Editor's note: I would like to offer a humble apology for our downtime over the weekend. Any downtime is unacceptable and abhorrent to yours truly. The problem was not on our end, but thankfully appears to have been resolved. Some of you were aware I was posting on our old backup server. Readers are encouraged to set a bookmark for that page. In the event of another outage, refer to it for updates and continued breaking news coverage. Again thank you for your patience and continued support-TC
Woman cited in two-car crash
HARWICH - Harwich Police will cite a 23-year-old female driver for failure to stop causing a serious accident at the intersection of Sisson Road and South Street.
The crash happened at 4:30 p.m. Monday sending the male driver of a Chrysler Town & Country van to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.
The red Dodge Charger the female was driving went through a white picket fence and came to rest on a lawn on South Street.
The young woman refused medical treatment at the accident scene.
Reporting and photos by Jake O'Callaghan/CWN
Four injured in Osterville crash
OSTERVILLE - Four people were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Osterville about 2:45 p.m. A car rear-ended an SUV on Route 28 at South County Road. A third vehicle was also slightly damaged.Two of the four injuries were described as serious but none appeared life-threatening. Mutual aid ambulances assisted in transporting victims to Cape Cod Hospital.
Route 28 was closed for nearly an hour while crews worked the scene.
A Sheriff's Department Deputy assisted Barnstable Police with the investigation.
Photos by Frank F. Paparo/CWN
Man caught with unlicensed, loaded gun in Harwich
HARWICH - Harwich Police report that on Saturday at 8:45 p.m., the Harwich Public Safety Communications Center received a 911 call reporting an intoxicated male subject with a handgun in the parking lot of Shaw's Supermarket. The caller was the suspect’s girlfriend and she was in the store waiting for the police to respond.
Harwich Police Patrol Sergeant Kevin Considine and Patrol Officers Keith Kannally, Robert Horgan, Rick Buttrick, and Mark Holmes responded and cordoned off the area while attempting to locate the suspect.
The suspect was located walking on Sisson Road by officers. He was ordered to the ground at gunpoint and handcuffed for safety concerns. The suspect was identified as James Aylward, age 51 of Brockton, MA.
The caller told police officers at the scene that she had an argument with Mr. Aylward and went into the store seeking help. She also told officers that Mr. Aylward was in possession of a black handgun which he was carrying in a gym bag.
A search of the area was conducted and a gym bag containing a loaded .380 caliber handgun was located partially covered in mulch and leaves. The gym bag was identified as belonging to Mr. Aylward and he was advised he was under arrest at that time.
Mr. Aylward was charged with carry a firearm without a license, carrying a dangerous weapon, and possessing a firearm without an FID card. He was transported to the stationhouse where he was processed and held on $500 cash bail. He was arraigned Monday in Orleans District Court.
Media release furnished by Harwich Police
Harwich Police Patrol Sergeant Kevin Considine and Patrol Officers Keith Kannally, Robert Horgan, Rick Buttrick, and Mark Holmes responded and cordoned off the area while attempting to locate the suspect.
The suspect was located walking on Sisson Road by officers. He was ordered to the ground at gunpoint and handcuffed for safety concerns. The suspect was identified as James Aylward, age 51 of Brockton, MA.
The caller told police officers at the scene that she had an argument with Mr. Aylward and went into the store seeking help. She also told officers that Mr. Aylward was in possession of a black handgun which he was carrying in a gym bag.
A search of the area was conducted and a gym bag containing a loaded .380 caliber handgun was located partially covered in mulch and leaves. The gym bag was identified as belonging to Mr. Aylward and he was advised he was under arrest at that time.
Mr. Aylward was charged with carry a firearm without a license, carrying a dangerous weapon, and possessing a firearm without an FID card. He was transported to the stationhouse where he was processed and held on $500 cash bail. He was arraigned Monday in Orleans District Court.
Media release furnished by Harwich Police
72 unwanted guns taken off the streets of Cape Cod
WEST YARMOUTH – The Yarmouth Police Department released the following statement Monday morning. “We thank everyone who participated in this special event on Saturday. 72 unwanted guns and scores of unwanted ammunition are now out of the closets and off the streets of Yarmouth and Cape Cod and all in only eight hours.
We especially thank Hanlon Shoes, Powderhorn Outfitter, DiParma’s Italian Table, Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, Yarmouth House Restaurant and Red Face Jacks Pub & Sports Bar for their willingness to help our community and generous support; as well as Cape Cod Times, 95 WXTK, The Register newspaper, WQRC, Cape Cod Today, and every other news and media outlet who helped us spread the word. We also recognize the power of social media and all of our nearly 3,000 fans on Facebook for the feedback and input.
We have done this same program twice a year since 1996 and we plan on doing another one in July. Please remember that if you live in Yarmouth and would like an FID or LTC please contact Officer Albert Sprague at 508.775.0445 extension 2136 to set up an appointment to apply. If you have any more unwanted guns or ammunition you can call the YPD at 508.775.0445 extension 0 at any time and we will pick it up from your home.”
Media release and photos provided by the Yarmouth Police Department
Truro Police weeky 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 January 3rd at 12:30 p.m. Ofc. David Hobbs arrested
Douglas G. Bezio, 51, of Amherst, NH who was charged with
Operating after license suspended
Media release furnished by Truro Police
Brewster Police arrest update
BREWSTER - Brewster Police report the following arrests. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On January 1st at 5:16 p.m.
Michael D. Wordsman, 22, of Dennis was charged with
Breaking and entering a vehicle in the nighttime to commit a felony
Larceny over $250
and
Kevin D. Wordell Jr., 22, of Yarmouth was charged with
Breaking and entering a vehicle in the nighttime to commit a felony
Larceny over $250
Receiving stolen property over $250
Warrant arrest
On January 2nd at 3:06 p.m.
Albert J. Desrochers, 75, of Brewster was charged with
Warrant arrest
On January 3rd at 11:34 a.m.
Shannon E. Richter, 27, of Brewster was charged with
Operating after license suspended (subsequent offense)
Speeding
Media release furnished by Brewster Police
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 1st at 3:33 a.m.
Samantha Bassett of Sandwich was charged with
Assault and battery (domestic)
On January 2nd at 9:52 p.m.
John Maxwell III of Sandwich was charged with
Violating an abuse prevention order
On January 3rd at 5:31 p.m.
Dorothy Lorraine Nash of Sandwich was charged with
Operating after license suspended
Unregistered vehicle
Uninsured vehicle
Warrant arrest (3 counts)
On January 3rd at 9:40 p.m.
Jeffrey L. Campbell of South Sandwich was charged with
Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
On January 6th at 12:09 a.m.
Priscilla J. Feltre of Bouren was charged with
Operating under the influence of liquor
Fail to dim headlights
Speeding
Data furnished by Sandwich Police
Unregistered vehicle
Uninsured vehicle
Warrant arrest (3 counts)
On January 3rd at 9:40 p.m.
Jeffrey L. Campbell of South Sandwich was charged with
Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
On January 6th at 12:09 a.m.
Priscilla J. Feltre of Bouren was charged with
Operating under the influence of liquor
Fail to dim headlights
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 December 31st at 6:20 p.m.
Wayne S. Moniz, 57, of East Falmouth was charged with
Assault and battery (domestic)
Intimidating a witness
On January 1st at 1:21 a.m.
Mark A. Leger, 20, of East Falmouth was charged with
Operating under the influence of liquor
Operating negligently to endanger
Marked lanes violation
On January 1st at 2:58 a.m.
Aled Matthew Duarte, 24, of East Falmouth was charged with
Assault and battery on a pregnant woman (domestic)
Intimidating a witness
Disturbing the peace
On January 1st at 12:16 p.m.
Jamie Lee Jonas, 43, of East Falmouth was charged with
Assault and battery
Receiving stolen vehicle
On January 3rd at 12:57 a.m.
Gregory C. Roderick, 28, of East Falmouth was charged wtih
Failing to stop for police
Operating after license suspended or revoked (subsequent offense)
Operating after registration suspended or revoked
Uninsured
Assault and battery on a police officer
Resisting arrest
On January 4th at 5:23 p.m.
Jason Lee Lawson, 29, of Falmouth was charged with
Assault and battery on a pregnant woman (2 counts)
Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
On January 4th at 6:05 p.m.
Tyler W. Martin, 40, of East Falmouth was charged with
Warrant arrest
On January 6th at 6:45 p.m.
Hiram P. Haskell, 44, of Teaticket was charged with
Breaking and entering a building in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony
Malicious destruction of property
On January 7th at 6:00 p.m.
Lisa Marie Taylor, 47, of Falmouth was charged with
Warrant arrest
Data furnished by Falmouth Police
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