Morning lows: Provinceown 10, Chatham 8, Hyannis 5, Falmouth 5
Small fire at Cape Crossroads Condos
HYANNIS - Firefighters were called to the Cape Crossroads Condos at 800 Bearse's Way Thursday evening after smoke was reported in building 3. An investigation determined the source to be a microwave oven. Crews had to ventilate the smoke from the building. No injuries were reported.
Equipment failure knocks out power and heat in Hyannis
HYANNIS - Power and heat was knocked out in parts of Hyannis on this frigid afternoon. An NSTAR substation near the airport failed causing a power line to come down. Firefighters were kept busy initially looking for the source of the outage and then checking several alarms tripped off by the power outage.
Body found in Harwich identified as local woman
HARWICH - A woman found dead in the walking trails near Flax Pond in Harwich yesterday has been identified as 42-year-old Ronni Williams of Harwich.
Cape and Islands First Assistant District Attorney Michael Trudeau says the death does not appear to be suspicious. A final cause is pending an autopsy by the state medical examiner.
Trudeau says Williams went walking on Tuesday and never returned home. Her body was found yesterday afternoon in an area just off Queen Anne Road.
Photo by Jake O'Callaghan/CWN
Yarmouth Police investigate residential B&E
Small fire at Cape Crossroads Condos
HYANNIS - Firefighters were called to the Cape Crossroads Condos at 800 Bearse's Way Thursday evening after smoke was reported in building 3. An investigation determined the source to be a microwave oven. Crews had to ventilate the smoke from the building. No injuries were reported.
Equipment failure knocks out power and heat in Hyannis
HYANNIS - Power and heat was knocked out in parts of Hyannis on this frigid afternoon. An NSTAR substation near the airport failed causing a power line to come down. Firefighters were kept busy initially looking for the source of the outage and then checking several alarms tripped off by the power outage.
Body found in Harwich identified as local woman
HARWICH - A woman found dead in the walking trails near Flax Pond in Harwich yesterday has been identified as 42-year-old Ronni Williams of Harwich.
Cape and Islands First Assistant District Attorney Michael Trudeau says the death does not appear to be suspicious. A final cause is pending an autopsy by the state medical examiner.
Trudeau says Williams went walking on Tuesday and never returned home. Her body was found yesterday afternoon in an area just off Queen Anne Road.
Photo by Jake O'Callaghan/CWN
Yarmouth Police investigate residential B&E
YARMOUTH - Yarmouth Police report that on Wednesday at 7:44 p.m., residents of a home on Pond Street reported that someone had entered into their home sometime during the day and stolen their Hitachi 50" Television, 4 World War II Era Knives, a White Gold Ring with Blue and Red Stones, and less than $5 in Loose Change. The homeowner had left their home unlocked. The case is under investigation by the Yarmouth Police Detective Division as well Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers Kevin Antonovitch and Brian Carchedi with Crime Scene Management support from Barnstable County Sheriff's Department Crime Scene Investigator Tim Wallace. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact the Yarmouth Police Department at 508.775.0445 extension 0 or tips@yarmouthpolice.com.
Media release furnished by Yarmouth Police
Yarmouth Police news brief
YARMOUTH - Yarmouth Police are reporting the following incidents this week.
Tuesday evening at 8:17 p.m., as the result of a traffic stop, Frederick J. Brantley, 40, of West Yarmouth was stopped by Patrol Officers Andrew Coville and Kevin Antonovitch on Station Avenue and subsequently placed under arrest on an outstanding warrant for operating after license suspended, and possession of a Class D substance (marijuana). Brantley was booked at Yarmouth Police Headquarters and scheduled for arraignment Thursday in Barnstable District Court.
On Wednesday morning at 1:11 a.m., as the result of a traffic stop, John P. Mather, 23, of West Yarmouth was stopped by Patrol Officers Nicholas Giammarco and Diana Wells on Route 28 and subsequently placed under arrest for operating after license revoked. Mather was booked at Yarmouth Police Headquarters and scheduled for arraignment Thursday in Barnstable District Court.
Wednesday morning at 6:44 a.m., as the result of a traffic stop, Louis Michael Mendoza, 24, of West Yarmouth was stopped by Patrol Officers Richard Aprea and Paulo Cruz on Station Avenue and subsequently placed under arrest on an outstanding warrant. Mendoza was booked at Yarmouth Police Headquarters and scheduled for arraignment Thursday in Barnstable District Court.
Wednesday evening at 11:41 p.m., an alert citizen on Tam-O-Shanter Way in South Yarmouth called the YPD to report an elderly man knocked on their door and reported to be lost and wanted to use a phone. A short time later the YPD received a second call from a concerned citizen who found an elderly man in the middle of the road at the nearby Highbank and Sheridan Road intersection and placed him inside their vehicle. YPD Patrol Officer Paulo Cruz arrived and determined that the 91-year-old man had walked away from a nearby complex only a few minutes earlier. The man was in very good condition but was brought to Cape Cod Hospital by members of the Yarmouth Fire Department for evaluation. It was a very cold night and fortunately the man was spotted by the concerned citizens and will be okay. Yarmouth Police commend the work of concerned citizens in calling in to report the man's whereabouts
On Thursday morning at 2:49 a.m., Tre Michael Gomes, 18, of Barnstable was encountered by Patrol Officers Michael Wells and Richard Aprea on Berry Avenue in West Yarmouth and subsequently placed under arrest on two outstanding warrants. Gomes was booked at Yarmouth Police Headquarters and scheduled for arraignment in Barnstable District Court.
Media release and mugshots furnished by Yarmouth Police
600 lose heat, power in Yarmouth
Media release furnished by Yarmouth Police
Yarmouth Police news brief
YARMOUTH - Yarmouth Police are reporting the following incidents this week.
Tuesday evening at 8:17 p.m., as the result of a traffic stop, Frederick J. Brantley, 40, of West Yarmouth was stopped by Patrol Officers Andrew Coville and Kevin Antonovitch on Station Avenue and subsequently placed under arrest on an outstanding warrant for operating after license suspended, and possession of a Class D substance (marijuana). Brantley was booked at Yarmouth Police Headquarters and scheduled for arraignment Thursday in Barnstable District Court.On Wednesday morning at 1:11 a.m., as the result of a traffic stop, John P. Mather, 23, of West Yarmouth was stopped by Patrol Officers Nicholas Giammarco and Diana Wells on Route 28 and subsequently placed under arrest for operating after license revoked. Mather was booked at Yarmouth Police Headquarters and scheduled for arraignment Thursday in Barnstable District Court.Wednesday morning at 6:44 a.m., as the result of a traffic stop, Louis Michael Mendoza, 24, of West Yarmouth was stopped by Patrol Officers Richard Aprea and Paulo Cruz on Station Avenue and subsequently placed under arrest on an outstanding warrant. Mendoza was booked at Yarmouth Police Headquarters and scheduled for arraignment Thursday in Barnstable District Court.Wednesday evening at 11:41 p.m., an alert citizen on Tam-O-Shanter Way in South Yarmouth called the YPD to report an elderly man knocked on their door and reported to be lost and wanted to use a phone. A short time later the YPD received a second call from a concerned citizen who found an elderly man in the middle of the road at the nearby Highbank and Sheridan Road intersection and placed him inside their vehicle. YPD Patrol Officer Paulo Cruz arrived and determined that the 91-year-old man had walked away from a nearby complex only a few minutes earlier. The man was in very good condition but was brought to Cape Cod Hospital by members of the Yarmouth Fire Department for evaluation. It was a very cold night and fortunately the man was spotted by the concerned citizens and will be okay. Yarmouth Police commend the work of concerned citizens in calling in to report the man's whereabouts
On Thursday morning at 2:49 a.m., Tre Michael Gomes, 18, of Barnstable was encountered by Patrol Officers Michael Wells and Richard Aprea on Berry Avenue in West Yarmouth and subsequently placed under arrest on two outstanding warrants. Gomes was booked at Yarmouth Police Headquarters and scheduled for arraignment in Barnstable District Court.Media release and mugshots furnished by Yarmouth Police
600 lose heat, power in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH - More than 600 NStar customers in Yarmouth lost power and heat late Wednesday night on arguably the coldest night of the season. A failure of a transformer was apparently to blame. NStar crews were working to restore service as quickly as possible. The outage swelled to 1,700 customers at one point before being restored around 1 a.m. The temperature at nearby Barnstable Municipal Airport at the time was 9 degrees with a windchill of -2.
Keep warm, keep safe during cold snapSTOW, MA - “During the current cold snap, we will all be trying to keep warm, but it’s important we do so safely,” said State Fire Marshal Coan. “If you turn to alternative heating sources like wood and pellet stoves or space heaters, follow these tips to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning,” he added, “ We want people to keep warm and keep safe.”
Space heater safety
• Use them for short periods of time and be sure to shut them off when leaving the room or going to sleep at night.
• Remember that space heaters need space so keep a 3-foot circle of safety around them free of things that can catch fire such as furniture, newspapers, and bedding.
• Avoid using extension cords with space heaters, but when you must, make sure it is rated for the same amps as the heater.
Woodstove safety
• Build small fires that burn completely and produce less smoke.
• Burn only seasoned hardwood. Soft, moist wood accelerates creosote buildup. In pellet stoves, burn only dry, seasoned wood pellets. Do not to overload wood, pellet and coal stoves; they cannot replace a central heating furnace.
• Be sure to store wood and pellets a safe distance away from stove.
• Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in your fireplace or wood stove.
• Never use flammable liquids.
Fireplace safety
• Check that the damper is open before lighting the fire. A closed damper will result in an accumulation of smoke and carbon monoxide in the home. Do not close the damper until the fire is out and the embers are cold.
• Use a fireplace screen to prevent flying sparks and embers from falling out into the room.
Ash disposal safety
• Many fires start from the improper disposal of fireplace and woodstove ashes. A single ember can stay “live” for several days even when the ashes seem cool to the touch.
• Dispose of ashes in a metal can with a tight-fitting lid, outdoors, away from the home. Don’t place them in the garage or breezeway, and don’t use plastic or cardboard containers, and don’t put anything besides ashes in the can.
Prevent frozen pipes
• When the weather is very cold outside, let the water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe – even at a trickle – helps prevent pipes from freezing because the temperature of the water running through it is above freezing.
• Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.
• Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.
Carbon monoxide safety
• Heating equipment is the leading source of carbon monoxide in the home. Make sure your carbon monoxide and smoke alarms are working properly and give them fresh batteries if needed.
• Never use your oven for heat. Leaving the oven door open while in use will pour carbon monoxide into the home.
• Other sources of carbon monoxide in the home are cars running inside the garage even with the garage door open or use of generators inside the garage.
For more information on fire safety, contact your local fire department or online at www.mass.gov/keepwarmkeepsafe.
Media release furnished by Mass Department of Fire Services
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