HYANNIS – A driver allegedly driving the wrong way in a reportedly stolen vehicle was involved in a head-on crash in Hyannis. The crash happened about 11 PM Friday on Main Street between Winter Street and High School Road Extension. Luckily no one was injured in the crash. Barnstable Police are investigating the incident which is expected to result in the driver facing numerous charges. Further details were not immediately available.
Cyril John Pocknett
Barnstable Police/CWN
Update: Cape Wide News has obtained the redacted arrest report for this incident. In the report, Barnstable Officer David Downs writes that on Friday at approximately 11:35 PM he was waiting at a red light at Main Street and High School Road when he observed MA 2XFP39 going northbound on High School Road then turn right onto Main Street (going the wrong way). Officer down activated his emergency lights and attempted to prevent the vehicle from coming down the one-way. Ofc. Downs was able to pull parallel to the vehicle and yelled at the operator whose face he could see to stop. The vehicle then accelerated down Main Street colliding head-on with another vehicle then proceeded to drive onto the sidewalk (full of pedestrians) before the driver exited the vehicle and ran down the alleyway by Kandy Korner. It was learned that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Mashpee. Downs stayed with the vehicles and checked the well being of the victim vehicle’s occupants. A description of the suspect was broadcast over the police radio. A wallet was found on the driver floor of the suspect vehicle with identification of Cyril Pocknett. Officers Feliciano and Keating soon located a suspect who was returned to the scene and positively identified by Ofc. Downs. Cyril John Pocknett was charged with Operating negligently to endanger, Failing to stop for police, Leaving the scene of property damage, Disorderly conduct, Receiving stolen property over $1,200 (vehicle), Operating after license suspended, Improper operation of a motor vehicle and Fugitive from justice on court warrant (outstanding warrants from New Hampshire). Pocknett was processed at the Barnstable Police facility and was expected to be arraigned in Barnstable District Court on Monday.
