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Centerville crash closes Route 28; Orleans drug bust

Crash at notorious intersection closes Route 28

     ^{The driver of a rolled over pickup at Rt. 28 and Lumbert Mill Rd. is readied for transport to CCH.}
CENTERVILLE - A serious crash at a notorious intersection closed Route 28 for a little over an hour Wednesday evening. A SUV driven by Brian Way of Mashpee collided with a pickup truck driven by Andrew Little of Cotuit at Route 28 and Lumbert Mill Road about 7 p.m. The impact caused the pickup to roll on its roof. Both drivers were taken to Cape Cod Hospital. Little reportedly suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries. The crash is under investigation by Barnstable Police who cited Way for operating to endanger and failing to stop at a stop sign. Way reportedly told police he hydroplaned on the wet roads. The town of Barnstable has been negotiating with the state for several years to try to get a signal light at the dangerous intersection. Story and photos by Frank Paparo.

Orleans Police arrest three for  narcotic offenses

ORLEANS - On Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Orleans Police Detective Kevin Higgins, along with Officer Brian Carchedi and Officer Kerry O'Connell arrested three individuals for alleged possesion of heroin and knowingly being present where heroin was kept. The arrests followed a two week investigation which began as suspicious activity in the Hopkins Lane area.

Arrested were (l-r) 44-year old David E. Pike of Brewster, 45-year old Geoffrey A. Palmer of Orleans and 37-year old Kevin P. Murphy of Hyannis. Pike and Palmer were held overnight at the Barnstable House of Correction, each on $5,000.00 cash bail. Murphy was released on personal recognizance. All three will be arraigned at Orleans District Court on Thursday. Mugshots furnished by OPD.