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Fleeing suspect drives Lincoln truck into pond in Marstons Mills This Lincoln pickup truck would up in little pond after a police chase. MARSTONS MILLS - At about 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Barnstable Police stopped a vehicle for allegedly cuting off another vehicle at the roundabout on Rotue 149. Thats when the Lincoln Mark LT pickup truck sped off taking police on a wild chase on Race Lane in Marstons Mills. The suspect first drove toward Sandwich and then back to the Cape Cod Airport several times. Police attempted to box the driver in but he allegedly rammed and damaged three cruisers. The suspect then drove the truck down the embankment by Race Lane and into Little Pond. Then he swam out of the partially submerged truck toward Mystic Lake, climbed on shore and attempted to flee on foot. After a short chase he was caught, arrested, and taken to Barnstable Police headquarters for booking. Police identify the suspect as 36-year old Vincent Peters of Mashpee. He was arrested on charges of failing to stop for police and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (motor vehicle). A search of the truck uncovered a "brick" of marijuana weighing 25 pounds, worth about $37,500 on the street. Peters was additionally charged with possession of Class D (marijuana) with intent to distribute. He's scheduled to be arraigned in Barnstable District Court Friday. Photos by Frank Paparo/CWN
Kayaker in distress sparks search ORLEANS - Reports of a kayaker in distress sparked a search off Orleans. Reports say the person became disoriented in thick fog on Little Pleasant Bay.
After searching for more than an hour by Fire boats and the Orleans Harbormaster it was determined the man had made it safely ashore to a Portanimicut Road residence.
House fire in Brewster BREWSTER - Firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire in Brewster.
An electrical problem apparently sparked the blaze on the outside of 75 Cedar Hill Road around 3:45 p.m.
No injuries were reported.
An electrical inspector was requested to determine the exact cause.
Photo by Kevin Morley/CWN.
CWN Storm Team: More storms move across Cape-another man struck by lightning, car strands in large puddle These kids escaped the flooded car. Police say when they arrived water was up to the door handles. CAPE COD - Another area of strong to severe thunderstorms made its way across Cape Cod early Thursday afternoon. Several warnings were issued. Torrential downpours accompanied the storm as it moved through Truro. A Toyota Camry stranded in a deep puddle on Highland Road between Shore Road and Route 6 (above). Police say when they arrived the water was up to the door handles of the car. Flood waters also got into an adjacent commercial garage. Once again this afternoon the sky looked angry. The scene at right was captured in Provincetown as we headed to the flood scene in Truro. A man was taken to Cape Cod Hospital after reportedly being struck by lightning in Sandwich. His condition was unknown. Just yesterday a man was killed after being struck by lightning in Orleans. Golf ball size hail was reported in Falmouth and on the Vineyard. Photos by Tim Caldwell/CWN
Car rear-ends tractor trailer on Route 132 Traffic negotiates around the scene where a car rear-ended a tractor-trailer (right) on Route 132 in Barnstable. BARNSTABLE - A car rear-ended a tractor trailer on Route 132 just south of Route 6 about 6:25 a.m.
A small fire that broke out in the Dodge Neon was extinguished by police who arrived on scene first.
An ambulance took the car driver to Cape Cod Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Morning commuter traffic backed up onto Route 6 for a time until the crash was cleared. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash.
Photos by Frank Paparo/CWN
One injured in head-on Bourne crash
POCASSET - One person was taken to Falmouth Hospital with unknown injuries following a crash late Wednesday evening. A pickup truck and car collided head-on at County Road and Barlows Landing Road. Bourne Police are investigating the crash which happened about a block away from the scene of last Monday's fatal crash.
Work-at-Home Scam Alert for Mail Assistants: Internet Independent Workers ORLEANS - The latest scam to hit the Internet has just arrived from Nigeria: Jobs for people seeking part-time positions—called “mail assistants”— for work done at home. Vacancies are posted on Craigslist.com under the name of ABS Consulting. Based in the country of Luxembourg, ABS purports to have facilities throughout Europe, referred to as “Forward Luxembourg.” It claims to be a leading global provider of risk-management services. Job seekers—typically college students looking for summer work—are told they will provide mail forwarding services for expatriates, international travelers, and seasonal workers around the world. They are asked to perform simple tasks: Receive mail at home. Scan the front of each envelope received. E-mail scanned images to the company. Ship accumulated mail biweekly, using prepaid UPS or FedEx postage labels provided via e-mail. After two weeks on the job, assistants get an e-mail promising an $800 paycheck, plus an extra $200 bonus. But to test their “integrity,” they’re told they’ll get a check for $2,800—and must mail a check back to return the extra money. The $2,800 check may look legitimate but—big surprise—it’s bogus. So instead of getting paid, the college student now has to pay the bank the full amount. Worse, the scammer now has access to the student’s checking account. And the student is committing a criminal violation by scanning victims’ mail. The Postal Inspection Service is working to quickly shut down this scheme by attacking the problem from several angles. If you have information on this or similar scams report it online at https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/ or call 1-877-876-2455, option 3. Orleans Police were made away of this scam by Ted Meyers, of the Barnstable County Sheriffs office.
Chatham Police announce parking and traffic restrictions for annual 4th of July parade
CHATHAM - Starting at 03:00 a.m. on July 4, 2009, “NO PARKING” restrictions will go into effect. The area affected is the Main Street Downtown Business District from the Rotary/Old Harbor Road to the intersection of Main Street and Shore Road. There will be NO PARKING on the Town Hall side of Main Street. No chairs will be allowed on Main Street until AFTER 02:30 a.m.
Beginning at 08:00 a.m. there will be a one-way (southbound) traffic pattern on Shore Road, from Old Harbor Road to Main Street. This will remain in effect until the end of the parade proceeds onto Main Street.
The downtown business area will be closed to ALL motor vehicle traffic at 08:30 a.m.
The intersection of Route 28, Main Street and Crowell Road will be closed at 09:00 a.m., and ALL inbound traffic will be detoured onto Crowell Road and Queen Anne Road.
“NO PARKING” signs, traffic cones and barricades will be placed at various locations along the parade route and surrounding streets. Uniformed Police Officers will be posted to assist with traffic.
Chatham Police are asking for the public’s patience and cooperation during this annual 4th of July parade event.
The Chatham Police Department wishes everyone a happy and safe 4th of July.
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MARSTONS MILLS - At about 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Barnstable Police stopped a vehicle for allegedly cuting off another vehicle at the roundabout on Rotue 149. Thats when the Lincoln Mark LT pickup truck sped off taking police on a wild chase on Race Lane in Marstons Mills. The suspect first drove toward Sandwich and then back to the Cape Cod Airport several times. Police attempted to box the driver in but he allegedly rammed and damaged three cruisers. The suspect then drove the truck down the embankment by Race Lane and into 
ORLEANS - Reports of a kayaker in distress sparked a search off Orleans. Reports say the person became disoriented in thick fog on Little Pleasant Bay. 
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