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5 arrested in Falmouth drug sting
FALMOUTH - 5 people wer arresteed Tuesday afternoon after Falmouth Police assisted by State Police, the D.A.s office, Sheriff's department and the Upper Cape Cod Regional Special Response Team executed a search warrant at 464 Woods Hole Road in Woods Hole.
The search revealed approximately a halg gram of cocaine, 4-6 ounces of marijuana and a firearm. Officials are continuing to search the residence.
Arrested were 66-year old Alexander Dopierala of Woods Hole for possession of Class D (marijuana), 20-year old Jpseph Martin of East Falmouth for possession of Class D (marijuana) and possession with indent to distribute class B (cocaine), 21-year old Christopher Green of Woods Hole for an outstanding warrant, 27-year old Jesse Abbruzzese of Woods Hole for for possession of class D, possession, Class B and possession of Class B with intent to distribute. Also a 16-year old juvenile female for possession of Class D, possession of Class B, and possession of Class B with intent to distribute.
Mailboxes being destroyed in Falmouth
FALMOUTH - Falmouth Police are asking for help from the public after a rash of mailbox vandalism. Some two dozen boxes mainly in East and North Falmouth have been damaged or destroyed. In some cases the suspect rang the doorbell before fleeing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Falmouth Police at (50
457.2527.
More vehicle break-ins reported in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH - More motor vehicle break-ins are still being reported in Yarmouth. This despite the arrest of four suspects and recovery of a large quantity of stolen merchandise last week. Another 7 incidents were reported over the weekend mainly south of Route 28. The common denominator continues to be vehicles being left unlocked. Items such as IPods and GPS units continue to be stolen. Anyone with information about these crimes is urged to contact the department's lead investigator Detective Stephen W. Renzi at 508-775-0445 extension 118.
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Car vs. rock in South Dennis
SOUTH DENNIS - Shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday a woman driving north on Route 134 swerved to the right just past Fairland Circle and hit a boulder marking the entry to a driveway. Her Saturn sedan spun sideways and hit more rocks on the other side of the driveway. The Dennis Fire Department responded to the scene and transported the woman - the only occupant of the car -- to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries that were not considered to be life threatening. Traffic on Route 134 was brought to a halt in both directions in order to allow the flatbed wrecker access to the vehicle. The Dennis Fire Department is investigating. Story and photos by Kevin Morley
Propane tank fire in Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN - Anxious moments in Provincetown after a propane tank fire was reported.
Crews rushed to 24 Ships Way Road around 4 p.m. and quickly knocked down the fire.
Investigators are trying to determine if leaking gas was ignited by an adjacent hot water heater.
No one was injured.
Photo by Tim Caldwell
Crash leads to vehicle being impounded
Police questioned a driver after a crash in Hyannis.
HYANNIS - At 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Hyannis Fire and Barnstable Police responded to a crash in front of 166 Stevens Street between Bassett Lane and North Street. The driver of a gray Nissan Altima had crashed into a small black Honda. A passenger in the Honda was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with a possible broken leg. Police temporarily handcuffed the driver of the Altima and impounded his vehicle. Traffic was tied up for an hour while the scene was cleared. Further details were not immediately available. Story and photos by Frank Paparo.
Driver seriously injured in Yarmouth crash
YARMOUTH - The driver of this Toyota (right) going north on Forest Road in South Yarmouth, crossed the road into the woods and struck a tree.
After being extricated from the vehicle and stabilized, the driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with serious injuries.
Yarmouth Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Story and photo by Richard Copley.
Sexual assault suspect located at Connecticut casino
BOURNE - Bourne Police responding to a call in North Sagamore Wednesday discovered a person bound with duct tape who had reportedly been sexually assaulted. Police learned that 56-year-old Stephen Clifford of Plymouth was a suspect and may be headed for the Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut. Massachusetts State Police alerted Connecticut State Police who spotted Clifford's car in a parking garage at the casino with a .357 Magnum handgun visible. Police found Clifford a while later in the casino. He was arraigned on fugitive from justice charges and turned over to Massachusetts authorities.
New overnight: Man burned in car fire
FALMOUTH - A man suffered burns after his car caught fire in Falmouth Wednesday evening. It happened around 10 p.m. on Sandwich Road at Boxberry Hill Road in East Falmouth. Upon arrival, firefighters found a Cadillac sedan with an engine compartment fire with smoke and flames showing. The fire was quickly extingushed. Rescue personnel evaluated an adult male, the driver and sole occupant of the sedan, for facial burns sustained when he attempted to open the hood of his vehicle prior to firefighters arriving. He was taken by ambulance to Falmouth Hospital for treatment of his burns. Story by Eric Tinglof.
Rear-end collision on Route 28 in West Dennis
A rear-ender snarled traffic just after Marathon Seafood, serving some of the Cape's best fried clams.
WEST DENNIS – Shortly after 10 a.m. Wednesday a Dodge Caravan minivan rear-ended a Mercury Sable sedan in the eastbound lane of Route 28 across from the West Dennis Public Library. The occupants of the minivan -- a young woman and a small child – were uninjured. The older female driver and sole occupant of the sedan refused treatment from Dennis Fire Department medics. Route 28 was reduced to one lane and traffic quickly stacked up. Dennis Police officers were on scene for traffic control and the investigation.
Story and photos by Kevin Morley.
Power lines fall snarling traffic, causing outages
HYANNIS - There were more power problems in Hyannis on Wednesday. Around 11:30 a.m. a primary power line came down across Bearse's Way causing power outages in the area. Police had to close the road between Route 28 and Enterprise Road for about 2 1/2 hours until NStar could make repairs. Story by Frank Paparo.
Meanwhile around 2:15 p.m. more wires fell at the intersection of Bassett Road and Stevens Street in Hyannis. Police were forced to detour traffic away from the scene and power had to be cut in the area. The area was not completely clear until around 7 p.m. Story by Frank Paparo.
Two injured in chain reaction crash in Brewster
BREWSTER - Two people were injured when three vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Route 6A in Brewster near the Orlean's line around 11:15 a.m. Wednesday. Traffic was slowed until the wreckage was cleared. Brewster Police are invetigating.
Police flooded with calls over garbage truck fire
YARMOUTH - Around 7 a.m. Wednesday morning, Yarmouth and Barnstable Police received numerous reports of a garbage truck on the move on fire. A passing motorist finally got the driver's attention by Kelly Tires on Yarmouth Road where firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. Investigators believe a protective cover on the truck came in contact with the exhaust pipe sparking the fire. Story by Richard Copley.
Elderly woman shaken up after being hit by car
EASTHAM - Police looking for an overdue elderly female found her when they responded to a car vs pedestrian call Wednesday. The driver of the car was exiting the Eastham Veterinarian Hospital onto Route 6 and bumped the 81-year-old woman. She was taken to Cape Cod Hospital as a precaution. No charges were filed against the driver.
Child reportedly shot with BB gun in Falmouth
FALMOUTH - A child was reportedly shot with a BB gun in Falmouth about 5 p.m. Tuesday. Rescuers responded to a Maravista Avenue residence and took the victim to Falmouth Hospital with unknown injuries. Falmouth Police are investigating. It was not immediately known how the shooting occurred.
Elderly woman injured in Yarmouth crash
YARMOUTH - A Yarmouth woman had to be extricated from her vehicle after a collision about 1:30 p.m. 79-year old Anne Hoffman was taken to CCH after apparently going through a stop sign at Regional Avenue and Station Avenue. She collided with another vehicle driven by James Morrissey of Dennis before striking a pole. Yarmouth Police are investigating the crash. Story by Richard Copley.
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Arrest made in Chatham B&Es
CHATHAM -Based in investigations involving several commercial business breaks and residential housebreaks, the Chatham Police Department has identified and charged a suspect. The suspect is identified as 45-year old Kenneth B. Nickerson of Chatham. Nickerson is charged with B&E Nighttime to commit a felony (2 counts), B&E Daytime to commit a felony, B&E&Larceny from motor vehicles (2 Counts), Larceny Over $250, Larceny under $250. Chatham Police say the investigation is continuing, and additional charges are likely. Police have also recovered several thousand dollars worth of stolen property (right) including several marine electronic devices, several power lawn tools, a Honda lawn mower, a Honda XR650L motorcycle, a Honda 50R mini bike, and several power tools.
Chatham Police are asking anyone who may be a victim of any property theft within the last few weeks, to contact Officer William Little or Officer Sarah Harris at 508-945-1217.
Photo furnished by Chatham Police.
New this morning: Kayaker rescued off Centerville
CENTERVILLE - An early morning kayaking expedition nearly turned tragic. A witness summoned rescuers to Dowse's Beach after seeing a kayaker get into trouble shortly before 6 a.m. A fire department rescue boat retrieved the victim who was cold and wet but otherwise okay. The victim was brought into East Bay and taken to CCH for evaluation.
New overnight: Pedestrian struck in Bourne
BOURNE - A pedestrian was struck by a car in the Sagamore section of Bourne around midnight Friday. Rescuers were called to 29 Williston Road and took the victim to a hospital. Bourne Police are investigating and believe the victim a 25-year old man ran out of the house and through parked cars into the street. The driver reportedly never saw the victim until it was too late. No charges have been filed against the driver.
New overnight: Driver escapes injury as SUV goes over embankment
HARWICH - A young man escaped injury after his SUV went over an embankment into a bog. The victim was off road in a remote area off Birch Drive in North Harwich shortly before midnight when the crash happened. Rescuers had to use four wheel drive vehicles and hike in on foot to reach the scene. Harwich Police are investigating.
Two-car crash in Hyannis sends five to Cape Cod Hospital
One of the five victims of the crash who were transported to Cape Cod Hospital.
HYANNIS - At 2:30 p.m. Friday the Hyannis Fire Department and the Barnstable Police Department responded to a two-car crash on Yarmouth Road (heading south toward Route 2 near KAM Appliances. The 2 cars with 6 people inside, wound up on the shoulder of the KAM store creating a traffic jam. An Orleans Rescue team leaving Cape Cod Hospital reached the crash scene first (they also called details into Hyannis Rescue as they were responding) and helped the victims until three Hyannis rescue vehicles arrived.
A total of 5 people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital including 1 child in a car seat (right) by Hyannis Rescue. The narrow stretch of road right before Route 28 was tied up for about one hour. Right, Hyannis Lt. Bill Rex carries a child in a car seat to the rescue vehicle.
Story and photos by Frank Paparo.
Two injured, hotel evacuated twice by electrical explosions
HYANNIS - At 3:15 p.m. Friday two workers renovating the Resort and Conference Center (the former Sheraton) at 35 Scudder Avenue sustained injuries when a small explosion apparently electrical in nature occurred. A small fire resulted in some smoke and the hotel was ordered evacuated. One of the two workers was taken to Cape Cod Hospital, the other was treated and released at the scene. Firefighters rushed back to the hotel about 7:30 p.m. for an alarm and another electrical explosion. No injuries were reported but smoke filled the lobby forcing the evacuation of the Nauset High School prom in progress in a conference room via generator power. The incidents are under investigation. Story by Frank Paparo.
School evacuated after student brings "device" in
SANDWICH - The Henry T. Wing School was evacuated after a student brought in what turned out to be an inert grenade. The State Police Bomb Squad was called in to investigate and determined the grenade was not live. Students were evacuated and moved to a safe location until the all-clear was given. The student who brought the device in is not expected to face charges but may face disciplinary action by the school.
CWN Continuing coverage: Senior struck in front of Harwich High School
HARWICH - New details in a story first reported on Cape Wide News. At approximately 5:45 a.m. Friday morning, the Harwich Police Department received a call that a person was struck by a motor vehicle in front of the Harwich High School on Oak Street.
When Officers arrived, they located a female lying on the grass in front of the school with a leg injury not considered to be life threatening.
Harwich High School seniors were having a sleep-over under a tent that is set up for this weekend's graduation ceremony. A car of underclassmen arrived at the tent early this morning and began a balloon fight with the seniors. The driver of the car involved pulled onto the grass behind the tent. As the driver of the car was leaving the grass area, she saw a female student in front of her car and attempted to apply the brakes. Due to the wet grass, the vehicle slid and struck the victim. The victim was pushed onto the hood of the car causing a leg injury.
At this time, the incident is still under investigation and it does not appear that any charges will be filed. Story by Jake O'Callaghan.
Heroic last stand, Marines thwart enemy attack
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YARMOUTH - This is the latest from Ramadi, Iraq. Nicholas G. Xiarhos of Yarmouth (son of Yarmouth Police Lt. Steven Xiarhos) and 32 other Marines were saved by two brave Marines who stood there ground and gave their lives for their brother Marines, and the Iraqis that they work and live with in Ramadi:
5/20/2008 by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones, Regimental Combat Team 1
RAMADI, IRAQ (April 29, 200 - It was a typical quiet morning on April 22, with the temperature intensifying as a bright orange sun emerged high from the horizon.
Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, and Cpl. Jonathan T. Yale, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, RCT-1, were standing post, just as they've done numerous times before. During a standard length watch in a small checkpoint protected by concrete barriers where they overlooked the small gravel road, lined with palm trees leading to their entry control point.
However, this morning would be different. Quickly it would turn, chaotic then tragic. Two Marines would gallantly sacrifice their lives so others could live.
A truck packed with thousands of pounds of explosives entered the area where Haerter and Yale were standing guard. Realizing the vehicles intentions Haerter and Yale without hesitation stood their ground, drew their weapons and fired at the vehicle. The truck rolled to a stop and exploded, killing the two Marines.
"I was on post the morning of the attack," said Lance Cpl. Benjamin Tupaj, a rifleman with 3rd Platoon, Police Transition Team 3, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines. "I heard the (squad automatic weapon) go off at a cyclic rate and then the detonation along with a flash. Then I heard a Marine start yelling 'we got hit, we got hit.'
It was hectic."
In the face of a committed enemy, Haerter and Yale stood their ground, in turn saving the lives of numerous Marines, sailors, Iraqi Policemen, and civilians. Both Marines displayed heroic, self-sacrificing actions and truly lived up to the Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment.
"They saved all of our lives, if it wasn't for them that gate probably wouldn't have held," Tupaj said. "The explosion blew out all of the windows over 150 meters from where the blast hit. If that truck had made it into the compound, there would've been a lot more casualties. They saved everyone's life here."
According to official reports the heroic actions of Haerter and Yale's saved the lives of the 33 Marines and 21 Iraqi Police as well as numerous civilians at the entry control point.
"They are heroes because thousands of pounds (of explosives) would've made its way through the gate and many more of us wouldn't be here," said Lance Cpl. Lawrence Tillery a rifleman with 3rd platoon. "I have a son back home, and I know if that truck would've made it to where it was going - I wouldn't be here today. Because of Lance Cpl. Haerter and Cpl. Yale, I will be able to see my son again. They gave me that opportunity."
A week after the attack, the Marines with 3rd platoon, remember their fallen brethren as good friends and Marines
"Cpl. Yale was a great guy, really friendly and kind of shy," said Hospitalman Eric Schwartz a corpsman with the platoon.
"Haerter was an amazing guy, I knew everything about him. He was my best friend." said Lance Cpl. Cody Israel, a rifleman with 3rd platoon, Haerter's roommate for more than a year and half.
Haerter and Yale were both posthumously awarded the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and have been nominated for an award for their valor.
There are several other Marines from Yarmouth currently in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
If any of you would like to help them this is a list of their needs and addresses. Everything that they receive is shared with their brothers. Maybe your church group or children's school would also be interested in helping out with the following items: - Multivitamins
- Tuna Fish in Packets
- High Protein Nutrition Shakes
- High Protein Nutrition Bars
- Meal Replacement Shakes and Powders
- On the Go Packets of Crystal Light and Gatorade
- Deflated Soccer Balls (given to Iraqi and Afghan children while on patrol)
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem. "
-- Ronald Reagan, President of the United States 1985
Mailing Addresses:
LCPL Coville, Andrew
QRF PLT
2D LAR BN H+S CO
Unit 73505
FPO AE 09509-3505
LCPL Madeux, Matthew
WPNS C
1st Platoon 1st Section
1/6 7314
FPO AE 09510-3145
LCPL Xiarhos, Nicholas G
3rd PLT
1/9 WPNS CO
Unit 74110 FPO AE 09509-4110
News release by Yarmouth Police.
Student struck, seriously injured in Harwich
HARWICH - A Harwich High School senior was seriously injured after being struck by a car around 5:40 a.m. Friday morning in front of the school on Oak Street. The senior class was reportedly having a sleepover last night. The victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital. Harwich Police are investigating.
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Popping a wheelie results in a Med-flight to Boston
Popping a wheelie on his motorcycle earned this man a helipcopter ride to Boston Sunday.
HARWICH - Traffic was brought to a standstill Sunday a lttle before noon when a motorcycle crashed on Route 6. Reports say that the victim and a friend were doing wheelies on the highway when the victim lost control of his bike. Med-flight was called and landed on the roadway between Exits 9 and 10 where Harwich and Dennis rescue personnel loaded the victim on to the helicopter. The male victim suffered a severe leg fracture and was taken to Boston Medical Center.
You can imagine the hot collars in this long back-up as thousands of summer visitors making their Sunday exodus were forced to wait as the helicopter came to pick of the reckless driver. After a 45 minute delay in 90-degree heat Route 6 was reopened to traffic. The motorcycle is shown in a wrecker truck in the inset below. Photos by Jake O'Callaghan
Police track down impaired driver
Police received numerous reports of this Lexus SUV operating erratically and at one point hitting a guardrail. Note damage to right front quarter panel.
COTUIT - State and local police in several towns worked to track down an erratic driver. Numerous motorists called in on their cell phones to report the erratic driver beginning near the Sagamore Bridge. At one point he reportedly struck a guard rail and several callers reported he nearly caused a number of crashes. He also reportedly drove the wrong way on the highway at one point. Police finally caught up to the unidentified driver in Cotuit at Santuit-Newtown Road and Main Street. Reports say he was arrested for drinking while driving. It is also reported he became combative while in the back of the state cruiser (right) being transported to the barracks in Yarmouth. Additional charges were possible. Story and photos by Frank Paparo.
Sporadic power problems reported on Cape
Large outage in Falmouth and Mashpee
CAPE COD - The heat has just barely moved in and it appears the electrical grid on the Cape is already getting balky at the demand. There have been a number of issues Sunday morning.
What's described as a large outage is affected parts of Falmouth and Mashpee. Reports say switching problems at the Canal Plant caused the problem which was corrected in a short time. Eastham firefighters were called to douse a brush fire after a transformer let go in their town. In Cotuit a fuse burned up on a pole apparently from high demand. Another transformer blew along Route 6A in Brewster. Several other fire departments have been called out to investigate possibly electrical related issues in their town. NStar crews are out working on the problems.
By the way Provincetown officically hit 90 degrees at the airport a couple of times during the early afternoon Sunday. Chatham Airport peaked at 87 while Hyannis and Falmouth reached 86 before seabreezes cut in.
Developing overnight: Fatal motorcycle crash on Otis base
OTIS ANG BASE - One person was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle on the Otis base around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning. The crash happened on Turpentine Road. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The crash is under investigation by State Police. Further details were not immediately available.
Two injured, one seriously in Falmouth motorcycle crash
FALMOUTH - Two people were injured, one seriously in a crash involving a motorcycle in Falmouth late Saturday night. The crash happened around 11:50 p.m. at the intersection of Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) and Sam Turner Road. Rescuers called for a Medflight but it was grounded by fog so both victims were taken to Falmouth Hospital. Falmouth Police are investigating. Further details were not immediately available.
Medical condition may have led to Barnstable crash
BARNSTABLE - At around 6:45 p.m. Saturday evening, Barnstable Police and Fire responded to the above scene. Passing motorists had spotted an SUV in the trees on Mary Dunn Road near the Barnstable County Fire Academy. The vehicle had left the road and landed in between several trees high up off the ground. Rescuers extracted the victim whom they believe suffered a medical condition behind the wheel and took him to Cape Cod Hospital. Story and photo by Frank Paparo.
News briefs:
Downed wires close Mashpee road
MASHPEE - Fallen power lines shut down a busy road in Mashpee and caused power outages in the area. The line went down on Quinaquisset Avenue near Route 28 just after 9 p.m. NStar crews were called to make repairs.
Reported boat accident prompts response
YARMOUTH - Reports that a boat had struck a rock off Seagull Beach in Yarmouth and was taking on water around 8:30 p.m. prompted Yarmouth Fire to launch their rescue boat. While searching it was discovered the boat had come ashore in the Radio City neighborhood. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.
Police seek stabbing suspect
WEST BARNSTABLE - State Police are looking for a local woman who allegedly stabbed a man in the hand at the Burger King off Exit 6 around 2:15 p.m. The victim was treated and released from Cape Cod Hospital. Police did not identify the suspect.
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Arrest made in Dennis bedroom kidnapping-sexual assault
DENNIS - Tuesday, Dennis Police arrested 30-year-old Scott C. Pereira of 197 Route 6A in Dennis charging him with the May 11, 2008 kidnapping and assault of a 15-year-old girl who had been taken from her Dennis residence as she slept.
The incident occurred sometime after midnight on May 11th when an unknown male (later identified as Mr. Pereira) entered the residence (located off Route 6A) through an unlocked first floor door.
The victim, who was asleep in a second floor bedroom, was awoken when the suspect covered her mouth with a gloved hand and laid on top of her. The suspect told the victim that she was not to cry out, that he had a knife and that he had tied up her parents, who were asleep in an adjoining bedroom.
The suspect then forcibly removed the victim from the residence and assaulted her at an outdoor location on the property of the residence. He then forcibly moved the victim to a second nearby location, off the residential property, and again assaulted her.
The victim used a ploy to escape from her attacker and returned to her home where she notified her parents of the assault.
The break in the case came following examination and testing of physical evidence recovered by police officers the night of the attack.
Mr. Pereira is also being charged with armed burglary, 2 counts of rape of a child with force, 2 counts of indecent assault on a person over 14 years, breaking and entering a vehicle and larceny of a prescription medication.
Dennis Police were assisted in the investigation by the Yarmouth Police Department, Barnstable County Sheriff's Office - Bureau of Criminal investigation, Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office and the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab. Dennis Police Chief Michael Whalen pointed out the importance of team work, among the many agencies involved in the investigation, in bringing this difficult case to a speedy resolution.
District Attorney Michael O'Keefe said "This is an example of the importance of the CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) which compares DNA evidence left at crime scenes with offender profiles in the database. We must continue to expand this important tool."
Pereira was arrested at his residence at approximately 11:40 a.m. Tuesday morning without incident.
He will be arraigned in Orleans District Court Tuesday afternoon on the above charges.
Pickup vs bike in Hyannisport
Police question the driver of pickup truck (left) that struck a bicycle (center).
HYANNIS - At 10 a.m. Tuesday Hyannis Fire and Barnstable Police were called to the corner of Ocean Avenue. and Marstons Lane in Hyannisport.
Officials discovered a Dodge landscaping pickup truck had struck a bicycle.
The 19-year old bicyclist was rushed by Hyannis ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries.
Police questioned the driver at the scene. There was no immediate word if any charges will be filed.
Story and photos by Frank Paparo.
Gas leak near Cape Cod Hospital
YARMOUTH -Shortly after 1 p.m. on Bayview Street in West Yarmouth, a backhoe digging ruptured an active gas line very close to a large dwelling and not far from Cape Cod Hospital. Arriving units could smell gas from the hospital area to the actual leak. Firefighters closed off the immediate area and dissipated the escaping gas by spraying water on it. National Grid arrived within 30 minutes to secure the broken line. Story and photo by Richard Copley.
Ptown just misses official heat wave
PROVINCETOWN - It appears Provincetown will come up just short of an official heatwave. The highest temperature reported at the airport was 88 degrees and as expected, the southwest winds began to lower the temperature. An official heatwave is defined as three or more days of 90 degrees or higher. Chatham and Hyannis only made it to 80 Tuesday and Falmouth also reached 88 degrees.
Yarmouth Police Relief Association Honors Officers
YARMOUTH - At a special ceremony hosted recently by the Yarmouth Police Relief Association the following Yarmouth Police Officers were recognized for their extraordinary achievements in effective community policing in 2007.
Police Officer of the Year
Patrol Officer Scott Lundegren
Police Officer of the Quarter
Patrol Officer Christopher Van Ness
Patrol Officer Scott Lundegren
Detective Stephen Renzi
Detective Eric Nuss
Life Saving Award
Patrol Officer Christopher Van Ness
Reserve Police Officer Nicholas Pelkey
Exceptional Service Award
Patrol Lieutenant Steven G. Xiarhos
Patrol Officer Scott Lundegren
Patrol Officer Kalil Boghdan
Patrol Officer Gordon Gibbons
Patrol Officer Richard Fichter
School Resource Officer Nicholas Pasquarosa
Detective Stephen Renzi
Honorable Investigative Award
Patrol Sergeant Gerard Britt
Patrol Officer Christopher Van Ness
Patrol Officer Bradley Donahue
Patrol Officer Kevin Antonovitch
Patrol Officer Richard Fichter
Patrol Officer Michael Kramer
Patrol Officer Paul Mellett
Detective Stephen Renzi
Civilian Service Awards
Yarmouth Fire Lieutenant/EMT Christopher Caton
Yarmouth Fire Fighter/EMT Adam Riker
Yarmouth Fire Fighter/Paramedic Marc Abboud
Boston Herald: Christopher McCowen "shanked" in jail
WALPOLE - The Boston Herald is quoting sources at the Department of Corrections that convicted murderer Christopher McCowen was stabbed in Cedar Junction prison Monday by another immate. Corrections officials confirmed an incident but refused to identify victim or aggressor. The source told the Herald McCowen was seriously injured after the attack with a 7 inch blade. McCowen was convicted in the murder of Truro fashion writer Christa Worthington in 2002.
New overnight: Good Samaritan pinned by car in Bourne
BOURNE - A Good Samaritan was seriously injured after being pinned by a car in Bourne. The man was reportedly helping a motorist changing a tire on Sandwich Road near Pleasant Street about midnight when the car apparently slipped off a jack and pinned him. After being freed by a police officer at the scene, rescuers rushed 29-year old Timothy Kozar of Sagamore who suffered a chest injuries to Jordan Hospital in Plymouth where a Medflight helicopter was expected to fly him to a Boston Hospital. Bourne Police are investigating. Further details were not immediately available.
Barbecue grill explosion and fire in Mashpee
Smoke pours from the rear of a Mashpee home after a barbecue propane tank exploded.
MASHPEE - A backyard barbecue in Mashpee nearly turns tragic when a gas grill propane tank explodes and catches the a house on fire. Firefighters rushed to 203 James Circle just before 5:30 p.m. Monday. The male and female occupants of the home had escaped with only the male receiving minor burns to his arm. The fire extended up a deck and into the attic of the home causing extensive damage. Cotuit, Sandwich and Otis ANG fire assisted at the scene. The exact cause of the explosion is under investigation. Neighbors could be seen bringing the firefighters cold water to help with the very uncomfortable conditions due to the heat and humidity.
Photos by Eric Tinglof.
Three stabbed at Falmouth graduation party
FALMOUTH - Falmouth Police say three local residents upset over not being invited to a graduation party crashed the party and stabbed three people. Police responded to the scene on Cottontail Circle early Monday morning. Witnesses said the three suspects had stabbed the victims with a knife and a glass bottle before running off into the woods. The good news is the victims, two young men and their father, are expected to fully recover. A Barnstable County Sheriff's K-9 tracked the suspects in the woods and located them a short time later. 23-year-old Elangwa Shaidi and 17-year-old Felicia Medina were charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and affray. A 16-year-old juvenile was charged with disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. The three were due to be arraigned Monday in Falmouth District Court.
News briefs:
Pedestrian struck in Mashpee
MASHPEE - A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Mashpee shortly after 1 p.m. Monday.
It happened at the intersection of Great Neck Road South and Great Pines Drive.
The victim was taken to Falmouth Hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.
Mashpee Police are investigating.
Bicyclist injured in collision with car
PROVINCETOWN - A bicyclist was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries after being struck by a car in Provincetown. The crash happened on Commercial Street at the intersection of Court Street late Monday morning. Provincetown Police, assisted by a reconstruction specialist from Wellfleet Police, are investigating. Further details were not immediately available.
Horse rider injured in Wellfleet
WELLFLEET - A horseback rider was injured in a fall in Wellfleet shortly before noon Monday. The woman was found on a remote trail off Slough Pond Road not far from Newcomb Hollow Beach. She was taken t0 Cape Cod Hospital with injuries considered to be not life-threatening.
Crash slows Sagamore Bridge traffic
BOURNE - A rollover on the eastbound approach to the Sagamore Bridge slowed traffic for a time late Monday morning. The driver of the rolled-over vehicle was taken to Jordan Hospital with injuries considered to be not life-threatening. The crash is under investigation by State Police.
Day two of oppressive heat and humidity
CAPE COD - Day two of oppressive heat and humidity and Provincetown is in the running for an official heatwave. Maximum temperture reports for Monday show the Cape-tip airport reported 90 degrees at 2:35 p.m. If the temperature in Provincetown reaches 90 degrees or higher Tuesday, it will be an official heatwave, but predicted strong southwest winds may make that difficult. Chatham reached 88 Monday while Hyannis hit 87 and Falmouth 88.
Car vs tree in Centerville
The driver of this car was seriously injured when it struck a tree.
CENTERVILLE - A driver was seriously injured in a car vs tree crash in Centerville Sunday evening. The crash happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. in front of 315 Main Street. The driver had to be extricated from the wreckage with the Jaws of Life. Rescuers considered calling a Medflight but took the victim to Cape Cod Hospital. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash. At right an EMT holds traction on the victims neck while he is wheeled to the ambulance. Photos by Frank Paparo.
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Man burned as brush fire flares up
Firefighters wet down a brush fire in Harwich after a civilian was burned in a flare up.
HARWICH - A brush fire behind 35 and 37 Church Street Wednesday afternoon was quickly brought under control by the Harwich Fire Department. A young man was burning brush when the fire got out of control.
The 22 year old man suffered some minor scrapes and burning of the eyebrows attempting to put the fire out himself. The fire spread to about a quarter of an acre and came very close to the back wall of n 37 Church Street. At right the victim is seen talking to EMT firefighter Bruce Young.
Story and photos by Jake O'Callaghan
Motorcycle crash reported in Orleans
ORLEANS - Officials were called to the scene of a motorcycle crash on Route 28 in Orleans near Route 39 around 2 p.m. Reports say the motorcycle struck a guardrail. The operator was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Traffic was being slowed in the area. Further details were not immediately available.
Neighbors, workers douse Centerville fire
CENTERVILLE - At 9:15 a.m. Wednesday Centerville fore got a 911 call of a structure fire at 56 Braley Jenkins Road. Upon arrival they discovered a neighbor and workers doing yard work had put the fire out. The house was filled with light smoke and had to be ventilated and firefighters checked to make sure the fire hadn't extended.Authorities believe the fire was caused by picture frames laying against a wall stove that caught fire. No one was injured. Story by Frank Paparo.
Industrial accident reported in Sandwich
SANDWICH - Sandwich officials were on the scene of what was described as an industrial accident Wednesday morning. Emergency crews were called to 24 Powderhorn Way sometime after 10 a.m. A Medflight helicopter was reportedly requested but later cancelled. Further details were not immediately available.
Harwich fire association gives out schlorships
HARWICH - Harwich High School class of 2008 seniors who received scholarship gifts from the Harwich Fire Association. ( l-r) Firefighter Brenda Norcott, scholarship chairperson; Thomas Romme, Cape Cod Community College; Derek Ballam, Culinary Institute of America; James Clarke, UMass Dartmouth; Kory Thacher, Tufts University; Kallin O'Neil, UMass Boston; Kayla MacAskill, Arizona State; and firefighter Bruce Young, Association President. Not present for the picture taking ceremony were Samantha Petro, Cape Cod Community College; Ashley Bengston, Anna Maria College; and Michelle Hemeon, Assumption College. A total of $10,000 was given to these seniors. Photo by Jake O'Callaghan.
Cape police to participate in Torch Run
CAPE COD - Police across Cape Cod will be participating in the2nd annual Barnstable County Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts.
The 2nd annual "Law Enforcement Torch Run" starts Thursday at 5:00 a.m. in Provincetown and will run 66 miles along Route 6A and end at the Bourne Police Department at approximately 5:00 p.m..
Yarmouth Police "support our troops"
YARMOUTH - The Yarmouth Police Department continues to serve as a drop off location for the Cape Cod Supports Our Troops program. Persons interested in dropping off items needed for our troops may drop off the items at any time at Yarmouth Police Headquarters.
In addition-the Yarmouth Police Department is participating in a special operation spearheaded by 1st District State Representative Cleon H. Turner aimed at supporting 3 United States Marines who are currently fighting in hot and treacherous conditions in Iraq and Afghanistan. United States Marine Lance Corporals Andrew Coville-Matthew Madeux-and Nicholas Xiarhos are all friends who grew up in Yarmouth and are now at various combat locations in Iraq and Afghanistan. All three Marines are assigned to infantry units based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina and are expected to be home in early November in time for Thanksgiving.
The following is a list of some of items needed this summer:
• Multivitamins
• Tuna Fish in Packets
• High Protein Nutrition Shakes
• High Protein Nutrition Bars
• High Protein Meal Replacement Bars and Shakes
• High Protein Beef Jerky
• On the Go Packets of Crystal Light and Gatorade
• Trail Mix
• Antibacterial Wipes
• Deflated Soccer Balls (Given to Iraqi and Afghan Children by U.S. Marines while on Patrol)
The following locations are also serving as collection and drop off points:
Stop and Shop Supermarket-55 Long Pond Drive South Yarmouth
Stop and Shop Supermarket-474 Station Avenue South Yarmouth
Bank of America-428 Station Avenue South Yarmouth
First Congregational Church of Yarmouth-239 Route 6A Yarmouthport
West Dennis Post Office-97 School Street West Dennis
Cape Cod Nutrition Corner-75 Iyannough Road (Route 28 Hyannis/Yarmouth Line
For additional information please visit www.capecod4thetroops.com or call 1st District State Representative Cleon H. Turner at 617-722-2090.
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Major crash sends three to hospital
Three people were injured in a crash involving this Ford wagon in Yarmouth.
YARMOUTH -The Ford Focus wagon pictured above had to be cut apart using the Jaws of Life in order to extricate one of the thee victims of this mid-morning crash Friday.
The crash involving a Jeep Wagoneer and the Ford Focus occurred at the intersection of Old Main Road and Wood Road in South Yarmouth.
The drivers of both vehicles and one passenger were transported to Cape Cod Hospital by the Yarmouth Fire Department's three ambulances. A "trauma-alert" was announced to the hospital.
Yarmouth Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Story and photos by Richard Copley.
Dennis Fire Department Bids Farewell to DY intern
WEST DENNIS - Gathered in the second-floor firehouse kitchen, firefighters and officers of the Dennis Fire Department said goodbye to 17-year-old Dave Cappellucci Friday morning. The Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School junior and Yarmouth resident just finished up his second-semester DY School-to-Careers internship at the department.
Cappellucci, the son of Steve and Karen Cappellucci, interned at the department for six hours each week since January. With an eye towards public safety as a career, he assisted the firefighters in routine tasks around the department from labeling tools to maintaining equipment to emptying the trash.
It was apparent from the firefighters' send-off that they held Cappellucci in high regard. Chief Mark Dellner (above right with Cappellucci) spoke for the department when he described Dave as "a fine example of what today's young man should be. He is not afraid of hard work and he's got a good attitude. His parents should be very proud."
When asked how the reality of the job matched his preconceptions, Cappellucci responded that he previously thought that firefighters "just sat around waiting for calls." He learned that there is, instead, an endless cycle of tasks, checklists, and training to occupy the time.
As a senior at DY in the fall, Cappellucci plans to follow a "dual enrollment" path at DY and Cape Cod Community College where he will take the Emergency Medical Technician course. He has his sights set on college followed by a stint in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Fire Captain Robert Marseglia was on duty at Dennis Station 2 on Route 6A and missed the going-away party but he spoke highly of both the intern and the School-to-Careers program: "Dave was a very conscientious worker and it is nice to see someone thinking about their future - trying it out. The program at DY deserves a lot of credit for making this opportunity available, for helping kids find out what they want to do."
Guidance Counselor Patricia Fruggiero, School-to-Careers Coordinator at DY, reports that during the second semester the internship program placed over 50 students in local businesses and organizations. The School-to-Career program has been in existence for 12 years and has placed hundreds of students in work settings. In fact, Fruggiero reports that things have come "full circle" with former DY students who were once interns now hosting interns themselves.
Story and photo by Kevin Morley.
New overnight: Two injured in Brewster crash
BREWSTER - Two people were taken to Cape Cod Hospital after an early morning crash in Brewster. The crash happened shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Slough Road near Glenwood Road. Brewster Police are investigating. Further details were not immediately available.
New overnight: 12-year-old bicyclist allegedly attacked in Brewster
BREWSTER - A 12-year-old boy on his bike was allegedly attacked by a motorist near Drummer Boy Park. The victim's mother told the Cape Cod Times her son was riding with a friend Thursday evening when someone in a dark green sedan began throwing small rocks at the pair. The mother says the vehicle turned into a dead-end. When it turned around a passenger allegedly spit at the victim who then spit back. That is when the suspect is alleged to have punched the boy with two fists in the back of the head. The boy was reportedly treated at Cape Cod Hospital. The mother says police later tracked down the vehicle in Dennis and charged a suspect. We're checking with police and will bring you further details as we get them.
Truck fire threatens Falmouth house
Despite this scene firefighters were able to keep the flames from spreading to a home in Falmouth.
FALMOUTH - On Thursday evening at 6:40 p.m. Falmouth Fire & Rescue was called to a truck fire in the driveway in front of 143 Fresh Pond Road in East Falmouth. Upon arrival, a small pickup truck was discovered fully-involved, with gas leaking from its tank and burning outside the vehicle. The fire took some time to bring under control using both water and foam. Although the fuel continued to leak and burn for almost 30 minutes, there was no explosion and no injuries. Firefighters were able to keep the flames from spreading to the home. As the fire was controlled it appeared the truck was completely destroyed. The cause of the fire will be investigated but it seemed likely the leaking fuel would have been the cause. Story and photos by Eric Tinglof.
Domestic dispute ends in stabbing on Nantucket
NANTUCKET - An argument between an ex-girlfriend and present girlfriend of a Nantucket man ended in the ex being stabbed in the arm. 28-year-old Kerian Wilson was arrested by Island police and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The victim was treated at Nantucket Cottage Hospital.
Massage therapist charged with alleged sexual assault in Dennis
DENNIS -At approximately 1:40 p.m. Thursday, Dennis Police arrested 45-year-old David M. Hartman, of 29 Crestview Drive in Sandwich with two counts of Indecent Assault & Battery on a Person over 14 years of age.
Mr. Hartman is a massage therapist and operates Lighthouse Massage which is located at 900 Route 134, Suite 2-21A, in East Dennis.
It is alleged that Mr. Hartman sexually assaulted a 39-year-old female patient in early May of this year during a therapeutic massage at his place of business.
It is believed that Mr. Hartman has operated this business since 2003 at this same location. His license to practice massage therapy, issued by the Town of Dennis, was revoked (due to a change in the law assigning the issuance of these licenses to a state agency) in early 2008. Police are trying to determine if he holds a current license to practice in Massachusetts.
Mr. Hartman was arrested at his office this afternoon without incident. He will be arraigned in Orleans District Court on Friday morning, June 13, 2008.
The investigation is continuing and anyone with information concerning Mr. Hartman or the Lighthouse Massage business is urged to call either Detective Thomas Downs or Ptlmn. Kathleen Mei at the Dennis Police Department 508-394-1315.
Car goes under rear of truck on Route 132
HYANNIS - At around 3:40 p.m. Thursday the Hyannis Fire and Barnstable Police responded to Route 132 near Enterprise Road for a two-vehicle crash..
This gray sedan had rear-ended another vehicle. One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries.
Traffic was slowed on the busy artery for nearly an hour until the wreckage was cleared.
Story and photo by Frank Paparo.
Fire damages Hyannis building forcing evacuation
Firefighters battle a fire in the overhang of a building under renovation on Main Street in Hyannis.
HYANNIS - Around 2:30 p.m. Thursday the Hyannis Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 540 Main Street in Hyannis. Upon arrival they discovered a fire in the overhang in an area of new construction on the North Street side. The building was evacuated as a precaution. Traffic was blocked on Bassett Lane and slowed on other streets until the fire was extinguished in about a half hour.
Story and photos by Frank Paparo
Near drowning in Sandwich
SANDWICH - Around 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Sandwich Police and Fire received a call of a drowning victim at Hoxie Pond, located off a trail on Old County Road. Police arrived first and found the victim conscious and alert. Personnel had difficulty reaching the victim, who was pulled out of the water by bystanders and lying on the beach. Sandwich Fire arrived and walked to the scene, then transported the victim to Cape Cod Hospital as a precaution. At right witnesses look on while EMTs care for the victim and police take witness statements. Story and photo by Bryan Joseph.
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Rider killed in Falmouth motorcycle crash
FALMOUTH - A motorcycle operator was killed when his bike crashed in Falmouth. It happened about 12:30 a.m. Sunday in front of 424 Old Barnstable Road. The victim was rushed to Falmouth Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The crash is under investigation by Falmouth Police who say speed appears to have been a factor.
Suspect arrested in Provincetown hit & run
Police investigating possible hate language used at scene
PROVINCETOWN - A Belchertown man was arrested after allegedly striking a pedestrian Saturday evening on Commercial Street in Provincetown and fleeing the scene. 50-year-old David Rogers was arrested a short time later in Truro. He was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of personal injury and marked lanes violation. Provincetown Police Sgt. Carrie Lopes says police are investigating reports Rogers used hate language before leaving the scene. The victim was not seriously injured. Rogers is expected to be arraigned in Orleans District Court on Monday.
Yarmouth Chief throws out first pitch
YARMOUTH -Yarmouth Police Chief Michael J. Almonte threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Saturday's Y-D Red Sox opening game against the Orleans Cardinals at Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School in South Yarmouth.
Chief Almonte has been serving as Yarmouth Chief since being unanimously appointed by the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen on March 6, 2008 and began his career 30 years ago with the Yarmouth Police Department as a Patrol Officer. He has served in various positions within the department including Detective-Patrol Sergeant-Detective Sergeant-Lieutenant-and Deputy Chief. Chief Almonte holds three college degrees including a Masters of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Western New England College.
Combined with his education and experience-Chief Almonte is a dedicated and proactive leader in community policing and community activities. Chief Almonte is a long time resident of Yarmouth-a graduate of Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School-and is married and the proud father of two sons.
Members of the Yarmouth and Dennis Police Department Ceremonial Units were present and serves as the Color Guard during the opening day ceremonies.
The Y-D Red Sox are seeking their third consecutive Cape League Championship and fourth in the past five years. All members of the public are encouraged to support the Cape Cod Baseball League.
New overnight: Driver seriously injured in Cotuit crash
The driver of this Mercury Grand Marquis was seriously injured after striking a utility pole.
COTUIT - A car vs pole crash around 12:30 a.m. Saturday seriously injured the driver. The crash happened on Route 28 by the Cotuit Water Department. A Mercury Grand Marquis sheared a utility pole. Rescuers had to use the Jaws of Life to free the driver. Delays were likely along Route 28 through the morning as NStar replaces the pole. Barnstable Police say 23-year-old Marlon Andrews of Hyannis tried to pass an NStar truck at a high rate of speed. He then reportedly swerved to avoid an omcoming car and forced the NStar truck off the road and lost control striking the pole. Police plane to cite Andrews for operating to endanger and operating with a suspended license. The NStar driver was not hurt. Meanwhile one person was injured in a car vs tree crash on Old Barnstable Road in Mashpee around 2:30 a.m. Further details were not immediately available. Photos by Frank Paparo.
Four arrested in Dennis drug sweep
DENNIS - Around 9 p.m. Friday evening, Dennis Police, along with the Cape Cod Drug Task Force assisted by the Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement SWAT team, executed a search warrant at 212 Upper County Road Apt. 7A following a month long investigation.
As a result of the search, Police seized over 5 grams of heroin and over $1,000 in cash. Four people were arrested. 44-year-old Robert Borror was charged with possession with intent to distribute a Class A substance and possession of a Class B substance. 48-year-old Judy Desmond and 45-year-old Harold Snowden were arrested for possession of a Class A substance and knowingly being present where heroin is being kept. 2 1-year-old Heather Ojala was charged with knowingly being present where heroin is being kept.
Dennis Police remind citizens that information concerning criminal activity can be reported anonymously by calling the Dennis Police Crime Tip Hotline at (774) 352-1500.
Accused bank robber jumps off motel roof in escape attempt
YARMOUTH - A man accused of bank robbery in Maine was arrested in Yarmouth after jumping off the roof of a motel where he was hiding out. Lewiston, ME police say this is 34-year-old Christopher Cook (photo right) after he handed a teller an threatening note at the bank on Wednesday. Lewiston Police notified Barnstable Police that Cook may be headed for Hyannis. Police staked out a relative's home Friday and followed a family member to the American Host Motel on Route 28 in Yarmouth. When police attempted to arrest Cook, he reportedly ran up to the roof and jumped. Despite a broken leg, he managed to run a distance before being captured. Cook was treated at Cape Cod Hospital and later arraigned on a fugitive from justice charge.
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Developing story: Cape Cod Baseball player hit by car, teammate charged
BREWSTER - New details on Sunday night's pedestrian accident in Brewster first reported by Cape Wide News. The victim is a Cape Cod Baseball league player and a teammate is charged in the incident which may have been the result of horseplay. According to police, around 11:30 p.m. Sunday night, 20-year-old Ryan G. Wolley of Montclair, VA was allegedly drunk behind the wheel when he struck 20-year-old Barrett Dail of Raleigh, NC who had apparently jumped up on the hood of Wolley's pickup truck. Dail was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital and then flown to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Both Wolley and Dail play for the Brewster Whitecaps. Dail was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2006. Wooley was arraigned in Orleans District Court Monday morning on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol resulting in serious bodily injury, operating negligently to endanger, and minor in possession of alcohol.
Fire damages Harwich home
Harwich firefighters at a scene on Whidah Drive Monday afternoon.
HARWICH - An electrical panel fire filled a Harwich home with smoke early Monday afternoon.
Officials believe a water leak from plumbing work at 10 Whidah Drive found its way into the panel in the basement sparking the fire.
Firefighters ventilated the smoke and checked to make sure the fire did not extend to the first floor.
No one was injured.
At right: Harwich Fire Chief William Flynn and Chatham firefighters look at the outside electrical box that was singed by the fire.
Photos by Jake O'Callaghan.
New overnight: Utility pole struck in Yarmouth
Workers remove an Isuzu Rodeo that hit a pole by the Mill Hill Club closing Route 28.
YARMOUTH - Morning c0mmuters may face some delays along Route 28 due to a vehicle striking a utility pole.
The crash happened on Route 28 at Mill Pond Road by the Mill Hill Club around 3 a.m.
The driver was not seriously injured.
The crash is under investigation by Yarmouth Police.
Top photo by Richard Copley, Photo right courtesy of YFD.
Developing story: Pedestrian seriously injured in Brewster
BREWSTER - A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Brewster late Sunday night. It happened just before 11:30 p.m. in front of 66 Beach Plum Lane. Medflight was not available due to weather conditions so the victim was taken to Cape Cod Hospital. Brewster Police are investigating.
Four vehicle crash in Falmouth
This Honda Element was rear-ended and pushed into traffic causing it to collide with two other vehicles.
FALMOUTH - Sunday evening around 7:15 p.m. a four vehicle collisi0n occurred on Route 28 at Maravista Avenue Extension. A Honda Element stopped at the red light on Maravista Extension was struck from behind by a GMC Jimmy. The impact sent the Honda through the intersection where it struck a Buick Park Avenue and a Chrysler mini van passing on the green light on Route 28.
The female driver and female passenger of the Honda had injuries that were serious but not considered life-threatening and were treated on the scene and transported to Falmouth Hospital by Falmouth Fire/Rescue. The female driver of the GMC appeared to have sustained serious injuries and was also transported to Falmouth Hospital after stabilization. The drivers and passengers of the Buick and Chrysler escaped injuries requiring treatment.
Story and photos by Eric Tinglof.
MV stop leads to double arrest on firearm charges
YARMOUTH - A motor vehicle stop Sunday afternoon in Yarmouth resulted in two people being arrested and a sawed-off shotgun being recovered. Police were searching for 48-year-old Michael Laurie of South Dennis when Ofc. James Cheverie spotted Laurie's vehicle and stopped it. Police say a struggle ensued when Ofc. Cheverie tried to place Laurie in custody. He faces several charges including possession of a sawed-off shotgun and resisting arrest. A passenger 31-year-old Sadie Crane was also arrested on charges including possession of a sawed off shotgun. Crane was released on bail but Laurie was being held overnight. Both are expected to be arraigned on Monday in Barnstable District Court.
Power surge possible cause of Mashpee fire
MASHPEE - An electrical fire damaged the basement of a home in Mashpee Sunday. About 12:50 p.m. A resident had extinguished the fire at 16 Hillside Avenue before firefighters arrived. No one was injured. Investigators believe a power surge caused the problem. Firefighters checked other homes in the Briarwood neighborhood to make sure there were no other problems.
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Arrest in attack on Brewster 12-year-old
BREWSTER - A 19-year-old West Springfield man is under arrest in connection with the alleged attack on a 12-year-old Brewster boy riding his bicycle June 12th. Robert Donovan was arrested for assault and battery on a child. Police tracked Donovan down using a witness' description of his car.
Updated: Police Capture Man and Woman with Loaded Sawed-Off Shotgun
YARMOUTH - New details on a story reported first by Cape Wide News. On Sunday at approximately 2:21 p.m. the Yarmouth Police Department received a report from a concerned citizen that a man armed with a sawed off-shotgun was seeking ammunition and threatening to kill a group of people. Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers responded to the Curve Hill Road neighborhood in South Yarmouth and met with the complainant who further reported that the armed man had left the area on foot just prior to the police arrival.
Armed with the name of the suspect and a description, Patrol Officers began a saturation patrol search of the area. After checking the immediate area Yarmouth Police Patrol Officer James Cheverie went to the nearest store that sold ammunition. While approaching the area of the Riverview Bait and Tackle Shop on Route 28 in South Yarmouth, Patrol Officer Cheverie spotted a white Honda pulling out of the store parking lot with a passenger in the right front seat that matched the description of the suspect. The Honda travelled a short distance westbound on Route 28 and came to a sudden stop in a driveway on Carter Road. Patrol Officer Cheverie radioed for back up support and encountered the female operator and the male passenger. Patrol Officer Cheverie identified the passenger as the armed suspect and ordered him to show his hands. The suspect did not cooperate and refused to comply with commands. Within seconds the operator exited the vehicle and the male passenger jumped across into the driver seat and tried to drive away. Patrol Officer Cheverie took hold of the operator and pulled him from the vehicle. The operator resisted, fought back violently and ran off. Patrol Officer Cheverie pursued the suspect on foot on Carter Road to Wood Road and stopped him on Rose Road. Patrol Officer Cheverie brought the suspect to the ground, handcuffed him and placed him under arrest. Patrol Officer Chris Capobianco and K9 Patrol Officer Peter McClelland arrived on scene and assisted in taking the combative suspect, 48-year-old Michael S. Laurie (above) of South Dennis, into custody and to Yarmouth Police Headquarters where he was charged with possession of a sawed off shotgun, unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of ammo, possession of a firearm with three prior violent crime convictions, resisting arrest and receiving stolen property.
At the same time Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers Philip Magnuson and Erica Wenberg arrived in the area of Carter Road and found that the female operator and white Honda were gone. A check of the vehicle registration listed the owner living nearby on Penn Star Lane in South Yarmouth. Patrol Officers Magnuson and McGrath arrived at that location and found the female operator and the Honda. The operator was identified as 31-year-old Sadie Crane (right) of South Yarmouth. A box of 16 gauge shotgun ammunition rounds were located inside the vehicle. Crane was subsequently placed under arrest for possession of a sawed-off shotgun, unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of ammo, and receiving stolen property and was transported to Yarmouth Police Headquarters.
Patrol Officer Cheverie returned to the Carter Road neighborhood and met with a citizen who advised him that while Patrol Officer Cheverie was chasing the suspect, the female operator removed an object from the vehicle and hid it under a nearby trailer. Patrol Officer Cheverie checked under the trailer and located the loaded sawed off shotgun and several rounds of additional 16 gauge shotgun ammunition.
All evidentiary items have been secured and will be analyzed at the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab. Both suspects have been arraigned in the Barnstable District Court and additional felony charges are expected.
Two injured in Centerville crash
Two people were injured in a rear-end collision on Route 28 in Centerville.
CENTERVILLE - At about 2:00 p.m. Tuesday Centerville Fire and Barnstable Police responded to a 2-car rear-ender with injuries on Route 28 in Centerville just across from the MSPCA Animal Shelter. The car that rear-ended the other car was left in the right travel lane towards Old Stage Road and the rear-ended car wound up in the driveway of the shelter. This created a traffic jam in both directions. Two people from the rear-ended car were taken to Cape Cod Hospital. There have been several crashes in the area since the road (Route 2 was widened to two lanes in each direction between Old Stage Road and Phinney's Lane several years ago.
Story and photos by Frank Paparo.
Salesman injured in crash at dealership
HYANNIS - At about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday Hyannis Fire and Barnstable Police responded to a crash in the parking lot of Hyannis Honda at 860 West Main Street. A salesman who had just returned from a test drive with a customer, reportedly hit another salesman in the parking lot. The victim reportedly suffered a leg injury and broken ankle. The car involved is the blue vehicle on the right in the photo above. The salesman was transported to Cape Cod Hospital by Hyannis Rescue.
Story and photo by Frank Paparo.
Phone Solicitation Alert
ORLEANS - It was just reported by an Orleans resident, that he received a request for a donation to the Orleans Police Association. The caller's phone number came up blocked, and as such it is not possible to determine the source of the call. The Orleans Police Relief Association does not use an outside calling agency to solicit funds. If you receive a call from anyone stating they are collecting money for the "Orleans Police Association", advise the caller that you are in contact with the police department and hang up. If you have caller ID, please note the number, or, dial *69 immediately after hanging up and record the number given to you. Then forward that number to Det. Kevin Higgins at (50 255-0117 for a follow up.
Yarmouth Police Host "Un-Gun" Unwanted Weapons and Ammo Turn In Day
YARMOUTH - On Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Yarmouth Police Department will serve as a collection point for anyone who has unwanted firearms or ammunition.
Having a firearm or ammunition in your home is a big responsibility and demands the highest level of respect and security. If anyone finds that they no longer want the responsibility of having a firearm or ammunition in their home please contact us and we will appropriately dispose of the items in accordance with Massachusetts laws.
Under Massachusetts law no one needs to have a permit to voluntarily surrender a handgun, rifle, shotgun, or ammunition to authorities. Please help us reduce the dangers of unwanted weapons and ammunition by contacting us either in person or calling 508-775-0445 extension 0.
Anyone who brings a firearm or ammunition to our facility must make sure it is unloaded and fully secured. A Police Officer will be outside of the building to safely transfer the firearm or ammunition. If there are any doubts about its safety please call us and a Police Officer will come to your home-safely remove it-and transport it to our facility.
Yarmouth Police Participate in Alcoholic Beverage Server Training
YARMOUTH - Members of the Yarmouth Police Department, the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen, and the Yarmouth Restaurant Association will be hosting the Annual Alcohol Server Awareness Seminar on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 8:30AM at Christopher's Restaurant located at 759 Route 28 in South Yarmouth.
This seminar is designed to improve public safety and alcohol awareness by educating persons who are involved with the sale of alcoholic beverages in our community. Mike Marcantonio, a certified master trainer from Dram Shop Consultants, is the featured trainer. Mr. Marcantonio will discuss the alcoholic beverage service related laws-methods to identify false identification-recognizing signs of intoxication-and properly handling intoxicated persons.
Also participating in this seminar:- Members of the Yarmouth Police Department Command Staff
- Chairman of the Yarmouth Licensing Authority Selectman Dr. William Marasco
- Tom Murphy, President of the Yarmouth Restaurant Association
- An Assistant District Attorney from the Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office
All persons involved with the sale or service of alcoholic beverages are encouraged to attend. For additional information please visit the Yarmouth Restaurant Association's Web site at www.caperestaurants.com or call Yarmouth Restaurant Association President Tom Murphy at 508-760-1400.
Harwich rear-ender at 8:45 Tuesday
A Harwich ambulance arrives for someone "slightly injured" at this Route 137 crash Tuesday morning.
HARWICH - A two-vehicle crash on Route 137 just south of Cemetery Road near Old Queen Anne Road sent one victim to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries Tuesday morning.
It appeared as if a mother bringing her children to the pre-school across the street was waiting to turn into their parking area when the pick-up truck hit her from behind.
The accident happened Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Harwich Police officers Robert Horgan and Amy Walinsky.
Photos by Walter Brooks.
Head-on crash in Truro
TRURO - Three people were injured, one seriously, in a head-on crash in Truro early Tuesday morning. A Chevy Tahoe (above) driven by 34-year old Christina Enos of Truro collided with a Toyota Highlander (below) driven by 20-yearold Geneva Gann of Evanston, IL on Route 6 near Montano's Restaurant about 1:30 a.m. causing the Tahoe to roll over. Enos was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital after bad weather prevented Medflight from responding. Gann and a passenger in the Toyota were also taken to the hospital for treatment. The crash is under investigation by Ofc. Craig Danziger of the Truro Police Department. Further details were not immediately available.
Photos courtesy of TFD.
New overnight: Operator flees Harwich crash, ammo discovered in vehicle
Despite the condition of this pickup truck the driver fled the scene. Police discovered ammo (below) in the truck.
HARWICH - At approximately 10:45 p.m. Monday night a driver struck a pole on Chatham Road, drove around the corner onto Echo Woods Road and then abandoned the GMC Sierra truck. While examining the truck, Harwich Police Officer Paul Boorack discovered some ammo inside the cab. The vehicle had Vermont tags and is registered in that state. A Barnstable County Sheriff K-9 unit was brought in to help track the suspect who was still at large at last check. There was no damage to the pole.
Story and photos by Jake O'Callaghan.
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Pilot killed in cargo plane crash at Barnstable Municipal Airport
The pilot of this cargo plane was killed when it crashed on take off at Barnstable Airport.
HYANNIS - The pilot, and sole person aboard a cargo plane, died when the plane crashed during take off from the Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis Wednesday morning.
According to an FAA spokesperson, the plane was about 500 feet down the runaway when it crashed shortly after 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Officials have identified the victim as 43-year-old Mark Conway of Marstons Mills. The plane was a DeHavilland Twin Otter (DHC-6) cargo plane owned by Wiggins Airways out of Manchester, NH.
Although not yet official, the Nantucket Inquirer & Mirror is reporting that the plane was most likely headed to Nantucket. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate to determine the cause of the crash.
Photos by Frank Paparo.
Charges filed in Truro crash, alcohol blamed
TRURO - Charges have been filed in Tuesday morning's head-on crash on Route 6 in Truro. According to court documents, 34-year-old Christina Enos who allegedly came into the oncoming lane, was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, causing serious bodily injury, operating to endanger, and failing to stay in marked lanes. Meanwhile, sources tell CWN the unidentified passenger in this Toyota Highlander (above) struck by Enos' vehicle, remains hospitalized with multiple injuries.
Photo courtesy of TFD.
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Just in: Diesel fuel spill slows Route 6 traffic
YARMOUTH - Slow going for the afternoon commute off Cape after a diesel fuel spill on Route 6. The sheen appears to be worst before exit 7 but apparently continues up to exit 6. Mass Highway units are enroute with a sander but in the meantime traffic westbound is down to one lane so expect delays.
Class action lawsuit filed in Worthington DNA testing
TRURO - The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of men who voiluntarily gave DNA samples in the Christa Worthington murder probe. The lawsuit claims Cape & Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe failed to make good on a promise to either return the samples or destroy them after the case was resolved. Christopher McCowen was convicted in the 2002 murder of the fashion writer in her Truro home.
Chatham Police warn businesses about shoplifter
CHATHAM - Chatham Police are warning local merchants about a female shoplifter who has hit several locations. A flyer distributed to local proprietors describes the suspect as a white female, about 5 foot 4, with light brown hair. She was last seen operating a maroon Pontiac Grand Prix style vehicle. The attached surveillance video shots were also provided. Anyone with information is urged to contact Chatham Police at (50 945-1217.
Images furnished by CPD.
One injured in Hyannis rear-ender
HYANNIS - At 11 a.m. Thursday Barnstable Police and Hyannis fire went to a rear-end crash with injury across from 25 Iyanough Road (Route 2 by Play It Again Sports. A Toyota Corolla (pictured) had ran into the rear of another vehicle. One person was taken to CCH for treatment. Traffic in both directions was delayed until the wreckage was cleared. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash.
Story and photo by Frank Paparo.
Yarmouth officers honored for recent actions
YARMOUTH - Yarmouth Police are recognizing some of their own for recent actions that led to breaks in in major crime incidents. First On Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 00:12 a.m. Yarmouth Police Patrol Officer Scott Lundegren was conducting an area patrol check of the Captain's Village residential neighborhood in South Yarmouth.
As he patrolled the area Patrol Officer Lundegren observed a blue 1988 Dodge Dynasty at the intersection of Captain Noyes and Captain Crocker Road. Officer Lundgren recognized one of the persons in the vehicle who has a history of motor vehicle break-ins and thefts and was aware of the recent rash of thefts in our community. Upon seeing the police cruiser the vehicle sped off and Patrol Officer Lundegren radioed for assistance. A few moments later-fellow Yarmouth Police Patrol Officer Christopher R. Marino spotted the vehicle operating at a high rate of speed northbound on Forest Road and with the assistance of Patrol Officer Lundegren-conducted a vehicle stop on Winslow Gray Road.
Upon approaching the vehicle the Patrol Officers observed that none of the five occupants were wearing their seatbelts and further detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage and freshly burnt marijuana coming from the interior of the vehicle. As they were speaking with the occupants back up Patrol Officer Christopher Van Ness noticed that one of the occupants had a 6" folding knife on his belt. Van Ness recognized the knife as being stolen from a motor vehicle theft investigation that he had investigated over the weekend.
A check of the vehicle revealed two marijuana pipes and several items such as numerous cell phones-IPods-a large amount of packs of cigarettes-and a pair of gloves.
Yarmouth Police Patrol Sergeant Patrick Carty arrived at the scene and Yarmouth Police Detectives Russell Giammarco and Eric Nuss were called in to assist in the investigation. As a result of the investigation 60 nighttime felonies were solved-5 persons were charged with a total of 350 felonies-and $10,000 worth of property recovered.
Recognition:
For superior performance while serving as a unified patrol shift in which Patrol Officer Scott Lundegren and fellow Patrol Officers and Detectives demonstrated a superior degree of initiative-professionalism-and teamwork that reflects great credit upon law enforcement and the Yarmouth Police Department...
Then on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at approximately 2:21 p.m. the Yarmouth Police Department received a report from a concerned citizen that a man-armed with a sawed off-shotgun-was seeking ammunition and threatening to kill a group of people. Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers responded to the Curve Hill Road neighborhood in South Yarmouth and met with the complainant who further reported that the armed man had left the area on foot just prior to the police arrival.
Armed with the name of the suspect and a description-Patrol Officers began a saturation patrol search of the area. After checking the immediate area Yarmouth Police Patrol Officer James Cheverie went to the nearest store that sold ammunition. While approaching the area of the Riverview Bait and Tackle Shop on Route 28 in South Yarmouth Patrol Officer Cheverie spotted a white Honda pulling out of the store parking lot with a passenger in the right front seat that matched the description of the suspect. The Honda travelled a short distance westbound on Route 28 and came to a sudden stop in a driveway on Carter Road. Patrol Officer Cheverie radioed for back up support and encountered the female operator and the male passenger. Patrol Officer Cheverie identified the passenger as the armed suspect and ordered him to show his hands. The suspect did not cooperate and refused to comply with commands. Within seconds the operator exited the vehicle and the male passenger jumped across into the driver seat and tried to drive away. Patrol Officer Cheverie took hold of the operator and pulled him from the vehicle. The operator resisted-fought back violently-and ran off. Patrol Officer Cheverie pursued the suspect on foot on Carter Road to Wood Road and stopped him on Rose Road. Patrol Officer Cheverie brought the suspect to the ground-handcuffed him-and placed him under arrest. Patrol Officer Chris Capobianco and K9 Patrol Officer Peter McClelland arrived on scene and assisted in taking the combative suspect in to custody and to Yarmouth Police Headquarters.
At the same time Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers Philip Magnuson and Erica Wenberg arrived in the area of Carter Road and found that the female operator and white Honda were gone. A check of the vehicle registration listed the owner living nearby on Penn Star Lane in South Yarmouth. Patrol Officers Magnuson and Wenberg arrived at that location and located the female operator and the Honda. The operator was identified and a box of 16 gauge shotgun ammunition rounds located inside the vehicle. The operator was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Yarmouth Police Headquarters.
Patrol Officer Cheverie returned to the Carter Road neighborhood and met with a citizen who advised him that while Patrol Officer Cheverie was chasing the suspect, the female operator removed an object from the vehicle and hid it under a nearby trailer. Patrol Officer Cheverie checked under the trailer and located the loaded sawed off shotgun and several rounds of additional 16 gauge shotgun ammunition.
Recognition:
For superior performance while serving as a unified patrol shift in which Patrol Officer James Cheverie and each shift member demonstrated a superior degree of initiative-professionalism-and teamwork that reflects great credit upon law enforcement and the Yarmouth Police Department.
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Rollover crash stalls afternoon commute on Route 28
Two people were injured in a crash that left this Jeep rolled over in Marstons Mills.
MARSTONS MILLS - A two vehicle crash stalled the afternoon commute in Marstons Mills.
Reports say a Jeep and another vehicle collided at Route 28 and Route 149 just before 4 p.m. causing the Jeep to roll over.
Two people were taken to Cape Cod Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Barnstable Police are investigating.
Traffic was heavily backed up in the area until the wreckage was cleared.
Photos by Frank Paparo.
Grease fire forces evacuation of Hyannis restaurant
HYANNIS - A grease fire forced the evacuation of a Hyannis restaurant. The fire at the Duck Inn Pub at 447 Main Street broke out about 2 p.m. It apparently started on a grill and firefighters had to check the duct work to make sure the fire hadn't spread. No one was injured.
Two injured in Hyannis crash
This VW convertible collided with a Jeep in Hyannis injuring two people.
HYANNIS - Two people were injured in a two vehicle crash in Hyannis Friday morning. About 9 a.m a Jeep Cherokee collided with a small Volkswagen convertible at Phinney's Lane and Old Stage Road.
Two people were taken to Cape Cod Hospital by ambulance with unknown injuries. The crash is under investigation by Barnstable Police.
Photos by Frank Paparo.
Dragging vehicle leads police to alleged drunk driver
YARMOUTH -On Friday at 1:30 a.m. the Yarmouth Police Department received several reports of a motor vehicle operating dangerously with severe damage and dragging something as it traveled through the area of Buck Island Road in West Yarmouth.
Yarmouth Police Patrol Officer George Tsoukalas arrived in the area and discovered fresh gouges in the roadway in the east bound lane of Route 28 near the intersection of South Sea Avenue. The markings in the pavement swayed back and forth over the centerline and continued southbound on South Sea Avenue to Exeter Road to Crowell Road to Silver Leaf Lane to Lewis Bay Road and ended 2.6 miles later near the driveway at 131 Lewis Road. Parked haphazardly in the driveway was a green Cadillac with its engine running and lights on as well as missing its right front tire and right front headlight.
Yarmouth Police Patrol Sergeant Michael Bryant and Patrol Officer Tsoukalas approached the vehicle and found a man sitting in the drivers' seat unconscious. After repeatedly knocking on the drivers window the man awakened-smiled-shut the engine off and turned on the radio.
Patrol Officer Tsoukalas was eventually able to unlock the driver door and ask the driver to exit. Upon speaking with him outside of the vehicle Patrol Officer Tsoukalas detected an extreme odor of alcoholic beverages on his breath and was able to determine that he was intoxicated and impaired. The suspect, 52-year old William T. Fenton of West Yarmouth was placed in custody for operating under the influence of alcohol (second offense) , operating to endanger and failing to stay in marked lanes. He was transported to Yarmouth Police Headquarters-and was scheduled for arraignment in the Barnstable District Court Friday morning.
Photo furnished by Yarmouth Police.
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Developing overnight: Police investigate Hyannis stabbing
HYANNIS - Barnstable Police are investigating an early morning fight that left one person stabbed and another suffering fron a head injury. Police tell CWN they responded to 49 Charles Street sometime before 3 a.m and found two people who had been injured when a fight broke out at the residence. Police say one of them had been hit over the head with a bicycle while a second had been stabbed five times in the back. Both victims were rushed to Cape Cod Hospital but are expected to recover. Sgt. Sean Sweeney says police have suspects in mind. We'll bring you further details as we get them.
Four injured in Marstons Mills head-on
Four people were injured in this head-on collision on Route 28 in Marstons Mills Saturday.
MARSTONS MILLS - Four people were injured in a head-on collision in Marstons Mills. The crash happened about 6:20 p.m. on Route 28 at Osterville/West Barnstable Road when a Buick sedan collided with a Chevy Lumina sedan. All of the injured were taken to Cape Cod Hospital by several ambulances. None of the injuries appear life-threatening. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Photos by Frank Paparo.
Medical condition may have led to Dennis boat accident
DENNIS - Officials believe a medical condition may have led to a boat striking rocks off Dennis. About 5:45 p.m. the vessel struck the rocks off Wilbur Park. The operator was rescued and treated for the apparent medical condition. He did not appear to have received further injury in the collision. The boat's keel was apparently damaged and it reportedly sank before it could be towed in. Further details were not immediately available.
Two vehicle collision in Falmouth
FALMOUTH - Saturday evening, just before 5:30 p.m., two vehicles were involved in a crash at a normally quiet intersection two blocks from the beach. A Chevy Tracker and a Toyota Camry came together with both vehicles sustaining considerable damage. The female driver of the Toyota and the male driver and his male passenger of the Chevy were examined at the scene by Falmouth Fire/Rescue where all declined transport to the hospital. Both vehicles were damaged enough to require removal from the scene by wreckers. Falmouth PD were conducting an investigation. CWNs Eric Tinglof reminds us all that summer has arrived and with it the traffic we all love to hate. Everyone needs to be more aware to traffic even when off the main routes and especially careful when other drivers are trying to be polite and letting others go ahead and into compromising situations.
Story by Eric Tinglof.
Kitchen fire in Dennisport
DENNIS - A smoky fire damaged the kitchen of a Dennisport home.
The fire at 93 Captain Chase Road broke out about 4:45 p.m. Saturday.
It reportedly started in the oven and spread to the kitchen cabinets.
Firefighters were able to quickly douse the flames and ventilate the house.
No injuries were reported.
Photo by Kevin Morley.
Jeep vs. Tree in South Dennis
Dennis medics prepare to extricate a woman from her wrecked Jeep.
SOUTH DENNIS - Around 3:15 p.m. Saturday, a woman heading home after the 24-hour Cancer Relay for Life at Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School apparently fell asleep at the wheel of her Jeep Cherokee Laredo traveling north on Airline Road.
The vehicle plunged off the road just north of Braddock Circle and struck a large pine tree.
Dennis Fire Department medics extricated the woman from her vehicle and transported her to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries that did not appear to be life threatening. Dennis police kept traffic moving over one lane until the heavily damaged vehicle was removed.
Story and photos by Kevin Morley.
Helicopter crashes off Martha's Vineyard
Four people escaped injury when their helicopter ditched off Martha's Vineyard.
MARTHA'S VINEYARD - The Coast Guard and a good Samaritan responded to a helicopter crash off of Martha's Vineyard, around 2:23 p.m. Saturday. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England received nearly 15 calls from 911 reporting that a helicopter had crashed about 1,000 yards north of the mouth of Tashmoo Lake. The engine has apparently quit forcing the chopper to ditch at sea. There were four people on board the Bell B206 helicopter, pilot Thomas O'Connell, co-pilot William O'Connell both of Quincy along with passengers Melanie Smith and Michelle Mussaw both of Nashua, NH as well as two pet dogs. All four were treated and released at Vineyard Hospital. The dogs were also reported safe.
U.S. Coast Guard photos.
Two vehicle crash in Marstons Mills
MARSTONS MILLS - At 12 p.m. Officials responded to a two vehicle crash at the corner of Old Stage Road and Race Lane in Marstons Mills. A Subaru Forrester crossing from Old Stage Road across to Old Falmouth Road apparently struck a Saturn sedan traveling east on Race Lane on the drivers side. The impact sheared off the drivers door of the Saturn and sent it about 150 feet down the road before stopping. The Subaru almost landed in the traffic island. Resceurs evaluated both drivers and a passenger. All three declined transport to the hospital. Traffic was tied up for about an hour until the vehicles were towed. The crash is under investigation by Barnstable Police.
Story by Frank Paparo.
Harbor run to cause detours in Chatham
CHATHAM -On Sunday the 30th annual Chatham Harbor Run/Walk will be held. The race will start at 12:00 noon on Crowell Road at Lake Street and finish at the Chatham High School, 425 Crowell Road. The race route will take the runners from Crowell Road, to Queen Anne Rd., to Lake Street, to Stage Harbor Road, to Cedar Street, to Champlain/Battlefield Road, to Bridge Street, to lower Main Street, to Shore Road, to Barcliff Ave, to Tip Cart Drive, back to Crowell Road to the finish line.
To facilitate the race, several streets will need to be detoured, and traffic redirected from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m. Residents who live on or near the race route should plan accordingly, and expect delays. There will be uniformed Police Officers at several locations along the route to assist with traffic.
All of the above listed streets will be affected by temporary closings, resident only traffic and detours.
The race has over 300 registered runners, and attracts several hundred spectators.
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Sandwich crash
SANDWICH - Five people were injured in a crash in Sandwich late Tuesday afternoon. We'll bring you further details as we get them.
CWN Storm Team coverage of severe thunderstorms
CAPE COD - (posted at 2:30 p.m. updated at 5:00 p.m.) A severe thunderstorm passed over much of Cape Cod Tuesday afternoon.
Fire departments were inundated with calls for alarms tripped by apparent lightning strikes from Sandwich to Orleans.
Scattered power outages are also reported in Yarmouth with lines down on Willow Street and some traffic lights out snarling traffic.
The storm may have been a factor in a serious head-on crash in Dennis where victims had to be extricated. CWN's Kevin Morley reports on the crash and other storm problems in Dennis:
In the midst of this afternoon's torrential downpour, a Toyota Tundra collided head-on with a Ford Mustang on South Gages Way in South Dennis in front of Cartwheels.
The call came in around 2:30 p.m. and the Dennis Fire Department responded with two ambulances to transport the drivers of the two vehicles to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening. South Gage's Way was closed to through-traffic for a time while the victims were extricated. Details of the accident are not available at this time.
The fire department also responded to a tree fire caused by a primary electric line at the intersection of Route 28 and Shad Hole Road in Dennisport and a flood at Westie's Shoe Outlet on Route 28 in West Dennis caused by a broken roof drain.
Story and photo by Kevin Morley.
Another crash on Route 6 between exits 11 and 10 caused major delays and injured one person. More storms are still to our west so continue to stay alert. Stay with CWN for continuing coverage. The radar shot on right shows the Lower Cape elbow as it was passed by three large storm cells at 2:45 p.m.
The photo on right shows hailstones the size of your thumb bouncing off a deck on Pleasant Bay between Chatham and Orleans.
CWN is checking reports that one person on the Cape was struck by lightning. We'll have continuing coverage of the storms.
Disturbance call in Hyannis
HYANNIS - At 11:35 a.m. Tuesday Barnstable Police responded to a 911 call of a woman with a head laceration at a residence on Castlewood Circle, Hyannis . A Hyannis ambulance responded as well as 3 Barnstable Police cruisers. The female was put into the rescue quickly and a younger male was brought out in handcuffs and put in another ambulance. Police Chief Paul MacDonald also responded to the scene and when the COMM rescue left the scene with the handcuffed male inside, one of the cruisers followed it to the hospital. We're checking with BPD for further details. Until confirmed information is received we have protected the identity of the cuffed man.
Story and photo by Frank Paparo.
Woman charged with child abuse in Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN - A Michigan woman was charged with assault and a battery on a child after a disturbing weekend incident in Provincetown. Police allege 41-year-old Darci Lynn Brown struck the child in the Municipal Parking lot leaving a bruise on his face. D.S.S. took custody of the 1 1/2 year old and a 3 year old. Further details were not immediately available.
Officer Revives Patient Using AED
BREWSTER - At approximately 11:09 a.m. Tuesday, while on patrol, Officer Frank Mirisola heard radio traffic on his scanner dispatching Harwich units to an unresponsive male on the bike path in the area of Seymour's Pond. Officer Mirisola was located a short distance away and immediately responded to the scene. Upon his arrival he located the victim, a 65-year-old male, and observed him to be in cardiac arrest. He immediately began CPR while awaiting assistance from Harwich Police and Rescue personnel.
Officer Mirisola was able to use the automated external defibrillator (AED) from his police cruiser to revive the patient. Harwich Fire and Rescue personnel took over care and transported the victim to Cape Cod Hospital.
The Police Department's AEDs were recently upgraded as part of a town wide project that was supported by monies raised from the Rescue Fund.
Smoke scare at Pavillion medical building
HYANNIS - At about 8:15 a.m. Tuesday Hyannis Fire responded to The Pavillion on Route 28 next to Old Strawberry Hill Road for alarms sounding. There was a bit of smoke in the building and several people were evacuated. Firefighters determined that a roof air conditioner was faulty. No injuries were reported. Nstar was called to the scene.
Story by Frank Paparo.
New overnight: Three injured in Sandwich crash
SANDWICH - Three people were injured, two seriously, in a crash in Sandwich around midnight. The crash happened on Chase Road when a car struck a tree by the Great Hills development. Sandwich Police are investigating. Further details were not immediately available.
Driver injured in Route 6 crash
WEST BARNSTABLE - One person was injured in a crash on Route 6 around 7:20 p.m. The crash happened on the westbound side before Exit 5. The driver was extricated and taken to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening. State Police are investigating if wet roads may have been a factor.
Catalytic converters being stolen from parked vehicles
BOURNE - You might expect someone to try siphoning gas in these hard times but stealing the catalytic converter? Police say 10 such incidents have occurred in the past two months at the commuter lots in Bourne and Mashpee. The devices reduce emissions from vehicles. Thieves are apparently targeting the parts for the precious metals of which they are made.
Alleged pharmacy robber collared after hit & run crash
FALMOUTH - Mashpee Police arrested a man suspected in two attempted robberies at CVS pharmacies in Falmouth. The incidents happened Sunday. Later Sunday evening, Mashpee Police responding to a hit and run crash, stopped and arrested 24-year-old Alvah E. Pearsall III. After obtaining a warrant, a search of his truck turned up items from the robberies. He was arraigned Monday in Falmouth District Court.
Swastikas spray painted in East Falmouth
FALMOUTH - Falmouth Police are investigating the discovery of several swastikas spray painted on four houses and three vehicles in East Falmouth Saturday morning. Although police believe it was a random act it is being treated as a hate crime under Massachusetts law.
Brush fire a challenge for firefighters
FALMOUTH - Falmouth firefighters faced a challenge after a brush fire broke out on Washburn Island around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon. Crews had to respond by boat to reach the scene. At one point a pump malfunctioned but firefighters were able to gain the upper hand and contain the fire. No injuries were reported.
Small fire at posh Provincetown lodging spot
PROVINCETOWN - A small fire hit one of Provincetown's premiere lodging spots.
Officials believe an overheated motor on a central vacuum system at the Crowne Pointe Resort on Bradford Street caused the problem that filled a basement with smoke around 2 p.m.
Firefighters ventilated the area. No one was injured. At right: firefighters with breathing apparatus enter the smoke filled basement.
Story and photo by Tim Caldwell.
News briefs:
Ordnance found in Wellfleet
WELLFLEET - Officials didn't believe there was any danger, but the bomb squad was called to remove an "old ordnance" after it was unearthed in the backyard of a Holbrook Avenue apartment.
Boat fire extinguished in Orleans
ORLEANS - A small boat in a slip near the Goose Hummock store caught fire late Sunday morning. Firefighters quickly put out the fire and no injuries were reported.
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Head-on crash in Falmouth
FALMOUTH - A head-on crash caused delays for the evening commute in Falmouth. The crash happened shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Waquoit Highway (Route 2 at Martin Road. Fortunately no serious injuries were reported. The crash is under investigation by Falmouth Police.
Four arrested in Barnstable drug sweep
BARNSTABLE - Barnstable police and federal agents arrested four people Tuesday after a three month investigation into an alleged oxycodone ring. Police say 19-year old William Sanford of Centerville was arrested at the BK on Route 132 after he allegedly showed up to make a buy from them. He was charged with possession of oxycodone with intent to distribute, and two counts each of distributing oxycodone and conspiracy to violate controlled substance laws. Police executed a warrant at Sandford's house on Shoot Flying Hill Road and arrested his sister 17-year old Samantha San