Police and Fire News

Ptown 4th celebration, Sandwich, Eastham crashes, Hyannis MC crash; Girl injured in Orleans parade; Fire hits Vineyard restaurant

Overnight news:
Top story: Provincetown celebrates the 4th of July

    ^{"Mounties" help keep order on Commercial St. during Provincetown's 4th of July celebration}
PROVINCETOWN - Tens of thousands of people jammed into Provincetown Friday evening for the annual fireworks celebration. A contingent of police including State and Barnstable County Sheriff officers along with a mounted unit from Plymouth County were on hand to keep order. No major incidents were reported but police were kept busy with a number of arrests and a larger number of protective custodies for public drunkness. Police also investigated at least three assault and battery incidents one of which reportedly involed a person being struck in the face with a board. Extra ambulances from as far away as Yarmouth were moved down Cape and there were a number of medical calls mostly for extreme intoxication or minor injuries. Preliminary figures obtained by CWN show 11 people were arrested while 17 were put in protective custody. Back in 2005 a series of skirmishes nearly degenerated into a riot along part of Commercial Street. No major accidents were reported except for one in Eastham (see story below).
Photo by Tim Caldwell.

News briefs:
Several injured in Sandwich crash
SANDWICH - Several people were evaluated and two taken to hospitals with serious injuries after crash around 11:30 p.m. Friday. Sandwich Police are investigating. Further details were not immediately available.

Fireworks traffic stalled by Eastham crash
EASTHAM - A rollover crash in Eastham around 8 p.m. caused major delays for last minute revelers headed to the fireworks in Provincetown. The crash happened on Route 6 near Governor Prence Road. There was no immediate word on injuries. Eastham Police diverted traffic for a time until they could get one lane opened. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Further details were not immediately available. In a related story another crash was reported about 8:15 p.m. on Route 6 eastbound by exit 9A in Dennis. One person was taken to CCH for evaluation after the vehicle reported rolled but righted itself.

Person injured in fall from roof
CENTERVILLE - One person was injured in a fall from a roof in Centerville. The incident occurred at 480 Main Street about 5:45 p.m. The victim was taken to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately available.

Motorcyclist injured in Hyannis crash
HYANNIS - A motorcyclist reportedly suffered serious injuries in a collision with a car on Route 132 by Friendly's shortly before 2 p.m. Friday afternoon. Police say the cyclist, 19-year old Ryan Beers of Bourne was allegedly "popping a wheelie" when he lost control and collided with a car driven by 61-year old Sheila Burns of Centerville. Beers was thrown in the air and was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital and later flown to Boston Medical Center. Barnstable Police are investigating.

Cape Wide News wishes all its readers a happy and safe Independence Day Weekend.

Girl injured in Orleans parade

    ^{One of the floats in the Orleans parade.}
ORLEANS - A 6-year old girl was injured in a horrifying accident during the Orleans 4th of July parade. Orleans Police say about 10:45 a.m. the girl had apparently gotten off a float/trailer she was on and was attempting to get back on when she slipped and the double wheels of the trailer ran over her leg. The girl was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital suffering from contusions and a possible fractured leg. The incident is under investigation by Ofc. David Freiner. A CWN reader sent in the above picture of a float in the parade he believes is the one in question.

Fire reported at Vineyard Cafe
VINEYARD HAVEN - A major fire was reported on Martha's Vineyard Friday. Firefighters from three departments on the island were  called to the Cafe Moxie on Main Street in Vineyard Haven about 9 a.m. in whats being called the biggest blaze on the island in several years. Thick smoke and flames billowed out of the building. No injuries were reported. Read the Martha's Vineyard Gazette story with dramatic photos here.

Falmouth Police join Drunk Driving Over the Limit Under Arrest
FALMOUTH - Falmouth Police are participating in the statewide Drunk Driving Over the Limit Under Arrest campaign. The mobilization is part of the ongoing effort to reduce the number of drunk driving elated crashes on Massachusetts roads through increased enforcement and supporting public information.

Falmouth Police offer these safety tips
1  Before going out choose a sober, designated driver
2 If you consume alcoholic beverages, use mass transit, call a cab or ask a sober friend
    to drive you home
3 Never accept a ride from an impaired driver
4 report impaired drivers by dialing 911 on your cell phone
5 Always wear your seal belt
6 Obey speed limits and allow extra time for unexpected traffic and weather conditions

Additionally police urge those hosting Independence Day celebrations to consider having ample non-alcoholic drinks available. Do not server alcohol to anyone under 21 and don't allow impaired guests to get behind the wheel. More information is available at www.mass.gov/highwaysafety.