CapeCodToday Blog Chowder

Regardless of your opinions stop the personal attacks or I will close the thread-TC

I doubt it was medflight with the thunderstorms around...maybe the coast guard? could be a medevac from them? I'm monitoring and hear no major incidents at this time-TC

Enough with the back and forth personal attacks...this thread is closed-TC

For clarification the top part of this post is a plug by Senior Editor Walter Brooks (site owner) for HIS editorial which does not necessary represent my views-TC.

The photo is on the amber alert site and various other media sites
don't know why WBZ wouldn't have it-TC

Thank you for taking the time to write in Mr. Hemsley. We are all glad the ordeal ended happily. It was nice on our end to report such a good outcome. Its something we all too seldom get to do. Be well-Tim/CWN

I knew this would be a lengthy diatribe so I sat back for a bit...now my two cents. As the reporter on the scene I can attest without grossing you out that the woman had serious injuries that needed reconstructive surgery. The paramedic was able to determine a plastic surgeon was not available at CCH so the decision was made to fly her. Many times what may seem like a minor problem may require specialized treatment only available in Boston. I daresay if this was your friend or relative you'd want the best possible care. As to Medflight cancellations it has nothing to do with pilot breaks. They have a rigid standard of weather conditions that dictate whether they can fly. Any fog or storm between them and you and they can't come. Its a safety issue. In a critical condition in bad weather the USCG can be requested and often does medevac out of the islands during such conditions. These paramedics are out there day ofter day dealing with all sorts of unimaginable medical situations and if my time comes I would trust them without question for care and deciding if I need to be flown-TC

They did apparently release that fact that I chose to omit from my copy. I apologize for someone being overzealous-TC

First I've heard of this and no one else has anything either. Do you have any further details? TC

Don't know about the motorcycle but Eastham responded to several calls including a possible structure fire that turned out to be a large illegal fireworks display. There was also a steady stream of ambulances with various medical calls coming out of Provincetown headed toward CCH. TC

If you look again you will see this story was submitted by one of our reporters, not "ripped off" the scanner. CWN makes every effort to be accurate. Mistakes will occur and we correct them as soon as they are brought to our attention. As for other media outlets if they are "ripping" from us without checking the facts themselves we cannot control that and clearly state that they shouldn't do it. The victim was not identified in this case so I don't see how there can be any HIPPA violation. The times when we do identify victims it comes from official sources such as police. While reporting what the public wants and has a right to know, CWN has always strived to show compassion to the victims.

By "TC" she means ME the CWN editor.
And I'm gonna ask all of you one more time to wrap this thread up. Only because I'm getting tired of my inbox being full everytime I check it-TC

Irregardless of your feelings I think we've beaten this topic enough...maybe we can move on? TC

Actaully the power of a good camera with a long zoom from across the pond-TC

Time is unknown...did not ask additional details-TC

YPD says it was a suicide-TC

No one called me...the comments have been filling my inbox all day...my comments were general and not directed at anyone-TC

Lets keep this civilized and avoid personal attacks please-otherwise I will have to close the forum.
Thanks
Tim

Heard that fire too. Clothes in dryer extingusihed prior to arrival.
Building had to be ventilated-TC

Haven't heard anything from my Dennis corrspondent so far-TC

busbabe312, No I did not hear anything on that. sorry-TC

CWN asked DPD the same thing and at this time they say they have no reason to believe there is any connection-TC

Eric didn't report in on the fire so I don't think it was to major...
The boat rescue was for an overturned canoe/kayak. It was apparently
determined no one had been on it thankfully-TC

Hey! Ortiz is coming out of it...he hit another 2 run dinger today
It was the bullpen that couldn't hold it after the rookie did real well-TC

By Sea St I assume you mean Nautical Way. Our reported responded but had to stay out on Sea St for safety reasons (recommended by BPD) and could not get any usuable shot. Personal safety is always paramount for the CWN news team. As for the CVS the Yarmouth guy did not hear the call at first and it was too late when he got there-we can't get them all but I think we do quite a job trying
Thanks-TC

No, I fixed that confusion...thanx-TC

That I'm not about have to check with CC2day-TC

Its my blog but its on Walter's site so...
why do you ask?
TC

I'm on vacation in FL but my guy was there. Not sure why the local editors haven't posted yet but I'll hav eit up shortly...as I did the Truro fire within minutes!
Thanks for reading!
TC

I take the Ptown pictures and yes I do monitor the crowd very carefully. Thanks for the reminder/suggestion.
As for the login problem I think it takes you to the most recent posts. To get all the CWN stuff just click on police/fire news (it's in the fly-out menu on tiopo named "News/Features") or check with CCToday for more help
Probably won't hear much on EES as the report said he/she is a juvenile and police were not offering any further details-TC

Monpo CWN's Meteorologist?
Actually my guys have been watching that storm too
want to get through this one first...could be quite
windy Wednesday morning. Thanks for the heads up! TC

Monpo, At least they are crediting their source
And the surveillance photo is public domain released
by the police but appreciate you keeping an eye out-TC

I've forwarded Rapunzals format remarks to the CCToday editors...

Monpo if you can find that link again let me know
I can have my photographers send them a bill-TC

No its the small plaza with the Dunkin' Donuts across from the Cape Codder Resort on Route 132-TC

ccmom I tried to email you direct
I don't know whats wrong
there is an email link on the site
but my email is:
n1riw@comcast.net
(thats n (#1) riw TC

nothing yet. Best bet for school cancelations is one of the Cape radio news broadcasts in the morning-TC

Ah...those were the days...there were drive-ins everywhere
now there is only Wellfleet.
One Crazy Summer...silly movie but Demi was hot then (ok still is)
and John Cusack went on to make several of my favorite romantic
movies-The Sure Thing, Serendipity, Must Love Dogs etc.
Thanks for the memories-TC

not me...I heard the call but was 4 refusals so want worth the trip from Ptown-TC

Checking with Jake-TC

Added a sentence to that end and to check with your local dept.
Thanks-TC

Answer your question?...LOL-TC

Sorry folks rushing to get to dinner when I posted those late updates...spell check is complete now-TC

Those out of town officers were assisting in the reconstruction of the previous fatal crash and responded to the second when it happened-TC

Haven't heard yet but will try to check into-TC

There was also a flip over with no injuries at Osterville/West Barnstable and Old Falmouth about 9:30 PM...that may have had to do with that also-TC

Perhaps my bad but the adobe acrobat reader you need to download the form or read the town water report is a free download-TC

CWN has, and continues to reach out to other police departments on the subject of mug shots...we will keep trying-TC

not that I know of...but Britt at capecodfd.com has some
photos of stuff he has responded to-TC

funny-TC

changed the sex and clarified if the crash had happened earlier...
thanks for the info-TC

I did update my story based upon what you pointed out. I thought it best not to get too specific about the military aspect due to possible security concerns. Hope it is more accurate now-TC

Thought I'd just be safe-TC

Mt bad...that should have said composite and not mugshot-TC

I may be going blind but I don't see any blood on his head and there was no mention of a head injury. If there had been it would have been bandaged. As for the face at that angle I can't tell who he was. We always try to be respectful. I've seen much more graphic stuff on the evening news-TC

Not sure what the problem is here...there's no gratuitious blood that I can see. Its in a public place showing victim being rolled onto a backboard. There was a severe arm injury but no head trauma reported...if it bothers people that much I'll take it down but not sure what the problem is-TC

They have not given any conditon report but I agree the windshield doesn't make it look good. Reports are the driver was not going that fast so that may be the saving grace-TC

Sandwich story has been updated...thanks for the heads up
TC

I have people checking into it...thanks
TC

Are you saying the ambulance was in the crash or that it helped transport victims? There was no mention of this in any of the reports I heard-TC

Haven't received any names yet...TC

I caught that in spell check...thanks
TC

Actually its a matter of which departments will talk to CWN. We're constantly working to improve our relationship with area departments. I'm working on an update for the robbery...and several people at CWN continue to reach out to Barnstable PD management to be able to get information from there...its a process-TC

Nope didnt hear that...nothing to that effect in the press release from Falmouth PD...TC

apparent diving accident...story posted in latest column-TC

I've noticed the "leave a comment" line has been intermittent...I've forwarded it to the IT people for resolution...feel free to email me direct at any time-TC

working on that...multiple ambulances called...Thanks-TC

Will correct that...and yes it does seem like an inordinate amount of crashes to put it mildly-TC

Point appreciated...BTW the BK person is 19-years old and the "shades" actually obscure her identity but as I suspect your email means you work for Fox 25 I would think you know the law...just a small guy like me isn't apt to be as legally protected as a major TV station-TC

Which kid in brace? I don't think you can see his face. By juvenile I mean arrests. I had negative feedback about a woman victim of an accident (not at fault) being treated by a medic. Someone thought we should have blurred her face.
Buzz/foxbos can you email me direct? I'd like to discuss this further
mailto:n1riw@comcast.net
Tim

If were not sure who the person is, in this case our reporter was not certain if that was the driver and/or whether the driver was at fault then we'll protect identity. Other expamples would be juveniles or people not arrested or at fault, undercover officers etc. This has been done in part due to feedback from readers and in part to limit any possible liability. As for the guy I think he's getting ready to drive the car out of the way not firing anything that I know of-TC

Finally on Wednesday some information (see column)

I was curious about that too...especially since CWN broke the story...and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see many times the "other guys" see it here first and then report it. I'm gonna inquire again with a couple of sources-TC

Have not heard any further on that crash...TC

Thank you for the clarification, I have updated the story-TC

While you guys are having fun let me just remind you Provincetown is the last volunteer fire department on the Cape and over the years their hard work has saved the town from almost certain large scale destruction on several occassions-TC

Other than the top story in this issue
(Teen pedestrian critical after hit & run)???
TC

It was near midnight...The Sox tied up the game while I was in the car on the way to the scene...TC

Thanks for catching that...I had a very hard time getting Trotting Park Road to come up at all...believe I have it right now-TC

Thanks I clarified that in the story...just my luck to be out of town at the time...TC

Monponsett I've learned to accept your barbs but this to me is out of line and I think an apology is in order. TC

It appears to be the generator in the Stop & Shop that caught fire...TC

Thnaks for catching that...typo error
TC

I corrected that story...Thelman is still wanted...

on the Yarmouth story the Special Response Unit (sorta like a SWAT unit) goes where needed and when needed and I believe the requesting agency pays the expenses.

Lets not pick on my photographers...they are gracious enough to work in difficult conditions to capture the dramtic scenes that appear in CWN.

Thanks...FYI at the bottom of each issue of CWN there is a link "live radar" that takes you to the intellicast system-TC

Thanks for writing and welcome aboard!

My Dad's in St. Petersburg (Tampa Bay)

Oh the huge manatee: thank you and I agree with the comments on slide show...I'm trying to work with the settings for those shows
Tim

Thanks all for the nice words...Its a simple matter of myself and my reporter "friends" keeping our noses to the ground and our ears perked...TC

derfrel, thank you for your comments and welcome aboard the fastest growing news blog on Cape Cod!

The ones published were before I heard of the potential problem. The "reporters" are my friends who were only looking out for me...I will try to come to some agreement directly with the individual and not conduct a trial here in public-TC

the accreditation is done by the Mass State Police to indicate we have met certain standards they set forth. I don't think it means one officer is better than another just that the agency meets standards set by the MSP-TC

I will continue to discuss the matter with the individual off line...actually more than one of my "reporters" were the ones who relayed information from members of the "agency" that the individual may have alterior motives. As an independant press service I do nto have the power of the mainstream press. I have to be able to work with all of the agencies on a daily basis or information will simply dry up. Again I reserve the right to refuse any submission and you are entitled to your take on the matter as well. I would stand up if I saw a cop doing wrong but I also think they deserve the benefit of the doubt (innocent until proven guilty). The vast majority are hard working, honest individuals. A couple of "bad seeds" should not ruin it for all-TC

I have been conversing with the individual you mention off line and that is between him and me...I will say I reserve the right to reject any submission without explantion...whether you choose to submit a photo anonymously or other is entirely up to you-TC

That is false. I do not check out people and that would be illegal anyway. The only thing I have ever asked of anyone contributing is not to get in the way of officials and to move along if asked to do so. Your contributions can be made anonymously too-TC

I'll check into this...hard to believe a shooting would not make news unless it was a suicidal type situation-TC

Thanks for the heads up...will pull until verified...TC

Just got the info on that bailout. Posted in latest column. Thanks for all your comments folks!

No I don't know the record but I'm sure there's some "winners" out there

Actually upon looking closer I believe the cruiser is using his pushbar to help keep the vehicle stable so it won't go on its roof while they get the driver out...the blocks in the foreground are also used by rescuers as a foundation to lay airbags on to stabilize and lift vehicles...

Its my understanding a lawyer mistakenly used the jurors name in open court and it went over the air on CourtTV-not really CourtTVs fault. A Boston TV station also reportedly tried to get pictures of her in violation of the judges order not to photo the jury WHICH APPLIES UNTIL THE TRIAL IS OVER even for dismissed jurors. The coverage I listened to at 11 PM did not use her name. All media including CourtTV was thrown out of court for a time after the incident and CWN has learned photographers are no longer allowed on the front step of the courthouse. I can tell you personally having hung outside the court on Monday afternoon the judge came out and emphatically said: "members of the media I remind you of my order not to photo the jury" before the jury left the building and each time the jury came and went they were escorted by court officers who announced "no photos" before they passed by. The curious thing I alluded to was that we were not allowed to film McCowen during the "perp walk" back to the prison van after court.

yep, thats one and the same vehicle! TC

the picture only showed the sneakers...I had another picture of medics working on the victim but held it for decency reasons
TC

Sorry typographical error which has been fixed...Paes was pronounced dead, Smith the other driver was not hurt...sorry for confusion

Lets stay civil folks...speak to the issue not the individual...TC

Easy does it...this is understandably a very disturbing story to many...

Yeah but even from 300 miles away I still beat everyone!

And thats from 500 miles away!

to jakeob54 thank you for the kind words...to capemon and wolfram I agree...this is certainly not the "Old Cape Cod" Patti Page spoke of! TC

to sgailor:
My deepest sympathies on your loss.
Your comments are received and appreciated.
The matter is indeed in the hands of the authorities
Tim

interesting information...I will forward to investigators...

Fair enough, I made a minor adjustment to the text that should solve that...

I spoke personally with Wellfleet Police officials and went by what they told me...where is your information coming from? Maybe the police didn't get the real or full story themselves? TC

I use a couple of independent forecasters over the web...and having lived on the Cape for nearly 45 years I could see the upper Cape problem developing with a WNW wind off the land...

Not sure what you mean by this comment?

No id available originally I think they said single blue kayak in Pleasant Bay...subject is safe on dry land

I don't know exactly but I believe coons are usually shy and this one was being agressive toward people and there have been verifed rabid coons before-better safe than sorry. Thanks for reading!