Police and Fire News

Man killed in Sandwich motorcycle crash; Hyannis, Harwich crashes; Truro house party leads to multiple arrests; Major power outage in Chatham; Wind advisory posted

Motorcyclist killed in Sandwich crash
SANDWICH - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Sandwich Thursday evening. The crash happened about 7:45 p.m. in front of 102 Main Street (Route 6A). Police say 41-year old Michael Ouellette of Carver struck two utility poles. A Medflight helicopter was requested but could not respond due to the windy conditions so Ouellette, who was wearing a helmet, was  rushed to Cape Cod Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Sandwich Police are investigating the crash.

Quick work saves Harwich house from fire

     ^{A surge protecter (right) burned up when power was restored to this home in Harwich.}
HARWICH - Quick work by Harwich firefighters prevented a fire from doing major damage in Harwich. Reports say NStar was restoring a power outage when a lineman spotted the fire at 26 Beach Road in West Harwich about 9:15 p.m.

Firefighters found and quickly extinguished a fire in the wall of the home. No injuries were reported. A surge protector burned up (right) when power was restored.

Photos by Jake O'Callaghan.

Route 132 detoured by crash
Driver say she was being chased by another car

    ^{A woman told police someone was chasing her when she lost control and crashed into the blue sedan (inset).}
HYANNIS - A crash on Route 132 Around 5 p.m. Thursday afternoon had traffic being detoured off the main artery for about an hour and a half. The crash happened by Nightingale Lane near the Airport Rotary. A woman driving a small black sedan reportedly told police someone was chasing her when she lost control and crashed into a small Toyota Tercel. The impact sent the woman's car into the parking lot of a near store. The woman was taken to CCH with unknown injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating and still looking for the suspect vehicle. Photos by Frank Paparo.

Crash snarls Route 28 in Harwich

     ^{Harwich fire and police remove a female driver from her vehicle after a collision with a van.}
HARWICH - Rescue crews were called to the scene of a crash in Harwich late Thursday afternoon. About 4:45 p.m. A Ford Windstar traveling south on Route 28 struck a Saturn sedan at the intersection of Uncle Venies Road. Two people in the Saturn, the female driver and her male passenger were injured in the crash and both were transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. EMTs were evaluating several people including some children at the scene. None of the injuries appear life threatening. Traffic in the area was slowed until the wreckage was cleared. The crash is under investigation by Harwich Police.  Photo by Jake O'Callaghan.

House party leads to thirteen arrests

TRURO - Thirteen teens from Milton, MA were arrested Thursday morning after what Cape Wide News has learned was an apparent all night house party. Truro Police say it started with an incident at Dutra's Market where two males attempted to purchase alcohol and left the store after reportedly removing a package of beer from a cooler. A short time later a vehicle described leaving the market was spotted by Officer Craig Danziger parked at the above waterfront summer home at 454 Shore Road (Route 6A) in North Truro Thursday morning.  With assistance from Provincetown Police, officers located 13 people all reportedly underage in the residence. EMTs were called to treat a male and female who were unresponsive.

During an investigation police learned the property had been broken into about 10 p.m. Thursday night. The home appeared ransacked with damage inside and out. With additional assistance from Provinctown and Wellfleet Police along with National Seashore Rangers the 13 were taken into custody. A Barnstable Sheriff's Department transport unit brought the suspects to the police station.

Michael Goedicke reported to be the grandson of the house owner, Michael T. Sullivan, Shane P. Sullivan, Michelle P. McCart, Valerie A Bosse, Andrew Cunningham and Breana A. Beatrice are all 17-years old. Alexander Pontes-Rosa, Terence M. Mayo, Jr. and Michael Killion are all 18-years old. Three Juveniles were also arrested and not identfied because of their age. All were charged with breaking and entering in the nighttime to commit a felony, malicious destruction of property over $250, and minors in possession of alcohol. Beatrice was also charged with possession of Class D (marijuana). Shane P. Sullivan was also charged with assault and battery on a police officer.

Police say approximately 118 bottles of beer and liquor along with a small amount of marijuana were recovered at the scene. The incident remains under investigation by Officer Craig Danziger and Sgt. Kyle Takakjian. Story and photo by Tim Caldwell.

Major blackout in Chatham area
CHATHAM - Just before 10:30 a.m. there was a transformer failure at the NStar substation located on Crowell Road in Chatham.

Chatham Police tell CWN power has since been restored in several areas in Chatham. NStar officials said as of 12:45 p.m. there were approximately 1300 customers still without power.

Utility crews continue to working on the problem, and are replacing the equipment as quickly as possible. NStar brought in extra crews to try to expedite the repair process and hopes the repairs will be complete by late afternoon, or early evening.

The Town of Chatham has not opened any public shelters at this time, however, if the need arises, shelters would be opened and the public made aware.

Chatham Police tell residents they can contact NStar at 800-592-2000 for any power related emergency. For any other related emergency you can contact the Chatham Police  at 508-945-1213.

Second home invasion suspect surrenders
MARSTONS MILLS - A second suspect in a violent home invasion has surrendered to police. 20-year old Christopher Wilkins of Marstons Mills was scheduled to be arraigned in Barnstable District Court Thursday. 19-year old Wilson W. Perry of Cotuit surrendered Monday. Police accuse the two of being the ones who invaded a home on Treetop Circle early last Friday morning, firing a shot and pistol whipping one of the occupants who had to be taken to CCH.

CWN Weather advisory: A Wind Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. Northwesterly winds behind the departing storm will gust up to 50 MPH Friday. Check the Cape Cod Today weather center by clicking the link at the top of any page.