First on CWN: Two armed home invasion/burglaries in Hyannis
HYANNIS - Barnstable Police are seeking three men who reportedly forced their way into a home on Lincoln Road about 6 p.m.
The men were reportedly armed with guns when they entered the residence on the shortcut between Route 28 and West Main Street.
It was unclear what if anything was taken.
No injuries were reported.
A police K-9 dog could be seen scouring the area for suspects while officers using flashlights (right) checked around the neighborhood for evidence.
Then about 10 p.m., another armed burglary was reported two streets over on Dunn's Pond Road. No shots were fired but one person was evaluated after complaining of chest pains.
Barnstable Police and the Sheriff's Department's Bureau of Criminal Investigation are investigating both incidents as well as a third incident on Periwinkle Drive.
Police are reportedly looking for a dark colored SUV seen leaving the area after one of the incidents. They believe the incidents may be related and not random.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Barnstable Police detectives at (508) 771-6327.
We'll bring you further details as we get them from Barnstable Police
Photos by Frank F. Paparo/CWN; map courtesy of Bing/Microsoft
Mashpee Police seek public help in solving drive-by shooting
MASHPEE - Police hope someone may have seen something that will help them solve a reported drive-by shooting Monday evening sometime after 7 p.m. The incident took place on Old Barnstable Road near Mashpee Village. Police did not learn of the shooting until they were notified by Falmouth Hospital after the victim flagged down a passing motorist who drove him to the hospital. The victim is expected to recover. No forensic evidence was found at the scene. Anyone with information is urged to contact Mashpee Police Detective Scott Carline at (508) 539-1484.
Harwich man accused of raping woman he met on "craigslist"
HARWICH - A local man was arrested after being accused of rape by a woman he had reportedly met through craigslist. On Friday, Harwich Police say the the female victim arrived at the police Station to report that she had been raped earlier that morning. The victim told police that she had met the suspect on craigslist and they arranged to meet in person.
The victim told police she met the suspect at his apartment in South Harwich and the rape occurred in the early morning hours at the suspect’s residence. The suspect was identified as Douglas Clark, 21, of South Harwich.
Mr. Clark was arrested by Detective Sergeant Jacek on Saturday and charged with rape. Mr. Clark was ordered held on $5,000 cash bail and was transported to the Barnstable County Correctional Facility and was due to be arraigned in Orleans District Court Monday morning.
Release and mugshot furnished by Harwich Police
Yarmouth Police food drive a tremendous success
WEST YARMOUTH – The Yarmouth Police Department reports that on Sunday, January 10, 2010, off-duty Yarmouth Police officers and citizen Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) members collected 6,000 food items and cash donations worth approximately $11,000 in the Department’s first annual “Fill a Yarmouth Cruiser with Food” community fundraiser. “Everyone involved was extremely supportive and generous,” said Yarmouth Police Department Patrol Force Commander Steven G. Xiarhos. “One of the highlights was long-time South Yarmouth resident Charles Holway (photo at top) filling and paying for eight shopping carts packed with food and baby care supplies.”
Xiarhos says the Department thanks each citizen who made a contribution or donation, the Yarmouth Rotary Club, the Yarmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Shaw’s and Stop and Shop supermarkets, and Allied Waste for their time, generous donations and commitment.
Release and photo provided by YPD
Laura Ingraham
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