Top story: Wild crash in Falmouth with a bizarre ending
FALMOUTH - A motor vehicle crash about 12:30 a.m. on Sandwich Road near Greenwood Road sent two to the hospital, one due to unusual circumstances.
It started when a Mitsubishi Diamante sedan, driven by Michael Jester, 25, of Falmouth, traveling north on Sandwich Road, reportedly at a high rate of speed rolled over and struck two utility poles which were sheared in half bringing down the power lines and a street light into the street. The vehicle then caught fire.
Shortly after the crash an SUV also traveling at high speed drove through the crash scene in the same direction. The SUV described as a Jeep Liberty which may be missing a headlight, struck one of the downed power lines and whipped it towards the side of the street where it struck a Good Samaritan trying to assist Jester, throwing her to the ground. The SUV continued on and left the scene of the crash leaving parts behind.
The Good Samaritan, Jessica Way, 28, of East Falmouth was treated at the scene by Falmouth Fire Rescue and transported to Falmouth Hospital where she was treated and released. Jester, who was somehow able to walk away from the crash, was also treated at the scene and transported to Falmouth Hospital with apparent non life threatening injuries. He was arrested by Falmouth Police for operating under the influence of alcohol, assault and battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct, operating negligently to endanger, speeding and marked lanes violation.
Sandwich Road was expected be closed for several hours while Falmouth PD investigated the crash and NStar made extensive repairs and restored all power to the affected homes in the area.
Anyone with information on the Jeep that fled the scene is urged to contact Falmouth Police at (508) 457-2527.
This is the third major crash in Falmouth this week (see stories here and here). Photos by C. Eric Tinglof/CWN; map courtesy of Google Earth
Police Arrest alleged Yarmouthport Stalker YARMOUTH - On Thursday, at 8:57 a.m., members of the Yarmouth and Dennis Police Departments executed a search warrant at 230 North Dennis Road in Yarmouthport as part of a joint investigation involving numerous incidents of Stalking, Destruction of Property, and Tagging in Yarmouth and Dennis since November of 2007. The victims were two businesses and six families. The total estimated damage of the vandalism is $40,000. Yarmouth police expect to file 11 felony counts and Dennis Police will file additional charges in the Orleans Court in the near future.
The crimes generally involved overnight spray painting of buildings, mailboxes, and motor vehicles, slashing of tires, dumping nails in driveways, and leaving threatening notes.
The investigation conducted primarily by Yarmouth Police Detective Eric Nuss and Dennis Police Detective Christine Hornsby led to a search warrant being issued for the residence of Timothy Gaskill, 39, of 230 North Dennis Road in Yarmouthport.
While searching the home, Detectives Nuss and Hornsby with assistance from Yarmouth Police Detectives Stephen Renzi and Christopher Kent and Yarmouth Police Patrol Investigator Gordon Gibbons uncovered evidence that provided additional information that led to the arrest of Gaskill.
Gaskill was charged with Felony Stalking, Threat to Commit a Crime, and Multiple Offenses Felony Destruction of Property. He was transported to Yarmouth Police Headquarters where he is currently being held awaiting bail. He will be scheduled for arraignment in the Barnstable District Court Friday morning Release and mugshot furnished by Yarmouth Police Jeep vs bus in front of Barnstable High School
HYANNIS - A bumpy ride to school for some Barnstable High School students after a Jeep Wrangler struck the side of their school bus at the entrance to the school on West Main Street. Four people including the two students on the bus were evaluated at the scene of the crash which happened about 7:15 a.m. All declined to go to the hospital. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash. Photo by Frank F. Paparo/CWN
Blaze damages Centerville home CENTERVILLE - Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters were able to quickly knock down a fire at a Centerville home shortly after 8 a.m.
The fire appeared to be contained to the rear of the ranch style home at 151 Great Hills Drive.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Photo by Frank F. Paparo/CWN
Shed fire in Bourne BOURNE - Firefighters called to a fully involved shed fire in Bourne Thursday evening. Crews were able to keep the flames from spreading to nearby buildings on Herring Pond Road. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Black ice may be to blame for crash on ramp to Scenic Highway
SAGAMORE - Black ice may be to blame for a crash just over the Sagamore Bridge about 7:45 a.m. A vehicle lost control on the ramp from Route 3 to the Scenic Highway (Route 6) and ended up in a ditch. The driver was able to get out of the can and appeared to have escaped injury. State Polcie are invesigating the crash.
Laura Ingraham
FALMOUTH 
The Good Samaritan, Jessica Way, 28, of East Falmouth was treated at the scene by Falmouth Fire Rescue and transported to Falmouth Hospital where she was treated and released. Jester, who was somehow able to walk away from the crash, was also treated at the scene and transported to Falmouth Hospital with apparent non life threatening injuries. He was arrested by Falmouth Police for operating under the influence of alcohol, assault and battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct, operating negligently to endanger, speeding and marked lanes violation.
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