Guilty plea in 2011 Provincetown killing
PROVINCETOWN - A man on trial for strangling his boyfriend at a Provincetown campground in April 2011 has pleaded guilty. James Costello, 46, of Taunton admitted to killing David Walton, 43, of Middleboro at the Coastal Acres Campground. Costello pleaded to a reduced charge of voluntary manslaughter and assault and battery. Judge Gary Nickerson sentenced Costello to 15 years for the manslaughter count and 2 1/2 years for the A&B. Police discovered the body after noticing a broken window and door while on routine patrol.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Wellfleet crash
WELLFLEET - On Wednesday at approximately 12:33 p.m., the Wellfleet Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Route 6 at the intersection of Cove Road. A 1993 Kawasaki Motorcycle operated by Damon Thomas, 45, of Wellfleet was traveling West on Route 6. A 1997 GMC Jimmy operated by Theodore Moran of Wellfleet was pulling out of Cove Road onto Route 6 when the two collided. The operator of the motorcycle was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with serious injuries. The operator of the GMC Jimmy was not injured. The Truro Police and the National Park service assisted with traffic at the scene. The crash is currently being investigated by the Wellfleet Police Department.
Media release furnished by Wellfleet Police
Electrical fire at Tony Kent Arena
DENNIS - An apparent electrical fire caused heavy smoke to develop at the Tony Kent Arena on South Gages Way shortly after 8 a.m. Firefighters were able to contain the fire but electrical service to the facility had to be cut until repairs could be made. Harwich firefighters also responded to the alarm. Silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan trained for the Olympics at the Tony Kent Arena.
Two arrested for motor vehicle B&Es in Dennis
DENNIS - On Tuesday at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Dennis Police Department received a call from a citizen at an apartment complex in Dennisport. The citizen was reporting that two male suspects were breaking into motor vehicles located in the parking lot of the complex.
Patrol units responded to the complex and began searching the area for the two suspects. Sgt John Brady located a subject that matched the description of one of the suspects on Route 28 not far from the motor vehicle break. K-9 Handler Henry Jessop located a second subject also matching the description of one of the suspects on Route 28 a short distance west of the break.
Following an investigation by Patrolman Sean Martin, Patrolman Thomas Murray, K-9 Handler Henry Jessop, Sgt John Brady, and Barnstable County CIO Terrence Dinnan two suspects were placed under arrest.
Arrested was Jacob Linhares, 25, of West Harwich, who was charged with B&E to Motor Vehicle, Larceny from Motor Vehicle, Attempt to Commit B&E to a Motor Vehicle, and Receiving Stolen Property.
Also arrested was Phillip Brady, 28, of West Harwich, who was charged with B&E to a Motor Vehicle, Attempt to Commit B&E to a Motor Vehicle, and Larceny from a Motor Vehicle.
Both suspects were transported to the Barnstable House of Correction and will be arraigned on Wednesday in Orleans District Court.
Citizens are also reminded that information concerning criminal activity in Dennis can be reported anonymously through the Dennis Police Department Crime Tip Hotline at
774-352-1500.
Media release furnished by Dennis Police
Woman accused of stabbing man with fork
YARMOUTH - Yarmouth Police say Dawn M. Squires, 46 of West Yarmouth was arrested at the Yankee Village Motel on Monday evening at 10:30 p.m. for felony assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery after allegedly stabbing a man in the leg with a fork during a fight in the room at the motel.
Police say Squires has 77 prior charges in Massachusetts. She was due to be arraigned in Barnstable District Court Tuesday morning.
PROVINCETOWN - A man on trial for strangling his boyfriend at a Provincetown campground in April 2011 has pleaded guilty. James Costello, 46, of Taunton admitted to killing David Walton, 43, of Middleboro at the Coastal Acres Campground. Costello pleaded to a reduced charge of voluntary manslaughter and assault and battery. Judge Gary Nickerson sentenced Costello to 15 years for the manslaughter count and 2 1/2 years for the A&B. Police discovered the body after noticing a broken window and door while on routine patrol.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Wellfleet crash
WELLFLEET - On Wednesday at approximately 12:33 p.m., the Wellfleet Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Route 6 at the intersection of Cove Road. A 1993 Kawasaki Motorcycle operated by Damon Thomas, 45, of Wellfleet was traveling West on Route 6. A 1997 GMC Jimmy operated by Theodore Moran of Wellfleet was pulling out of Cove Road onto Route 6 when the two collided. The operator of the motorcycle was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with serious injuries. The operator of the GMC Jimmy was not injured. The Truro Police and the National Park service assisted with traffic at the scene. The crash is currently being investigated by the Wellfleet Police Department.
Media release furnished by Wellfleet Police
Electrical fire at Tony Kent Arena
DENNIS - An apparent electrical fire caused heavy smoke to develop at the Tony Kent Arena on South Gages Way shortly after 8 a.m. Firefighters were able to contain the fire but electrical service to the facility had to be cut until repairs could be made. Harwich firefighters also responded to the alarm. Silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan trained for the Olympics at the Tony Kent Arena.
Two arrested for motor vehicle B&Es in Dennis
DENNIS - On Tuesday at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Dennis Police Department received a call from a citizen at an apartment complex in Dennisport. The citizen was reporting that two male suspects were breaking into motor vehicles located in the parking lot of the complex.
Patrol units responded to the complex and began searching the area for the two suspects. Sgt John Brady located a subject that matched the description of one of the suspects on Route 28 not far from the motor vehicle break. K-9 Handler Henry Jessop located a second subject also matching the description of one of the suspects on Route 28 a short distance west of the break.
Following an investigation by Patrolman Sean Martin, Patrolman Thomas Murray, K-9 Handler Henry Jessop, Sgt John Brady, and Barnstable County CIO Terrence Dinnan two suspects were placed under arrest.
Arrested was Jacob Linhares, 25, of West Harwich, who was charged with B&E to Motor Vehicle, Larceny from Motor Vehicle, Attempt to Commit B&E to a Motor Vehicle, and Receiving Stolen Property.
Also arrested was Phillip Brady, 28, of West Harwich, who was charged with B&E to a Motor Vehicle, Attempt to Commit B&E to a Motor Vehicle, and Larceny from a Motor Vehicle.
Both suspects were transported to the Barnstable House of Correction and will be arraigned on Wednesday in Orleans District Court.
Citizens are also reminded that information concerning criminal activity in Dennis can be reported anonymously through the Dennis Police Department Crime Tip Hotline at
774-352-1500.
Media release furnished by Dennis Police
Woman accused of stabbing man with fork
YARMOUTH - Yarmouth Police say Dawn M. Squires, 46 of West Yarmouth was arrested at the Yankee Village Motel on Monday evening at 10:30 p.m. for felony assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery after allegedly stabbing a man in the leg with a fork during a fight in the room at the motel.Police say Squires has 77 prior charges in Massachusetts. She was due to be arraigned in Barnstable District Court Tuesday morning.
Media release furnished by Yarmouth Police
Sheriff announces signup and schedule for 2012 CERT classes
BOURNE - Barnstable County Sheriff James M. Cummings has set early October through early December for this year’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes.
CERT follows a national model established 17 years ago by the Los Angeles Fire Department and re-energized by the terrorist strike on 9/11. CERT responders do not replace but rather supplement professional emergency workers.
Members also assist police and preparedness planners at big venue non-emergencies -- road races, festivals, and the like. “Volunteerism in the service of good causes,” as Sheriff Cummings aptly puts it. This past weekend, for example, CERT members assisted Bourne Police and Barnstable County deputies manage the huge crowd that descends annually on the Bourne Scallop Fest.
Getting this latest contingent certified, meanwhile, will begin with the first class – Tuesday evening, Oct. 2nd, at 6:30 p.m. The two-hour classes will be held at the Sheriff’s youth ranch, located at 1445 Osterville-West Barnstable Road in West Barnstable. There will be no classes on October 9th and November 20th; the last of the eight sessions will be graduation night, December 4th.
CERT volunteers are a vital component to the Cape’s preparedness community, most especially in circumstances where the professional response has been temporarily overwhelmed. “Suffice to say, we need them a lot more than they need us,” concluded Sheriff Cummings. “My hat is off to the 300 certified members already on board, but we can always use more.”
Those interested should contact class instructor Chrystal LaPine at clapine@bsheriff.net. Or go directly to the Sheriff’s website www.bsheriff.net. (Simply hit the green “CERT” icon located near the bottom/middle of the home page.) Those without computer access can call Ms. LaPine at 508-375-6017.
Media release furnished by Barnstable Sheriff's Office
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