FALMOUTH - Falmouth Police report that about 10:25 a.m. Friday morning, a federal law-enforcement agent entered the East Falmouth Elementary School to watch a play. He had identified himself to school officials in an effort to put them at ease in case someone saw his gun. School officials not wanting to take any chances, called Falmouth Police about his presence. Falmouth Police were familiar with the agent but still responded to confirm his identity and ensure the safety of the school and community. The children and faculty of the school were never in danger, and the school was not placed in a lockdown. The identity of the agent is being withheld.
Meanwhile in another example of how tense things are in the wake of the CT massacre, a 15-year-old was arrested in Falmouth on Wednesday for carrying a dangerous weapon on school grounds. A Falmouth Police spokesman tells CWN the suspect who can not be identifed because of his name was found with a pocked knife in his backpack.
Media release and additional material for this report furnished by Falmouth Police
Yarmouth Police week in review
YARMOUTH - Yarmouth Police report for the past weekend they responded to 294 Police Service Calls, including 68 Motor Vehicle Stops, 1 Domestic Violence Attack, 1 OUI arrest, and 8 Total Arrests.
Most Significant Arrests (all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law)
Joshua James Hines, 23, of Hyannis was arrested for four outstanding warrants, false name to a police officer, operating after license suspended (subsequent offense), and failing to stop at a stop sign on Saturday at 1:37 p.m. after being stopped for allegedly going through a stop sign and lying to Patrol Officer Louis Nickinello who subsequently determined the suspects true identity, his license status, and all of the warrants for his arrest.
Arthur R. Garabrant Jr., 64, of South Yarmouth was arrested for Operating under the influence of liquor, operating to endanger, resisting arrest,and marked lanes violation on Saturday 10:44 p.m. after being stopped for a traffic violation by Patrol Officer Paul Mellett and allegedly found to be intoxicated. Garabrant refused to cooperate, was verbally abusive and threatening towards the Officers, resisted arrest, and was subsequently taken into custody without injury by the effective use of a drive stun with a Taser Electronic Control Device.All suspects are scheduled for arraignment today in the Barnstable District Court.
Media release and mugshots furnished by Yarmouth Police
Provincetown Police weekly arrest report
PROVINCETOWN - Provincetown Police report three arrests for the past week, All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On October 14th at 9:37 a.m. Sgt. Glenn Enos arrested
Robert P. Iafrat, 18, of Orleans who was charged with
Shoplifting by asportation of merchandise
Furnish false name or SSN to police
and
Nathaniel B. Czyoski, 17, of Brewster was charged with
Shoplifting by asportation of merchandise
Media release furnished by Provincetown Police
Truro Police weekly arrest reportRobert P. Iafrat, 18, of Orleans who was charged with
Shoplifting by asportation of merchandise
Furnish false name or SSN to police
and
Nathaniel B. Czyoski, 17, of Brewster was charged with
Shoplifting by asportation of merchandise
Media release furnished by Provincetown Police
TRURO - Truro Police report four arrests for the past week. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On October 8th at 2:49 p.m. Ofc. Mark Sklut arrested
Noah Miles Santos, 32, of Truro who was charged with
Threatening to commit a crime
On October 10th at 12:51 a.m. Ofc. Jason Robicheau arrested
Junior G. Graham, 24, of Truro who was charged with
Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
Indecent assault and battery on a person over 14
Aggravated rape
Armed kidnapping with sexual assault
On October 10th at 3:08 p.m. Lt. Craig Danziger arrested
Joseph J. Drenel, 39, of Provincetown who was charged with
Operating MV after license suspended
Uninspected vehice
Number plate violation
On October 12th at 5:10 p.m. Ofc. Jeremiah Valli arrested
Thomas R. Scherer, 51, of North Truro who was charged with
Warrant arrest
Media release furnished by Truro Police
Sandwich Police weekly arrest report
SANDWICH - Sandwich Police report one arrest for the past week. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law,
On October 15th at 1:02 a.m.
Jason Mitchell of Buzzards Bay was charged with
Operating MV after license suspended
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 October 12th at 11:20 a.m.
Gus A. DiPrizio, 59, of East Falmouth was charged with
Operating after license suspended or revoked (subsequent offense)
Warrant arrest (2 counts)
On October 13th at 6:46 p.m.
Jade Joseph Wademan, 35, of East Falmouth was charged with
Trafficking in heroin/morphine/opium
Drug violation near a school/park
Unregistered MV
Ununsured MV
On October 14th at 2:14 p.m.
Brandon L. Balbuena, 20, of Teaticket was charged with
Warrant arrest
On October 14th at 2:29 p.m.
Steven Connolly, 61, of Brockton was charged with
Threatening to commit a crime
Assault
Warrant arrest
Data furnished by Falmouth Police
Hundreds enjoy YFD open house
WEST YARMOUTH – Glorious October weather was the perfect backdrop for the Yarmouth Fire Department’s annual Fire Prevention Open House and Carnival.
Held Saturday on the last day of National Fire Prevention Week at Station 3 on Buck Island Road, the Open House hosted hundreds of visitors of all ages. Those in attendance watched demonstrations, played games and enjoyed hot dogs, popcorn and pizza on the house.
Yarmouth Fire Chief Michael Walker said the Open House is a key activity in the department’s fire prevention efforts. “It brings an awareness of fire prevention to our citizens and shows them how we work. It also gives them a chance to ask questions.”
Along with fun activities like a dunk tank and a bounce house, attendees saw the more serious side of things with a demonstration of how firefighters use hand tools and the hydraulic “Jaws of Life” to extricate victims from badly damaged cars.
Organized by Yarmouth Fire Captain Inspector Jon Sawyer and Lieutenant Inspector Jamie Armstrong, the event has become an annual event and a highlight of the year for both men. It is one of the few opportunities they have to meet with citizens in a fun-filled, no-stress environment between the hectic pace of summer and the onslaught of fire inspections mandated during November and December.
Sawyer praised the Yarmouth-Dennis Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for help in staging the event. “Year after year, it is the CERT members who make the day a success. They do everything from set-up to parking to pedestrian safety to popping popcorn to helping with cleanup. We could not do this event without them.”
Sawyer also thanked local businesses for their support: Papa Gino’s for free pizzas, True Value Hardware-Just Ask Rental for equipment donations, Ralph Perry for a cash donation to buy food and Doug Sherman of Top to Bottom Chimney for information on chimney safety.
On display with the aerial tower truck were the department’s forestry vehicle, an ambulance and Special Operations Dive Team truck. Appropriately enough, dive-team member Adam Riker team was the “victim” of multiple dunks in the dunk tank.
In addition to the department’s vehicles, a state hazmat truck and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Bureau of Forest Fire Control District Fire 1 brush breaker were on scene. The brush breaker brought along Smokey the Bear as a special guest.
Captain Sawyer reported that the day was a great success. He estimated that over 500 people attended the event. One measure of attendance was the number of kid-sized fire hats and helmets passed out. Smokey the Bear, assisted by Massachusetts State District 1 Fire Warden Josh Nigro, dispensed some 200 Smokey hats in one hour while the YFD gave away 300 kid’s fire helmets in the course of the four-hour event.
In the photo at top, Yarmouth firefighter and CERT member Gaynor Foster demonstrates the finer points of hose handling to Blake Silvestri while his brother, Cole, looks on.
Story and photos by Kevin Morley/CWN
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