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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
(HYANNIS, MA – August 22, 2024) The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division, in collaboration with Barnstable County, is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 9:00AM to 12:00PM, at the Transfer...
Kids Day 2024
Barnstable Police Department Hosting Kids Day at Barnstable High School Tomorrow BARNSTABLE - The Barnstable Police Department along with the five Town of Barnstable Fire Departments will be hosting the 27th Annual Kids Day. The event will take place on Aug. 14 at...
Kids Day 2024
On Wednesday August 14, 2024 the Barnstable Police Department along with the five Town of Barnstable Fire Departments will be hosting the 27th “Kids Day” at the Barnstable High School from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. This event will allow children of all ages to see...
Blood Drive July 26, 2024 from 9:40 am to 4:00 pm
On Friday July 26th Cape Cod Healthcare will have their blood donation truck at the Barnstable Police Department from 9:40 am until 4:00 pm. If you are interested in donating blood please go to the website and make an appointment. All of the blood that is donated...
BPD Accepting Civil Service Lateral transfers
The Barnstable Police Department is accepting Civil Service Lateral Transfers – Come by a part of a hardworking team.
Barricaded Resident 3/6/24 – UPDATE 8:00 pm
The Barnstable Police Department would like to sincerely thank the all the responding local police and fire agencies, as well as the state police for their assistance in peacefully resolving this critical incident. Moreira is charged with several counts of Attempted Murder, as well as additional firearms charges. He will be arraigned in Barnstable District Court on Thursday February 7, 2024.
Resident held up in his home 3/06/24 update 12:38 PM
PRESS RELEASE 3/6/24 - Update 12:30 P.M. At approximately 7:41 a.m. on Wednesday March 6, 2024, the Barnstable Police Department was called to a home on St. Francis Circle in Hyannis regarding an individual holding a person at knife point. The caller then advised...
What you need to know before you haul your boat.
Boat Hauling Information for Your Safety and the Safety of the Community: The Barnstable Police Department recognizes that the boat hauling season is upon us and that it can present a variety of complexities when trailering and transport of your vessel on state and...
Second Suspect in Main St. Hyannis Shooting Arrested
PRESS RELEASE 6-29-23 Second Suspect in Main Street Hyannis Shooting Arrested At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday June 25th 2023, Barnstable Police responded to the area of Main St. and High School Rd. in Hyannis for reported gun shots. Upon arrival, officers...
Press Release and Updates on two Shootings in the town of Barnstable
PRESS RELEASE 6-27-23 16-year-old Hyannis Juvenile arrested in connection with Craigville Beach and Main St. Hyannis shootings. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on May 27th, Barnstable Police were called to the Craigville Beach parking lot in Centerville regarding shots...
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line
About the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) is here to connect you directly to clinical help, when and where you need it. Even if you’re not sure what kind of help or treatment you may need, we can help...
Summer Seasonal Community Service
Community Service Officer, Police Department: **TO BE CONSIDERED, COMPLETION AND SUBMISSION OF THE POLICE APPLICATION, COVER LETTER, AND RESUME ARE REQUIRED*** The Barnstable Police Department has openings for ten (10) civilian Seasonal Community Service Officers...
Accepting Lateral Transfer Candidates
BARNSTABLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR LATERAL TRANSFER CANDIDATES The Barnstable Police Department is currently accepting applications for lateral transfers to fill civil service vacancies. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have successfully...
Commercial Sex Trafficking Sting
Commercial Sex trafficking sting produced six arrests
Five Arrested in Early Morning Drug Raid
Early morning drug raid yielded five arrests and 679 grams of Cocaine.
Fifth Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing
Officer St. Peter received National recognition from the U.S. Attorney General for her distinguished work in community policing.
Thank You to Kids Day Supporters
On Wednesday August 11, 2021 the Barnstable Police Department along with the five Town of Barnstable Fire Departments hosted the Annual “Kids Day” Event at the Barnstable High School. This event allows children of all ages to see demonstrations, equipment, and...
Veterans Awareness Month
The Barnstable Police Department is participating in the Veterans Awareness Month, our officer will be wearing specially designed patches on their uniforms while on duty. The patches are also available for purchase by the public. The money for the sale of the patches...
Medicaid Fraud Division Notification
Medicaid Fraud Division Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey Report Medicaid Fraud Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes Abuse of Medicaid Members by Health Care Providers MFD Hotline (617) 963-2360...
Breast Cancer Fund Raiser
Just in! We have received our short sleeve shirts, long sleeve shirts, hats, and MASKS to support breast cancer awareness. We will have them for sale until they are gone! $20 for each item! Sales are available Mon - Fri 8am to 4pm at our main station located at 1200...
COVID-19 UPDATE: TOWN MANAGER MARK ELLS
COVID-19 Update from the Town of Barnstable Manager Mark Ells.
Commonwealth v. Kyle J. Walker
PRESS RELEASE December 3, 2019 Michael O’Keefe, District Attorney Cape & Islands District 3231 Main Street Barnstable, MA 02630 Contact: Michael O'Keefe, District Attorney Michael Trudeau, First Assistant District Attorney Sharon Thibeault, Second Assistant...
Kids Day 2019
On Wednesday August 7, 2019 the Barnstable Police Department along with the five Town of Barnstable Fire Departments will be hosting the Annual “Kids Day” at the Barnstable High School from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. This event will allow children of all ages to see...
Nicholas Galanto Indicted
Cape & Islands District Attorney Michael O’Keefe announced today that on July 25, 2019 a Barnstable County grand jury returned indictments against Nicholas Galanto
Press Release Archive
- Barnstable Police Receives Grant to Enforce Underage Drinking Laws
- Suspicious Person Call Leads to Recovery of Illegal Handgun
- Barnstable Police Intervene and Save Dog in Distress
- BPD Announces the Start Date of 28th Session of the Citizens Police Academy
- Barnstable Police Arrest Armed Robbers on West Main Street
- BPD Officers Deliver Healthy Baby Girl
- Man Arrested in Hyannis with Help from Cell Phone Tracking App
- Barnstable PD Teams up with Mashpee and Bourne PD to Win Kingston Police Hockey Tourney
- Cops for Kids with Cancer
- Assault with Stolen Firearm at 77 Mitchell’s Way, Hyannis
- Informational Meeting about Civil Service Police Officer Exam
- BPD is seeking qualified residents of the Town of Barnstable to participate in the Police Officer Examination
- BPD Community Impact Unit Receives $50,000 Grant
- 5th Subject Arrested in the Shanghai Investigation
- Three Arrested for Distribution of Heroin at the Shanghai Restaurant
- BPD Commits Additional Resources to Crack Down on Heroin Dealers
- Jogger Shot by Hunter on Barnstable Water Shed
- Three Arrested in Cape Cod Mall Parking Lot Using Narcotics
- Car Crash Turns into Pot Bust
- Argument Escalates into Assault with A Firearm
- B&E Suspect Arrested While Drinking Stolen Wine Coolers
- 800 Wakeby Road Search Warrant
- Hiramar House Invasion
- Handgun and Narcotics Seized During Traffic Stop in Hyannis
- Man Arrested after Stealing from Boats in Hyannis Harbor
- Man arrested for Breaking and Entering into Kennedy Compound
- BPD Supports Trooper Waskiewicz at MSP Graduation
- Suspect Arrested After Morning Foot Pursuit
- Barnstable PD Teams Up With Yarmouth and Bourne Police To Win 2nd Annual Kingston Police Hockey Tournament
- Midnight Shift Officers Quickly Locate Violent Suspect with Help of K9 Izzo
- Busy Shift for SCU Arrests Leads to Four ArrestsIncluding a 4th Offense OUI
- Barnstable Police Arrest 35 Year Old South Yarmouth Man on Numerous Motor Vehicle Charges
- Cotuit Man Arrested for Vehicle Breaking and Entering
- Barnstable Narcotics Detectives Crack Cocaine Distribution Investigation Nets Two Arrests
- HYCC Shooting suspect turns himself in to Police
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- Centerville Woman Arrested Attempting to Distribute Drugs Inside the Courthouse
- Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested Fleeing the Scene
- Marstons Mills Cocaine Investigation Results in Two Arrests
- Barnstable SCU Dog Rescue from a Locked Vehicle Results in Drug Arrest
- Barnstable SCU Makes Four Narcotics Related Arrests Include a Violent Felon
- Hyannis Man Arrested For Trafficking Heroin
- 23 Year Old Centerville Female Arrested on Drug Charges
- Six Arrested on Drug Charges in Barnstable
- Busy Weekend for the Street Crimes Unit
- Four Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges in Hyannis
- New Jersey Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child
- Three Men in Hyannis Arrested on Drug Distribution Charges
- BHS Student Struck by Vehicle Boarding School Bus
- SCU Makes Narcotics Arrest of Violent Convicted Felon
- Centerville Man Threatens Cape Cod Community College Employee with Gun
- Domestic Incident Leads to Marijuana Growing Operation
- Two Week Search for Suspect Involved in Multiple Crimes Ends with Arrest
- Dorchester Man Arrested for Involvement in Masked and Armed Home Invasion
- BPD Arrest Two on Cocaine and Heroin Charges
- Three Arrested in Connection with Fire at Mckeon Field in Hyannis
- Marstons Mills Women Arrested for Marijuana Distribution and Firearms Charge
- Three Arrested in Connection to Fire at Cape Cod Community College
- Hyannis Man Assaults Mother with Tire Iron
- Bank Robbery Arrests Made
- Falmouth Man Arrested for Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography
- Machete Wielding Man Arrested and Charged with Possesion of Heroin with Intent to Distribute and Resisting Arrest
- Two Hyannis Men Arrested for Cocaine Trafficing
- Registered Sex Offender Arrested in Mansfield for Receipt of Child Pornography
- Detectives Investigate Past Indecent Assault
- Fatal Accident on Route 28 in Cotuit
- Hyannis Man Arrested Had Drugs and $30K
- Barnstable Police Responded to a Report of a Shooting at 30 Otis Road, Hyannis
- Police Investigate an Assult at Beach Bathroom
- Arrest Made in Hyannis Shooting
- Harwich Nurse Arrested for Trafficking Cocaine 28-100 Grams
- Hyannis Man Charged with being an Armed Career Criminal and Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
- Busy Weekend for the BPD
- Fatal Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Accident, Suspect Arrested
- SCU members arrest heroin user that got into the wrong car
- Barnstable Police and Cape Cod SWAT Team Raid Centerville Home
- Suspect Arrested for Drunk Driving with 4 year old daughter in vehicle
- BPD Narcotics Unit/SCU members arrest heroin dealer
- Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drug Day
- Suspect Arrested for Assault with a Hatchet
- SCU Members Arrest Subject for the Fourth Time in Eight Months
- Level 3 Sex Offender Arrested on Child Enticement Charges
- Cape Cod Community College Student Arrested for Gun Charges
- Hyannis Man Arrested and Charged with Breaking Into Homes
- Convicted felon arrested for domestic assault in which a firearm was used
- “Day Time” Residential and Motor Vehicle Breaks
- SCU Encounters an Escaped Convict from New Jersey During Drug Arrest
- BPD and ICE Arrest Suspected Illegal Alien on Drug Charges
- SCU Seizes Half Pound of Marijuana
- Illegal Dumping Caught on Tape
- Suspect Arrested in Child Pornography Case
- Dangerous Felon Arrested by Street Crime Units
- Barnstable Police Department Promote Six Officers
- New Bedford gang member charged with Possession of Cocaine and Heroin
- January 19th Hyannis Shooting
- MS-13 Gang Member Arrested in Hyannis
- Police Academy Gradutation 2011
- Press Release January 9, 2012
- A serious assault and battery investigation leads to an arrest of a Hyannis man
- License Plate Reader Hits On Stolen Motor Vehicle
- Suspect arrested after wielding a machete on Rt. 28
- Arrest made just 2 hours after bank robbery
- 3 suspects arrested for unarmed robbery. Suspect arrested for possession of cocaine while driving stolen motor vehicle.
- Press release for week of 12/06/11 through 12/12/11. PR 11-6
- Four Arrested for B&E in Barnstable
- Two Firearms taken off the streets of Cape Cod by Barnstable SCU
- Press release for week of 11/29/11 through 12/05/11. PR 11-5
- Bank Robbery Suspect Apprehended by Barnstable Police After 5 Hour Search
- Press release for week of 11/24/11 through 11/28/11. PR 11-4
- Press release for week of 11/18/11 through 11/21/11. PR 11-3
- Press release for week of 11/11/11 through 11/18/11. PR 11-2
- Press release for week of 11/01/11 through 11/07/11. PR 11-1
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