POCASSET - Fire broke out in a home in Bourne late Monday afternoon. Flames were visible when firefighters arrived at 9 Portside Drive in the Pocasset section of the town.An elderly couple escaped the flames but were evaluatedby EMTs. One was taken to a hospital as a precaution.
The fire was quickly knocked down.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal's office.
Photos and video by CWN associate Andrew Jones
Five more business breaks reported in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH - Yarmouth Police report that at 3:28 a.m. Sunday morning, they responded to a burglar alarm at Station Avenue Shell 446 Station Avenue in South Yarmouth and discovered that someone had broken in and stolen a small amount of cash.
Later on in the day, the Yarmouth Police Department investigated four more reports of business break-ins in the same general area:
Allied Waste 61 Commonwealth Avenue
Yardscape 327 Whites Path
Quantum Mechanics 45 Huntington Avenue
Lemco Marine 23 Huntington Avenue
All of the break-ins are believed to have occurred during the same general time period and all break-ins involved forced entry and the theft of small amounts of cash.
These break-ins are believed to be connected with the four previous ones that occurred during the early morning of January 9, 2012 which have been reported to the public and media and were also the subject of an electronic Code Red Message Alert to the White’s Path area businesses.
Yarmouth Police patrol officers and detectives are currently conducting an active follow-up investigation. Anyone with information about these crimes is urged to contact Yarmouth Police Detective Russell Giammarco at 508.775.0445 extension 2129 or by email at tips@yarmouthpolice.com
All business owners should take note of this rash of break-ins and take appropriate crime prevention steps such as:
• Securing overnight cash in safes or removing it from the building
• Properly locking all doors and windows
• Activating appropriate interior and exterior lights
• Checking and activating alarm and surveillance camera systems
• Reporting any suspicious activity immediately by calling 911.
Media release furnished by Yarmouth Police
Electrical outlet fire causes smoke in Yarmouth apartment
YARMOUTH - Firefighters were called to the Long Pond Village Apartments on Alewife Circle shortly before 1:30 a.m. after smoke was reported coming from an apartment. The problem was traced to an electrical outlet where a clothes dryer was plugged in. Crews opened the wall around the plug to make sure the fire hadn't spread. No injuries were reported. An electrical inspector was called to investigate.
Provincetown Police weekly arrest report
PROVINCETOWN - Provincetown Police report one arrest for the past week. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On January 8th at 12:43 a.m. Ofc. Kevan Spoor arrested
Steven Scott Rucinski, 46, of Provincetown who was charged with
Operating under the influence of liquor
Operating negligently to endanger
Failing to stop or yield
Media release furnished by Provincetown Police
Truro Police report no arrests for the past week
Sandwich Police weekly arrest report
SANDWICH - Sandwich Police report the following arrests for the past week. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On January 13th at 9:02 p.m.
Ryan R. Thorpe of Sandwich was charged with
Wantonly injuring real or personal property
On January 14th at 2:00 a.m.
Michelle Ann Sheehan of Plymouth was charged with
Operating under the influence of liquor
Failing to stop or yield
Marked lanes violation
Speeding
Data furnished by Sandwich Police
Falmouth Police weekly arrest report
FALMOUTH - Falmouth Police report the following arrests for the past week. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On January 9th at 9:25 a.m.
David Allen Byron, 20, of Falmouth was charged with
Assault and battery (2 counts)
Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (domestic)
Assault with a dangerous weapon
Malicious destruction of property
Intimidating a witness
Disorderly conduct
On January 10th at 2:46 a.m.
Kirstin E. Zabel, 26, of East Falmouth was charged with
Warrant arrest
On January 10th at 6:03 a.m.
Gregory C. Roderick, 28, of Falmouth was charged with
Warrant arrest
On January 10th at 5:52 p.m.
Jeffrey S. Pina, 19, of East Falmouth was charged with
Possession of firearm in felony
Possession of ammunition of unlawful caliber
Discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling
Improper storage of a firearm
Possesion of a Class B substance
Possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance (cocaine)
Conspriacy to violate controlled substance law
and
Andrew G. Weldon, 23, of East Falmouth was charged with
Possession of firearm in felony
Possession of ammunition of unlawful caliber
Discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling
Improper storage of a firearm
Possesion of a Class B substance
Possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance (subsequent offense)
Conspriacy to violate controlled substance law
(see related story here)
On January 11th at 12:00 a.m.
Ashlyn N. Paredes, 20, of Hyannis was charged with
Disorderly conduct
Disturbing the peace (2 counts)
and
Mariah A. Kelley, 20, of East Falmouth was charged with
Disturbing the peace (2 counts)
Disorderly conduct
Resisting arrest
On January 11th at 2:45 a.m.
Shawn M. Claudio, 19, of East Falmouth was charged with
Possession of firearm in felony
Possession of ammunition of unlawful caliber
Discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling
Improper storage of a firearm
Possesion of a Class B substance
Possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance (cocaine)
Conspriacy to violate controlled substance law
(see related story here)
On January 11th at 3:38 p.m.
Edwin S. Smith Jr., 47, of Morgan Hills, CA was charged with
Possession with intent to distribute a Class D substance
On January 12th at 2:13 a.m.
Stephanie J. Dewsnap, 24, of Smithfield, RI was charged with
Armed robbery
Larceny over $250
Receiving stolen property over $250
Warrant arrest
On January 12th at 7:43 p.m.
Griffith Outlaw, 52, of Falmouth was charged with
Violating an abuse prevention order
Possession of a Class D substance (marijuana)(1 oz. or less)
On January 13th at 12:40 a.m.
a 14-year-old juvenile was charged with
Assault and battery
Malicious destruction of property
Threatening to commit a crime
On January 13th at 8:59 p.m.
Paul Victor Duarte, 23, of Falmouth was charged with
Warrant arrest
On January 14th at 6:33 a.m.
Lisa Marie Taylor, 47, of Falmouth was charged with
Warrant arrest
Data furnished by Falmouth Police
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