Operator charged in Chatham 4th of July Pedestrian crash CHATHAM - The Chatham Police Department has charged Troy Eldredge, 27, of Harwich, in connection with the pedestrian crash that occurred on July 04. Mr. Eldredge has been charged with Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Stay Within Marked Lanes, Failure to Use Care/Caution in Backing, and Speed Greater than Reasonable for Existing Conditions
The crash occurred on Post Office Road at 11:09 a.m. Virginia Machie, 81, of Chatham, was struck by Eldredge’s vehicle, while she was walking on Post Office Road after the completion of Chatham’s annual 4th of July parade. Marchie has been upgraded to good condition at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston.
The Cape Cod Regional Crash Reconstruction Team assisted in this investigation.
Four-car rear-ender on 6A BREWSTER - Around 1 p.m. Thursday a four-car rear-end collision occurred on Main Street (6A) in front of the entrance to Drummer Boy Park sparking mutual aid calls to surrounding towns.
Brewster Fire and Rescue transported four victims to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Brewster police kept one lane open to keep traffic moving in both directions.
One vehicle had air bag deployment and a windshield badly damaged by the passenger's head. Photos by Jake O'Callaghan/CWN
Shoplifter nabbed in Harwich HARWICH - At 4pm on July 8, 2009 Officer Keith Kannally was dispatched to the CVS in Harwichport for a report of a female shoplifter in the store. The suspect had left the area prior to Officer Kannally’s arrival. The store manager had obtained a license plate number of the vehicle that the suspect was in. Officers checked the address that the vehicle was registered to but could not locate the vehicle at that time.
Officer Kannally and Officer Brian Cranshaw then responded to a residence that the suspect had friends living at. As the officers arrived at the house, the suspect vehicle was seen leaving the area. Officers were able to detain the vehicle for further questioning regarding the shoplifting incident.
The operator of the vehicle was identified as Christopher Taber (right), age 25 of Harwich. His female passenger was identified as Jasmine Lincoln, age 22 of Dennis. Taber and Lincoln told police that they were driving around smoking marijuana. After some questioning, Taber was issued a citation for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed operator.
Approximately 4 hours later Officer Kannally was dispatched to an address on Herring Run Road. This was the same address that Officer Kannally observed Taber and Lincoln leaving from earlier in the shift. The homeowner had arrived home and discovered that a computer, jewelry and some cash were missing from the house.
Officer Kannally was able to locate Mr. Taber and Ms. Lincoln at a motel in Yarmouth. With the assistance of the Yarmouth Police Department, Taber was placed under arrest. Ms. Lincoln was interviewed regarding the house break on Herring Run Road. As a result of the interview she will be summoned to court to face a charge of Breaking and Entering in the Daytime with Intent to Commit a Felony.
Taber was transported to the Harwich Police Department and then to the Barnstable County Correctional Facility where he was held on $500 cash bail. Taber will face one count of Breaking and Entering in the Daytime with Intent to Commit a Felony. Mugshot furnished by Harwich Police
Crash is third in same place this week
HYANNIS - At 12:45 p.m. today a Chrysler Sebring collided with a Toyota Sienna van at the entrance to Pufferbellies across from Mary Dunn Way and Route 28 in Hyannis. Both vehicles ended up in the parking lot of Crowell’s lawn mower repair, making this the third time this week that there has been a crash at that location. The female driver of the white Chrysler convertible was taken to Cape Cod Hospital by Hyannis rescue with unknown injuries. Traffic on Route 28 was not impeded because both vehicles were off the road. Photo by Frank Paparo/CWN
Yarmouth Police Department arrests of the week WEST YARMOUTH - From 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009 to 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2009, the men and women of the Yarmouth Police Department logged 767 police service calls which resulted in criminal charges against 38 people. Some of the arrests of the week were:
July 2 2:16 a.m. Route 28, West Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP
Patrol Officer Albert Sprague
Thomas F. Maloney, Jr., Canton, MA: OUI Liquor
July 2 12:03 p.m. Route 28, West Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP
Patrol Officer Chris Van Ness
Glen Daniel Duguay, Marstons Mills, MA: Warrants
July 2 5:45 p.m. Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, FORGERY
Patrol Officer David Schneeweis
William John Woods, Dennisport, MA: Felony False Check
July 3 1:50 p.m. College Road, West Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP
Patrol Officer Christopher Marino
Joseph Juan Montanez, Hyannis, MA: Felony OUI Liquor 4th Offense
July 3 2:15 a.m. Anthony Road, West Yarmouth, BURGLARY
Sergeant Patrick Carty
16-Year-Old Male Juvenile: Breaking and Entering into a Motor Vehicle
July 3 3:52 a.m. Anthony Road, West Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP
Patrol Officer Paul Mellett
Samantha L Godfrey, South Easton, MA: OUI Liquor
July 4 2:18 a.m. Route 28, West Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP
Patrol Officer Michael Kramer
David W. Dutra, Hyannis, MA: OUI Drugs
July 4 9:03 p.m. Lewis Bay, West Yarmouth, VESSEL STOP
Patrol Officer Chris Van Ness
Jeffery A. Daluz, Hyannis, MA: Felony Boat While Intoxicated 5th Offense
July 5 4:40 p.m. Route 28, West Yarmouth, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Patrol Officer Richard White
Carrie Lynn Guenard, Yarmouth, MA: Domestic Assault and Battery
July 6 5:38 a.m. General Lawrence Road, South Yarmouth, ASSAULT
Patrol Officer Michael Kramer
Patrick D. Binnall, Yarmouth, MA: Domestic Assault and Battery
July 7 1:19 a.m. Route 28, West Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP
Patrol Officer Scott Lundegren
Julianne B Miskovsky, Dennis, MA: Warrants
July 7 3:00 p.m. North Main Street, South Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP
Patrol Officer Andrew O’Malley
Suzanna E. Wyman, South Yarmouth, MA: Warrants
July 7 5:00 p.m. Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP
Patrol Officer Albert Sprague
Gregory J Wargin, Orleans, MA: Warrants
July 7 7:49 p.m. Alewife Circle, South Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP
Patrol Officer Philip Magnuson
Sarah Giles, South Yarmouth, MA: Warrants
July 8 2:15 a.m. Starbuck Lane, Yarmouth Port, VEHICLE STOP
Patrol Officer Christopher Van Ness
Alisha A. Bird, Providence, RI: OUI Liquor
July 8 3:23 a.m. Seaview Avenue, South Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP
Patrol Officer Christopher Marino
Denise V. Williams, Yarmouth, MA: License Suspended Subsequent Offense
July 9 1:49 a.m. Route 28, South Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP
Patrol Officer Christopher Marino
Angeline Marie Haggarty, Woonsocket, RI: OUI Liquor
Mug shots provided by the YPD
Man arrested for fourth OUI in Falmouth FALMOUTH - A Housatonic man was arrested Wednesday evening for operating under the influence of alcohol (4th offense) after allegedly crashing into another car. When police arrived on Route 28 at Heritage Circle the officer reportedly noticed signs of intoxication on 55-year-old Robert Lopes. According to reports he refused to do sobriety tests and simply told the officer to "cuff him"
Man accused of rape on Nantucket NANTUCKET - A painting contractor is being held on $30,000 bail after being arrested on rape charges stemming from an alleged incident on July 4th. 37-year-old Alfred Bartley of Nantucket and Jamaica is charged with raping a 17-year-old woman, unarmed robbery, assault, and indecent assault on a person over 14. He pleaded innocent.
Moped rider injured in Martha's Vineyard crash OAK BLUFFS - A moped operator was injured in a crash in Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard Thursday morning. The crash happened about 5 a.m. on Barnes Road. The victim was taken to Martha's Vineyard Hospital with a possible head injury. Police are investigating the crash.
Man dies in Provincetown woods, foul play not suspected
PROVINCETOWN - A medical condition appears to have led to the death of a man in Provincetown late Wednesday evening. The call came in shortly before 11 p.m. for a man unconscious on a popular walking trail off Route 6 opposite Snail Road. The trail leads to the dunes in the Cape Cod National Seashore and accesses some of the Peaked Hill dune shacks. When National Park Service rangers, rescuers and police arrived bystanders who were apparently with the man on a guided nature tour were performing CPR. EMTs were unable to revive the man and he was pronounced dead. An autopsy will be performed but foul play is not suspected.
Hot Rod and Motorcycle Poker Run HARWICH - The Harwich Firefighters and the Cape Cod Classic Car Club are sponsoring a Hot Rod and Motorcycle Poker Run on Saturday, July 18, 2009. The ride will start at the Barnstable Fire Department with the first group of cars leaving at 11 a.m.
The course will run for 60 miles through some of the most beautiful spots on the Cape. It will end at Harwich High School on Oak Street with a Car and Motorcycle show, music, food, and prizes. Cape Cod’s own “Night Train” will perform live from 2-5 p.m.
The Poker Run is open to anyone with a "cool” car, hot rod or motorcycle. Proceeds from dash plaques go directly to the Robert Johnson Benevolent Fund.
Entry forms can be downloaded off the Harwich Fire Department website (click here). The rain date is July 25.
Laura Ingraham
BREWSTER - Around 1 p.m. Thursday a four-car rear-end collision occurred on Main Street (6A) in front of the entrance to Drummer Boy Park sparking mutual aid calls to surrounding towns. 
HARWICH
July 2 2:16 a.m. Route 28, West Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP 
July 2 12:03 p.m. Route 28, West Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP 
July 2 5:45 p.m. Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, FORGERY 
July 3 1:50 p.m. College Road, West Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP 
July 3 3:52 a.m. Anthony Road, West Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP 
July 4 2:18 a.m. Route 28, West Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP 
July 4 9:03 p.m. Lewis Bay, West Yarmouth, VESSEL STOP 
July 5 4:40 p.m. Route 28, West Yarmouth, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 
July 6 5:38 a.m. General Lawrence Road, South Yarmouth, ASSAULT 
July 7 1:19 a.m. Route 28, West Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP 
July 7 3:00 p.m. North Main Street, South Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP 
July 7 5:00 p.m. Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP 
July 7 7:49 p.m. Alewife Circle, South Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP 
July 8 2:15 a.m. Starbuck Lane, Yarmouth Port, VEHICLE STOP 
July 8 3:23 a.m. Seaview Avenue, South Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP 
July 9 1:49 a.m. Route 28, South Yarmouth, VEHICLE STOP 
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