fire in Sandwich: Gate Lockouts and Water Shortages Hamper Crews as 3 Campers, 4 Sheds Damaged by Blaze »

Thursday May 21, 2026 - 6:54:14 am | via Hyannis News »

  Above: A tanker truck turns into the campground from Cotuit Road, bringing much needed water to the scene…     Above: A Sandwich police officer meets a mutual aid ambulance from Barnstable FD at the campground entrance, providing directions on how to reach the scene.…

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NEW DETAILS: ‘Satan,’ Alleged Hyannis Car Vandal, Identified »

Wednesday May 20, 2026 - 5:01:19 am | via Hyannis News »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Earlier this week, HN reported on the arrest of a homeless man on six felony counts of malicious destruction of motor vehicles near the McDonald’s restaurant on North Street. Restrained in the back of a police cruiser last Sunday evening, the suspect cackled maniacally, screamed…

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