World War II ordnance safely detonated
WEST DENNIS – The long journey of a piece of naval ordnance that started in Hawaii at the close of World War II ended abruptly Monday afternoon in a flash, bang and spray of beach sand in West Dennis.
The end game began at approximately 3 p.m. Monday afternoon when Dennis police and fire personnel responded to a home in West Dennis for a report of an explosive device found in a shed on the property (left photo at top). The shell was reportedly a souvenir brought back from the Pacific by a Navy veteran after World War II. Police cordoned off the area and evacuated a nearby residence.
A State Police bomb technician arrived on scene around 4:25 p.m. and determined the shell was a live round. He transported the shell to West Dennis Beach where he was joined by a second technician. With the assistance of Dennis firefighters and a nearby landscaping crew collecting seaweed with a Bobcat excavator, they dug a hole in the beach behind a large sand dune. After placing the shell in the hole they rigged it with an explosive charge (photo at right, click to enlarge).
After the area was cleared, the shell was safely detonated around 5:18 p.m. (right photo at top, video).
CWN team coverage by Tim Caldwell and Kevin Morley
Careless cigarette disposal causes small fire
DENNISPORT – Around 2:15 p.m. Monday Dennis and Harwich firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire at 58 Center Street, an apartment building in Dennisport.
Upon arrival, they found a small fire in an outside wall.
After extinguishing the fire, firefighters determined that cigarettes thrown out a front window had ignited mulch bordering the foundation. The flames then spread into the wall.
According to Dennis Fire Captain Robert Brown, the extremely dry winter has increased the combustibility of vegetation and landscape materials.
The scene was cleared shortly before 3 p.m. There were no reported injuries.
Story and photos by Kevin Morley/CWN (Click photo at right to enlarge)
WEST DENNIS – The long journey of a piece of naval ordnance that started in Hawaii at the close of World War II ended abruptly Monday afternoon in a flash, bang and spray of beach sand in West Dennis.The end game began at approximately 3 p.m. Monday afternoon when Dennis police and fire personnel responded to a home in West Dennis for a report of an explosive device found in a shed on the property (left photo at top). The shell was reportedly a souvenir brought back from the Pacific by a Navy veteran after World War II. Police cordoned off the area and evacuated a nearby residence.
A State Police bomb technician arrived on scene around 4:25 p.m. and determined the shell was a live round. He transported the shell to West Dennis Beach where he was joined by a second technician. With the assistance of Dennis firefighters and a nearby landscaping crew collecting seaweed with a Bobcat excavator, they dug a hole in the beach behind a large sand dune. After placing the shell in the hole they rigged it with an explosive charge (photo at right, click to enlarge).
After the area was cleared, the shell was safely detonated around 5:18 p.m. (right photo at top, video).
CWN team coverage by Tim Caldwell and Kevin Morley
Careless cigarette disposal causes small fire
DENNISPORT – Around 2:15 p.m. Monday Dennis and Harwich firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire at 58 Center Street, an apartment building in Dennisport.Upon arrival, they found a small fire in an outside wall.
After extinguishing the fire, firefighters determined that cigarettes thrown out a front window had ignited mulch bordering the foundation. The flames then spread into the wall.
According to Dennis Fire Captain Robert Brown, the extremely dry winter has increased the combustibility of vegetation and landscape materials.
The scene was cleared shortly before 3 p.m. There were no reported injuries.
Story and photos by Kevin Morley/CWN (Click photo at right to enlarge)
Two arrests after motor vehicle break-ins in Dennis
DENNIS - On Saturday at approximately 3:00 p.m., Patrolman Thomas Downes responded to the report of two motor vehicle breaking-and-enterings that had just occurred at Cold Storage Beach and the Sea/South Street Conservation Area in East Dennis. In both these instances unoccupied parked vehicles had their windows smashed and articles stolen. Patrolman Downes was able to develop suspects and a suspect vehicle associated with the breaks.
Patrol Units from both the day shift and evening shift saturated the area. At approximately 3:30 p.m. Patrolman Sean Martin and Patrolman Seth Richter encountered two subjects and a vehicle that matched the description given by Patrolman Downes.
Following an investigation by Patrolman Downes, Patrolman Martin, Patrolman Richter and Sgt John Brady two subjects were placed under arrest.
Arrested were Steven Laurie, 49, (left) and Kenneth Dauphinais, 51, (right) both of East Dennis. They were charged with two counts of B&E to a Motor Vehicle and two counts of Larceny over $250. They were bailed pending arraignment on Tuesday in Orleans District Court
If you have any information concerning this incident please contact Detective Sgt Mark Conant. Citizens are also reminded that information concerning criminal activity in Dennis can be reported anonymously through the Dennis Police Department Crime Tip Hotline at (774) 352-1500.
Media release furnished by Dennis Police
Provincetown Police weekly arrest report
PROVINCETOWN - Provincetown Police report two arrests for the past week. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On February 13th at 5:49 p.m. Ofc. Richard Alves arrested
Richard W. Childs, 51, of Provincetown who was charged with
Warrant arrest
On February 15th at 1:31 a.m. Ofc. Kevin Spoor arrested
Jacob Floyd Pickard, 26, of Wellfleet who was charged with
Operating under the influence of liquor (2nd offense)
Open container of alcohol in MV
Failing to stop or yield
Media release and mugshots furnished by Provincetown Police
Truro Police weekly arrest report
TRURO - Truro Police report one arrest for the past week. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On February 16th at 8:08 p.m. Ofc. Jeremiah Valli arrested
Richard D. Carrier, 52, of North Truro who was charged with
Breaking and entering with intent to commit a misdemeanor (2 counts)
Larceny over $250 (3 counts)
Media release and mugshot furnished by Truro Police
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Provincetown Police weekly arrest report
PROVINCETOWN - Provincetown Police report two arrests for the past week. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On February 13th at 5:49 p.m. Ofc. Richard Alves arrestedRichard W. Childs, 51, of Provincetown who was charged with
Warrant arrest
On February 15th at 1:31 a.m. Ofc. Kevin Spoor arrestedJacob Floyd Pickard, 26, of Wellfleet who was charged with
Operating under the influence of liquor (2nd offense)
Open container of alcohol in MV
Failing to stop or yield
Media release and mugshots furnished by Provincetown Police
Truro Police weekly arrest report
TRURO - Truro Police report one arrest for the past week. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On February 16th at 8:08 p.m. Ofc. Jeremiah Valli arrestedRichard D. Carrier, 52, of North Truro who was charged with
Breaking and entering with intent to commit a misdemeanor (2 counts)
Larceny over $250 (3 counts)
Media release and mugshot furnished by Truro Police
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