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| Hyannis Repeat Offender Steals Kia While Drunk, Tries to Head-Butt Officer and Kicks Sergeant Near Youth Center, Police Say Monday October 19, 2026 |
| HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? A 28-year-old man living at the Winter Street homeless shelter allegedly stole a key fob from a fitness club, took the owner's Kia Telluride, and then kicked a police sergeant and tried to head-butt an officer while adults and children watched near the Hyannis Youth & Community Center, according to Barnstable Police reports filed in district court.
Kyle T. Galvin faces a long list of charges including larceny of a motor vehicle, larceny from a building, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, second-offense drunk driving, drunk driving while his license was suspended for a prior drunk-driving conviction, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
Around 2:47 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, Patrolman Erik McNeice was sent to Fitness 500 after a woman's key fob went missing. Surveillance video reportedly shows Galvin acting interested in a membership while taking the fob from a basket in the club's front lobby.
A short time later, a Barnstable officer spotted the stolen Kia Telluride speeding on North Street. Officers stopped it on Bearses Way directly in front of the Hyannis Youth & Community Center. Galvin, who matched the description from the fitness club, was driving.
Officers suspected he was drunk and started field sobriety tests. Galvin quickly became aggressive and was handcuffed. As officers walked him toward a cruiser, he allegedly tried to head-butt Patrolman McNeice and kicked a police sergeant. His behavior continued to escalate until officers took him to the ground. While restrained, he repeatedly screamed ?Motherfuckers!? and ?How's you daddy doing motherfuckers!? as adults and children near the Youth Center watched officers put him in leg shackles.
Officers eventually gained control and took Galvin to Barnstable Police headquarters for booking. Hours later he submitted to a breath test and registered a .153% blood-alcohol content?nearly twice the legal limit.
A review of his driving record showed his Massachusetts license was already suspended because of a drunk-driving conviction from November 2025. His record also showed an OUI arrest in 2022 that included charges of receiving a stolen motor vehicle and negligent operation. That same year he was arrested for a breaking-and-entering in progress; Hyannis News was on scene for that arrest as well. CLICK the following Hyannis News link for more details regarding Galvin's 2022 B&E arrest?
*** WATCH *** BREAKING & ENTERING IN PROGRESS: Hyannis male arrested after captured on HN dashcam walking from scene?
A Barnstable County Sheriff's Crime Scene Unit member photographed and processed the recovered Kia, which was later released to its owners.
These details come from Barnstable Police reports. Galvin is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
*** UPDATE *** Hyannis News was also on scene when Galvin was arrested inside a house he was accused of breaking into in 2025. CLICK the following HyannisNews.com link for details and video regarding that particular arrest?
Shirtless B&E Suspect Busted After Lounging with Cig on Camera [HN Video]
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| Barnstable Police respond to two vehicle vs pole crashes overnight Monday October 19, 2026 |
| BARNSTABLE ? Barnstable Police repsonded to two car vs utility pole crashes overnight. The first crash was reported shortly before midnight on Phinney's Lane near Hathaway's Pond. Police reportedly used a K-9 dog to locate the driver who had left the scene. He was evaluated for injuries. Just after 2:30 AM, the second crash was [?] |
| An Evening of Wild Crashes and Manhunts Across Barnstable [HN Photos] Monday October 19, 2026 |
| Top HN photo: Members of a West Barnstable ambulance crew attend to the injured driver at a single-vehicle crash.
Last evening brought crashes, foot pursuits, and multi-agency responses that stretched police resources from Hyannis/Barnstable-area woods to Route 6, West Barnstable, and Marstons Mills conservation land. Initial details from police radio transmissions and sources paint a chaotic night of single vehicle crashes, live wires, K9 tracks, a drone search, and two arrests.
ABOVE: Barefoot Suspect Takes Out Utility Pole, Flees into Woods, Captured on Route 6
Phinney's Lane near Hathaways Pond, Barnstable
Shortly before midnight, Barnstable Police were dispatched to Phinney's Lane just north of the Hathaways Pond entrance after a single vehicle struck a utility pole carrying high-tension wires. Live wires lay draped across the roadway, complicating the approach for responders as they worked to reach the wrecked vehicle.
Officers were advised en route that the suspected driver had fled the scene?and was not wearing shoes. Further investigation showed he had run to a nearby residence on Phinney's Lane. While officers headed there, the driver's mother called to report that her son was now home. When police converged on the residence, the barefoot man bolted from a building into the woods.
A Yarmouth Police K9 unit arrived and began tracking the suspect toward the highway. Barnstable Police also launched a drone, which located him in a wooded area near the highway. The man jumped a fence and made his way onto Route 6. With the drone unit, converging local officers, and Massachusetts State Police assisting, he was eventually taken into custody on the highway.
Radio transmissions described the 22-year-old as intoxicated and distraught. Hyannis News was at Barnstable Police headquarters seeking additional details when the call came for another serious crash in West Barnstable.
ABOVE: Buick SUV Slams Utility Pole on Route 149; Driver Transported
Route 149 near Popple Bottom Road, West Barnstable
Around 2:30 a.m., Barnstable Police and West Barnstable Firefighters responded to a single-vehicle crash into a utility pole on Route 149 near the intersection with Popple Bottom Road. A damaged Buick SUV sat disabled across the roadway.
A West Barnstable Fire Department ambulance crew attended to the adult male driver, who was conscious, alert, and seated on the ground across the street from the wreck. He was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation of injuries not believed to be life-threatening. A Barnstable Police officer followed the ambulance as the crash investigation continued.
A member of the Barnstable County Sheriff's Crime Scene Unit responded to document the scene, including a snapped utility pole support. The investigation remained active and ongoing at the time of this report.
ABOVE: K9 Tracks Fleeing Man into Conservation Area After Race Lane Altercation
Race Lane, Marstons Mills
Barnstable Police patrol officers responded to a residence on Race Lane in Marstons Mills for a reported altercation between a male and a female. The male had already fled on foot before officers arrived. An ambulance was requested for the female.
With probable cause for the man's arrest, officers established a perimeter. A Yarmouth Police K9 unit arrived, hit the ground tracking, and followed the trail into a nearby conservation area. There, officers eventually encountered the suspect and placed him under arrest.
HN Reminder: These are initial details based on police radio transmissions and information from police sources. All potential defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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| *** WATCH *** Hyannis Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Car Fire Next to BPD Substation Sunday October 18, 2026 |
| HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? Shortly after 8:00 p.m., Hyannis firefighters responded to a BMW on fire immediately adjacent to the Barnstable Police Department Substation. The fire originated in and was contained to the vehicle's engine compartment. The substation is just over a block from the Hyannis Fire Department. The rapid response and knockdown prevented the flames from spreading on an evening with a stiff breeze. The cause remains undetermined and under investigation. No injuries were reported.
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| Traffic snarled at busy Hyannis intersection following traffic collision Saturday October 17, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? A traffic collision at the intersection of Yarmouth Road (Willow Street) & Iyannough Road (Route 28) about 1 PM Saturday caused significant traffic delays. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. The vehicles had to be towed from the scene. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Copyright Pitta Media [?] |
| Main Street Melee Ends in Felony Arrest as Overnight Calls Keep Barnstable Responders Busy [HN Photos] Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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Main Street fight photos: Shortly before 1:00 a.m. Saturday, multiple Barnstable Police units in downtown Hyannis responded to the Main Street sidewalk near Winter Street for reports of 4 to 5 women fighting. First officers on scene put out a BOLO for a local woman in her late 20s wanted on probable cause of felony Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon involving a glass storefront window. Officers found a cracked window at the scene. A Hyannis Fire Department ambulance evaluated a patient for minor head injuries; the person refused further care. The suspect was last seen walking west on Main Street and was taken into custody without incident about two blocks away. A Barnstable County Sheriff's Crime Scene Unit photographed evidence. The woman was transported to Barnstable Police HQ for booking. Hyannis News responded to police HQ and was unable to confirm her identity at the time. Back on Main Street, people with the suspect told HN she did not start the altercation. These are initial details from police radio transmissions and sources; the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
Route 149 crash photos: Around 8:30 p.m. Friday, Barnstable Police and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Firefighters responded to Route 149 just north of Lovell's Lane for a single-vehicle crash?a pickup truck into a tree. First responders found the driver already out and walking around. He was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for unspecified reasons not believed serious. Route 149 was closed while tow trucks removed the twisted pickup hung up on the trunk of a toppled tree. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause.
Homeless assault report photos: Barnstable Police assigned to downtown Hyannis responded to Main Street to investigate a report of an alleged assault of a homeless individual Thursday evening. Officers spoke with potential witnesses camping in a doorway. No arrest was made.
Route 28 minor collision photo: A Barnstable Police patrolman and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Firefighters responded to a minor motor vehicle collision on Route 28 near the intersection with Strawberry Hill Road Thursday evening. The call was briefly elevated when a child was reported in one of the vehicles. The child was evaluated and cleared; the patrolman assisted with the routine accident report.
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| FELTHAM CRUSHES CULLUM IN PRECINCT 13 LANDSLIDE! Longtime Hyannis Resident Storms to 327-181 Victory, Claims Town Council Seat Wednesday October 14, 2026 |
| HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? Alan Feltham has won a decisive victory in Barnstable's Precinct 13 special town council election, defeating Jennifer Cullum by a commanding 327 to 181 margin according to the initial certification of the vote totals. The longtime Hyannis resident now takes the Precinct 13 (lower Hyannis) seat on the Town of Barnstable Town Council.
The special election, held Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center on Bassett Lane, fills the vacancy created by the passing of Council President Felicia Penn. Feltham will complete the remainder of the term through November 2027.
A Hyannis resident since 1959, Feltham brings more than six decades of local roots along with extensive professional and civic experience. His career has included work as an engineer, project manager, and director of market research for a large machine-tool company, as well as service as an adjunct faculty member in engineering and MBA programs at Anna Maria College. He has also operated a small family business on the Cape.
Feltham's public service record includes two years as Chairman of the Barnstable Economic Development Committee (BEDC), following several years of involvement with the committee. He currently serves on the Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission. He has described his run in straightforward terms: after a lifetime in Hyannis and prior committee service, he wants to give back and help protect the community's rich history, character, and future.
Hyannis News previously introduced Feltham on the Village Green ahead of the election, highlighting his background and commitment to Precinct 13. (See following video?) With the initial results now in, the veteran resident and civic volunteer steps into the town council role with a clear mandate from lower Hyannis voters.
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| SWAT SWOOPS IN: Hyannis Bros Lugged for Trafficking Crack, Cops Say Tuesday October 13, 2026 |
| HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? Detectives and SWAT swarmed a Hyannis apartment complex Monday during an early raid, collaring two brothers after a month-long crack cocaine investigation, according to a Barnstable Police Department media statement.
Around 7 a.m. on October 12, Barnstable Police Investigative Services, the DEA Cape Cod Resident Office, and the Cape Cod Regional SWAT Team hit a residence with a search warrant. The probe by the Barnstable Narcotics Unit had zeroed in on 27-year-old Moises Neto for allegedly dealing crack from the apartment. Inside, officers found about 38.5 grams of crack cocaine, packaging materials, a digital scale, and nearly $3,000 cash.
Twenty-six-year-old Douglas Neto was arrested on the scene. Moises wasn't there?he was tracked down in a second apartment in the same complex. At the time, he was already wanted on four outstanding Massachusetts warrants plus an extraditable New York warrant.
SWAT locked down the second unit while detectives secured another warrant. Moises was taken into custody without a fight.
Both brothers were booked at Barnstable Police HQ. Each faces trafficking cocaine (36 grams or more but less than 100 grams) and conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substance Act. Moises also got hit with fugitive-from-justice charges on the New York warrant and the four outstanding Massachusetts warrants.
They're due for arraignment Tuesday, October 13, in Barnstable District Court. The Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office is handling the case. Both men are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
UPDATE ? 10/12/26 @ 10:30PM: According to police sources, both suspects are still in Barnstable Police custody.
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| Cops Find Centerville Home ?Completely Destroyed Inside? in Suspected Revenge Rampage Monday October 12, 2026 |
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CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS ? Barnstable Police raced to 5 Hadrada Lane shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday after a string of calls about suspicious activity that witnesses described as possible fireworks or juveniles breaking into the home. One caller reported people moving around inside with flashlights. K9 units joined the response.
As officers approached the neighborhood, a K9 unit spotted a 2005 white Toyota Highlander packed with five kids leaving the area. The vehicle came back registered to an address in Marstons Mills. The same unit then spotted two males on foot?one carrying a backpack?and quickly stopped an older model white sedan that the pair may have just entered. A second unit arrived as backup.
Subjects known to the officers on the traffic stop told them there was an apparent party at 5 Hadrada Lane with some kind of commotion in the basement. Officers surrounding the house immediately decided to make entry.
The residence was empty. One of the first officers inside reported the home was ?completely destroyed inside.? Investigators found water damage, tipped-over appliances including a washing machine, broken glass, and upended furniture in every room. The interior had been demolished. Outside, someone had flipped over a fire pit and draped toilet paper across the building's facade. A burnt roll of toilet paper was found inside an oven, raising questions about whether the appliance had been left on or whether this was a possible arson attempt. Police described it as a breaking and entering involving a load of malicious destruction that appeared to be an act of revenge rather than simple vandalism.
The Barnstable County Sheriff's Crime Scene Unit was immediately called in for photographs and evidence collection. A BOLO went out to surrounding departments to stop and hold the white Toyota Highlander.
Town records show 5 Hadrada Lane is co-owned by a pair of realty trusts, one based off-Cape. It is a second home with no recent history of police involvement. No nearby caretakers were available at the time of the crime. An off-Cape owner told dispatchers the property had been rented last year but that nobody should currently be living there or inside the residence. Arrangements were made to help secure the property.
The investigation remains very active and ongoing. Hyannis News is monitoring the situation and will update when arrests are made. [DEVELOPING]
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| WATCH: Meet Alan Feltham, Candidate for Hyannis's Precinct 13 Town Council Seat Sunday October 11, 2026 |
| Alan Feltham is a longtime Hyannis resident and candidate for the Barnstable Town Council seat representing Precinct 13 in the special election to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Council President Felicia Penn. The special election will be held this coming Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center, 141 Bassett Lane. The winner will complete the remainder of the term through November 2027.
A Hyannis resident since 1959, Feltham brings decades of professional and civic experience to the race. His career has included work as an engineer, project manager, and director of market research for a large machine-tool company, along with service as an adjunct faculty member in engineering and MBA programs at Anna Maria College. He has also run a small family business on the Cape.
He has a record of local public service. He served as Chairman of the Barnstable Economic Development Committee (BEDC) for two years and was involved with the committee for several years prior to that. More recently, he serves on the Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission. Mr. Feltham expresses a desire to give back to the community and help protect Hyannis's rich history.
Feltham has described his motivation in straightforward terms: after a lifetime in Hyannis and prior service on town committees, he wants to contribute further to preserving the character and future of the community he has called home for more than six decades.
Hyannis News caught up with Mr. Feltham yesterday on the Hyannis Village Green. The following video provides a brief introduction to his background and highlights his bid to represent the people of Hyannis's Precinct 13 as their new Town Councilor.
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| Hyannis Firefighters Quickly Knock Down Blaze at Tap City Grille; No Injuries, Cause Undetermined [HN Photos] Friday October 09, 2026 |
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HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? Firefighters rushed to the Tap City Grille property at 586 Main Street shortly before 4 p.m. Friday after a building caught fire near the restaurant's rear service entrance.
Smoke drifted into the restaurant, forcing an evacuation of workers and patrons. Sprinklers activated in the rear building as Hyannis Fire Department crews arrived and swiftly knocked down the flames. Firefighters then checked the full property and neighboring stores for any extension of the fire.
Barnstable police shut down Main Street at the Bassett Lane intersection while a department tower truck raised its ladder to the restaurant roof, blocking both westbound lanes. Main Street stayed closed to all traffic for about an hour as crews worked the scene. A member of the Barnstable County Sheriff's Crime Scene Unit responded to photograph the area.
Hyannis Fire Chief Peter Burke told Hyannis News that the official cause remains undetermined but does not appear suspicious. No restaurant workers, patrons, or firefighters were injured. |
| Cyclists Collide Head-On; Alleged Wrong-Way Rider Left Bleeding in Middle of Hyannis Main Street [HN Photos] Friday October 09, 2026 |
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HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? Two cyclists collided head-on on Main Street near Winter Street around 10:20 p.m. Thursday, leaving both with head lacerations and one rider still down in the middle of the roadway when Barnstable Police and a Hyannis Fire Department ambulance arrived.
Both Main Street lanes were shut down while crews treated the injuries. The cyclist found in the street suffered the more serious head laceration and had lost a significant amount of blood. He was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. The second rider, who had a less serious head laceration, was treated at the scene and released.
The rider with the more serious injuries had reportedly been traveling the wrong way after turning onto Main Street when the bikes collided. He was on a regular pedal bicycle. The rider treated and released was on an electrically assisted bicycle, or e-bike, he told HN he had been heading home. Barnstable Police handled the report.
The crash came hours after an e-bike traveling the wrong way on Main Street nearly collided with a Hyannis News vehicle. The night before, a Barnstable patrol officer tried to stop an e-bike riding down the middle of Bearses Way; the rider refused to stop, and a very brief pursuit was called off for public safety. A police supervisor who joined that investigation said over the radio that officers needed to start identifying these reckless riders.
There has been considerable talk about regulating e-bikes and electric scooters after numerous serious crashes across the state, though it remains uncertain when any such rules will take effect.
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