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Harwich crash; In Dennis: assault leads to drug charges; three arrested in disturbance

Harwich crash seriously injures one
HARWICH - One man suffered serious but non life-threatening injuries after they lost control of their pickup on Route 6 near exit 10 around 9 PM Wednesday evening. The pickup truck struck a tree by exit 10 demolishing the front end. The driver 47-year old Kenneth H. Pratt III of Chatham was found near the truck and was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital. State Police are investigating the crash. Further details were not immediately available. 

Assault leads to drug bust
DENNIS - Police responding to a disturbance call ended up making a drug bust as well. At about 1:34 AM Wednesday morning Dennis Police responded to the Condominium complex located at 428 Route 28 in West Dennis in response to a cell-phone 9-1-1 call reporting a disturbance at the location. When the police arrived Patrolman Cleve Daniels observed a male subject in the parking lot of the condominium complex who was flagging him down. This subject reported to him that he had been assaulted by his female roommate just prior to calling the police.

While speaking with the victim, Ptl. Daniels could hear a female yelling and banging coming from inside the apartment in question. Ptl. Daniels was able to gain entry to the apartment and with the assistance of Ptl. Thomas Downes arrested the female for Assault and Battery on her roommate. As the officers were escorting her from the apartment she reportedly asked Ptl. Daniels to retrieve her pocketbook and shoes and bring those items with her to the police station. Police say those items were subsequently inventoried at the police station and inside of the pocketbook Ptl. Daniels found a small quantity of packaged Cocaine, Marijuana and several prescription pills. In addition to the A&B charge the suspect 47-year old Gina M Champ of West Dennis was also charged with Possession of a Class B Controlled Substance-Cocaine, Possession of a Class B Controlled Substance-Percocet, Possession of a Class D Controlled Substance-Marijuana and Possession of a Class E Controlled Substance-Klonopin. Ms. Champ was later bailed on personal recognizance and was due to be arraigned in Orleans District Court on Wednesday.

Two arrested for burglary, third for assaulting officer in Dennis
DENNIS - Dennis Police arrest two people for alleged burglary and a third person for allegedly assaulting an officer. Police say approximately 6:30 PM on Tuesday evening they responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a disturbance at 28 Maple Terrace. in South Dennis. Upon arrival officers learned that two individuals later identified as 20-year old Kevin D. Cochran and his sister-in-law 27-year old Jennifer M. Cochran both of Dennis had allegedly forced their way inside the residence and Mr. Cochran had allegedly assaulted a resident by punching him, knocking out his two front teeth. 

Police believe the suspects had apparently broken into the residence to retrieve some items, which belonged to another resident of the Maple Terrace home who was now staying with the suspects at their residence.

Both individuals were taken into custody at the scene and were being charged with Burglary.  Mr. Cochran was also charged with Assault & Battery Resulting in Aggravated Injury to the occupant of the residence while Ms. Cochran is additionally being charged with Assault & Battery on the occupant. The victim was treated at the scene by Dennis Fire/Rescue personnel but refused transport to the hospital.

While further investigating the incident the victim became upset while talking on his cell phone.  At the end of his conversation, the victim threw the cell-phone in the direction of the investigating police officers, striking one of them.  The officer, Patrolman David Tinelli, received a minor injury to his leg, which did not require medical attention.

The victim 21-year old Nicholas K. Bickel of Dennis was then placed under arrest for Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon on a police officer. 

All parties were released from custody, on Personal Recognizance bail, due to be arraigned in Orleans District Court on Wednesday.

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Chatham fire; Barnstable, Dennis crashes

Workshop gutted by fire in Chatham
CHATHAM - Fire destroyed a workshop in Chatham early Wednesday morning. Crews arriving on Pond View Road off Route 28 about 2:30 AM found the 1 1/2 story building fully involved. It was unoccuppied at the time and there were no reports of injuries. Mutual aid from Brewster and Orleans covered the empty Chatham station. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were some minor traffic slowdowns in the area during the morning commute while firefighters mopped up and investigated the scene. Photo courtesy of Jake O'Callaghan.

Several escape serious injury in Barnstable crash
BARNSTABLE - At least three people were in this Saturn station wagon when it left Route 6A near Mary Dunn Road in Barnstable and crashed into a wooded area around midnight.

They escaped serious injury but were taken to Cape Cod Hospital by Barnstable and Hyannis ambulances to be checked out. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Further details were not immediately available. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield.

Officers rescue woman from Dennis crash
DENNIS - Police officers help save a woman involved in a crash in Dennis. Police tell CWN about noon they responded to Airline Rd. near the intersection of Route 134 for a 2 car motor vehicle accident. When he arrived, Patrolman Kenneth Gelnett found the operator of a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus later identified as 70-year old Shirley A. Dufton of East Falmouth slumped over and unconscious in the front seat of the vehicle, which was locked. Ptl. Gelnett had to break out the rear passenger side window of the vehicle with his baton, and assisted by an off-duty Harwich Police officer, Lieutenant Thomas Gagnon, who happened upon the incident they were able to immobilize her and open her airway.

The investigation into the accident revealed that the Ms. Dufton had turned onto Airline Rd. from Route 134 and had stopped approximately 75 feet from the intersection to make a U-Turn to head back onto Route 134. At this time a second vehicle turning onto Airline from Route 134 struck her in the rear. The second vehicle, a 2004 Dodge Ram pickup, was operated by 53-year old Thomas Hilchey of Harwich. Mr. Hilchey was cited for failure to use care in turning. Ms. Dufton did regain consciousness at the scene and was transported by Dennis Fire Ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital for her injuries. Mr. Hilchey refused transport to the hospital.

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Snow closes Rt 134, Falmouth drug bust; cops use bean bag gun to disarm man; alleged gas station robber nabbed

Route 28 closed in East Falmouth
FALMOUTH - Route 28 (East Falmouth Highway) was closed between John Parker Road and Old Barnstable Road overnight after a car vs pole crash about 6:15 PM.

The driver was taken to Falmouth Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Power was temporarily knocked out in the area. The road finally opened up just in time for the morning commute Tuesday after NStar crews made repairs. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield.

Surprise snowfall causes crashes
Car vs pole closes Route 134, car hits hospital

     ^{Firefighters inspect damage after a car struck a concrete column outside CCH     R. Copley}
HYANNIS - A surprise snowfall made for a slick ride this morning leading to several crashes.  Here at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis a car struck a concrete pillar in front of the building. The column is reported to be more decorative and there no structural concern from the crash. Our Brewster weather spotter tells us that 3 inches fell there. Meanwhile,

     ^{Power lines block Route 134 in Dennis after a SUV struck a pole                          Jake O'Callaghan}
DENNIS - Route 134 in Dennis was closed for most of the day after this Ford Explorer struck a pole near Sea Meadow Road about 10:30 AM. Traffic was being diverted between Hokum Rock Road and Route 6A while NStar makes repairs. Power was knocked out but reportedly has been restored. The driver 18-year old Hannah Seamen of Sandwich was taken to CCH with non life-threatening injuries. She was cited by Dennis Police for failing to stay in marked lanes. Several other crashes kept emergency responders busy but no serious injuries were reported.

Six arrested in Falmouth drug sweep
FALMOUTH - 6 people were arrested in a drug sweep Friday evening by the Falmouth Police Drug Task Force, Mass State Police and the Barnstable County Sheriff's K-9 unit. The raid at 60 Clearwater Drive came following a six month investigation.

Arrested were 18-year old James Taylor IV of Marstons Mills for distributing Class B (Crack), possession of class B and being present where heroin is kept.

46-year old James Taylor III of East Falmouth for Possession of Class B subsequent offense, Distributing Class B subsequent offense, Distributing Class A (heroin), possession Class A subsequent offense, Being present where heroin is kept,  and possession of Class D (marijuana) subsequent offense

43-year old Thomas Gilson of East Falmouth Possession Class B (crack), Distributing Class B, being present where heroin is kept.

41-year old Lisa M Taylor of East Falmouth for Distributing Class A (heroin), Possession of Class A, Being present where heroin is kept, possession Class D, Possession Class B subsequent offense, Distributing Class B subsequent offense,

33-year old Michelle Goulart of East Falmouth for Possession of Class B being present where heroin is kept

and 35-year old Heidi DeBarrows of Mashpee for Possession of Class B and being present where heroin is kept. 

Three minor children were removed from the residence and are in custody of the Department of Social Services. All of the defendants are due to be arraigned Monday in Falmouth District Court.

Police use bean bag gun to disarm man in Chatham
CHATHAM - Chatham Police used a gun that shows a bean bag to disarm a man holding them at bay with a large knife Sunday. The Times reports about 7:30 AM police were called to an apparent domestic disturbance at a Route 28 (Main Street) residence. A man later identified as 27-year old John Foster of Centerville was allegedly waving the knife and yelling for the police to shoot him. Police attempted to persuade Foster to give up to no avail and as additional officers arrived used the bean bag to stun him. He reportedly continued to struggle with officers. Foster was subdued and was due to be arraigned Monday on charges of kidnapping, intimidating a witness, assault with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery.

Tip leads police to alleged robber
MASHPEE - A tip to police leads to the arrest of a man suspected in a pair of gas station robberies in Cotuit last week as well as other crimes. The Times reports 25-year old Benjamin Cain was arrested in connection with the gas station robberies. Charges are pending against him for an alleged purse snatching at a Sandwich supermarket as well as several break-ins in the Sandwich-Mashpee area. The break came when a Mashpee Police detective got a tip where Cain was stashing some of the loot from his alleged crime spree. Cain reportedly told investigators he is hooked on heroin.

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Hyannis stabbing; Wareham fire; Mall training exercise

Stabbing in Hyannis
HYANNIS - One man was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital after reportedly being stabbed in the chest at this duplex on Hiramar Road in Hyannis about 12:30 AM after an apparent family dispute . Barnstable Police interviewed witnesses who reportedly told them 41-year old Santos Arriaga was stabbed by 43-year old Santiago Alavardo. Alavardo fled but police found him at a residence a short time later and he reportedly still had the knife on his person. Arriaga is still in intensive care at CCH. Alavardo was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault with intent to murder, and assault and battery (domestic). He was due to be arraigned Monday in Barnstable District Court. 

Fire destroys house in Wareham
WAREHAM - The state fire marshal's office is investigating the cause of a fire that gutted a home at 4 Highland Court in Wareham late Sunday evening.

A Bourne engine covered the empty Onset fire station during the blaze. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield. 

Training exercise prepares emergency responders at mall

     ^{Emergency responders conducted a training exercise at the Cape Cod Mall              Ryan Somerfield.}
HYANNIS - In the wake of 9/11 shopping malls are considered a high profile target because of high concentrations of people in a small area. Sometimes the threat can come from within as in the recent deadly rampage at a Salt Lake City mall. Sunday evening after the Cape Cod Mall closed to the public, emergency officials including Barnstable Police, Hyannis Fire and mall security amongst others converged to conduct a training exercise. Understandably specifics were not released for security reasons but the scenario reportedly involved hostages being held. Passing motorists probably noticed a police command vehicle and several cruisers and other emergency vehicles in the mall parking lot. Expansion of the mall over the years has made it necessary for responders to continue to be familiar with the layout of the mall and what resources are available inside. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield.

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Car vs pedestrian Mashpee, Hyannis; Sandwich robbery; Crashes; more

Pedestrian hit by car in Mashpee

     ^{Mashpee Police survey the scene of a car vs pedestrian on Route 28                  Ryan Somerfield} 
MASHPEE - (Video included) Rescue crews airlifted a seriously injured man after he was struck by a car just before 8:30 PM Saturday evening. It happened on Route 28 (Falmouth Road) by the Summerwood Condos. The impact reportedly threw the man up on the hood of the car and smashed the windshield. The victim was flown from the Mashpee fire station to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Mashpee Police are investigating the crash. No word if the driver will face any charges. We'll bring you further details as we get them.

Pedestrian struck in Hyannis
HYANNIS -  A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car just after 1 AM Sunday morning. It happened on Main Street just after 1 AM by the Roobar. The driver reportedly fled the scene but was caught a short time later. The condition of the victim was not immediately known. We'll bring you further details as we get them.

Downed wires knock out power, spark brush fire
SANDWICH - NStar crews were called to Sandwich about 3 AM Sunday morning after some power lines came down. The wires sparked a brush fire and knocked out power in the area. We'll bring you further details as we get them.

Armed robbery in Sandwich
SANDWICH - Sandwich Police are looking for two men who robbed the Christy's Market on Route 130 sometime after 9 PM Saturday evening.

Reports say the masked men entered the store and one brandished a gun threatening the clerk. They fled with an undetermined amount of cash. 

Sandwich Police ask anyone with information to contact them at (508) 888-1212.
Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield. 

Teen cited after crash
SANDWICH - A teen was reportedly cited by police after crashing his pickup truck into some trees on Asa Meigs Road near the Sandwich/Mashpee town line.

The driver was not with the vehicle when police arrived but was located in Mashpee a short time later.

He was treated by a Mashpee ambulance crew. Further details were not immediately available. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield.

One detained after mall incident
HYANNIS - Barnstable Police rushed to the Cape Cod Mall early Saturday evening after getting a report of 3 men in a car who may have had guns. One person was detained after police reportedly recovered a BB gun and a set of brass knuckles.

Police identifiy that suspect as 42-year old Jason Whitehead of Sandwich. He was charged with possession of the knuckles which are illegal in Massachusetts.

The BB gun as well as some knives and baseball bats were also seized. Whitehead was just arrested in Yarmouth earlier in the week in connection with a break-in at the Yarmouthport General Store.

He is due to be arraigned on this latest charge Monday in Barnstable District Court. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield. File mugshot from YPD.  

Smoke scare by Hyannis restaurant/bar
HYANNIS - Anxious moments when smoke was seen pouring out near Harry's Restaurant and Bar at the corner of Main Street and Stevens Street in Hyannis early Satruday evening.  

The smoke was coming from a building behind Harry's that is under renovation and firefighters discovered the problem was with some portable heaters in the rear of the building.

There was no significant damage and no one was injured. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield

Truck vs car in Hyannis
HYANNIS - Incredibly no injuries were reported in this crash in Hyannis Saturday afternoon.

The crash happened on Route 132 near Nightingale Road. Reports say a truck struck this vehicle causing it to lose control and strike a planter in front of a countertop store.

Barnstable Police are investigating. Further details were not immediately available. 

Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield.

Police nab hit and run driver

     ^{Rescuers treat a victim from this jeep that was rear-ended in Hyannis             Frank Paparo}
HYANNIS - Several people in this jeep were treated after it was involved in a rear-end collision in Hyannis Saturday afternoon. The crash happened on Route 28 near Phinney's Lane. The other vehicle reportedly fled the scene but was spotted and detained a short time later by Barnstable Police. None of the injuries appear seri0us.

Victim extricated from Wareham crash

WAREHAM - Rescuers had to extricate a person from this van after a collison on the Cranberry Highway early Saturday afternoon. The crash happened by Jennifer Drive in front of Lindsey's Restaurant. A Bourne ambulance helped transport victims to a hospital. The condition of the injured was not immediately known. Wareham Police are investigating. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield.

Fire damages Yarmouth house
YARMOUTH - A fire damaged the outside of a house in Yarmouth Saturday morning. 

According to reports a woman inside heard the fire alarms go off around 10 AM. She grabbed her two young children and got out safely.

The fire was quickly knocked down with only some some damage to the interior of the home. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield. 

Police investigate Orleans crash
ORLEANS - Orleans Police are investigating the cause of this two vehicle crash early Saturday morning.

The crash happened at the intersection of Route 28 and Main Street about 8:30 AM when a Ford Explorer and a Subaru coupe collided.

It was unclear at press time if there were any injuries. Traffic was detoured around the area until the wreckage was cleared. Further details were not immediately available. Photo courtesy of Jake O'Callaghan.  

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Car vs building Hyannis; Two injured in Dennis blaze; Yarmouth crash

Car vs building seriously injures driver

     ^{A coupe lies totaled after smashing into a house on Gosnold St. in Hyannis     Ryan Somerfield}
HYANNIS - Two people suffered serious but non life-threatening injuries after this car went went out of control and crashed into a house in Hyannis just after 12:30 AM. The house at 217 Gosnold Street was unoccupied at the time and no one else was hurt. Sources tell CWN this gray coupe may have been going to fast on Old Colony Road and the driver identified as 22-year old Alexander Gostishchev failed to negotiate a turn onto Gosnold Street. It appears from photos the vehicle may have rolled at least once before impacting the house causing significant damage to a wall of the home. Barnstable Police continue to investigate the crash. 

Two injured in two-alarm Dennis blaze

      ^{Smoke pours from a gutted two story home on Scargo Heights Road in Dennis}
DENNIS - The homeowner and a firefighter were injured when flames tore through a Dennis home Friday morning. The call at 11 Scargo Heights Road came in about 10:00 AM. 

A neighbor spotted smoke and ran to try to help the owner who according to reports refused to leave the house. Icy cold and driving winds made for a difficult battle and a second alarm was struck bringing in mutual aid from from Yarmouth, Harwich and Brewster. The owner listed as Philip McConville (right) and a firefighter were injured and taken to Cape Cod Hospital but are expected to recover.

A wire haired terrier was rescued but its believed two two airdale terriers perished in the fire.

Investigators are see here inside the gutted remains of the house searching for a cause of the fire. 

CWN's Jake O'Callaghan, R. Copley and Ryan Somerfield contributed to this report. 

Driver seriously injured in Mashpee crash
MASHPEE - Mashpee Police are investigating a crash that seriously injured the driver. The crash happened on Old Barnstable Road about 9:45 AM when the vehicle struck a pole. Rescuers reportedly called for a Medflight helo but bad weather prevented it from coming. Further details were not immediately available. 

Firefighters use "Jaws" to free driver in Yarmouth crash
YARMOUTH - Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free a driver after their vehicle crashed in Yarmouth. Rescuers were called to Forest Road shortly after 8 AM where the vehicle had gone off the road into the woods. Once extricated the driver 69-year old Patricia Bassett was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with what appeared to be non life-threatening injuries. Police reported a few fender benders on the mid and upper Cape as a few slick spots developed during the morning commute.

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Bank Robbery, Liquor stolen in Truro; Two arrested in store break-in; man arrested twice within hours

Two arrested for larceny from package store
TRURO - What was first thought to be a robbery turned out to be a larceny of liquor. Truro Police say about noon Thursday they were called to the Pamet Valley Package Store on Route 6. An alert clerk told police he was in the back of the store when he heard the rattle of bottles. He came up front and saw a male leaving the store and get into a dark colored truck. The clear was able to give police a license plate number which was broadcast to surrounding towns. A short time later Wellfleet Police stopped a truck fitting the description in their town. After investigation 19-year old Kyle Kernin of Eastham and 18-year old Christopher Chockey of Brewster were arrested for larceny and minor in possession of alcohol. They were due to be arraigned Thursday afternoon in Orleans District Court. 

Bank robbery reported in Bourne
BOURNE - Police believe they have caught a man who reportedly held up the TD Banknorth on Barlows Landing Road in the Pocasset section of Bourne at gunpoint sometime before 7 PM.

The suspect a white male with a  scruffy beard made off with an undetermined amount of cash.

He was last seen wearing a blue and gray hoodie, multi colored scarf and sunglasses. He fled in a light blue four door sedan.

Its the fourth robbery in Bourne in less than two months. On March 22nd, a tip from the public led to the arrest of 31-year old James Griffin of Pocasset in connection with the robbery. Image furnished by Bourne Police.
Update February 22nd, 2008: Mr. Griffin was cleared of all charges in court. 

Pair arrested in store break-in
YARMOUTH - Two people have been arrested in connection with a store break-in CWN first told you about last Friday. Thats when  the Yarmouth Police responded to a burglar alarm at the Yarmouthport Village Store on Route 6A in Yarmouthport. Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers Kevin L. Antonovitch and Neal P. Donohue arrived at the store and immediately found a southeast window smashed open. The Patrol Officers secured the scene and called for a K9 unit and a Crime Scene Investigator. By reviewing and enhancing the video captured by the in store surveillance security system-officers were able to identify the vehicle used in the crime-a maroon 1996 Chevrolet Lumina minivan. On Wednesday at about 8:00 PM-members of the Yarmouth Police Department interviewed and arrested two men for last Friday's early morning break-in at the Yarmouthport Village Store. The arrests came as a result of a follow-up investigation conducted by Yarmouth Police Detectives Eric H. Nuss and Charles E. Peterson with assistance from Patrol Officers Raymond A. Scichilone-David S. Dickey-and Christopher Van Ness. The two men involved. 20-year old Matthew Pungitore (left) of of West Yarmouth and 17-year old Jason Whitehead (right) of Sandwich were charged with Felony Breaking and Entering, Felony Destruction of Property, and Felony Larceny from a Building. Both suspects were scheduled for arraignment in the Barnstable District Court Thursday. Mugshots furnished by YPD.

Man arrested twice within hours in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH - A local man is arrested twice within hours after a bizarre series of events Wednesday. It started about approximately 8:00 PM when Yarmouth Police responded to a citizen complaint reporting a disturbance on Circuit Road North in West Yarmouth. Yarmouth Police Patrol Officer Bradley J. Donahue arrived in the neighborhood and was informed by the victim that a neighborhood man had allegedly backed his red Ford pickup truck up to her parked vehicle and deliberately spun the rear tires spewing rocks and dirt on to the front of her vehicle.

Patrol Officer Donahue confirmed the report by speaking with a separate witness and observed the fresh tire marks and damaged to the parked vehicle. Patrol Officer Donahue went to the home of the suspect 57-year old Michael Arrone (pictured) and placed him under arrest. Arrone was booked at Yarmouth Police Headquarters and was subsequently released on personal recognizance.

At approximately 10:00 PM police received another call from the same victim reporting that the same neighbor had returned home and was harassing her by parking the same red Ford pickup truck with its high beam headlights on and directly facing their home.

Patrol Officer Bradley J. Donahue responded to the residence and observed the pick up truck running unattended with its headlights shining into the windows of the victim's home. Patrol Officer Donahue attempted to locate the truck owner but no one answered at the residence. Patrol Officer Donahue shut the vehicle off-seized its keys-and secured the truck and then returned to Yarmouth Police Headquarters to file additional charges.

Within minutes-the victim called the Yarmouth Police Department again reporting that the suspect had exited his home-restarted the truck-and turned its high beams on. In addition, he started a silver Dodge pickup truck and put its high beam headlights on in the same exact fashion.

Patrol Officer Donahue returned to the area and located Mr. Arrone. Patrol Officer Donahue placed him under arrest and transported him to Yarmouth Police Headquarters where he was held overnight without bail. He is scheduled for arraignment today in the Barnstable District Court on charges of Felony Malicious Destruction of Property, Felony Intimidation of a Witness (Two Counts), Allowing a Vehicle to Idle Over 5 Minutes, and Criminal Harassment. Mugshot furnished by YPD.

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Dennis crash; Emergency landing at Otis Base; Falmouth crash; East Falmouth home burns

Dennis Police investigate car vs pole
DENNNIS - Dennis Police are investigating the cause of this car vs pole crash Wednesday afternoon. It happened around 3 PM on South Main Street near the town hall.

The driver was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

The car suffered heavy damage but the pole appeared intact and no power failures were reported.

Photo courtesy of Jake O'Callaghan. 

Plane makes emergency landing at Otis Base
OTIS ANG BASE - An F-15 jet made an emergency landing at the Otis Base shortly before 3 PM Wednesday. Fire/Rescue units on the base were standing by on side of the runway as the plane came in after reportedly experiencing a hydraulic problem. There were no reports of injuries or damage. Meanwhile, an Island Air Cessna 402 turned around shortly after taking off from  Nantucket for Hyannis about 8:15 AM Wednesday. The pilot reported one of the engines would not operate at full power so as a precaution he returned to Nantucket Airport. No one was injured and passengers were put on another plane to continue their trip. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield.

Serious crash in Falmouth
FALMOUTH - Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life for over 30 minutes to free a driver after a serious crash in Falmouth. The crash happened about 6:45 AM Wednesday on the Waquoit Highway section of Route 28 between Martin Road and Red Brook Road when a pickup struck a utility pole. Rescuers called for a Medflight helicopter but it was unavailable due to weather so the victim was taken to Falmouth Hospital. The injuries were described as serious but not life-threatening. Falmouth Police are investigating and will be looking to see if the wet and/or possibly icy roads were a factor in the crash. 

Fire guts Famouth house
FALMOUTH - Fire gutted a vacant home in East Falmouth early Wednesday morning.

Firefighters were called to the house on Prince Henry Drive near Old Barnstable Road about 3:40 AM to find flames shooting from the building. 

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Mutual aid from Mashpee and the Otis Base covered empty fire stations. 

Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield.

Off-road ride comes to fiery end in Wellfleet
WELLFLEET - A Tuesday evening ride off-road in Wellfleet for two young men came to an abrupt end when their pickup truck caught fire. Firefighters were drilling at the time but had to rely on their only four wheel drive forestry truck to reach the scene. They also lay a supply line by hand some distance to the scene. The truck was destroyed and nearby brush also caught fire before the blaze was contained. Nobody was injured in the incident. Fire Chief Dan Silverman says the fire appears to be the result of a mechanical fault with the vehicle.

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Escapee shot outside courthouse; fires; 3rd ID theft suspect caught

Special Report: Escaping prisoner shot outside Barnstable Court
Cape Cod Times truck attempts to thwart escape

    ^{Police tape surrounds investigators where an escaping prisoner was shot        Frank Paparo/NEVN}
CWN team coverage by Tim Caldwell, Frank Paparo & R. Copley.
BARNSTABLE - A prisoner who tried to escape from Barnstable District Court this morning was shot by police.

According to late reports 22-year old Anthony Roberts of Centerville (seen below in a BPD mugshot) was due to be arraigned on receiving stolen property charges after a hit  and run crash yesterday and police were trying to link him to a series of break-ins in the Barnstable area.

He was being led into the courthouse about 8:30 AM when he allegedly slipped one hand out of handcuffs, assualted a court officer and then fled across Route 6A to the Barnstable General Store where he reportedly car-jacked a dark green Honda. (click on photo to see NECN video). The car driver/owner was not injured just shaken up.

At police request a Cape Cod Times delivery van tried to block the exit but Roberts backed into it and tried to flee out another exit despite repeated pleas by police for him to stop.

About 15 Barnstable police officers and court officers were running after the car.  The officers were yelling, "'Get out of the car' with their guns drawn."  Roberts was bloody and had already been shot said Megan Burke an employee at the general store. 

Police had reportedly fired a single shot hitting Roberts in the chest. A shattered windshield laid testament to the gun shot. The car continued to roll a short distance before striking a curb.

Roberts was rushed by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital and then to Barnstable Municipal Airport where he was Medflighted to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston where he was reported in critical condition.

At a late afternoon news conference at the Barnstable Police Station police called the shooting justified saying the suspect was driving a stolen car and was recklessly endangering the public.

In a bizarre twist D.A. O'Keefe witnessed the events unfold in front of him. To avoid any appearance of impropriety he's asked Plymouth County D.A. Timothy Cruz to lead the investigation.

Stay with Cape Wide News for further updates. Last updated at 10:00 PM.

Bourne, Onset firefighters battle house fire
ONSET - Firefighters from Bourne along with Wareham, Plymouth and Carver helped out Onset at the scene of a two-alarm fire that gutted this home on at 16 Whittemore Avenue in Onset early Tuesday afternoon. Heat was so intense vinyl siding melted on the outside of the house.

No one was home at the time but one firefighter was taken to Tobey Hospital suffering exhaustion and dehydration. He was treated and released. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield.

Dry weather increases risk of brush fires
MASHPEE - There hasn't been much snow and with the long relatively storm free dry stretch brush fires are a concern according to the District 1 (Cape Cod area) Forest Fire Warden's office. 

An example was this brush fire in Mashpee Tuesday afternoon behind the Tribal Council building on Great Neck Road.

Officials say about an acre was scorched. The cause of the fire is under investigation.  

Third ID theft suspect in Yarmouth captured
YARMOUTH - Robert Pasquarello (on right) the third man wanted by Yarmouth and other agencies for an alleged identity theft and larceny spree was captured in Somerville Saturday night.

The other two suspects were caught earlier last week in Dennis after a chase.

Read the original CWN report on the theft here.   

Driver injured in car vs tree in Harwich
HARWICH - One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital after this car vs tree crash. The crash happened on Headwaters Drive at Elizabeth about 11 AM.

The driver 20-year old Karina Dominguez of Harwich was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Harwich Police are investigating the crash and expect to cite Dominguez for speeding and other motor vehicle infractions. 

Photo courtesy of Jake O'Callaghan. 

Motorcyclist injured in Provincetown crash
PROVINCETOWN - A motorcyclist suffered non life-threatening injuries after their bike collided with a vehicle in Provincetown. The crash happened about noon on Bradford Street near Winslow Street. Provincetown Police are investigating. Further details were not immediately available. 

Smoke scare at Cape Cod Hospital
HYANNIS - Hyannis firefighters were called to Cape Cod Hospital about 1 PM after reports of smoke coming out of a duct in the kitchen area.

A problem with a rooftop unit was to blame.

There was no damage and no disruption to services at the hospital.

Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield.

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Hyannis fire; Falmouth, Hyannis crashes

Stove fire at Hyannis house
HYANNIS - Firefighters were called to 11 High School Road late Monday afternoon for a report of a kitchen fire.

An occupant had reportedly put out the fire with an extinguisher before firefighters arrived. 

No one was injured. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield. 

Driver escapes injuries in van crash
FALMOUTH - A driver was lucky to escape injury aftger his van went off Hayway Road in Falmouth Monday.

The van ended up crashing into some trees. Falmouth Police  are investigating. No word if the driver will be cited.

Further details were not immediately available. Photo courtesy of Ryan Somerfield.

Airbags credited with saving serious injury in Hyannis crash
HYANNIS - Airbags are credited with preventing serious injury after a head-on crash in Hyannis Sunday. The crash happened on Mitchell's Way near North Street about 4:15 PM. One vehicle ended up along the edge of a creek. Both drivers were taken to Cape Cod Hospital to be checked out. Barnstable Police are investigating. 

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