Cape Wide News for Friday November 16th, 2012

Brothers arrested for double stabbing in Yarmouth

YARMOUTH - Two people were taken to Cape Cod Hospital after both were stabbed at a West Yarmouth residence Thursday evening during an apparent home invasion. The incident happened at 20 Courtland Way about 9 p.m. Multiple Yarmouth Police units were canvasing the area looking for suspects. The extent of the injuries was not immediately known.

Dennis Police tell CWN that Thursday at approximately 9 p.m. the Dennis Police Department was informed by the Yarmouth Police Department that they had probable cause for the arrest of Matthew and Ryan Tottingham (both 25 years of age of Harwich). Both individuals are suspected of breaking into their victims’ home in Yarmouth and attacking them.

On Friday at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Dennis Police received a 911 cell phone call for a domestic in East Dennis. Officers arrived at the home and found the front door had been kicked in. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the Tottingham brothers were involved but they had left the scene before the officers arrived.

A search was conducted by the Dennis Police Department with the help of the Harwich, Brewster, Yarmouth and State Police. The Tottingham brothers were taken into custody after a three-hour search. Dennis Police have charged Matthew Tottingham with Breaking & Entering and Assault & Battery with a Dangerous weapon. Both Tottingham brothers were released to the Yarmouth Police Department on their charges of Home Invasion and Assault and Battery with intent to Murder (Stabbing).
Media release furnished by Dennis Police
We're checking with Yarmouth Police for further details

Blaze damages Yarmouth home
YARMOUTH - Fire damaged a home in Yarmouth Thursday evening. A neighbor reported the fire at 9:51 p.m. at 59 Highland Street on the Hyannis line not far from Cape Cod Hospital. The fire appeared to be contained to one room but there was smoke damage throughout the unoccupied structure. One firefighter sustained minor inhalation injuries according to the Yarmouth Fire Department, which is currently conducting an investigation into the cause of the blaze. A Hyannis fire crew assisted at the scene.

Information included from Yarmouth Fire Department media release. Top photo by CWN associate John P. Carroll; lower photo courtesy of CWN reader Jason Peterson. If you see breaking news let us know. If you can safely take photos or video please send it to us!

Wellfleet Police sponsoring "Stuff a Bus" challenge
WELLFLEET - The Wellfleet Police Department is sponsoring the Fifth annual Police and Fire Stuff-A-Bus Challenge.

Start Date: November 1st
End Date: December 15th

The Wellfleet Police Department will be collecting NEW and UNWRAPPED toys at various locations throughout town. All toys will be distributed right here on Cape Cod to families in need this holiday season. Toy collection boxes are at the following locations:

1) Wellfleet Police Department
2) Wellfleet Fire Department
3) Wellfleet Dunkin Donuts
4) Wellfleet Marketplace
5) Wellfleet Council on Aging
6) Wellfleet Post Office
7) Wellfleet Cinemas
8) W.H.A.T. Theatre

Any questions or concerns feel free to contact Off. Kevin LaRocco at (508) 349-3702.
Media release furnished by Wellfleet Police

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