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Fatal crash reported in Falmouth
Crews respond to second crash short time later
One person was killed and another critically injured in this crash in Falmouth Saturday evening.
FALMOUTH - One person was killed and another critically injured in a crash on Seacoast Shores Boulevard Saturday evening. A Chrysler Sebring went out of control, striking a fence and a utility pole. 24-year old Michael P. Duggan of CT and previously Plymouth, MA was pronounced dead at the scene. His sister 18-year old Sarah Duggan of Plymouth was rushed to Falmouth H0spital after Medflight was grounded by weather and was then driven to Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. Police are investigting but speed and wet roads appear to be factors. Further details were not available.
While firefighters and rescuers were cleaning up at the scene, a report of a second motor vehicle crash came in less than an hour later. A three-vehicle collision involving a VW Coupe, Honda Element and Ford Explorer occured on Sandwich Road at Pinecrest Beach Drive. Officials believe the VW pulled out onto Sandwich Road in front of the other vehicles.
According to Falmouth police, two passengers of one vehicle, a woman and a 5-year-old child, were transported to Falmouth Hospital with minor injuries. The VW had to be removed by tow truck, with the other two vehicles sustaining minor damage. The crash remans under investigation by Falmouth police.
(Story and photos by C. Eric Tinglof)
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Osterville: Car enters the Cumberland Farms the hard way
Photos show both sides of the damage to the store. Below police interview driver.
At 3:45 p.m. today the Barnstable Police and COMM Fire got a call that a car had crashed into a building and rolled backwards at the Cumberland Farms on West Bay Road in Osterville.
Upon arrival, rescue personnel examined the driver who refused transport and the PD and FD asked for a building inspector to come to the scene because of wall and window damage.
A County Criminal Idenification Officer (CIO) was called to take photos of the scene. An eyewitness across the street said that a few minutes prior to the accident some people had just left the store and they would have been seriously hurt if they had been in the way. Photos by Frank Paparo.
Developing story: Double stabbing in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH -Yarmouth Police are looking for a man who allegedly stabbed two men on Angus Avenue in Yarmouth early Sunday morning. Both victims were treated at Cape Cod Hospital and released. The suspect is identified as 35-year-old John Windland, aka John Davis. He is described as 6 feet tall and 230 pounds with blue eyes and a goatee. The motive in the attack is unclear. We'll bring you further details as we get them from Yarmouth Police.
Small fire at Provincetown guest house
PROVINCETOWN - Provincetown firefighters were called to the Anchor Inn at 175 Commercial Street about 4:20 p.m. Sunday after a fire broke out in one of the rooms. The fire was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.
Three rescued off P'town breakwater
PROVINCETOWN - Rescue crews from Provincetown and Truro were called to the West End Breakwater in Provincetown Sunday afternoon after reports of people in the water. A woman was rescued and evaluated for possible hypothermia. Its not clear how she wound up in the water however it wasnear high tide and the popular walking route to Long Point has low points that can be trecherous to pass at high water.
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Two-car crash in Centerville
Car involved in accident was found in a location other than the original crash site.
CENTERVILLE - At around 8:15 a.m. Monday morning, Barnstable Police Department and the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department (COMM) received a call of a two-car motor vehicle accident at Route 28 and Five Corners Road in Centerville.
They searched the area and found nothing until they received a call regarding a one car accident with an injured female passenger on the shoulder of Lumbert Mill Road just south 0f Route 28.
Barnstable PD and the COMM ambulance responded and found a car with heavy front-end damage on the shoulder of the road. The male driver was checked but not transported but the female passenger was removed from the car and taken to Cape Cod Hospital by COMM Rescue.
It is thought that the accident did occur at the Five Corners and 28 location, the drivers exchanged information and drove away. Shortly thereafter, the female passenger began to feel the effects of the accident and the driver began having trouble with the damaged car. It was at that time that the 911 call was made.
The original accident site and the location where the damaged car was found around about 1/3 of a mile apart.
(Story & photos by Frank Paparo).
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East Falmouth single-vehicle accident
Driver escapes pickup without injury in a one-vehicle accident Monday.
EAST FALMOUTH - At 10:50 a.m. Monday, a one-vehicle accident occurred at Old Meetinghouse Road at Flax Court in East Falmouth.
A Toyota pickup truck slid off the road, side-swiped a pole and over-turned on Old Meetinghouse Road.
Although the truck was seriously damaged, the 30-year-old male driver was able to exit the vehicle and decline medical attention or transport. The driver stated he was lighting a cigarette when he went off the right side of the road, side-swiped the pole and over-turned.
The first person on the scene was the driver's mother who was traveling in the opposite direction. The mother commented on what a miracle it was that her son was uninjured.
The accident is still under investigation by Falmouth PD.
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CWN followup: Yarmouth Police seek man in connection with stabbing
YARMOUTH - Yarmouth Police release new details in a double stabbing over the weekend. Police tell CWN on Sunday at approximately 3:52 a.m. the Yarmouth Police and Fire Departments responded to 10 Angus Avenue in South Yarmouth for a report of a double stabbing. Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers Mary Gibney, Melissa Alden, Erica Wenberg, Christopher Kent and Christopher Van Ness arrived at the scene and a located a 27-year-old man with a fresh stab wound to his left bicep and a 40-year-old man with stab wounds to his back shoulder area and upper left bicep.
The victim and a witness told the officers who the suspect was and that he had just left with a female in a black 1998 Volvo station wagon. A radio broadcast was implemented statewide and all area units were advised to be on the look out for the suspect and the suspect vehicle. In addition-the Scituate Police Department was contacted as the registered owner of the Volvo had a Scituate address.
Members of the Yarmouth Fire Department provided emergency care to both victims and transported them to Cape Cod Hospital where both were treated and have since been released.
In the meantime-the crime scene was secured and members of the Barnstable County Sheriff's Department Crime Scene Unit and the Yarmouth Police Detective Division provided additional assistance.
At approximately 10:00 a.m., the Scituate Police Department located the suspect vehicle at a home in Scituate with fresh bloodstains inside. The vehicle has been processed and is no longer wanted.
Yarmouth Police Detective Stephen W. Renzi-the lead investigator-obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect 35-year-old John R. Windland aka John David who is still at large. He is described as 6 feet, 230 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Windland is wanted for two counts of attempted murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (knife). Windland should be considered dangerous and possibly armed. He has an extensive record of violent crimes and is a convicted felon recently released from prison. The weapon used in the attacks has not been recovered. Anyone with information about his location is urged to immediately contact the Yarmouth Police Department at 508-775-0445. (Photo furnished by YPD).
One injured in Hyannis crash
HYANNIS - At 2:30 p.m. Monday afternoon Barnstable Police and Hyannis Fire responded to a crash in front 0f Dunkin' Donuts and across from Barnstable High School in the area of 760 West Main Street Hyannis. Upon arrival they found a heavly damaged older wagon with heavy front-end damage and another car pulled into a parking lot. The tow was called for the undriveable wagon. Barnstable Police investigated and one vehicle left in about 20 minutes. Hyannis Rescue transported one person to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries that were not life threatening. One of the vehicle was reportedly exiting the school but officials have not confirmed if a student was involved in the crash. (Story and photo by Frank Paparo).
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Jeep vs Eagle in West Dennis
This Eagle Premier attempted a left turn in front of a Jeep Cherokee.
WEST DENNIS - Around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, a Jeep Cherokee westbound on Route 28 in West Dennis collided with an eastbound Eagle Premier sedan attempting to make a left turn into the apartment complex across from the Clock Shop.
The front end of the Jeep was heavily damaged while the sedan's passenger side was severely impacted as well. Dennis Rescue responded to the scene but there were no injuries. Dennis Police are investigating.
(Story and photos by Kevin Morley)
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Fishing boat dredges up unexploded ordnance
A State Police bomb squad technician removes an unexploded ordinance from a fishing boat in Hyannis
HYANNIS - At 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning Barnstable Police & Hyannis Fire responded to a call that a New Bedford scalloper Jenna Lee fishing off the waters of Delaware besides catching scallops had picked up a 26 inch naval shell and returned to Hyannis Harbor at the public pier next to Baxter's on Pleasant Street in Hyannis. The area was secured and the State Police Bomb Squad came and did x-rays, tests and more tests and after 4 hours called a navel expert that had to respond from Newport RI. After a dog checked the device the navel man conferred with officials and it was decided to call a Barnstable DPW dump truck loaded with sand and take the ordinance to the town landfill to detonate it there. A deep hole was dug in the middle of the sand in the truck and the State PD expert gingerly took the bomb off the boat with protective gear, climbed up a ladder up the rear of the truck and then the caravan proceeded up Pleasant Street with police and fire units front and rear and front and the shell got to the dump and was successfully exploded and some neighbors near by reported the explosion and smoke to police who explained to them what it was. (Story and photos by Frank Paparo).
Apparent road rage incident ends on gunfire on Route 6
SANDWICH - A man walked into the Barnstable Police station and reported that he had been shot by another motorist on the Mid Cape Highway. The victim told authorities he was traveling west between exits 3 and 4 when another vehicle flashed their lights at him. The victim reported when he pulled over the driver of the other vehicle, a Chevy Suburban, started arguing with the victim reportedly over a motorcycle club bumper sticker on his car. That's when the victim told police the man pulled a gun and shot him in the hand. The victim was taken to Cape Cod Hospital. Sandwich and State Police as well as the Cape & Islands District Attorney's office are investigating. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sandwich Police at (508 833-8007.
Two vehicle crash in Falmouth
Two women escaped injury after their vehicles collided in Falmouth.
FALMOUTH - Just after 5 p.m. Tuesday evening a two vehicle crash occurred in Falmouth at Dillingham Ave and Gifford Road. A Ford Windstar van broadsided the passenger side of a Buick Rendezvous. The force of the collision forced both vehicles off the road over several large stones and into the yard of the house at the corner. Although the crash appeared severe according to Falmouth Police on the scene miraculously both female drivers were able to exit the vehicles on their own and their injuries appeared minor. The two drivers were the only occupants. Both were transported to Falmouth hospital by Falmouth Fire/Rescue. (Story and photo by E. Carl Tinglof).
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Breaking news: Woman killed in Wellfleet crash
A woman was killed when her car collided with a box truck on Route 6 in Wellfleet.
WELLFLEET - A woman was killed in a horrific collision on Route 6 by the Paine Hollow turnoff in Wellfleet late Tuesday afternoon. About 5:30 p.m. a Pontiac coupe collided with a J.D. Daddario box truck. The woman in the Pontiac was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver was not injured. It appeared from the impact the car had gone under the rear wheels of the truck which were torn off. Traffic was being rerouted around the scene while reconstruction was being done. (Story and photos by Tim Caldwell).
Also on CWN: Second victim of Falmouth crash passes away (click).
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Truro Police honor one of their own
(Left-right) Sgt. David Costa, Ofc. Danziger; Sgt. David Perry, Sgt. David Silvia, Sgt. Kyle Takakjian.
TRURO - Truro Police gathered to honor one of their own Wednesday. Officer Craig Danziger, an 11-year veteran of the department, was cited for sustained superior performance of duty. Ofc. Danziger has volunteered countless hours to further narcotic investigations and traffic enforcement programs. The department noted Ofc. Danziger's professionalism, unselfish dedication and commitment which allows him to serve as a role model earning the respect of officers both senior and junior in rank. At right Ofc. Danziger with his wife Colleen. (Story and photos by Tim Caldwell).
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Another crash on Route 132 by the Burger King
Two cars collided by the BK entrance on Rt. 132. In foreground an EMT checks one of the drivers.
WEST BARNSTABLE - Barnstable Police are investigating a two car crash at the notorious spot at Route 132 and the Route 6 westbound off ramp by the Burger King entrance. A silver Volkswagen sustained heavy front end damage in a collision with a yellow Mazda sedan with received passenger side damage. The woman from the silver car was taken to CCH by Centerville ambulance which responded mutual aid rescue because West Barnstable's ambulance was assisting Barnstable Fire at another crash. The woman in the yellow car declined to go to the hospital. The scene was tied up for 1 hour. This area has been the scene of many crashes , minor and serious, and even the manager of the BK and regular patrons agreed today that something has to by done here before some fatal occurs. (Story and photos by Frank Paparo).
Provincetown crash sends one to CCH
Two vehicles collided at the Route 6/Conwell Street interchange sending one person to CCH.
PROVINCETOWN - One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital after a two vehicle crash in Provincetown. Shortly after noon a Ford Ranger pickup and a Toyota Corolla collided. The pickup truck, with AMTEC on the door, is reportedly a contractor working for Comcast.
Provincetown Police are investigating eyewitness reports that one vehicle ran a red light leading to the crash. The car driver was taken to CCH with non-life-threatening injuries. (Story and photos by Tim Caldwell).
Also on CWN: Yarmouth stabbing suspect captured (click).
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One injured in Yarmouth crash
A car and pickup collided injuring one person in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH - Shortly after 6 a Cadillac coupe and a Toyota pickup collided at the intersection of West Yarmouth Road and Buck Island Road.
The male occupant of the pickup truck was transported to CCH with non life threatening injuries.
The intersection does have working traffic lights. The crash is under investigation by Yarmouth Police.
(Story and photos by R. Copley).
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CWN weather alert: (updated on Friday at 2:21 p.m.) High Wind Warning in effect from 6 a.m. Saturday through midnight. A Flood Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. It now appears that Noel, although likely becoming extratropical, will have a more significant inpact on our weekend weather as a major nor'easter. Damaging winds gusting to hurricane force will bring down tree limbs bringing the potential for significant power outages. Heavy rain may cause flooding especially in areas where leaves have clogged storm drains.
From the Cape Cod & Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross:
The organization is urging Cape Codders to exercise caution during this weekend's predicted weather. You should make sure you have fresh batteries for flashlights and a portable radio. Residents are encouraged to use flashlights rather than candles and to avoid any downed utility wires as they may be electrified.
Check on elderly neighbors and family and make sure all outdoor items such as lawn furniture are properly secured. Residents should be able to ride out the storm in their homes, but if the Red Cross is called upon to open area shelters, you should monitor local radio stations to find out where the open shelters are located. If you have to go to a shelter do bring: food, a sleeping bag or inflatable mattress, enough prescription medication and any other necessary supplies to last at least a few days. Do not bring pets, weapons or valuables.
Two car crash on Bearse's Way in Hyannis
The two vehicles above were involved in a collision on Bearse's Way in Hyannis Friday.
HYANNIS - At 11:45 a.m. Friday the Hyannis Fire Department and the Barnstable Police Department responded to a crash between an Grand Cherokee Laredo SUV and a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck on Bearse's Way, near Route 132 in front of the side entrance of the Cape Codder Resort and Spa.
After the collision, the vehicles wound up across the street from each other. The male driver of the pickup truck was removed from his pickup truck by the Hyannis Fire Department and transported to Cape Cod Hospital by ambulance.
(Story & photos by Frank Paparo.)
Police investigate rash of overnight motor vehicle break-ins
YARMOUTH - The Yarmouth Police Department has been receiving reports from citizens who have discovered that their motor vehicles had been broken into sometime overnight. Most of the thefts have occurred between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. All of the vehicles broken into had been left unlocked and unsecured.
As of this point, the Yarmouth Police Department is investigating approximately 15 reports that involve overnight break-ins from neighborhoods all across the town within the past three weeks.
Taken in the break-ins have been:
• Cell phones
• iPods
• Compact discs
• Wallets
• Credit cards
• Cash
• Sirius Satellite Radio systems
• Cartons of cigarettes
The Yarmouth Police Department urges all citizens to keep valuable items out of the vehicle or out of view, properly secure their vehicles, park in a well-lit area and immediately report any suspicious noise, behavior or activity.
Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to contact Yarmouth Police Detective Sergeant Kevin P. Lennon at 508-775-0445 extension 134 or at klennon@yarmouth.ma.us
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CWN Storm Team coverage of the nor'easter named Noel
CAPE COD - One of the strongest storms in quite some time is lashing the Cape today with hurricane force wind gusts and heavy rains along with possible coastal flooding expected. Check this area for updates throughout the day as long as power stays on.
Warnings: High wind warning 10 a.m. until midnight.
Coastal flood warning in effect from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. today.
Flood advisory until 8 p.m.
NWS local storm damage reports here
Some Cape Cod Today readers are submitting videos of the storm they've uploaded to youtube. Click here to check them out.
3:30 p.m. update: Still here for the moment. Structural damage reported to a building on the Otis base. No injuries but the building was evacuated. Another tree reportedly came down on a garage in Sandwich, again no one was injured. More and more trees bringing down power lines...
2:30 p.m. update: Power outages are rapidly becoming more extensive especially on the upper Cape. Wind gusts to 50 MPH are common.We may not be on the air much longer as conditions worsen. Sources tell CWN officials do not plan to close the canal bridges unless the winds are sustained at hurricane force which is not expected. However, authorities urge everyone to stay inside their homes away from windows. Driving is very dangerous because of falling trees like this one on Round Tree Road in Harwich.
(Photo by Jake O'Callaghan).
2:00 p.m. update: Conditions have started to worsen. Several limbs and a few trees have come down taking wires down causing scattered power outages so far. Winds so far gusting to 45 mph but still expected to hit hurricane force in gusts. About an inch of rain already. Firefighters were called to the Cape Cod Mall for the second day in a row after smoke is spotted in the FYE Arcade. One of the video game machines had apparently malfunctioned.
10 a.m. update: Rain and wind have moved into the peninsula. Barnstable Police are investigating if wet roads were a factor in a crash in Cotuit about 8 a.m. A vehicle struck a tree on Putnam Avenue near Old Shore Road in Cotuit. Two people were rushed to Cape Cod Hospital with serious injuries. see coverage below:
The passenger and driver from this Cotuit crash were transported to Cape Cod Hospital Saturday.
COTUIT - At around 7:45 a.m. Saturday morning the Cotuit Fire Department and the Barnstable Police Department were called to the scene of a car crash in Cotuit at Putnam Ave. and Old Shore Road.
When they arrived, they found a car that had gone off the road and hit a tree knocking down some limbs. They also discovered some destablized wires from above. One of the teen girls had been ejected from the car.
Both girls were listed at the scene as priority 2 patients with broken bones and other injuries that were serious, but not life-threatening. Had the weather been better, a medflight might have been called.
The driver and passenger were transported to Cape Cod Hospital by two rescues. The scene had to be blocked from Putnam Ave. and at Main Street in Cotuit until wreckers arrived escorted by two Barnstable Police cars. Due to the inclement weather, it took some time for the two wreckers to get there leaving the scene active until 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
(Story and photos by Frank Paparo).
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Many Pictures Of The Storm Damage
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Surfer found safe in Orleans
ORLEANS - A surfer's paradise nearly became a surfer's nightmare in Orleans after an empty surfboard was observed washing up on Nauset Beach in Orleans shortly before 3 p.m. Large waves from the storm had attracted a number of surfers to the area. Rescuers rushed to the scene but fortunately the missing surfer was located a short time later coming out of the water. He was checked by EMTs but declined to go to the hospital.
Child seriously injured after struck by vehicle in Mashpee
MASHPEE - A child was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital after being struck by a car. Reports say the 12-year old boy was seriously injured after being struck on Hoop Hole Road in Mashpee around 1:15 p.m.
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Driver flees Harwich crash
An SUV took out a light pole on Depot Road West in Harwich. Jake O'Callaghan.
HARWICH - This spectacular crash in front of 75 Depot Road West Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. took down an NStar pole and left the Toyota 4Runner on it's side. The operator a male between 20 and 30 years old fled into nearby woods. Harwich police called for a K-9 from the Yarmouth P.D. in helping to find the person who left the accident scene. Downed wires caused some local power failures. (Photo by Jake O'Callaghan).
Hopkington town manager charged with motor vehicle homicide for Cape crash
BOURNE - Hopkinton, MA Town Manager Anthony Troiano will face motor vehicle homicide charges in connection with a crash in Bourne last May 15th. A magistrate found probable cause to bring the charges. On that date Troiano who lives in East Sandwich was driving on Sandwich Road near the Gallo Arena when he allegedly tried to pass a car and collided head-on with a vehicle driven by 69-year-old Lilija Berents of East Falmouth who died at the scene.
Child injured in Truro
TRURO - A 10-year-old boy was injured in an incident in Truro Monday evening. Details are sketchy but the victim apparently fell and struck his head on a large piece of concrete on Ballston Beach around 7:30 p.m. The boy was taken to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately available.
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3rd Offense Drunk Driver Arrested
YARMOUTH - On Wednesday at 1:48 a.m. Yarmouth Police Patrol Officer Scott Lundegren reported observing a red 1996 Honda Civic traveling northbound on West Yarmouth Road in an erratic manner, suddenly increasing and decreasing speed, swaying over the centerline into the oncoming lane, and back over crossing the fog line, and then at the intersection of Buck Island Road-the vehicle stopped for a green light.
Patrol Officer Lundegren conducted a traffic stop and met with the operator who exhibited several signs and symptoms of intoxication. A series of standardized field sobriety tests were conducted and the operator 34-year-old Mark P. Zwick of West Yarmouth was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Yarmouth Police Headquarters. A check of his record indicated prior convictions for drunk driving and that his license was suspended. He is scheduled for arraignment in the Barnstable District Court Wednesday morning on charges of Felony 3rd Offense OUI, Operating with a Suspended License, Operating to Endanger, Failure to Stay within Marked Lanes. (Mugshot furnished by YPD).
Christy's Robbery Arrest
YARMOUTH - On Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. members of the Yarmouth Police Department responded to a report of a robbery at Christy's Convenience Store at 14 East Main Street in West Yarmouth located near the Barnstable town line.
Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers Bradley J. Donahue, George Tsoukalas, Kevin Antonovitch and K9 Patrol Officer Peter McClelland arrived at the scene and verified that a robbery had occurred and the suspect had fled on foot towards Hyannis. Yarmouth and Barnstable Patrol Officers immediately secured the scene and conducted a search for the suspect.
While officers searched for the suspect, the on-scene investigation revealed that the suspect had entered the store and made a small purchase. While completing the transaction the suspect suddenly and violently reached across the counter trying to remove the money from the cash drawer. A struggle ensued and the suspect verbally threatened to shoot the clerk however no weapon was shown.
The entire robbery was captured by the in-store security surveillance system and shown to the investigating Patrol Officers as well as Yarmouth Police Detectives Charles Peterson and Stephen Renzi.
Patrol Officers Mark Butler and Michael Riley of the Barnstable Police Department were familiar with a local boarding house where the suspect may have been staying. Police Officers went to the boarding house and eventually located a man matching the description of the robber. An identification process was conducted and the store clerk identified the man as the robber. 49-year-old David Austin of Hyannis was placed under arrest on charges of armed robbery and threatening to commit a crime and transported to Yarmouth Police Headquarters. He was held overnight and is scheduled for arraignment in the Barnstable District Court Wednesday morning. (Mugshot furnished by YPD).
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Feature story: Mother still holds out hope for daughter missing 10-years
MANHATTAN, NY - On November 7th, 1997 then 36-year-old Camden Anne Sylvia and her boyfriend 54-year-old Michael Sullivan mysteriously disappeared from their Manhattan apartment and haven't been seen since. Camden is originally from the Cape and her mother Laurie still resides on the Cape and has never given up hope. NYPD Detectives have been diligently following leads including suspicion that arose over a dispute the couple were having with their landlord. The day Camden went missing she had given the landlord Robert Rodriguez a petition urging him not to raise the rent. Detectives were never able to prove any connection between the two events. Now 10 years to the day a mother searches and hopes someone reading this knows something and will contact authorities. Anyone with information is urged to contact NYPD Detectives at (212) 477-7473.
News brief: several evaluated after crash by outlet mall
BOURNE - Several people were treated at the scene after a crash on the Factory Outlet Mall Road in Bourne around 3:30 p.m. The road also serves as the exit 1 ramp to Route 6 eastbound. Bourne Police are investigating the crash which temporarily closed the ramp.
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One injured in Route 6 rollover
A woman was injured after her SUV rolled over and ended upright in the woods on Route 6 in Harwich.
HARWICH - One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Route 6 between exits 10 and 11. A Mitsubishi Montero rolled over and wound right side up in the woods. The driver, 64-year-old Jacqueline McGuire of Dennis, was taken to CCH with injuries that were not life threatening. State Police are investigating the crash.
Meanwhile two people esacped serious injury in another crash in Harwich around 11:30 p.m. A vehicle struck a tree on Long Pond Drive at Oak Street. Harwich Police are investigating.
(Photos by Jake O'Callaghan).
Man arrested after bar fight in Sandwich
SANDWICH - A local man was arrested after allegedly striking a bar manager over the head with a folding table. The incident happened Wednesday evening about 9:30 p.m. at the Sandwich Taverna. 23-year-old Derek M. Hill was found by police walking a short distance away on Cotuit Road and was charged with assualt and battery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The victim was treated at the scene and released.
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News briefs: Chase ends in fiery crash; Car vs guardrail; Plane springs leak
WEST BARNSTABLE - State Police arrested a driver after he reportedly refused to stop for a state trooper trying to pull him over for motor vehicle infractions. The vehicle crashed westbound just past exit 5 shortly after 1 a.m Saturday. The impact caused the vehicle to catch fire but the driver was not injured. Further details were not immediately available...YARMOUTH - One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with minor injuries after their vehicle struck a guardrail by exit 7 about 12:45 a.m. Saturday. State Police are investigating if rain slicked roads played a role in the crash...HYANNIS - Firefighters are called to Barnstable Municipal Airport around 6 p.m. Friday for a fuel spill. A Cessna was refueling when the aviation fuel was spotted leaking from a wing tank. About 3 gallons was lost but the firefighters used pads to absorb the fuel and mitigate any environmental impact.
Off Cape men arrested for residential breaking and entering in Harwich
HARWICH - On Friday Harwich Police say they received information that three men from Grafton, MA were en route to the Cape to burglarize an unoccupied summer residence located in Harwichport. Harwich Police were able to identify the residence and place it under surveillance by detectives.
At approximately 3:00 p.m. Friday a vehicle arrived at the residence and three men were observed to enter the residence. Harwich Police tell CWN the three men were apprehended as they attempted to steal a 57 inch television from the residence.
The men were identified as:
1) Brett Shaughnessy, age 22 from Spencer, MA (left)
2) Christopher Shaughnessy, age 34 from Warren, MA (center)
3) George Awad, age 49 from North Grafton, MA (right)
All three men were arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the daytime with the intent to commit a felony, Attempt to commit a crime to wit larceny as well as illegal possession of a class "D" substance (marijuana).
Brett Shaughnessy was released on personal recognizance.
Christopher Shaughnessy was held at the Barnstable County House of Correction on $2,000.00 cash bail.
George Awad was held at the Barnstable County House of Correction on $5,000.00 cash bail.
All three subjects are scheduled to be arraigned in Orleans District Court on Tuesday Morning.
Harwich Police ask any one who may have any additional information regarding this incident to contact Detective Bob Brackett at (50
430-7541 ext. 223. (Mugshots furnished by Harwich Police).
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Top story: Fatal crash in Truro
Is the outer Cape section of Route 6 the new "suicide alley?"
The driver of the Escort wagon (left) was killed in a head-on collision with a Subaru wagon (far right).
TRURO - One person was killed, two others injured in another horrific crash along Route 6 on the outer Cape.
The crash happened about 4:30 p.m. Friday on Route 6 between the Truro Transfer Station and Jack's Firewood stand.
Eyewitnesses say it appears a Subaru Legacy Outback wagon crossed over the center line and collided head-on with a Ford Escort wagon.
A Toyota Rav4 could not avoid the collision and also crashed.
The driver of the Escort, 55-year-old Edith Sweet of Truro, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Outback, 63-year-old David Gilman of Truro, had to be extricated using the Jaws of Life and was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The Rav4 driver 64-year-old Katherine Stillman of Wellfleet was not injured. A juvenile passenger in the escort was also taken to CCH. Car parts and broken glass littered the highway which was closed while reconstruction was done by the Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement Council's Accident Reconstruction Unit.
The crash comes 10 days after another deadly wreck on Route 6 just a few miles up in Wellfleet.
The highway through the two towns is one lane both ways similar to the way the stretch between exits 9 and 12 (at one time between exits 7 and 12) used to be. That stretch was the scene of frequent head-on crashes for many years until a divider and other improvements were made. (Story and photos by Tim Caldwell).
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Fishing dragger nets body off Cape
CHATHAM - A Boston based fishing vessel made an unusual and gruesome catch east of Cape Cod Sunday. The "Guardian" recovered a body in about 600 feet of water about 19 miles east of Chatham. The Coast Guard turned the body over to the state where it will be taken to the Medical Examiner's office for an autopsy and identification.
Three-car MVA in South Dennis
The driver of a Honda is extricated by Dennis rescuers after rear-ending a pickup truck stopped in traffic.
SOUTH DENNIS – Around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, a Ford Edge SUV westbound on Great Western Road with two adults and two young children stopped for no apparent reason in the travel lane between the bike crossing zone and the intersection of South Gauges Way. A Chevy 1500 pickup truck stopped behind it and was then rear-ended by a Honda Civic sedan. The Chevy was pushed into the Ford by the force of the collision. The driver of the Honda was extricated from the wreck and rushed to Cape Cod Hospital with serious injuries. Three members of the family in the Ford -- which suffered no visible damage -- were also taken to the hospital. The Chevy driver was not injured. (Story and photos by Kevin Morley).
Hyannis residents under boil water order
HYANNIS - Residents of Hyannis, Hyannisport and West Hyannisport are under orders to boil their water. The action was taken after E. coli was detected in a storage tank on Mary Dunn Road.
No illnesses have been reported. Water users are advised to boil their water for one minute before uses such as drinking, brushing teeth, making ice, washing dishes or preparing food. E. coli usually indicates the water may have been contaminated with human or animal waste.
Officials are urging people to boil their water before using it for cooking, brushing teeth or drinking until further notice.
People affected by the bacteria may exhibit symptons including diarrhea, cramps, nausea or headaches. Anyone experiencing these symptons should contact their physican You can read the official statement from the town here.
The CC Times reported today that about 7,300 accounts that include a minimum of 15,000 customers are served by the tank, he said. Cape Cod Mall and a number of hotels are in the service area.
Cape Cod Hospital and two nursing homes are also in the affected area. The facilities were notified as soon as the bacteria test results were received at 2 p.m., Hans Keijser, supervisor of the Barnstable Department of Public Work's water supply division said.
Red Cross to host heroes breakfast
HYANNIS -The Cape Cod & Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross would like to honor and celebrate individuals at the 6th Annual Heroes of Cape Cod and Islands Breakfast on March 7, 2008 at the Sheraton Four Points in Hyannis.
The deadline for nominating someone is December 28, 2007.
Hero Categories:- Firefighter
- Law Enforcement
- Medical
- 911 Dispatch
- Adult Good Samaritan
- Youth Good Samaritan
- Military
- Animal Hero
- Environmental Hero
- Community Impact / Community Service
- Educator
- Individual with Disability Mentor / Role Model
- Adult Mentor / Role Model
- Youth Mentor / Role Model
- Swim Rescue
- Diversity Hero
Please take a few minutes and think if you know someone who should be recognized as a Hero by the American Red Cross.
You may nominate more then one person, please click here for a form, and on a separate page please explain why the person you are nominating is a hero.
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Two injured in Harwich crash
Two people were injured in a collision between a box truck and a pickup in Harwich.
HARWICH - A two-vehicle crash at Lower County Road and Grey Neck Road sent two victims to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The Harwichport Heating and Cooling box truck slammed into the Toyota pickup around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.
60-year-old Richard Riley of Peterborough, NH, driver of the red Toyota pickup, will be cited by Harwich police for failure to yield. Harwich firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate Mr. Riley who was trapped for a short time. Both Riley and the driver of the box truck, 32-year-old Jonathan Charette of Dennis, were treated and released at CCH. (Photos by Jake O'Callaghan).
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Car vs. truck crash on West Main Street in Hyannis
Hyannis car vs. truck crash snarled traffic on West Main Street for over an hour.
HYANNIS - This truck vs. car motor vehicle accident occured at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday on West Main Street in Hyannis near Old Strawberry Hill Road, across from Barnstable High School.
The accident tied up traffic until the scene was cleared around 3:45 p.m. The majority of the damage was done to the car during the head on crash.
Hyannis Rescue was called and the driver of the car was evaluated with a minor injury.
(Photos and story by Frank Paparo)
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Falmouth single-vehicle accident
Single-car accident in Falmouth Wednesday morning.
FALMOUTH - A single-vehicle motor vehicle accident occured at 9:10 a.m. on Blacksmithshop Road in Falmouth Wednesday near the town disposal site.
A BMW coupe slid off the road just beyond a curve, coming to rest on a small boulder and hitting several trees.
Although there was considerable damage to the front of the BMW, the 20- to 30-year-old male driver, the lone occupant in the vehicle, appeared to receive only minor injuries and was transported priority 3 to Falmouth Hospital by Falmouth Fire/Rescue.
The accident is under investigation by the Falmouth Police Department. The roads in the area were very slick at the time, especially in a shaded area that had not had time to dry after earlier misty rain. The wet road appeared to contribute to the accident.
Drivers should be reminded at this time of the year that roads can become slick overnight and remain dangerous later into the day.
(Story and photo by C. Eric Tinglof)
Fog possible cause of crash during morning commute
YARMOUTH - Police are investigating a crash in Yarmouth that seriously injured one person. Just after 7 a.m. Wednesday a Toyota Corolla and a small school bus collided on Station Avenue at the exit 8 ramp to Route 6. The driver of the Toyota was taken to CCH with injuries that were not believed to be life threatening. There were no students on the bus which was reportedly out of the Cape Cod Tech school in Harwich.
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"Two police officers from Cape get awards
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Gov. Deval Patrick yesterday honored two Cape Cod police officers with George L. Hanna memorial awards for bravery.
Orleans officer Anthony Manfredi III was presented a medal of honor for his actions following a shooting at the Eastham Police Station on Oct. 17, 2006.
David Hill, 23, had fired on the Eastham police station. Manfredi responded on mutual aid to a perimeter that was set up around Hill's home. He shot Hill, who was armed, after Hill pulled a handgun from his waistband. A report by the district attorney found Manfredi acted in self-defense.
Patrick also presented Harwich officer Robert Hadfield with a meritorious conduct award for a pond rescue on Christmas Day. Hadfield pulled a 25-year-old man, who had fallen out of his canoe, to safety after falling into the water himself during the rescue."
— DAVID KIBBE
****Good work Tony!!!!
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Student pilot, instructor walk away from plane crash
A student pilot and his instructor walked away from this plane crash on Willow Street.
YARMOUTH - A student pilot and his instructor were able to walk away after their plane crashed short of the runway at Barnstable Municipal Airport early Wednesday afternoon.
The plane, a Piper PA-28-140 single-engine, two-seater came to rest on the shoulder of Willow Street across from the NStar plant.
No cars were hit but authorities closed down the major artery into Hyannis forcing traffic to navigate the Route 132 construction zone to get to exit 6.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the Massachusetts Aeronautical Commision are investigating the cause of the crash. Reports at the scene indicated the plane apparently lost power while on approach to the airport.
Top right, the student pilot, 38-year-old David A. McCrossin of Dennis, explains what happened to State Police. Bottom right, the instructor, 23-year-old Christopher Tarozzi of Centerville talks to a State Police Sergeant. (Photos by Frank Paparo).
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Seat belt prevents serious injury in Harwich rollover
A tow truck lifts a rolled over car back over the guardrail in Harwich
EAST HARWICH - Slick road conditions and a swerve to avoid another vehicle may have caused 58-year-old Katherine Krouch of Eastham to roll her Geo Metro on Route 28 (Head of the Bay Road) at Cove Landing Road around 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Route 28 was closed between Pleasant Bay Road and Bay Road for approximately one hour. At right Harwich firefighters Dave LeBlanc and Lt. Daniel Spencer secure the lines for the tow operator. Ms. Krouch was wearing a seat belt and was able to extricate herself from the vehicle. She was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries that were not life threatening. (Story and photos by Jake O'Callaghan).
Route 6 in Truro to be closed for crash reconstruction
TRURO -The Truro Police Department is making official notification to all affected entities that Route 6 between Pamet Roads and Prince Valley Road will be closed entirely on Tuesday, November 20th, from 10:00 a.m. to about 12:00 noon. This closure will also be dependent on clear and dry weather. The department understands that this will cause an inconvenience; however, this closure is needed to facilitate further investigation into the fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred last week. Road closure signs will be posted, and the Truro DPW will be placing appropriate signage along the detail route.
Eastbound traffic on Route 6 will be closed at Prince Valley Road. Detour onto Prince Valley, north on Old County Road to Depot Road to Truro Center. Route 6 can be accessed.
Westbound traffic on Route 6 will be closed at Pamet Roads exit (Truro Center). Detour onto Depot Road, south on Old County, east on Prince Valley to Route 6.
Truro Police appreciate your understanding. In the event of bad weather the closure will be postponed until Wednesday, November 21st.
Body recovered off Chatham had been "buried at sea"
CHATHAM - The Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office says the body recovered by a Boston fishing boat off Chatham Sunday had been legally "buried at sea" in 2001. D.A. Michael O'Keefe added the family has been notified to make the proper arrangements.
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Overnight: pair of rollovers on Route 6
WEST BARNSTABLE - A Hyannis woman was seriously injured in a rollover crash shortly before midnight. The crash happened eastbound between exit 5 & 6. Medflight was requested but unavailable to respond so the victim 47-year old Carol Mullen-Couto was rushed to CCH. The crash is under investigation by state police who plan to cite her for speeding, marked lanes violation and not wearing a seatbelt. It was raining and that section of highway has been the scene of frequent hydroplaning crashes but it was not immediately confirmed if that was a factor in this crash...WELLFLEET - Meanwhile another driver escaped serious injury when his pickup truck rolled over in Wellfleet. It happened about 2:30 a.m. Friday on Route 6 near the Marconi Station turnoff. Wellfleet police are investigating.
Purse snatching reported at Mall
HYANNIS - Barnstable Police are investigating a reported purse snatching at the Cape Cod Mall. It happened about 8:15 p.m. Thursday evening. Reports say the victim gave chase and one person was detained but apparently the suspect is still at large and the purse is still missing. We'll bring you further details as we get them from Barnstable police.
Man arrested after reports of car break-ins
HARWICH - On Thursday the Harwich Police Department received a call stating a male subject on a bicycle was allegedly breaking into motor vehicles parked in the parking lot of the Brax Landing Restaurant in Harwichport. The suspect in question was reportedly witnessed inside both vehicles. When the suspect was approached by one of the vehicle owners, the suspect rode away from the scene on a mountain bicycle North on Gorham Road from Rt. 28.
Police immediately located the suspect 18-year old James S. Fleming of Harwich riding his bicycle at the intersection of Gorham Road and Oliver Snow Road. He was arrested and charged with the following:
• 2 counts of Breaking and Entering in a vehicle in the daytime for a Felony
• Larceny Under $250 (cash stolen from one of the vehicles)
Fleming was held at the Barnstable House of Correction on $2000 cash bail and is scheduled to be arraigned at Orleans District Court. (Mugshot furnished by HPD).
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Man charged with assaulting teen female at Yarmouth convenience store
YARMOUTH -On Thursday at approximately 2:00 p.m. members of the Yarmouth Police Department were dispatched to the area of the 7-Eleven convenience store on Rt 28 in West Yarmouth regarding a report that a young women had been assaulted.
Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers Richard Fichter and Brian Niezgoda as well as Patrol Sergeant Patrick Carty arrived in the area and immediately began an investigation. The on-scene report revealed that a 17-year-old woman had been outside of the Christy's convenience store waiting for a friend to give her a ride. The female needed gas money so she began asking passers-by for cash. The suspect approached her and gave her a small amount of money and then repeatedly offered to give her a ride. The female eventually refused and the suspect then allegedly embraced her and touched her in the chest area and tried to pull her towards him. The female pushed him away and went into Christy's and waited until the suspect got into his red 2006 Toyota Scion and drove off. The female then went across Rt 28 to 7-Eleven and called the police. Fortunately, the victim was not physically injured and provided an excellent description of the suspect.
Within a few minutes of the call, Patrol Officer Fichter encountered a male matching the description of the suspect in the parking lot of the nearby 99 Restaurant and Pub on Berry Avenue. When encountered, the male was holding a wire coat hanger assisting a different young female who needed help because her keys were locked inside her vehicle. With the assistance of Yarmouth Police Detective Eric H. Nuss, the male was positively identified as the suspect in the earlier assault and placed under arrest. A search located a pocketknife and a pair of pliers in his pockets. A search of his vehicle revealed a pair of latex gloves, nylon rope, shipping tape, box cutters, wire cutters, plastic ties, and four knives (photo right).
The suspect, 41-year old Frank Chervoni of Dennisport, was transported to Yarmouth Police Headquarters and charged with indecent assault and battery on a person over 14. His bail was set at $750 by a bail commissioner. He was scheduled for arraignment in the Barnstable District Court Friday morning. (Mugshot & photo furnished by YPD).
Man discovered bleeding in Falmouth dies, foul play not suspected
FALMOUTH - Officials say the death of a Falmouth man appears to be an accident. The unidentified man was found outside near his home off Fresh Pond Road home about 1:30 a.m. Friday. He had apparently cut himself on broken glass and made it outside before collapsing.
Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at Falmouth Hospital. Falmouth Police are the Cape & Islands District Attorney's office are investigating.
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Christy's robbed in Hyannis
HYANNIS - Barnstable Police are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery at a Christy's Market in Hyannis Saturday. About 7 p.m. a man brandishing a knife demanded money and made off with an undetermined amount of cash. The clerk was shaken up but not injured. The suspect is described as a black male, mid 20s wearing a brown jacket and knit cap. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Joseph Cairns at (508-778-3839.
Single-vehicle crash in Falmouth
Falmouth single-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon.
FALMOUTH - A single-vehicle crash occurred at 1:30 p.m. on Boxberry Hill Road, just off Route 151 in Falmouth. A Toyota Corolla sedan struck a tree head-on just after turning onto Boxberry Hill Road from Route 151.
The single adult male driver/occupant suffered apparent head injuries and was removed from the vehicle and transported to Falmouth Hospital by Falmouth Fire/Rescue.
The crash is under investigation by the Falmouth Police Department who could be seen removing several items from the vehicle at the scene. (Story and photos by Eric Tinglof).
Three injured in Brewster crash
BREWSTER - Around 11:30 a.m. Friday a Grange Construction box van slammed into the rear of this Cadillac that was stopped in traffic on Route 6A and Nelson St. The van driver and two passengers in the vehicle were transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries.
Mutual aid ambulances from Orleans and Harwich helped Brewster paramedics at the scene. In the photo, Brewster Police Sgt. Stephen Freiner keeps traffic moving on Route 6A.
(Story and photo by Jake O'Callaghan).
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Pedestrian critically injured in Hyannis
A van struck a pedestrian in Hyannis. BPD Ofc. Brian Murray investigates. The victim's shoe in the street.
HYANNIS - A woman was critically injured when she was struck by a van in Hyannis. It happened shortly after midnight Monday morning on Main Street at Pleasant Street near Bradford's Hardware. The victim 39-year old Veronica Lopes of Hyannis was rushed by Hyannis ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. A Barnstable Police reconstruction unit headed by Ofc. Brian Murray is investigating the cause of the crash. Police say a witness and the driver both said Lopes stepped off the curb without warning. No charges have been filed against the driver. (Photos by Frank Paparo/CWN).
Car vs pole in Sandwich
SANDWICH - A vehicle snapped a utility pole on Farmersville Road in Sandwich around midnight. The driver was not injured. NStar crews were called to replace the pole which left the wires dangling in the air. Sandwich police are investigating.
Falmouth police warn of deadly heroin on Cape
FALMOUTH - Falmouth police are sounding an alarm after two deadly incidents in their town Sunday. Both deaths appear to be a direct result of heroin use and a similar incident in Mashpee also nearly turned deadly. Police are hoping to get the word out that they think someone is distributing the lethal mixture on the Upper Cape and hope sounding the alarm will prevent any further deaths. Falmouth police ask anyone with information to contact them at (508 457-2527.
Driver injured in another Route 6 rollover
YARMOUTH - State Police are investigating another rollover crash on Route 6. About 6:30 a.m. Sunday a vehicle rolled over and ended upright eastbound just east of Exit 7. The driver was taken to CCH with unknown injuries. Further details were not immediately available.
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Car vs tree in Cotuit
COTUIT - Barnstable Police are investigating a car vs tree on Route 28 (Falmouth Road) near Anchor Lane in Cotuit late Monday evening. The driver escaped serious injury. Further details were not immediately available.
Three arrested on heroin charges
BARNSTABLE - A joint effort of the Cape Cod Drug Task Force, Yarmouth and State Police led to the arrest of Dennis residents after a traffic stop on Route 6 on heroin charges. The driver, 22-year-old Christopher Gaspar, was charged with possession with intent to distribute Class A (heroin) and three outstanding warrants. A passenger, 27-year-old David Gonsalves, was charged with possession with intent to distribute Class A and two other drug charges. A second passenger, 28-year-old Jessica O'Connor, was charged with possession with intent to disribute Class A. O'Connor was released on bail while the other two were held at the House of Corrections pending arraignment. CWN archives show Gonsalves was arrested by Yarmouth in June on drug and weapons charges.
Single-vehicle crash in Falmouth
Two people escaped serious injury when their Cadillac crashed through a fence and down an embankment.
FALMOUTH - Falmouth Police are investigating a single vehicle MVA juast after 2:30 p.m. Monday afternoon. An older model Cadillac sedan slid off of John Parker Rd. after turning on to John Parker from Sandwich Rd northbound. The Cadillac crashed through the guard rail and trees beyond. The Cadillac came to rest completely off the road and down an embankment. Although the vehicle sustained extensive front and undercarrage damage the young male driver and his female passenger were only shaken up by the incident. (Story and photos by Eric Tinglof/CWN).
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Explosion in Falmouth neighborhood
FALMOUTH - Officials are investigating a potentially dangerous situation in Falmouth Monday evening. Just before 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Vineyard Street and Bayview Road in East Falmouth, someone apparently set fire to a five-gallon gasoline can causing a loud explosion. It appeared there was no other damage except to the quiet evening in the sparsely populated neighborhood. Water and an extinguisher were used to put out the resulting fuel fire and firefighters spread absorbent material on the street. Falmouth fire and police looked over the surrounding area with nothing further found. (Story and photo by Eric Tinglof/CWN).
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Falmouth rear-end collision
The scene of a rear-end collision on Brick Kiln Road in Falmouth.
FALMOUTH - A two vehicle rear-end collision occurred just after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, on Brick Kiln Road in front of the Falmouth PAL building. The crash resulted in one person being transported to the hospital.
An Acura coupe was stopped for a school bus when it was struck from behind by a Ford Expedition.
The young female driver of the Expedition was placed in a neck brace and on a backboard and transported to Falmouth Hospital by Falmouth Fire/Rescue with what appeared to be minor neck injuries.
The male driver of the Acura stated he was uninjured. Both vehicles had to be removed from the scene by flatbed trucks. The Falmouth Police Department and DNR officers were able to keep traffic moving through the crash scene. Traffic was only slowed for a short time. (Story and photos by Eric Tinglof/CWN)
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CENTERVILLE - This was the scene on Shoot Flying Hill Rd and Knotty Pine Ln in Centerville when a jeep collided with a box truck at 11 a.m. Tuesday. One person in the Jeep was taken to CCH by Comm rescue with minor injuries. The road was tied up for 45 minutes. Barnstable Police are investigating reports the Jeep veered out of its lane forcing the Spencer Hallett Heating and Plumbing truck off the road.
At 1:50 p.m. Tueday, Centerville, Osterville, Marstons Mills (COMM) Fire and Barnstable PD responded to another crash (above) with injuries at Old Stage Rd and Main Street in Centerville.
A lawn truck crashed into a Ford Explorer and then went up on the lawn of Unique Realty missing the building and hitting a tree head on at the Veterans monument at that corner. One person was taken to CCH by COMM with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The scene was active for one hour until the County Investigation Officer arrived for pictures and the tow trucks could remove the mess.
(Story and photos by Frank Paparo/CWN).
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Pair of crashes in Centerville
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Head-on car vs dump truck on Route 6 in Truro
A car collided head-on with a dump truck on Route 6 in Truro.
TRURO - Truro Police were literally just finishing up a reconstruction project from the fatal crash on November 9th when they had to rush to the scene of yet another horrific crash. Sometime after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, a Toyota Camry apparently crossed the center line on Route 6 just south of Shore Road (Route 6A) and collided head-on with a 10-wheel dump truck. Rescuers called for a Medflight but it was grounded by bad weather so the car driver 64-year old Charles W. Judge of Wellfleet, who had to be extricated using the Jaws of Life, was rushed by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital and later flown to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. The truck driver 77-year old George Morris of North Truro was not injured.
Firefighters had to use sand to control a diesel spill from the John F. Noons dump truck. Route 6 between Shore Road and South Highland Road was closed and traffic detoured for about four hours while the already-in-town Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement Accident Reconstruction unit and a Mass State Police Truck Team investigated the crash. Another crash in backed up traffic south of the scene slightly injured two people. Witnesses at the scene theorized the car driver may have suffered a medical condition before the crash.
(Story and photos by Tim Caldwell/CWN).
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Pedestrian struck in Hyannis
A woman who was driving this SUV talks to police after a pedestrian was struck.
HYANNIS - For the second time this week a pedestrian has been struck by a vehicle in Hyannis. Rescuers were called to a rainy scene on Route 132 by Cooke's Seafood just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday where a person had been struck by an Isuzu Rodeo. The victim was taken to Cape Cod Hospital by Hyannis rescue with what were believed to be non-life threatening injuries. The woman driving the SUV stayed at the scene. Barnstable police are investigating the incident. At right police check for evidence. A piece of the vehicle was on the ground (inset). A woman struck by a car on Main Street early Sunday is still in critical condition. (Photos by Frank Paparo/CWN).
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Route 28, two-car accident sends 38 year old woman to the hospital
At 9:15 on Thanksgiving morning two cars colided in front of Cape Cod Vacation Condos on Rt 28 in West Yarmouth.
One 38 year old female was transported by Yarmouth Fire Dept ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Rt 28 was briefly closed. Yarmouth Police are investigating. Photos by Richard Copley
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Cape Wide News!
Also on CWN: Truro crash victims identified (click).
Police seek pharmacy robber
BOURNE - Police are seeking a man who robbed the CVS in Buzzards Bay of a large quanity of painkillers at gunpoint in broad daylight. Around 1:20 p.m. the man -- described as white with a medium to heavy build with brown hair, blue eyes and a scruffy beard -- forced the clerk to open the safe. The man wearing a gray hoodie, and black baseball cap with a logo made off with OxyContin and other drugs. Attempts to track him with a K-9 were unsuccessful. Anyone with information is urged to contact Bourne Police at (508 759-4451.
Wellfleet Police seek B&E suspect
WELLFLEET -On Wednesday at approximately 4:51 a.m. the Wellfleet Police Department received a 911 call from a residence on Woodlot Road in Wellfleet. The occupants reported that a young white male had been inside their residence and had just left. Sgt. Brazile and Officer Pariseau responded and requested assistance from the Barnstable Sheriff's office (K-9, and BCI for photos, prints and a composite artist).
The occupants told police they awoke to find a person in their bedroom. The suspect was described as a white male, young in age, wearing dark-colored clothing. A short struggled ensued and the suspect fled the residence with no one being injured.
Police attempted to track the suspect with a K-9 dog from the Sheriff's Department. The incident is currently under investigation by the Wellfleet Police Department and members of the Barnstable Sheriff's office. Anyone with information is urged to call Sgt. Brazile of the Wellfleet Police Department at (508 349-3702. Wellfleet Police tell CWN they will release the composite as soon as possible.
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Motorcycle operator injured in crash
CENTERVILLE - A motorcycle operator was taken to Cape Cod Hospital after crashing on his bike about 2 p.m. Thursday. No other vehicles were involved in the mishap at Lumbert Mill Road and Captain Lumbert Lane. Barnstable police are investigating. (Photo by Frank Paparo/CWN).
Holiday tree vandalized in Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN - For many years now the start of the holiday season in Provincetown has been marked by the lighting of the Pilgrim Monument. For the past four years another tradition has been taking hold. Local artist Julian Popko has sculptured a Christmas Tree out of unused lobster traps in the middle of Lopes Square. This year someone has been removing light bulbs from the display and, as anyone who has worked with such lights knows, if you remove one bulb the whole string goes out. When CWN took this photo Thanksgiving evening all the lights were dark. Reports say that Popko is in Springfield and can't get back to make repairs until next week. A sign attached to the "tree" announces a "Grinch" has been stealing bulbs and ask anyone with information to contact Popko at (413) 543-1956. If you know anything or see suspicious activity you can also contact Provincetown Police at (508 487-1212. The Lopes Square scene can be seen real-time at this link by selecting the Lopes Square Cam.
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Police rush to reported disturbance at Hyannis condo complex
Police cruisers surround a condo complex after a reported disturbance in one of the units.
HYANNIS - At 2 p.m. Saturday Barnstable Police responded to a 911 call at Founders Court condos 979 Falmouth Road Route 28 reporting screaming, banging and yelling from one of the apartments. Originally only two units arrived then a third and fourth were called in because police cound not enter the condo and no one answered the door. They also had only a limited view of the inside. A Barnstable Police Sergeant was also unable to raise anyone. A neighbor reportedly told police there had been serious domestic disturbances there in the past and police were apparently also familiar with the occupants and needed to make sure no one was injured. All five officers went inside but could not find anyone. When they were satisfied that everything was OK they left. Police were taking no chances remembering an incident at the same complex about 10 years ago when an estranged husband forced his way into an apartment and shot and killed his ex-wife while the small children were in another room before turning the gun on himself.
(Story and photos by Frank Paparo/CWN).
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Driver "walks away" from Provincetown rollover
The driver of this Nissan SUV was gone when officials arrived on scene early Sunday.
PROVINCETOWN - Somehow the driver of a Nissan Pathfinder walked away from a rollover crash on Provincelands Road sometime before sunrise Sunday. It appeared the vehicle lost control on a slight curve just west of the area referred to be locals as the "quarter mile." Several sections of split rail fence were destroyed and a section of concrete dug up before the vehicle appeared to have cartwheeled down a slight embankment. The road is in the Cape Cod National Seashore and National Park Service Rangers headed by Ranger Mike Minnerath (right) are investigating the crash.
(Story and photos by Tim Caldwell/CWN).
Vehicle vs tree in Marstons Mills injures driver
MARSTONS MILLS - One person was injured after a pickup truck struck a tree in Marstons Mills Sunday morning. The crash happened around 8 a.m. in the 400 block of Flint Street. The victim was taken to CCH by Centerville, Osterville, Marstons Mills ambulance with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
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Two injured in Cotuit vehicle vs pole
Two people were injured when a vehicle struck a pole on Putnam Avenue in Cotuit.
COTUIT - Barnstable Police and Cotuit Fire were called to the scene of a single vehicle crash on Putnam Ave at Eel River Road about 2:30 p.m. When they arrived rescuers discovered the vehicle had struck a utility pole which had come completely down across the road and into the front yard of a residence, leaving the vehicle tightly stuck under the wires and yellow covering that holds the pole to the ground. Once the power was secured the two occupants were removed and taken to CCH with what were described as serious but non-life threatening injuries. A neighbor told CWN he believed the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Putnam Ave. had to be closed for about 3 hours from Avon Road to Eel River Road while NStar workers made sure the power lines were safe, a wrecker removed the car and the pole was replaced. (Story and photos by Frank Paparo/CWN).
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Fiery crash on Route 6 in Yarmouth
A Jeep was demolished after a fiery crash on Route 6 Sunday evening.
YARMOUTH - One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with serious injuries after a fiery crash on Route 6 eastbound just past exit 7 around 7:10 p.m. Sunday. The driver was pulled to safety from the burning Jeep Grand Cherokee by passersby and a state trooper. Firefighters quickly doused the flames and checked that no one else was in the vehicle. The victim reportedly told authorities another person was with him. Firefighters using thermal imaging cameras and a police K-9 searched the surrounding woods and a State Police helicopter also used a thermal scanner from the air with negative results. The crash stalled eastbound traffic for a time and is under investigation by State Police. (Photos by R. Copley/CWN)
Gas station robbed in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH - On Sunday at 5:22 p.m. members of the Yarmouth Police Department responded to the Sav-On Gas Station at the corner of Willow Street and Camp Street in West Yarmouth regarding a report of an armed robbery.
Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers Kevin P. McIsaac-Olivier Naas-and Albert Sprague as well as Patrol Sergeant Walter R. Warren Jr. arrived at the scene and determined that no one was injured and that the suspects fled in a motor vehicle.
The on-scene investigation indicates that a group of 4 black males robbed the lone gas station
attendant of a small amount of cash while one of them brandished a handgun as they asked the attendant to help them with the outside tire pressure pump. Yarmouth Police immediately notified area police agencies including the Barnstable-Dennis-and Massachusetts State Police but as of this point, the suspects and suspect vehicle have not been located.
All suspects should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who spots the suspects or suspect vehicle should use caution and immediately contact the closest law enforcement agency by dialing 911.
All Descriptions are Subject to Adjustment
Suspect Vehicle:
2000 or Newer Black Nissan Pathfinder SUV
Florida Plates
Dark Tinted Windows
Roof Rack
Suspects:
Driver- black male 30-40 years old almost shaved head
Gunman-black male 30-40 years old muscular build
Passenger-black male 30-40 years old heavy set
Passenger-black male 30-40 years old large build
Anyone with specific information about this violent crime is urged to immediately contact Yarmouth Police Detective Eric H. Nuss at 508-775-0445 extension 132.
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Centerville two car crash
Monday a car crossed a lane on Route 28 crashing into a guard rail and an SUV.
CENTERVILLE - A motor vehicle crash occurred Monday morning at 8 a.m. at Route 28 and Tanglewood Drive in Centerville.
The Toyota Camry was traveling north on Route 28 toward Falmouth when the driver lost control and the vehicle crossed into the southbound lane crashing into a guard rail and an oncoming SUV.
The traffic was snarled for some time in both directions as 1 (or possibly 2) person(s) was transported to the Cape Cod Hospital by COMM Rescue.
It was more than an hour before the wrecks was cleared.
(Story and photos by Frank Paparo)
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Updated: Cry for help prompts beach search, man lost in fog is safe.
EASTHAM - A cry for help reportedly heard by a beach-front resident prompted a search of the tidal flats and surrounding area in Eastham Monday evening. In the dark and fog Eastham police and fire as well as the Coast Guard searched along the Bay side off First Encounter Beach around 5:30 p.m. Turns out the man who was shellfishing and got disoriented in the fog made it ashore after following the voice of a man walking his dog. The victim called authorities after reading news accounts of the search.
Car crashes into utility pole on Willow Street
A car slammed into a utility pole Monday afternoon on busy Willow Street in Yarmouth.
YARMOUTH - Around 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon, the Lexus SUV above struck a utility pole on Willow Street, just south of Higgins-Crowell Road in Yarmouth. One person was injured and transported to Cape Cod Hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
The Yarmouth Police Department is investigating the crash. Massachusetts State Trooper Matt Covino was the first on the scene. Trp. Covino can be seen in the photograph above, assisting the injured person in the car. Traffic along the major artery out of Hyannis to the outer Cape was heavily backed up for a time during the evening commute. (Story and photos R. Copley/CWN)
Driver cited after rear-end collision on Scenic Highway
BOURNE - State Police are investigating a rear-end collision on the Scenic Highway by the Herring Run around 1:30 p.m. Reports say a MassHighway truck was rear-ended by another vehicle. The occupant of the MassHighway truck was taken to Tobey Hospital in Wareham for evaluation. The other driver was reportedly cited for failing to use care in stopping.
Gun safety course scheduled in Truro
TRURO - The Truro Police Department is announcing that they will be conduction a Basic Handgun Safety Course on Monday December 10th and Thursday December 13th at the Truro Public Safety Facility Training Room. Both classes run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Successful completion of this class allows an individual to apply for a Massachusetts license to carry or firearms identification card. This course is normally offered by gun clubs or other organizations for a fee however this course offered by the Truro Police is free of charge but class size is limited to 25 so you are urge to register now by calling Truro Police at (508 487-8730. For questions contact Ofc. Domingo Gonzalez or Ofc. James Roach at (508 487-8733. More information can be found at the Truro Police web site.
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Two-vehicle crash in Marstons Mills
One person was injured when a Jeep broadsided a VW in Marstons Mills.
MARSTONS MILLS - At 5:45 p.m. Monday there was a two-vehicle crash at Old Stage Road and Race Lane in Marstons Mills between a Jeep Cherokee and a Volkswagen sedan.
The victim in the passenger car was broadsided by the Jeep and was taken to CCH.
Three cruisers shut down the busy intersection for over an hour so the crash could be investigated and cleaned up.
(Story and photos by Frank Paparo/CWN).
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One injured in reported hit & run crash
An ambulance takes the driver of this Jeep to CCH after it was rear-ended by an alleged hit-and-run vehicle.
CENTERVILLE - Barnstable police and Centerville, Osterville, Marstons Mills (COMM) fire were called to the notorious intersection of Lumbert Mill Road and Route 28 in Centerville at about 8 p.m. for a two-vehicle crash with injury. When they arrived they found that a Jeep Cherokee had apparently been rear-ended and spun around and pushed from Lumbert Mill to the shoulder of Route 28 about 150 feet away. The pickup truck that allegedly struck the Jeep then reportedly left the scene up Lumbert Mill Road. The driver of the Jeep was taken by COMM rescue to CCH. At right, the County Investigation Officer (CIO) arrived to take pictures and help the Barnstable PD gather evidence. (Story and photos by Frank Paparo/CWN).
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Solar glare blamed for Harwich crash
HARWICHPORT - Setting sun appeared to have caused this two-car crash at the entrance to Star Market off Sisson Road Tuesday at 4 p.m. The Saab was turning into the parking lot when the driver was blinded by the sun causing him to hit the Jaguar. No injuries were reported. The fire department was called for a minor hazmat situation (anti-freeze). (Story and photo by Jake O'Callaghan/CWN).
Yarmouth Police Host Brad Erickson Annual Memorial Blood Drive
YARMOUTH - On Wednesday, December 5, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the Yarmouth Police Department will host a community blood drive in the memory of fallen Yarmouth Police Patrol Officer Bradford M. Erickson.
Patrol Officer Erickson was killed in the line of duty while working a highway safety detail on Friday, December 1, 2000, and this blood drive is being conducted at Yarmouth Police Headquarters in his memory with the support and assistance of the C-Lab Donor Center at Cape Cod Hospital.
Blood is needed each and every day to save lives in every community. Blood collected in this blood drive will stay on Cape Cod and is used to treat people here.
Any person over 17 in good health and weighing at least 110 pounds can become a blood donor. There is no upper age limit. The entire process of donating blood takes about 45 minutes. After donating, you can relax and enjoy free refreshments before resuming normal activities.
In order to help make the process as efficient as possible, all donors are asked to make an appointment by calling 508-862-5273.
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Dump truck rollover
A dump truck rolled over by the entrance to the Barnstable landfill
OSTERVILLE - At 1:30 p.m. today Barnstable police and Centerville, Osterville, Marstons Mills (COMM) fire responded to the corner of Flint Street and Osterville-West Barnstable Road near the entrance to the town landfill for a fully loaded dump truck that rolled over on its side. The area was blocked off at Flint St. by the dump and Osterville-West Barnstable Rd. The driver was transported to CCH by COMM rescue with unknown injuries. A County Investigation Officer (CIO) was called for photos. Police kept the area closed for about two hours while a heavy-duty wrecker worked to right the truck forcing traffic to detour just as schools in the area were letting out. (Story and photos by Frank Paparo/CWN).
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18-wheeler knocks down utility pole on 6A in Sandwich
A tractor-trailer took down power lines while trying to make a u-turn on Route 6A in Sandwich.
SANDWICH - At 3:50 p.m. an 18-wheel truck knocked down a utility pole on Route 6A, directly in front of the mini-golf course in Sandwich. Fire and police had traffic blocked off to secure the area. The utlility pole was knocked down as a result of the driver of the 18-wheeler trying to make a u-turn on 6A. The electricity was out for an undertermined number of Sandwich residents at that time. (Story and Photos by Joyce McGann/CWN)
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Single vehicle crash in Hatchville
HATCHVILLE - Shortly after 11 a.m. Thursday morning, a VW Sport Coupe left the road at 285 Sam Turner Road in the Hatchville section of Falmouth. Skidding across the road, the VW destroyed the mail box and a marker post at number 285.
The male driver and his male passenger were uninjured in the crash with the VW sustaining enough damage to its under carriage that it could not be moved without a wrecker.
The crash is under investigation by Falmouth Police. Although Police were unable to comment on the cause at the time, the look of skid marks seemed to indicate speed may have been a factor.
(Story and photos by C. Eric Tinglof)
Yarmouth Police Support Toys for Tots and Cape Cod Cares for Our Troops
YARMOUTH - During this holiday season Yarmouth Police Headquarters will serve as a drop-off point for donated items in support of the Toys for Tots Program and Cape Cod Cares for Our Troops.
The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver a shiny new toy at Christmas as a message of hope to needy youngsters that will help motivate them to grow into responsible-productive-patriotic citizens-and community leaders. The United States Marine Corps Reserve operates the program, which involves the collection of new, unwrapped toys during the holiday season for distribution as gifts to needy children all across Cape Cod.
The primary goal of Cape Cod Cares for Our Troops is to honor our Troops for their service, dedication, and sacrifices to our country. Cape Cod Cares for Our Troops is a non-profit organization operated by the DeSilva family of Brewster. On a weekly basis care packages from Cape Cod are sent to our troops serving in battle in Iraq and Afghanistan as well to children in schools, orphanages, and medical clinics in both countries.
Some of the needed items for our brave Troops are:
Foot Powder Microwave Popcorn Socks iPods
Hand Sanitizer Gatorade T-Shirts MP3 Players
Kleenex Sunflower Seeds Hats Music CDs
Q-Tips Power Bars Gloves Movie DVDs
Shaving Items Beef Jerky Batteries Phone Cards
Toothpaste Trail Mix Travel Games PlayStations
Anyone who can contribute is asked to bring their gifts to Yarmouth Police Headquarters-located on Higgins Crowell Road in West Yarmouth-at anytime between now and December 25, 2007.
For additional information about USMCR Toys for Tots and Cape Cod Cares for Our Troops please visit their web sites at www.toysfortots.org and www.capecodcares4ourtroops.com.
West Barnstable and other fire departments are also participating in the Toys for Tots program so check with your local department.
CWN followup: Suspect arrested in Wellfleet break-in
WELLFLEET - Wellfleet Police arrested a local man Wednesday morning in connection with the break-in into an occupied home a week ago (see original story here). 27-year-old Kristofor Parent was scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in Orleans District Court on burglary and assault charges.
Man arrested in heroin sting in Falmouth
FALMOUTH - A man was arrested in Falmouth Tuesday as part of a heroin sting. 48-year-old Albert Rosinski Jr. was charged with possession of class B (cocaine), Possession of class A (subsequent offense [heroin]), distributing class A, and possession with intent to distribute class B. Rosinski pled not guilty and was held on $5,000 bail. Prosecutors say tests on the heroin will determine whether or not it is the same batch that was apparently responsible for three deaths in Falmouth and Mashpee.
Alleged purse snatcher runs out of gas
HYANNIS - An alleged purse snatcher didn't get too far Wednesday. The incident happened at the Christmas Tree Plaza just after 6 p.m. Police were told by the victim the suspect got away in a red pickup. Minutes later a report came in of a disabled red pickup truck at Main Street and Yarmouth Road. Police arriving to assist spotted the purse on the seat of the truck. The female driver told them the suspect went to get gas. Police intercepted him and asked him if they could give him a ride to which he reportedly said yes. Once back at the truck, 19-year-old Wilson Perry III was arrested and charged with unarmed robbery. The victim was not injured.
Single-vehicle crash in Falmouth
FALMOUTH - Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. there was a single-vehicle crash on Route 151 at the County Fairgrounds in Hatchville. A Volvo sedan apparently swerved to the left to avoid slowing traffic in the westbound lane. The Volvo crossed the eastbound lane went off the road and impacted a fire hydrant and then crashed into the end of a guard rail. Fire/Rescue units from both Mashpee and Falmouth along with police from Falmouth responded to the scene. The lone female driver of the Volvo refused medical transport. Although this a very busy stretch of Route 151, the road is wide enough to avoid serious traffic delays. Falmouth PD is investigating the crash and there is no word if any charges would result. (Story and photo by Eric Tinglof/CWN).
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Man arrested at Hyannis gas station
Barnstable Police surround a pickup truck at the Sav-On on West Main Street.
HYANNIS - At 11:50 a.m. Thursday a pickup truck with a cap was stopped by Barnstable Police at the Sav-On gas station at 100 West Main Street in Hyannis next to the Melody Tent. The officer started checking the plate and called for backup and two additional units arrived and all pulled into the parking lot of the station The pickup came back registered to an address in the midwest but it had Massachusetts plates. Other discrepancies were also reportedly discovered. After much checking one person was placed under arrest and the truck was hauled away. Police had a lengthy talk with a second male in the truck but he was not arrested. We're checking with Barnstable police for more details but the stop comes after the recent gun-point robbery of another Sav-On station on Willow Street in Yarmouth. (Story and photos by Frank Paparo).
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Two injured in Route 132 crash
A two-vehicle crash caused delays on Route 132 at Rt. 6 during the evening commute.
WEST BARNSTABLE - At 7 p.m. Thursday State and Barnstable police along with West Barnstable fire were called to a two-vehicle crash on Rt. 132 and the eastbound Route 6 off ramp. An Isuzu Trooper and a Ford Contour had crashed into each other. Two people were taken to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Both vehicles were extensively damaged. (Story and photos by Frank Paparo/CWN).
Man acquitted in 2006 P'town death
PROVINCETOWN - A judge Thursday acquitted a New York man of all charges stemming from a deadly incident in Provincetown in 2006. On September 1 of that year Gustavo Ramirez (seen here while in police custody) was driving on Route 6 near the Truro town line when his girlfriend 35-year-old Katherine Wagoner of Troy, NY somehow fell or jumped from his car. She died in a hospital four days later. Ramirez left the scene but was captured a short time later by Truro Police. Judge Richard Connon in Barnstable Superior Court Thursday acquitted Ramirez who had waived a jury trial. Prosecutors had said all along they didn't believe Ramirez had forced Wagoner out of the car but they alleged Ramirez would not let her out of the car and then failed to stop at the scene. Read the original CWN story here. (Photo by Tim Caldwell/CWN file).
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Two Bourne women killed in Cranberry Highway crash in Wareham
Two Bourne women were killed in this crash on the Cranbe
