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Thief cheats death in stolen taxi; Domestic suspect crashes car; Cumby's robbed in Falmouth; Text messaging blamed in Dennis crash; Armed invasion in Yarmouth; Rescuers respond to fall at Hyannis produce store

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Top story: Thief cheats death in stolen taxi

     ^{A man allegedly stole this cab and narrowly escaped death when a fence impaled it.}
HYANNIS - A man is facing stolen vehicle charges but should consider himself lucky to be alive. Just minutes after 2008 was rung in, the suspect allegedly stole a Town Taxi at the Cape Cod Inn on Main Street in Hyannis. Moments later police discovered the taxi crashed off West Main Street at Jack Ellis Foreign Auto Repair. The cab had sheared a fence and the support pole for the fence impaled the entire cab missing the driver by inches.

The suspect 48-year old David Letsch was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with minor injuries. He's expected to be arraigned on Wednesday on charges of larceny of a motor vehicle, operating under the influence of alcohol, and operating to endanger.

(Photos by Frank Paparo/CWN) 

Domestic suspect found crashed

     ^{A man wanted for a domestic dispute was found by police after his car struck a tree.}
BARNSTABLE - Barnstable Police didn't have to look far for a suspect wanted in connection with a domestic disturbance. The duty sergeant found the suspect's Chevy Malibu after the suspect apparently lost control, spun around and struck a tree on Shoot Flying Hill Road by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce shortly before 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, just minutes after the "be on the lookout" broadcast was aired.

The suspect 20-year old Seth Broemmer of Bourne was not injured. He was arrested at the scene for operating under the influence of alcohol, operating to endanger and minor transporting alcohol. It could not immediately be confirmed if he will face additional charges in connection with the domestic dispute.

(Photos by Frank Paparo/CWN).

Cumby's robbed in Falmouth
FALMOUTH - A juvenile is under arrest for a reported armed robbery at knifepoint in Falmouth. The Cumberland Farms on Waquoit Highway (Route 28) was robbed shortly after 10 p.m. Police quickly caught up with a suspect at the corner of Carriage Shop Road and Altons Lane. The juvenile was charged with armed robbery while masked, assault with a dangerous weapon (knife), disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and malicious desctruction of property.

Text messaging blamed for Dennis crash

     ^{The driver of this Chevy Tahoe reportedly took her eyes of the road to retrieve a text message.}
WEST DENNIS - Around 9:45 p.m. on New Years Eve, a woman reportedly retrieving a text message from her cell phone took her eyes off Trotting Park Road in West Dennis and glanced off a utility pole, severely damaging the right front end of her Chevy Tahoe. Alone in the vehicle, she was not injured in the crash. Dennis police responded to the scene of the accident and notified NSTAR to check the condition of the pole. It was not immediately confirmed if the woman will be cited.

(Story and photo by Kevin Morley/CWN).

Armed invasion reported at Yarmouth motel
YARMOUTH - Yarmouth Police and State police were on the scene of a reported armed invasion at the West Yarmouth Resort on Route 28 sometime after 8 p.m. Monday evening.

A police K-9 dog was requested to track two suspects who reportedly brandished a shotgun and made off with a safe.

We'll bring you further details as we get them from Yarmouth Police.

(Photo by R. Copley/CWN)

2008 arrives with a snowstorm in tow
Cape Cod spared
CAPE COD - The new year will be greeted by a fresh blanket of snow across parts of Massachusetts. The National Weather Service has issued a heavy snow warning for portions of Berkshire County, where 5-10 inches may fall on New Year's Day. Forecasters says the snow will develop Tuesday morning and become heavier through the afternoon. ... WHDH TV

COMM Rescue response to fall at Lambert's Fruit Co. in Hyannis

HYANNIS - At 4 p.m. Monday the Barnstable Police Department and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (COMM) Fire responded to a call of a man inside Lambert's Fruit Co. who had fallen and unconscious. Even though Lambert's is on West Main Street in Hyannis, just before Route 28, it is in COMM's coverage area.

When the rescue arrived they found that the male was not  was alert but seriously injured from striking his head on the cement ground inside the store. COMM rescue packaged the male and transported him to Cape Cod Hospital.
(Story and photos and story by Frank Paparo/CWN)

Child injured in fall in Centerville
CENTERVILLE - At 6:30 p.m. Monday, Centerville, Osterville, Marstons Mills (COMM) rescue and Barnstable Police got a call of a small child with a head injury in the 270 block of Skunknet Road in Centerville. The child was worked on by several EMTs and then rushed to Cape Cod Hospital. It was not clear how the injury was sustained. Further details were not immediately available.

(Story and photos by Frank Paparo/CWN).

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Pedestrian struck in Falmouth; Woman falls off horse in Mashpee; Barnstable,Yarmouth battle car fire in garage; Hot tub stalls traffic

Pedestrian struck in Falmouth
FALMOUTH - A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Falmouth Sunday evening. It happened just after 5 p.m. on Teaticket Highway by the McDonalds. The victim 44-year-old Anthony Rosa of Falmouth was taken to Falmouth Hospital. The driver 75-year old Corelia Austin of Mashpee reportedly told Falmouth Police he didn't see Rosa. A chain reaction crash involving two more vehicles occured after Austin stopped short. No one was injured in that crash. Falmouth Police say no charges will be filed. (Photo courtesy of AAP).

Woman injured in fall from horse
MASHPEE - A woman was seriously injured after reportedly falling off a horse. It happened Sunday about 3:30 p.m. at 734 Old Barnstable Road. The victim was taken by ambulance to a hospital with possible rib injuries. Further details were not immediately available.

Barnstable, Yarmouth firefighters respond to car fire

     ^{Firefighters from Yarmouth responded to a vehicle fire on Route 6A Sunday afternoon.}
BARNSTABLE - Around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, the Yarmouth Fire Department was called to a vehicle fire next to a garage in Barnstable at 4340 Main Street (Route 6A) at the corner of Ryder Road at the Yarmouthport line. Barnstable was on another call and was temporarily unable to respond. The SUV pictured was totally destroyed. Smoke could be seen for several miles. Route 6A was closed for a while due to a hydrant supply line across the road. (Story and photos by R. Copley/CWN).

Hot tub stalls traffic in Yarmouth

     ^{A hot tub fell off its trailer Sunday afternoon stalling traffic on Route 28 at Camp Street in Yarmouth.}
YARMOUTH - Traffic was tied up mid-afternoon on Route 28 at Camp Street in West Yarmouth when this hot tub (seen back on its trailer) ended up in the middle of the road.

Yarmouth Police assisted with traffic while it was loaded onto the trailer.

(Story and Photos by R. Copley/CWN).

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Power problems in P'town; Mashpee fire; Pedestrian struck behind mall; Falmouth shooting; Getting into Pufferbellies the hard way

   Downed wires cause power problems in Provincetown

     ^{Utility crews work to restore power in Provincetown after primary wires fell to the ground.}
PROVINCETOWN - Parts of Provincetown were without power for three hours early Sunday morning. About 1 a.m. police discovered primary wires down on Snail Road. While some parts of town were completely dark others had only half power. Its not clear what caused the wire to fall. Repairs were completed in about 3 hours and all power fully restored. Meanwhile in a related story sources are telling CWN an NStar truck on the way to Provincetown apparently struck a pole in Orleans near the Stop & Shop. While we were shooting photos at the Snail Road site we did notice this NStar truck with its front bumper severely pulled out. Further details were not immediately available. (Story and photos by Tim Caldwell/CWN).

Oven fire forces occupants to evacuate Mashpee house
MASHPEE - An oven fire forced evacuation of a Mashpee home. Just after midnight Sunday morning Mashpee firefighters were called to 33 Shields Road to find an oven ablaze and the house filling with smoke. After using a dry cehmical extinguisher to knock down the falmes firefighters had to check to see if the fire had extended into a wall in the kitchen and clear out the smoke. No one was injured.

Pedestrian struck behind Cape Cod Mall

     ^{A pedestrian was struck crossing Route 28 behind the Cape Cod Mall.}
HYANNIS - At 6:30 pm Saturday evening Hyannis Fire and Barnstable Police responded to a pedestrian that had been struck by a car while in a crosswalk on Route 28 by the rear of the Cape Cod Mall. The victim was put in an ambulance and taken to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Barnstable Police reportedly interviewed the driver in the car who reportedly will be cited.
(Story and photos by Frank Paparo/CWN).

Falmouth Police investigate shooting
FALMOUTH - Falmouth Police are investigating the circumstances of a shooting in their town. About 1 a.m. Saturday rescuers were called to a Pamela Lane residence where a man was found shot in the leg. The man is expected to recover. Further details were not immediately available.

A two-car crash closes Iyanough Road in Hyannis Saturday

HYANNIS - At about 2:30 p.m. Saturday Hyannis Rescue and three Barnstable Police units responded to a two-car motor vechicle accident on Route 28 at the entrance to Pufferbellies and Amerigas.  The green car in the photo t-boned the white car which wound up on the grass by the Pufferbellies sign.
One victim was transported to CCH with a reported chest injury. The Hyannis Rescue crew on scene called for an engine for wash down because the liquids from the green car were leaking out and flowing 30 feet to a storm drain.
One lane had to blocked until the wrecks were removed and the wash down occurred.
(Photos by Frank Paparo/CWN).

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Sandwich officer assaulted; Fire at Radisson in Hyannis; Yarmouth robbery; Orleans crash

Inside: Yarmouth robbery, Orleans crash 

Top story: Sandwich officer attacked off duty
SANDWICH - A 22-year veteran of the Sandwich Police Department was attacked while off duty. According to reports the officer was at Tomatoes Restaurant on Route 130 about midnight Thursday when he learned someone was trying to break into cars in the parking lot. Officer Michael Hoadley reportedly observed the suspect trying to break into his personal vehicle. A short foot chase ensued when the suspect allegedly struck the officer in the head with a hammer. Officer Hoadley was dazed and treated by EMTs. Witnesses were able to surround and detain the suspect identified as 22-year-old Stephen Ebersold of Sandwich. He was charged with eight counts of breaking and entering into vehicles, assault and battery on a police officer and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and resisting arrest.  

Fire hits Radisson Hotel in Hyannis

^{The guests shiver outside in the cold while firemen fight the flames at the Radisson in Hyannis this morning. In the photo at the bottom the hotel's statues in front seem to be enjoying the ocassion. Frank Paparo photos}

HYANNIS - Guests at the Radisson Hotel were forced into the street Friday morning after a fire broke out in one of the rooms.

The call came in just before 8 a.m. and smoke and flames poured out of the room for a time until firefighters knocked it down.

Smoke wafted through the hotel and had to be ventilated. Within 15 minutes firefighters had put out the fire and were searching for any remaining embers. They also searched for victims, room by room, throughout the wing and vented the smoke outside.

The room of origin, on right, was reportedly unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

CWN's Frank Paparo and R. Copley were the first reporters on the scene.
The photos at top and bottom are Frank's and the one in the middle is Copley's.

Man reportedly robbed in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH - A man was reportedly robbed late Friday afternoon in Yarmouth. Details are sketchy but it reportedly happened in a parking lot on Route 28. No weapon was shown. Yarmouth Police are searching for the suspect. We'll bring you further details as we get them.

Driver injured in Orleans rollover
ORLEANS - One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital after a rollover crash in Orleans Friday evening. The crash happened about 6:40 p.m. on Rock Harbor Road by Bridge Road. The vehicle rolled into a marshy ditch. The injuries were described as serious but not life threatening. Orleans Police are investigating.

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Life of Dennis Firefighter’s Son Celebrated

"Mighty Meehan" Rolls On

^{The casket of Turlough Meehan is carried to St Pius X atop Dennis engine 107, named “Mighty Meehan” in his honor}

SOUTH YARMOUTH – A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Pius X Church in South Yarmouth Friday for Turlough E. Meehan, infant son of Dennis firefighter Phelim Meehan and his wife Amanda Clare.  Turlough passed away on December 18 after a valiant battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Fr. John Murray, assisted by Deacon David Akin, celebrated the Mass. The reader was Joshua Crowell. Both Akin and Crowell are Dennis Fire Department chaplains. Approximately 600 people attended the Mass including a large contingent of uniformed personnel representing fire and police departments from many Cape towns and the State Police. Turlough’s casket was borne to and from the church atop the Dennis Fire Department’s newest engine, #107. When it enters service, 107 will carry the name “Mighty Meehan” in honor of Turlough.

Donations in memory of Turlough Meehan may be made by mail or phone to the Jimmy Fund.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
10 Brookline Place, 6th Floor
Brookline, MA 02445-9924
800-52-JIMMY (54669)

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Harwich fatal; Hyannis, Falmouth crashes; S. Yarmouth two-car crash; Smoke condition at the Ocean Club in S. Yarmouth

Top story: Single-vehicle Fatal Crash in Harwich

     ^{This sedan landed on its roof after slicing through the utility pole in the background killing the driver.}
HARWICH PORT - Around 1:30 a.m. Friday, a late-model sedan apparently traveling at high speed north on Forest Street near the Harwich Port Golf Club lost control and sheared a utility pole before landing on its roof. When Harwich firefighters arrived at the scene, the driver identfield by police as 30-year old Frank E. Goudey of Harwich was found deceased in the wreckage. The driver's side of the car sustained a u-shaped deformation where it struck the pole (middle right).

To determine if a passenger might have been thrown from the vehicle, Harwich authorities requested the assistance of a K-9 unit from Yarmouth to search the area. At the time of this report no one else had been found.

It appears that the vehicle might have become airborne before hitting the pole, which was broken into three pieces. The topmost piece remained suspended by the wires still carrying power to the area, preventing recovery and investigative activities from taking place until NStar could cut the power.

Harwich Police are investigating the crash. Forest Street was closed well into the morning while the investigation was underway and the pole was replaced. (Story and photos by Kevin Morley/CWN). 

Three teens injured in Hyannis crash
HYANNIS - Three teenagers were injured, one seriously when their vintage 1974 Dodge Dart struck a tree in Hyannis. It happened about 7:20 p.m. on Old Strawberry Hill Road between Route 132 and Regatta Way. Barnstable Police officers were able to extinguish a small fire in the vehicle. The injured were taken to Cape Cod Hospital by Hyannis ambulances. None of the injuries are life threatening likely thanks to the well built vehicle. Police are investigating if wet roads contributed to the crash. No charges are expected to be filed.

Two vehicle crash in Falmouth
FALMOUTH - Thursday evening at about 6:30 p.m. a female driver in a Mercury sedan was pulling out of Carriage Shop Road when poor visibility apparently caused her to pull into the path of a Ford Crown Victoria sedan traveling on Sandwich Road. The impact left the Mercury and car parts in the center of Sandwich Road. Both the Ford and Mercury suffered extensive front and rear side damage and had to be placed on flatbed wreckers for removal from the crash scene. The male driver of the Ford and the driver and passenger in the Mercury declined transport to the hospital after being evaluated by Falmouth Fire/Rescue. Due to the busy nature of that section of Sandwich Road and a light rain in the area, Falmouth Police were kept busy with traffic while the crash scene was cleared and investigated. (Story and photos by Eric Tinglof/CWN).

South Yarmouth two-car crash in front of D-Y Regional High School

SOUTH YARMOUTH - Just before 11 a.m. Thursday, the badly damaged Honda (shown above) hit the back of an Acura on Station Avenue, in front of Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School.

One person was transported by Dennis ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening. Dennis responded to the scene as all three of Yarmouth's ambulances were out on unrelated calls.  Yarmouth Police are investigating the crash.

(Story and photos by R. Copley/CWN)

Smoky conditions at the Ocean Club in South Yarmouth

SOUTH YARMOUTH - A plumber's torch created a smoke condition in the Ocean Club, formerly Smuggler's Beach Motel, bringing the Yarmouth Fire Department to the location at Smuggler's Beach just before 10 a.m. Thursday morning.

After the fire department removed a section of ceiling, it was determined that there was no extension.

(Story and photo by R. Copley/CWN)

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Wake, funeral services for Turlough Meehan; Mashpee, West Barnstable crashes; Dumpster fire in P'town; Hyannis crash; Suspect detained after allegedly chasing woman in Hyannis; Yarmouth Reebok store tagged

Car vs pole in Mashpee injures one

     ^{Mashpee Police reconstruction officers at vehicle vs pole scene Wednesday night.}
MASHPEE - A single-vehicle crash in Mashpee sends one to the hospital with what seemed to be miraculously minor injuries. At 10:40 p.m. Wednesday night an older-model Jeep Cherokee traveling south on Great Neck Road South at Great Pine Road  in the New Seabury area of Mashpee struck a utility pole completely severing the pole at ground level.

Although the Jeep was severely damaged the young male driver walked away from his vehicle under his own power and was transported to Cape Cod Hospital by a mutual aid ambulance from Cotuit Fire/Rescue with what were said to be minor injuries.

Mashpee Fire stood by the scene awaiting NSTAR as the pole took down primary power lines and the wires were still hot. It appeared NSTAR would be on the scene for some time to restore the pole and restring the wires. The crash was under investigation by Mashpee Police. (Story and photos by Eric Tinglof/CWN).

Driver taken to CCH after Route 6 crash
WEST BARNSTABLE - One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital after a single-vehicle crash in West Barnstable about 9 p.m. A vehicle struck the guardrail on Route 6 westbound just past exit 6 going up Shoot Flying Hill. The driver 18-year old John Martell of Dennis reportedly told State Police he swerved to avoid a chair in the roadway.

Dumpster fire quelled in Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN - Fire horns and sirens permeated the air in Provincetown around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday evening. Firefighters arrived to find a dumpster fully involved at the Seashore Park Condos at 10 Seashore Park Drive. It has been a month since the last fire and although the evening timing is eerily consistent with the series of arson fires in town, Fire Chief Michael Trovato says the cause is undetermined.

One injured in Hyannis crash

     ^{One person in this car was injured in a three-vehicle chain reaction crash.}
HYANNIS - A three-car crash at 5 p.m. occurred on Route 132 in front of the Cape Codder Resort.

One lane had to be closed down and one person was taken to CCH by Hyannis Rescue with injuries that were serious but not life-threatening.

It appeared the Ford pickup truck rear-ended a black Nissan Altima which then rear-ended a Dodge minivan.

(Story and Photos by Frank Paparo/CWN). 

Man detained after reportedly chasing woman

     ^{Barnstable Police interview a suspect who allegedly chased a woman in Hyannis.}
HYANNIS -  At 11:45 a.m. today Barnstable Police got a 911 call from a young female that was being chased on foot by an unknown male on North Steet near Stevens Street. She ran into Burger King to get away and called police. At least five cruisers responded, some went to the BK to interview the victim and others chased the suspect and caught up to him in the lot of church across from the Hyannis fire station. Meanwhile several officers looked through the woods behind the church for any evidence. The suspect was questioned on the front lot of the church and police detained him but it was not immediately clear what charges he may be facing.

Reebok store tagged in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH - Sometime over the Christmas holiday someone "tagged" the Reebok Store on Route 28 in Yarmouth.

Graffiti was spray painted on the back of the building.

We're checking with the Yarmouth Police Department who are investigating and will bring you further details as we get them.

(Photo by R. Copley/CWN).

Wake and Funeral Services for Turlough Meehan
WEST DENNIS –Turlough E. Meehan, infant son of Dennis firefighter Phelim Meehan and his wife Amanda-Clare, passed away on December 18 after his valiant battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
   His wake will be held on December 27 at Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, from 3 to 6 p.m.
   The funeral will be held on Friday, December 28, at St. Pius X Church, 94 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, at 10 a.m.
    Wake, Thursday December 27 The Dennis Fire Department invites fire and police personnel to join them at the wake on Thursday to pay their respects to Turlough with a walk-through at approximately 6:15 p.m. All personnel are requested to wear Class A dress uniforms and meet for assembly at the Station Avenue Elementary School across the street from the funeral home at 5 p.m. Funeral, Friday December 28 On Friday, uniformed personnel are requested to assemble at the church’s Youth Center (blue building next to the church) at 9 a.m. to receive instructions from Deputy Donlan. Please park in the larger lot east of the church. This will allow the funeral procession to park in the smaller lot next to the church.
   Following the funeral, guests are invited to Chapin’s Restaurant, 85 Taunton Avenue, Dennis. The family requests that uniformed personnel change into civilian attire before arriving at Chapin’s.
   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund in memory of Turlough Meehan. Donations may be made by mail or phone to: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place, 6th Floor Brookline, MA 02445-9924 800-52-JIMMY (54669).

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Arrest in Harwich break-ins; Mashpee crash; Fiery crash closes Route 6 for two hours

One injured, one arrested after Mashpee crash
MASHPEE - One person was taken to Falmouth Hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Mashpee about 8:15 p.m. Christmas evening. One vehicle apparently sideswiped another on Old Barnstable Road by the Quashnet Valley Golf Course. Mashpee Police are investigating the crash. One person was reportedly arrested at the scene but further details were not immediately available.

Fiery crash closes Route 6
SANDWICH - Christmas morning state troopers were forced to close Route 6 eastbound after a van caught fire before exit 4.

Sandwich firefighters responded and doused the flames but the van was a total loss.

No one was injured, but the highway was shut down for a half an hour on Christmas morning. 

Photo courtesy of passing driver.

Man arrested in connection with Harwich breaks, assault
HARWICH - A Harwich man has been arrested in connection with a series of break-ins and an alleged assault on a caretaker last Wednesday. Afries Rodriquez of 1606 Orleans Road, Harwich, into custody based on a match of fingerprints, police said (Click here for details).  Since August Harwich Police report they have investigated at least 30 instances of illegal entries into cars, businesses and houses across the town.

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Driver critical after Bourne crash; Mashpee car vs tree, pedestrian struck

Happy Holidays from Cape Wide News! 

New overnight: Driver critically injured in Bourne crash
Crash, van fire snarl overnight Cape bound traffic
BOURNE - A two-vehicle crash late Christmas Eve left one driver critically injured. The vehicles collided about 11:30 p.m. on Route 3 at the Scenic Highway exit before the Sagamore Bridge. The impact reportedly sent one vehicle over the guardrail knocking that driver unconscious. Rescuers called for a Medflight helicopter to land on the highway near the crash scene to fly 49-year old Jeffrey S. Simon of Barnstable to Boston Medical Center forcing the highway to be shutdown for a time until it took off. The driver of the other vehicle 37-year old Margaret Donahue of Plymouth was not injured. State Troopers from the Bourne barracks are investigating the crash. SANDWICH - Meanwhile about an hour and a half later state troopers were forced to close Route 6 eastbound after a van caught fire before exit 4. Sandwich firefighters responded and doused the flames but the van was a total loss. No one was injured. 

Mashpee car vs tree, pedestrian struck
MASHPEE - It was a busy Christmas Eve afternoon for Mashpee rescuers. About 3:45 p.m. they were called to a crash scene on Lowell Road. Two vehicles collided causing one of them to crash into a tree. Three people in that vehicle were extricated and taken to hospitals with minor injuries. About an hour earlier a pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle by the post office at the Mashpee Commons. The injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Mashpee Police are investigating both incidents.

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All I want for Christmas are my presents back; Rain/wind cause few problems; Unarmed robbery reported at mall

Top story: 

^{The thrown presents & ornaments are still on front door step of this Osterville home on Sunday morning as seen in the inset above, left.  Photos by Frank Paparo/CWN.}

 Domestic dispute ends with Christmas tree on front lawn, presents taken
OSTERVILLE - A woman was arrested Saturday following an overnight domestic disturbance on Old Mill Road in Osterville. According to police 29-year-old Elyssa Underwood(on right) was drunk when she arrived at her ex-boyfriend's residence-reportedly with her new boyfriend in tow. She allegedly assaulted her ex by trying to choke him and hit him with a metal shower shelf. She then is accused of taking the Christmas tree and throwing it out onto the front lawn and had reportedly taken Christmas presents. The couple's three children were at the home and were said to be crying when authorities arrived. Underwood left with the new boyfriend but contacted police Saturday morning to turn herself in. She faces charges of assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (shower shelf) and wanton destruction of property. (Mugshot furnished by BPD).

CWN Storm Team: Rain/Wind cause few problems
CAPE COD - Strong winds and downpours led to some street flooding on the Cape. Scattered power outages were reported in Eastham and Wellfleet amongst others. In Provincetown winds gusting to 59 MPH caused a line tethering a fishing vessel to the pier at MacMillan Wharf to part.

Unarmed robbery reported at mall
HYANNIS - Barnstable Police are investigating an incident at the Cape Cod Mall about 9 p.m. Sunday that may have been an attempted robbery. Details are sketchy but a disturbance reportedly broke out in the food court and spilled out into the parking lot. Barnstable officers supplementing mall security for the holiday shopping rush responded quickly and several suspects were detained. Further details were not immediately available.

Man seriously injured in Eastham crash
EASTHAM - A man was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Eastham Sunday. The driver 37-year old Peter Bross of Plymouth apparently lost control on Cable Road at Ocean View Drive near Nauset Light Beach and struck a fence and some trees. He was taken by ambulance to CCH. The crash is under investigation by Eastham Police and National Park Rangers. 

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