Top story: Multiple arrests made in Hyannis home invasions
HYANNIS - Barnstable Police say they have made several arrests in connection with a series of home invasions and burglaries last Tuesday. During the evening hours of January 12, 2010, the Barnstable Police responded to reports of two armed home invasions and a third attempted armed home invasion in Hyannis. The incidents took place between the hours of 6 and 10 p.m.
The first home invasion occurred at 170 Lincoln Road in Hyannis at approximately 6 p.m. During this incident, three hooded and masked suspects kicked in the front door of the residence. According to the victims, two of the suspects were armed with pistols and demanded cash. The suspects subsequently fled the house with cash, a camcorder and some drug paraphernalia (glass pipe).
At approximately 10 p.m. there was an attempt to force entry into another residence located at 11 Periwinkle Drive in Hyannis. The resident/victim advised responding officers that he heard a loud noise and saw his front door shake. When the resident opened the door, he observed a hooded masked individual wearing gloves standing on his porch with a gun in his hand. The resident slammed the door shut and the suspect fled.
Approximately 20 minutes later, another home invasion took place at 100 Dunns Pond Road in Hyannis. During this incident, three hooded and masked men kicked in the front door of the residence. Upon entering the residence, one of the suspects was armed with a pistol and demanded money. The suspects then began to ransack the house for valuables. The suspects made off with some prescription medication, jewelry and specialty clothing. One of the victims and a witness observed the suspects flee the scene in a dark colored Ford Explorer.
Barnstable Detectives quickly initiated an intensive investigation. On January 14th, Detectives began to identify suspects and also located some of the stolen jewelry from Dunns Pond Road at a pawn shop in New Bedford. After learning that the suspects were planning another home invasion on January 15th, Detectives arrested one of the main suspects, Anthony Wetherbee, 25, of Hyannis.
On January 16th, Barnstable and Falmouth Detectives executed a search warrant at a room at a motel in Falmouth. Detectives seized clothing worn by the suspects and other stolen property from the home invasions. Detectives arrested Corey Lopes, 23, of Falmouth, Troy Peterson, 23, of Florida, Carolyn Pina, 45, of Falmouth, and Carla Robbins, 22, of Falmouth.
All suspects are being charged with two counts of Home Invasion, two counts of Larceny in a Building and one count of Attempted Home Invasion. The suspects will be arraigned on January 19th at the Barnstable District Court. Home Invasion is punishable by up to life in prison.
The investigation continues under the direction of Detective Lieutenant Sean Balcom. Release furnished by Barnstable Police; file photos by Frank F. Paparo/CWN
Woman seriously injured in Falmouth crash
EAST FALMOUTH - A two-vehicle crash in East Falmouth sent one driver to the hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Just after 4:30 p.m. Monday a Dodge Avenger traveling north on East Falmouth Highway (Route 28) turned into Acapesket Road into the path of a Toyota 4-runner traveling south on Route 28.
The female driver of the Dodge was treated at the scene and transported to Falmouth Hospital by Falmouth Fire Rescue. She was unconscious when Rescue arrived and my have suffered a seizure prior to the crash.
The two occupants of the Toyota declined medical treatment or transport.
Falmouth PD were dealing with the traffic tie up and investigating the cause of the crash. Photos by C. Eric Tinglof/CWN
Mass Maritime training ship mission to Haiti aborted BUZZARDS BAY - The Massachusetts Maritime Academy training ship Kennedy was briefly commandeered by the government to assist in relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The Kennedy was on a two-month training cruise with 600 cadets to the Caribbean. The ship was to dock in Fort Lauderdale, FL where underclassmen would have been flown home. Senior cadets were to stay aboard as supplies are loaded and the ship made its way to Port Au Prince. However, the government decided to use another ship so the Kennedy is resuming its training mission.
Storm causes scattered power outages CAPE COD - Although the Cape escaped the heavy wet snow in the interior, strong northeast winds have caused scattered power outages from trees pulling on wires. Parts of Falmouth were in the dark late Monday morning and isolated other outages were reported. In Chatham the high tide caused minor damage and flooding. Reporter Alan Pollock of the Cape Cod Chronicle files this report (used with permission).
Cigarette blamed for Harwich fire HARWICH - Fire damaged the rear deck of a home in Harwich just after noon. Firefighters contained the fire to the back deck at the house at 125 Long Pond Drive and were able to keep the flames from spreading inside. No injuries were reported. Investigators believe a carelessly disposed cigarette was to blame. Brewster firefighters assisted at the scene.
RV fire forces evacuation of Hyannis home
HYANNIS - A recreational vehicle was gutted by fire just after midnight in Hyannis.
The camper parked in the 200 block of Megan Road was fully involved when firefighters arrived.
An adjacent home was evacuated for a time because of fears the fire could spread, however firefighters were able to contain the flames to the RV.
No injuries were reported.
Hyannis Fire and Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
CWN photos by Zack Schoone
Provincetown Police week in review
PROVINCETOWN - From Monday January 11th, 2010 to Sunday January 17th, 2010 the Provincetown Police logged 377 calls for service. There was one arrest. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Fader, Dale P, 58, Provincetown
01/13/10 A&B (Domestic Violence)
01/13/10 Assault and battery by dangerous weapon (Heavy Mirror)
01/13/10 Deface real/personal property
Release and mugshot furnished by Provincetown Police
Sean Hannity
Dr. Joy Browne
HYANNIS
Approximately 20 minutes later, another home invasion took place at 100 Dunns Pond Road in Hyannis. During this incident, three hooded and masked men kicked in the front door of the residence. Upon entering the residence, one of the suspects was armed with a pistol and demanded money. The suspects then began to ransack the house for valuables. The suspects made off with some prescription medication, jewelry and specialty clothing. One of the victims and a witness observed the suspects flee the scene in a dark colored Ford Explorer.
EAST FALMOUTH 
HYANNIS - A recreational vehicle was gutted by fire just after midnight in Hyannis. 
Fader, Dale P, 58, Provincetown
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