Gas leak closes Route 6A in Sandwich SANDWICH - An excavator struck a gas main along Route 6A in Sandwich Tuesday afternoon. As a result the Beehive Restaurant and other residences in the area were evacuated and Route 6A shut down with traffic rerouted. A National Grid crew responded to cap the leak and people were allowed to return in about a half hour. Editors note: story submitted by a reader like you. If you see news and can safety capture it email us!
Bicyclist injured in Yarmouth crash YARMOUTH - A bicyclist was injured after being struck by a car in West Yarmouth Tuesday morning.
The crash happened on Route 28 at Wendwood Way about 6:45 a.m.
Police officers are seen here administering first aid before the ambulance arrived, as another officer appears to be interviewing the driver.
The victim was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Yarmouth Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Photo by Richard Copley/CWN
Trooper Engelhardt honored at ceremony
WEST YARMOUTH - A ceremony was held on Tuesday naming the Route 6/Exit 7 interchange for Massachusetts State Trooper Ellen E. Engelhardt (right) who was injured in a traffic accident.
Trooper Engelhardt was severely disabled when a drunk driver slammed into her stopped cruiser on Rt. 25 in Wareham on July 26, 2003.
State Police Col. Mark Delaney spoke at the ceremony that was held inside the MassHighway facility on Willow Street because of weather conditions.
Trooper Engelhardt was frequently assigned at the Exit 7 interchange during morning rush hour and was a familiar figure to many Cape residents. Photos by Jake O'Callaghan/CWN
Divers train in Hyannis
HYANNIS - This weather certainly doesn't warrant going to the beach. But for a group of divers, thats just what they did to train. The Southeastern Law Enforcement Council Dive Team practiced for an emergency at Hathaway Pond in Hyannis Tuesday afternoon. The unit primarily serves the Bristol County region. Photo by Zack Schoone/CWN
Orleans Police warn of e-mail and phone scams ORLEANS - Orleans Police Detective Kevin Higgins say police are aware that on a day to day basis, we all have to deal with an ever increasing amount of scams- either through our e-mails, or over the phone. Two such scams seem to be persistent, and therefore he wants to make sure everyone is aware of these and how they operate.
UPS e-mail scam- An e-mail will be sent to you stating that they were unable to deliver an important package marked urgent. The body of the e-mail will say that if “you do not respond to this e-mail”, by clicking on the hyperlink, “this package will be sent back to the sender”. If you open the attached link there is a chance that your computer will be infected by a virus, or they will be able to collect sensitive information by having you “verify” who you are, by providing vital information. If you receive this e-mail, forward it to: fraud@ups.com
Jury duty phone scam- This insidious scam involves a call from a “court officer”, reportedly from the local jurisdiction, indicating that you missed your date for jury duty and there is now a warrant for your arrest. When you advise (rightfully) that you had not received any documentation about jury duty, they will request personal information from you to clear your warrant- to verify who you are- including your social security number, date of birth, and even your credit card number. This has been verified through www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/juryduty.asp
Both of these scams are intended to get vital information to perpetuate identity theft. If you have been a victim of these scams, notify the Orleans Police (or your local police department) and file a report. Additional information can be obtained from www.ftc.gov. Then follow the links for “Identity theft”.
Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Detective Bureau at 508-255-0117. Click here for more Cape Wide News
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