Argument Leads to Crash and Arrest

YARMOUTH- On Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 1:17 AM—members of the Yarmouth Police Department were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle crash at Ann and Fran’s Restaurant on Route 28 in West Yarmouth.   

Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers Michael Zontini and Andrew O’Malley arrived at the scene and determined that an eastbound 2004 Jeep Liberty had left the roadway and struck a fence—flagpole—picnic table—awning—and front steps of the restaurant. 

An on-scene investigation revealed that the operator and passenger had been involved in an argument during which the passenger grabbed the steering wheel and pulled hard to the right causing the operator to loose control and crash. 

Extensive damage was done to the vehicle and the restaurant. 

The passenger was placed under arrest and transported to Yarmouth Police Headquarters and is scheduled for arraignment in the Barnstable District Court today. 

Arrested Person 

Matthew R. Wienbarg—Age 22

1261 Route 28

West Yarmouth, MA 

Charges 

Felony Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon

Felony Malicious Destruction of Property

Felony Malicious Destruction to a Motor Vehicle   

(This media release was prepared by Yarmouth Police Department Lieutenant Steven G. Xiarhos)