Police and Fire News

Ptown fall, Lightning strikes in Sandwich

Lightning sparks house fire in Sandwich

SANDWICH – A strong thunderstorm caused several lightning strikes on the upper Cape. A bolt struck a house at 13 Buckingham Drive in Sandwich shortly after 2 AM causing a small fire in the attic. The occupant escaped the house and firefighters quickly knocked down the flames. Minutes later another bolt struck a home at 9 Jeannes Way in the Forestdale section of town. Reports say the hit caused a television set to explode. Fortunately there was no fire and no one was injured. Several other possible strikes kept Sandwich and Mashpee busy resetting alarms and checking buildings out.

Trooper attacked, Crashes, racoon attack, drug bust

Route 6 crash slows morning commute

YARMOUTH – A two-vehicle crash slowed the morning commute along Route 6 westbound this morning. The crash happened just before 7 AM by exit 8. No serious injuries were reported but traffic was delayed while the vehicles were removed. State Police are investigating the crash.

Hyannis crash triggers gas leak; Bourne fire

Blaze damages Bourne house

BOURNE – Fire extensively damaged a house in Bourne Wednesday evening. Firefighters responded to 225 Main Street shortly after 8 PM after reports a sewer pump had overheated in the basement sparking the fire. Smoke was showing on arrival and firefighters were forced to stay out of the building. No injuries were reported. Onset firefighters helped out at the scene. The fire was knocked down in about 20 minutes.

Mashpee fall, Yarmouth fire, Bicyclist falls into canal

WEDNESDAY JUNE 28^th, 2006

Man seriously injured in Mashpee fall

MASHPEE - A man was seriously injured after falling about 10 feet onto concrete in Mashpee around 4 PM Wednesday. Rescuers called for a Medflight helicopter but bad weather grounded it so the victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately available.

Yarmouth firefighters douse porch fire
YARMOUTH – Firefighters were able to quickly knock down a porch fire and keep the flames from spreading into a home at 601 Route 6A in Yarmouthport. The fire broke out shortly before 4 AM. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Bicyclist airlifted after crash plunges her into canal
BOURNE – A bicyclist was flown to Rhode Island Hospital Tuesday evening after a frightening ordeal. The woman was riding her bike on the trail along the Cape Cod Canal when she apparently collided with another bike and then fell into the canal. Fortunately she did not get carried away by the current. A Lifeflight helicopter landed nearby and flew the victim to the hospital around 8:30 PM.

Emergency Landing, Man flees cops, Crash thru Drive-in

TUESDAY JUNE 27^th, 2006
Student Pilot, instructor make emergency landing at airport
HYANNIS – A student pilot got quite a scare when smoke began filling the cockpit of the plane he was in just after it took off from Barnstable Municipal Airport Tuesday morning. The Piper Warrior similar to this one safely returned to the airport. By the time emergency crews arrived the two occupants were out of the plane and the smoke had dissipated. Officials are still investigating the source of the smoke.

MONDAY JUNE 26, 2006
Woman tries to turn Tedeschi’s into drive-thru
FALMOUTH – A Falmouth woman was arrested for operating under the influence after allegedly jumping a curb with her vehicle and striking a support column of the building. The woman then reportedly exited her vehicle and purchased two packs of cigarettes. 59-year old Lois Kaczor was also charged with operating recklessly to endanger. 

Man charged with pulling knife
CENTERVILLE – A dispute over missing money apparently led to a man pulling a knife on his roommate. With the help of a translator police were able to determine 42-year old Djalama Antonio DaCcosta had gotten into an argument and accused his roommate of taking the money. DaCosta than allegedly picked up the knife and the roommate fled. DaCosta was to be arraigned Tuesday in Barnstable District Court on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon. Feds will also reportedly be in court to check DaCosta’s immigration status. 

Officer injured in struggle with suspect
HYANNIS – A Barnstable Police officer is expected to be okay after being elbowed in the head several times by a suspect. Detective Daniel Turner spotted 44-year old Rufus Rudd in a car on Main Street and knew Rudd had two outstanding warrants on him. When Det. Turner tried to apprehend Rudd, Russ allegedly elbowed the detective in the head several times. Rudd was captured and faces additional charges of assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest. Det. Turner is expected to be okay.

Man flees cops, captured, damages cruiser
DENNIS – A man was arraigned in Orleans District Court on a variety of charges following a wild scene in Dennis early this morning. Dennis Police were called to a Gage Road residence where a mother reported a vehicle was following her daughter who was in a taxi. As police were taking a statement from the cab driver they heard a scream and saw a man run from the house. Ptl. Henry Jessop was able to quickly apprehend 30-year old Howard Stafford of Harwich. Stafford was placed in a cruiser where he allegedly smashed out one of the windows. Police later learned Stafford had been accompanying the daughter in Provincetown when an argument broke out. Stafford is alleged to have tried to force the cab off the road in Wellfleet. He was charged with unarmed burglary, malicious destruction of property (cruiser) and motor vehicle trespassing.

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