FALMOUTH – Around 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday a Mercury Mariner SUV traveling east on Grand Avenue in Falmouth Heights went off the road through the fence and down the 50-foot embankment, coming to rest against the ocean bulkhead below. The bulkhead prevented the SUV from going into the water.
The female driver, Debra Moore, 49, received only minor injuries and was able to call Falmouth Fire Rescue from her cell phone. Fire Rescue found the driver out of the vehicle and walking around when they arrived. She was placed on a backboard and transported to the ambulance and taken to Falmouth Hospital as a precaution. Falmouth Police called for a crane to bring the car up to the road and were on scene investigating the cause of the crash.
Story and photos by C. Eric Tinglof/CWN
Route 28 head-on crash
CENTERVILLE - At about 11 a.m. Tuesday a Chevy Lumina sedan and a Jeep Grand Cherokee crashed head-on at the entrance to the Centerville Shopping Center on Route 28 in the westbound lanes headed to Old Stage Road.
The Jeep ended up on the shoulder of the plaza and the female driver was taken to Cape Cod Hospital by Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (COMM) rescue with unknown injuries. The young driver of the Lumina was not injured. The traffic headed to Old Stage was detoured through the plaza for 45 minutes until the scene was cleared.
Photos by Frank Paparo/CWN
Update: Yarmouth Police arrest 16-year-old male for arson YARMOUTH - On Monday, February 1, 2010, at approximately 8:12 p.m. the Yarmouth Police and Fire Departments responded to a house on fire at 8 Flat Rock Way in Yarmouthport (see story here).
Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers Albert Sprague, Kevin Antonovitch, Sean Brewer and Erica Wenberg along with Patrol Sergeant John Lanata secured the scene and verified that all occupants of the home had fled the burning dwelling.
An on-scene investigation quickly determined that a 16-year-old male resident of the home had lit the fire. He was taken into custody at the scene by Yarmouth Police Patrol Officer Erica Wenberg.
Yarmouth Police Detectives Eric Nuss, Stephen Renzi and Christopher Kent conducted a follow-up investigation with the assistance of members of the Massachusetts State Police and the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office.
The juvenile was booked at Yarmouth Police Headquarters charged with Felony Arson of a Dwelling House and held on $2,500 cash bail. Yarmouth Police Officers transported him to the Bristol County Juvenile Detention Facility in New Bedford. He was expected to be arraigned Tuesday morning in the Barnstable District Juvenile Court. Release provided by Yarmouth Police Department; photo courtesy of YFD
Provincetown man facing drug charges PROVINCETOWN - Provincetown Police have released new details on the arrest reported in yesterday's weekly update. Police tell CWN a joint investigation conducted by the United States Postal Inspector’s Office, Cape Cod Drug Task Force, Truro and Provincetown Police Departments lead to the arrest of Markel C. Cole, 26, of Provincetown (right).
Provincetown and Truro Investigators arrested Cole and charged him with possession of Class D substance w/intent to distribute; Illegal possession of Class D. substance; Controlled substance in a school zone; and operating a motor vehicle without a license. During Cole’s arrest police seized approximately 10 lbs. of Marijuana, a street value of approximately $28,000 dollars. Subsequent to the investigation police charged Cole with Breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony after it was determined he was staying in an unoccupied apartment on Commercial Street.
This case is still under investigation. If anyone has information about narcotic activity, Provincetown Police Department encourages citizens to call the anonymous tip line at 508-487-2828. Release and mugshot furnished by Provincetown Police
Woman killed in Vineyard crash OAK BLUFFS - An Edgartown woman was killed in a single vehicle crash Tuesday morning. According to the Martha's Vineyard Gazette, Rachel Dow, 37, was leaving Martha's Vineyard Hospital about 5:45 a.m., when her Acura Legend sped across the intersection into the woods bursting into flames. Investigators believe a medical condition may have caused Dow to lose control. She was pulled from the vehicle and rushed into the hospital but was pronounced dead.
TD Bank in Dennis robbed
DENNIS – Shortly after 8:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, a masked individual walked into the TD Bank located at 700 Route 6A in Dennis village, demanding money from the tellers on duty.
The individual did not display a weapon nor indicate that he possessed one.
The tellers handed the individual an undetermined amount of U.S. Currency, after which the suspect left the bank running east through the rear parking area of the complex.
The suspect was observed getting into and driving away in an older model vehicle dark in color.
The suspect is a white male, between 6’ and 6’2” and over 200lbs.
He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up worn underneath a gray pullover hooded sweatshirt. The gray hooded sweatshirt was worn reversed with eyes cut out of the back portion of the hood.
The suspect was also wearing dark colored cloth gloves, dark blue or black pants and brown boots.
No one was injured during the robbery.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Dennis Police Department Sgt. Ben Wunderlich at 774-352-1433 or the Tip Line at 774-353-1500.
It would appear from the surveillance images the suspect (above right) may be the same one or a copycat of the one who hit the TD bank in Osterville January 2nd (lower right) and again January 26th.
Top photo by Kevin Morley/CWN; release and top surveillance photo furnished by Dennis Police; lower surveillance photo furnished by Barnstable Police/CWN file
Yarmouth Police prevent suicide, arrest deranged man
WEST YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Police have released the details of a harrowing search, intervention, and arrest that occurred on Monday, February 1.
At 1:00 p.m. Monday the Yarmouth Police Department received an alert from the Barnstable District Court that Arthur Ferreira, 42, of Yarmouthport had walked away from the court without permission and was wanted for violating his probation.
Ferreira (photo at right) is familiar to Yarmouth Police due to past involvements and arrests. He had been arrested by the Yarmouth Police Department on June 11, 2007 for assaulting and attacking several Yarmouth Police Officers with a large steak knife during a violent disturbance at his home in Yarmouthport. Ferreira was subsequently convicted on four counts of Assault on a Police Officer while Armed with a Dangerous Weapon and sentenced to prison.
Ferreira’s most recent involvement with the Yarmouth Police occurred this past Saturday morning, January 30, when Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers Kalil Boghdan and Michael Kramer arrested him on an outstanding felony default warrant during a motor vehicle stop on Setucket Road in Yarmouthport.
While being booked at Yarmouth Police Headquarters on Saturday afternoon Ferreira made numerous threats to kill himself and Yarmouth Police Officers, as well as Barnstable District Court Officers. Yarmouth Police Officers transported him under heavy guard to Cape Cod Hospital for psychiatric evaluation and treatment. He was subsequently transported to Bridgewater State Hospital for the weekend with a Monday court appearance.
After learning that Ferreira walked away from the Barnstable District Court on Monday members of the Yarmouth Police patrol force conducted an aggressive search for Ferreira. At approximately 3:11 p.m. Yarmouth Police Patrol Officer Kalil Boghdan intercepted the Ferreira family as they were returning home and notified them of the most recent incident.
Patrol Officer Boghdan escorted them into their residence and conducted a protective sweep of the home for their protection and safety. While conducting the sweep Patrol Officer Boghdan heard a loud bang coming from the finished basement and ran down the stairs and found Ferreira hanging from a beam by electrical extension cord.
Patrol Officer Boghdan withdrew his knife and cut Ferreira down. He then removed the cord from his neck, administered first aid and radioed for assistance. Fellow Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers Andrew O’Malley and K-9 Patrol Officer Peter McClelland arrived as well as Patrol Sergeant Christopher McEachern and members of the Yarmouth Fire Department.
Ferreira spent Monday night under the guard of Yarmouth Police Officers at Cape Cod Hospital and was re-transported to the Barnstable District Court Tuesday morning.
Release and mugshot furnished by Yarmouth Police Department
Driver hospitalized after Chatham crash
CHATHAM - On Tuesday, February 02, 2010 at 06:38 a.m. Chatham Police responded to a one car vehicle crash with injuries.
The crash occurred on Old Harbor Road, (Route 28). A 1996 Ford Taurus was travelling south on Old Harbor Road when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a large tree in front of a residence, at 219 Old Harbor Road.
The vehicle was operated by Stephany Rideout, 61, of Yarmouthport. There were no passengers in the vehicle.
Route 28 had to be closed for approximately one hour. Chatham Fire/Rescue transported the vehicle operator to Cape Cod Hospital.
The crash is being investigated by Officer Geoffrey Phillips, and the investigation is continuing.
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DENNIS – Shortly after 8:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, a masked individual walked into the TD Bank located at 700 Route 6A in Dennis village, demanding money from the tellers on duty.
He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up worn underneath a gray pullover hooded sweatshirt. The gray hooded sweatshirt was worn reversed with eyes cut out of the back portion of the hood. 
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