Van fire quickly doused in Marstons Mills MARSTONS MILLS - A van was gutted by fire in a driveway in Marstons Mills Wednesday evening.
The fire broke out at 93 Bosun's Way shortly after 6:30 p.m.
Firefighters were able to quickly douse the flames and keep it from spreading to nearby trees.
No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
Photo by Frank Paparo/CWN
Gun collection program touted as a success HYANNIS - (WXTK) A gun collection program launched by Cape Cod law enforcement agencies in mid-June is being hailed as a success
At the Barnstable police headquarters today – 147 weapons turned in over the past month were on display.
Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O’Keefe says it’s good to get those guns out of circulation.
Guns were collected at four police departments. In exchange, those making the returns received a 50 dollar supermarket gift certificate.
Barnstable took in 69, Truro 7, Orleans 33 and Falmouth 38.
All the weapons will be melted down at a state police facility.
Story and photo by Matt Pitta/WXTK
Crash causes delays in Eastham EASTHAM - A two-vehicle crash on Route 6 caused delays Wednesday evening. No serious injuries were reported in the crash near Massasoit Road, but one of the vehicles had to be towed and that blocked one lane for a time. Eastham Police are investigating.
Stolen boat recovered in Orleans ORLEANS - On Monday, Orleans Police say they executed a search warrant at a residence on Harwich road, where they recovered a 19’ Aquasport, center console boat, from that location.
Police arrested 41-year-old Matthew C. Kane, of Orleans, charging him with receiving stolen property over the value of $250.
According to police, In February 2009 the Chatham Police Department had taken a report of a stolen boat, from a residence in their town. At the time, a general broadcast was sent for the stolen boat, motor and trailer. Detectives in both towns were made aware of a boat matching that description on Harwich road, and through a follow up investigation, the owner was able to identify his boat, but the trailer and motor were gone.
While continuing the investigation after the recovery of the boat, detectives were able to locate and recover the missing 85 horsepower engine, and trailer. Police say additional charges are pending.
Mugshot furnished by Orleans Police
P-Town hit & run car vs pole crash A car struck this utility pole in Provincetown and then fled the scene. PROVINCETOWN - A car vs pole crash will likely cause delays for people trying to get into Provincetown at least through the morning. The crash at the intersection of Conwell Street and Cemetery Road happened about 3 a.m. As you can see in the top photo this is a main junction pole with high tensions wires feeding in several directions which is now cracked near the base and will have to be replaced. An NStar truck was on scene when our camera arrived (right). Additional crews are enroute to the scene and will likely be working well into the day to replace the pole. Conwell Street is open at this time but motorists were told to expect delays. By late afternoon repairs were complete and traffic was flowing smoothly. The vehicle that hit the pole fled the scene and is still at large. Police describe it as a silver 4-door Volvo which likely has significant front end damage. We'll continue to update this story as information becomes available.
Photos by Tim Caldwell/CWN
Boaters injured in separate incidents in Chatham CHATHAM - Rescuers take two boaters to Cape Cod Hospital after two separate incidents in Chatham. The first happened about 12:30 p.m. when a man sailing apparently fell and hit his head a distance offshore. The vessel made boat in Stage Harbor where the man was put in an ambulance. In the second incident about 2:15 p.m. a woman on another sailboat was injured and also brought into Stage Harbor. Further details were not immediately available.
"Potter" fans robbed during show HYANNIS - People attending a special midnight premiere of the new "Harry Potter" movie at the Regal Cinemas at the Cape Cod Mall got an unpleasant surprise early this morning-electronics including laptops and I-pods were stolen out of their cars in the parking lot. An alert person saw suspicious activity and called police who arrived quickly. 18-year-old Michael Gardner of Eastham was caught and a 15-year-old juvenile was taken into custody a short time later. Police say a K-9 dog helped then recover a backpack in the bushes nearby with some of the electronics. Police say about 15-20 vehicles in the Mall lot had been left unlocked. Both suspects were charged with breaking and entering into a motor vehicle in the nighttime (7 counts), and larceny from a vehicle (6 counts), and one count of tagging for allegedly drawing an obscene picture and lettering on one vehicle.
Orleans officer promoted to Sergeant ORLEANS - Chief Jeffrey Roy is pleased to announce the promotion of Officer Matthew Watts to the position of sergeant effective August 1st, 2009. Officer Watts was chosen through a competitive process including a written examination, an oral interview panel and a review of his past performance. He will take over a supervisory position that will be vacant due to the retirement of Lt. Kevin Wells. The Chief presented the process to the Board of Selectmen, the appointing authority, on June 17th and they unanimously approved the promotion.
Officer Watts began with the Orleans Police Department on July 18, 1986 and has worked all three shifts throughout his career. He has been given increasing responsibilities and has proven his leadership abilities when called upon to fill in as a shift supervisor. He recently attended several police leadership courses including a two week First Line Supervisor Course at Roger Williams University. During the past two years he has written and then administered several traffic grants and has taken over the maintenance of police vehicles.
Officer Watts lives in Orleans with his wife Margaret and two children Michael and Brittany.
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