Police and Fire News

Child shot with BB gun in Falmouth; Falmouth drug bust; Falmouth mailboxes being destroyed; More MV break ins in Yarmouth

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.

5 arrested in Falmouth drug sting
FALMOUTH - 5 people were arrested 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 half 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 Joseph 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.

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.

Worker injured in fall
TRURO - A construction worker was injured after falling off a deck in Truro. The victim fell about 1 story from the deck on Quail Ridge Road. He was taken to Cape Cod Hospital.

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 (508) 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.

Firearms safety class to be held
TRURO - The  Truro Police Department will once again be sponsoring a firearms safety class on Saturday June 21st from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This class will cover the legal requirements needed to qualify for a license to carry or firearms identification card in Massachusetts. The course is free and will be held at the Truro Police Department training room. Call the Truro Police to sign up. Any questions or information should be directed to Officer James Roach at (508) 487-8730 or by emailing him at roach@truropolice.org.