BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN “VIDEO” NOTES] – A man later identified as Ilous Atkinson, 53, currently residing in South Yarmouth, was reportedly making bizarre statements to police officers while being arrested last evening. And the bizarre statements reportedly continued throughout … Continue reading →
HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – In a swift and effective operation, Barnstable Police recovered a stolen black KIA Forte early this morning, detaining three individuals and later arresting a fourth suspect believed to be tied to the crime. … Continue reading →
ABOVE: A HyannisNews.com photo captures a disheartening scene in downtown Hyannis this past Labor Day Weekend, where bewildered visitors stand outside a darkened McDonald’s, grappling with the reality of the Town of Barnstable’s 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. business curfew. … Continue reading →
UPDATE – BARNSTABLE POLICE Press Release – September 4, 2025 24 Year Old Hyannis Man Arrested For Late Night Stabbing On Tuesday September 2, 2025, just after midnight, 24 year old Shaukeem Johnson of Hyannis was arrested for his involvement … Continue reading →
HN VIDEO NOTES: The past few days have been eventful in Hyannis, with multiple incidents keeping police busy. Last night, chaos erupted when Barnstable Police responded to a report of an assault involving a masked individual brandishing what appeared to … Continue reading →
Above: Family snapshots of Lucy, the 3-year-old “Shipooh” severely injured last weekend by a hit-and-run driver in Dennis. DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – The Dennis Police Department is urgently seeking public assistance to identify the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee … Continue reading →
YARMOUTH PORT, MASSACHUSETTS – The beginning of a 47th birthday celebration took a destructive turn early this morning when Shane Kotel of Dennis crashed his pickup truck into a utility pole on Route 6A near King’s Circuit, sparking chaos and … Continue reading →
WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – In a shocking display of disrespect, a vandal(s) has once again targeted the Lance Corporal William Joseph Donovan Jr. Memorial Bridge, tearing down American flags placed in honor of the Purple Heart recipient. This marks the … Continue reading →
SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS – A local man, John Catalano, was arrested on August 25, 2025, after a bold daytime theft spree targeting work vans in Sandwich, according to the Sandwich Police Department. Catalano faces multiple charges, including Breaking and Entering Daytime … Continue reading →
FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – A dramatic hit-and-run crash early Monday morning, August 25, 2025, at the intersection of Thomas B. Landers Road and Geggatt Road has left one driver injured and authorities searching for the suspect who fled the scene. The … Continue reading →
Last night’s HN photo roundup paints a familiar picture of downtown Hyannis after dark. While no “major” incidents disrupted the area, the overnight hours were far from uneventful. From minor fender-benders and parking lot narcotic investigations to paramedics providing medical … Continue reading →
