Mashpee Man Accused in Hyannis Hostage Situation Held Without Bail

gavelHYANNIS – The man accused of holding two young children hostage at a Hyannis home over the weekend was ordered held without bail yesterday.

Matthew Sweeney, 22, of Mashpee, allegedly barricaded himself in a Baxter Road home with his girlfriend’s children and held one at knifepoint.

The Cape Cod Regional SWAT Team was called in and eventually arrested Sweeney after a standoff.

He faces a litany of charges, including attempted murder.



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