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| Developing: Search underway for missing woman with dementia in West Barnstable Thursday November 05, 2026 |
| WEST BARNSTABLE ? From Barnstable Police: The Barnstable Police are seeking help looking for Clare Fearon, age 76. She was last seen in the area of Pine Street, West Barnstable at approximately 10:00 AM on Thursday November 5, 2026. Clare suffers from dementia. If seen, please call the Barnstable Police at 508-778-3874. The Barnstable County [?] |
| Flood Watch late tonight through Saturday morning Thursday November 05, 2026 |
| Flood Watch National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1137 AM EST Thu Nov 5 2026 ?FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING? * WHAT?Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE?Portions of southeastern Massachusetts, including the following areas, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Northern Bristol MA, Southern Bristol MA, Southern [?] |
| Former Cape Cod Rowing Club coach arrested in New York City after investigation into alleged statutory rape of a child Thursday November 05, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? From Barnstable Police:During October 2026, members of the Barnstable Police Department Detective Division received information regarding allegations of sexual assault and rape involving Guy Monseair (DOB: 05/13/1969) stemming from his time as a rowing coach with several rowing clubs on Cape Cod. As a result of the ongoing investigation, detectives learned that Monseair [?] |
| Barnstable Police Arrest Suspect Following an Investigation in alleged indecent assault in Centerville Thursday November 05, 2026 |
| CENTERVILLE ? From Barnstable Police: On Thursday, November 5, 2026, at approximately 12:26 AM, officers from the Barnstable Police Department responded to a residence in Centerville for a report of an indecent assault and battery that had just occurred. Responding officers immediately initiated an investigation into the incident. A preliminary investigation revealed that the alleged [?] |
| MIDNIGHT SEXUAL ASSAULT HORROR IN CENTERVILLE: Victim's Bra Found in the Road as Cops Scour Long Beach; Suspect in Custody Thursday November 05, 2026 |
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CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS ? A woman was sexually assaulted on Long Beach just after midnight Thursday, triggering a major Barnstable Police response that kept officers on scene for hours hunting for evidence.
Multiple officers responded to the Long Beach Road area after the victim reported the attack. They met with her at a nearby Centerville address while other units headed to the boardwalk at Long Beach to process the crime scene.
As one officer drove toward the beach, he located the victim's bra lying in the roadway next to a bottle of water. The bra was photographed and collected as evidence.
Out on Long Beach, officers spent hours searching. They used a metal detector at one point while looking for clues. A member of the Barnstable County Sheriff's Crime Scene Unit was on hand, photographing and collecting evidence both on the beach and with the victim.
Items recovered on the beach included women's underwear, a sock, and a thick broken gold chain with some sort of medallion. Officers also continued searching for the victim's missing cellphone and were still on scene hours after the initial report.
A sergeant at Barnstable Police headquarters confirmed that an adult male suspect is currently in custody. The investigation remains very active and ongoing, with many moving parts. [DEVELOPING]
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| Car strikes tree, overturns in Barnstable Thursday November 05, 2026 |
| BARNSTABLE ? A car reportedly struck a tree and overturned in Barnstable. The crash happened around 8:15 PM Wednesday on Shootflying Hill Road at Patti Page Way. Three people were evaluated with one transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Copyright Pitta Media Group 2026. Any unauthorized use [?] |
| Barnstable Fire Department awarded $16,600 in FY2027 Fire Safety Education Grants Wednesday November 04, 2026 |
| BARNSTABLE ? The Barnstable Fire Department is pleased to announce that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS), has awarded the Barnstable Fire Department a total of $16,600 in grant funding for Fiscal Year 2027 to support two important fire safety education programs. Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) Program [?] |
| Traffic crash stalls evening commute along Route 6 westbound in West Barnstable Tuesday November 03, 2026 |
| WEST BARNSTABLE ? A two-vehicle crash caused extensive delays for the evening commute. The collision happened on Route 6 westbound near the Route 149 exit. Two people were transported to a hospital for evaluation. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Further details were not immediately available. Copyright Pitta Media Group [?] |
| Barnstable Police, COMM Fire bring Junior Police Academy to West Villages Elementary School Tuesday November 03, 2026 |
| MARSTONS MILLS ? Kindergarten students at West Villages Elementary School recently had an opportunity to learn about public safety and emergency response during the second session of the Junior Police Academy, presented in partnership with the Barnstable Police Department and COMM Fire Department. Barnstable Police Sgt. Ross joined COMM Fire Department Lieutenant McGonigle and Firefighter [?] |
| NOW FREE ON LOW BAIL: Armed Suspect Who Kicked In Jewelry Store Door for $50K Haul, Caught Fleeing to Brazil at Logan, Also Accused of Choking Hospital Guard Tuesday November 03, 2026 |
| HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? The man police say violently kicked open the door to a downtown Hyannis jewelry business while brandishing a firearm, smashed a display case, and stole an estimated $50,000 in gold and silver jewelry early Saturday is free again after posting what sources called ?very low bail.? Diego Goncalves De Souza, 34, currently residing in Hyannis, was arrested at Logan Airport's Terminal E on November 1 as he prepared to board a flight to Sao Paulo, Brazil. He faces charges tied to the break-in?and separate charges from a violent confrontation weeks earlier at Cape Cod Hospital during a mental-health evaluation.
The Jewelry Store Heist
According to a Barnstable Police report by Detective Eric Rogorzenski, officers were called to Guerra Jewelers at 33 Bassett Lane shortly after an alarm early on October 31. Owner Daniel Guerra found the front door forced open and a display case smashed.
Roughly 18 gold pendants, 18 gold chains, 25 gold rings, and 30 silver rings were missing. Guerra, who has worked in the jewelry trade for about 25 years and makes pieces by hand, told Hyannis News the $50,000 figure only reflects the value of the raw materials; the retail value would be roughly twice that. He said he and others in the local Brazilian community feel threatened after seeing surveillance video of the suspect repeatedly kicking the door while holding a handgun. (See surveillance video footage below?)
Video shows a tan/dark-skinned male about six feet tall, dressed entirely in black, wearing black skeleton gloves and black-and-white Nike sneakers, kicking the door until it gave way. Officers and a K-9 unit canvassed the area with negative results. A frequent customer later contacted Guerra after seeing initial Hyannis News coverage and provided a photo the possible suspect had just sent showing him with luggage and saying he was at the airport. Another image showed him wearing an all-gold ring with a cross and diamonds that was later ?positively identified? as one of the stolen pieces.
Detectives also located a motorcycle registered to De Souza at a Yarmouth hotel. Hotel surveillance from roughly 25 minutes before the break-in reportedly showed him in the same dark clothing, gloves, and sneakers.
A temporary arrest warrant was obtained. Homeland Security confirmed a man matching De Souza's name and date of birth was booked on a Sunday morning 9 a.m. flight from Boston to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Barnstable detectives, with Massachusetts State Police and Customs and Border Protection notified, approached him at Gate 11 in Terminal E just a couple of hours before the morning flight on November 1, placed him in handcuffs without incident, and took him into custody. He was later booked at Barnstable Police headquarters.
During booking he was wearing 15 pieces of jewelry later seized as evidence, including a gold ring with a cross and diamonds, several other gold and silver rings (some with diamonds), gold chains (one with a letter ?M,? one with a lion), earrings, and a gold bracelet.
Earlier Hospital Assault
Barnstable police reports also detail a separate October 8 incident at Cape Cod Hospital. Patrolman Joshua Lovely responded after security guards reported being assaulted. De Souza, who worked at the hospital as a custodian, had been brought in by Hyannis Fire for a mental-health evaluation (which was reportedly requested by ?officers? at an earlier call). He became agitated, argumentative, and was recording and photographing staff in an observation room?against hospital policy because of potential HIPAA issues in the ER. He refused to hand over his phone or show his gallery.
He reportedly lunged aggressively toward a physician's assistant. Security guards moved in to restrain him. One guard reported being kicked barefoot in the left side of the face (bruising was observed and photographed) and then having De Souza wrap both legs around his neck in a leg-lock style choke, applying pressure with his shins and knees for about 15 seconds. The guard said he felt dazed after being freed. A second guard was kicked in the ribcage; the physician's assistant reported being kicked in the chest. Both guards were admitted as patients, one still receiving treatment during the investigation. Staff eventually restrained and sedated De Souza.
Using a Portuguese translator, De Souza denied kicking anyone or applying a leg-lock. Video of the altercation reportedly exists. He was summonsed on charges including Strangulation, Assault and Battery on a Health Care Provider, and additional assault-and-battery counts involving the guards.
Monday Charges, Arraignment, and Release
For the jewelry-store case, De Souza was charged with Breaking and Entering a Building in the Nighttime for a Felony, Larceny Over $1,200, two counts of Vandalizing Property, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. He was held over the weekend and arraigned in Barnstable District Court on November 2. After the arraignment he was released on what was described as ?very low bail.? (A police official is working on obtaining the actual cash bail amount for HN?)
Late Monday, a police source said they could not immediately confirm whether a firearm had been recovered? and that he would try to find out. Officials declined to comment on his immigration status, citing CORI restrictions. While writing this report, HN learned local agencies, including the Massachusetts State Police, are restricted from notifying ICE, even in cases of violent offenders, sexual predators, and repeat offenders. One official remarked they would be in ?big trouble? if they ever did. Hyannis News has reached out to federal law enforcement contacts for additional information and will provide updates as they become available. Some sources indicated De Souza may have a prior criminal history extending to Brazil, and records show a person with the same name has had previous Massachusetts arrests. [DEVELOPING]
Hyannis News reminder: These are initial details drawn from police reports, radio transmissions, and sources. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The following video shows a man kicking in the door to Guerra Jewelers on Saturday morning. The HN photos that follow show the initial stages of the investigation at the crime scene.
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HN PHOTOS FROM SATURDAY'S CRIME SCENE:
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| Barnstable Announces Veterans Day Ceremonies and Events for November 11 Monday November 02, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? The Town of Barnstable will honor local veterans with a series of ceremonies and special events on Wednesday, November 11, including wreath-laying ceremonies, a Veterans Day observance, and an opportunity for combat veterans to share their experiences with the community. The day's activities will begin at 9 a.m. with brief wreath-laying ceremonies at [?] |
| Car vs bicyclist crash closes temporarily closes Yarmouth Road in Hyannis Monday November 02, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? A car reportedly struck a bicyclist in Hyannis sometime after 5 PM Monday. The crash happened on Yarmouth Road (Willow Street) by Rosary Road. The victim was transported by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. Yarmouth Road was temporarily closed while the scene was worked. The crash remains under investigation by Barnstable Police. Copyright [?] |
| Hyannis man arrested at Logan Airport following jewelry store break-in investigation Monday November 02, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? From Barnstable Police: On October 31, 2026, at approximately 3:55 AM, Barnstable Police Officers responded to Guerra Jewelers, located at 33 Bassett Lane in Hyannis, following a reported commercial alarm activation. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the business had been forcibly entered and numerous items of jewelry had been stolen. The business owner [?] |
| 9th Annual Veterans Town Hall to Honor Cape Cod Veterans on November 11 Monday November 02, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? Cape Cod residents are invited to honor local military veterans and hear firsthand accounts of wartime service during the 9th Annual Veterans Town Hall on Wednesday, November 11, at the Barnstable Adult Community Center in Hyannis. The event, organized in conjunction with the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center and the Town of [?] |
| Mary Dunn Road paving operations shift to overnight hours beginning November 2 Saturday October 31, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? The Town of Barnstable is advising motorists that paving operations on Mary Dunn Road will shift to overnight hours beginning Monday, November 2, with temporary lane closures expected during the work. According to the Barnstable Department of Public Works, town contractor C. Naughton Corp. will conduct paving operations over two consecutive nights, Monday, [?] |
| PRE-DAWN HEIST: Brazen Thief Smashes Into Signless Hyannis Jewelry Shop Saturday October 31, 2026 |
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HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? In a brazen pre-dawn raid that reeked of calculated audacity, a thief smashed his way into a jewelry business at 33 Bassett Lane shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday, snatching valuable pieces in a lightning smash-and-grab that was only cut short when the alarm blared.
Barnstable Police patrol officers racing through the downtown area responded after the owner received a phone alert about a possible break-in. By the time the owner reached the store, he found the door open and multiple pieces of jewelry already gone. Officers arriving on scene discovered the thief had smashed into the display case, grabbing what he could in the frantic moments as the alarm sounded?preventing him from making off with even more gold and diamonds in what police described as a clear smash-and-grab of valuable jewelry.
The business, notably without storefront signage or outside display advertising, offered no public invitation to casual passersby. That quiet, unmarked presence has investigators and observers alike noting the crime did not appear random?pointing instead to aforethought by someone who knew exactly where to strike and when.
First officers on the scene quickly shared observations of a vehicle spotted in the area, with one managing to note a license plate. Whether it was involved remains uncertain, but the lead was immediately added to the investigation. A Barnstable Police K9 unit responded and began working the immediate area. A track led to a nearby parking lot, raising the possibility the suspect fled in a vehicle?though it is still too early to confirm.
A member of the Barnstable County Sheriff's Crime Scene Unit also responded to process evidence.
With the investigation active and ongoing, the key evidence is expected to come from the many surveillance cameras covering the area. Gathering footage of the suspect is a top priority. Details on the exact value of what was stolen were unavailable at the time of this report. Hyannis News will provide updates as they become available. [DEVELOPING]
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