BLOODY CRIME SCENE: Two men severely bludgeoned… suspects still at...

HYANNIS – DEVELOPING – HN was nearby and actually heard the attack as it was happening.

At about 1:42AM, HN had been parked nearby before driving toward the yelling related to what turned out to be a violent altercation involving “bats…”

…and possibly even a “crowbar.”

A patrolman was also nearby and arrived at the bloody crime scene just ahead of HN.

According to a witness (and these are only early reports which have not been officially confirmed), two men in a Buick were arguing with a woman on Hinckley Road near the intersection with Baxter Road. It appeared as though the woman may have been been trying to get into the vehicle. A struggle had ensued, then suddenly some type of “silver” car lurched toward the fray, with four black males jumping out with baseball bats…

One of the men in the Buick was severely bludgeoned about the face. He sat with his legs out the driver’s side door, bleeding profusely, and applying pressure to his forehead with some type of blood soaked cloth.

The patrolman immediately called for an ambulance before attending to the young adult male, trying to get his story…

It remains uncertain if the weapons used in the attack were actually bats, or a crowbar, or a combination of both. One of the victims, the second young male who appeared less injured, wasn’t exactly sure about one of the weapons he saw, initially considering whether it could have been a gun…

The motive behind the attack also remains uncertain. There was mention of car keys being stolen, but beyond that the crime scene remains a mystery and police were still in the process of investigating at the time of this report.

Hyannis Rescue arrived and applied bandages to one man’s head wounds. Both men were taken to CCH… Initial reports from the scene are that one man could possibly be suffering from a concussion. He most certainly received substantial blunt trauma and lacerations to the head. Its a positive sign, however, that he was able to initially communicate and walk on his own into the back of an ambulance.

The following video shows the crime scene moments after the attack. Although highly edited, it does still contain some graphic images some may find disturbing.

WARNING – Viewer discretion is advised.

[Press play… select HD and enlarge player for best quality…]

In other news:

Uncooperative intoxicated man tasered after foot pursuit…

DENNIS — At about 8:23PM last evening, police responded to a routine report of an intoxicated man at the Dennis Housing Authority at 225 Old Bass River Road.

Upon arrival, patrol officers quickly learned the individual in question was going to be anything but cooperative. The man who had been arguing with a family member, took off running when the officers approached.

Reports of a foot pursuit suddenly broke a period of radio silence. At one point, a patrolman could be heard yelling what sounded like ‘get down,’ or ‘get on the ground!’ Moments later, it was then reported the suspect was in custody…

The detained male reportedly has a record which includes drug charges. At one point during the encounter he reportedly appeared to charge at officers. A Taser was deployed to stop him…

An ambulance responded to briefly evaluate the 46-year-old male who had just been tasered. After being checked out, the male was transported to Dennis Police Headquarters to be held in protective custody until he sobered up.

In other news:

(The following is an actual press statement from the United States Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz, District of Massachusetts…)

GOVERNMENT SEIZES CRAB PRODUCTS

BOSTON – The United States seized approximately 5,000 cases of frozen, processed crab products manufactured by Rome Packing Company, Inc. (Rome), because the crab meat is suspected to be contaminated with harmful bacteria.

In a complaint unsealed today, the government alleged that Rome, formerly based in East Providence, R.I., prepared, packed, and processed Jonah crab products in a facility contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogenic bacterium that, once it contaminates foods, can cause serious, sometimes life-threatening, illness. According to court documents, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected Rome’s facility on six occasions and observed that Rome’s cooking process for crabs did not adequately control temperatures to prevent the growth of pathogens. Environmental swab samples collected from three areas of Rome’s facility allegedly tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The inspection also allegedly revealed poor sanitary practices and conditions in Rome’s facility that may cause cross-contamination between finished and raw food products.

The U.S. Marshal’s Service seized the crab products today from cold storage warehouses in Lakeville, Mass., which were being monitored by FDA officials. Rome is now in receivership, according to the court documents.

The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act authorizes the government to seize and condemn food products if they are prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions that may have caused the products to become contaminated with filth or to pose a threat to consumer health.

“In partnership with the FDA, we are working to ensure food safety,” said United States Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz. “Lax sanitary practices in the preparation and storage of food products endanger public health. Where necessary we will intervene to prevent contaminated food from reaching consumers.”

“The FDA is committed to working with its federal partners to prevent contaminated food from reaching consumers. Thanks to the collaboration between the FDA and the Department of Justice, we have ensured that the adulterated crab produced by Rome Packing doesn’t make its way to consumers,” said Melinda K. Plaisier, the FDA’s Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs. “We will continue to work together to protect the public health.”

“The ‎duties of the United States Marshals Service vary in scope and nature and include enforcing all federal court orders such as the one executed today with our partners from the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Attorney’s Office” said United States Marshal John Gibbons of the District of Massachusetts. “Preparing and processing tainted food products for sale to consumers is unacceptable and the United States Marshals Service will do its part in protecting our nation’s consumers. I would like to thank the USAO and the FDA for our close partnership‎ on this case.”

U.S. Attorney Ortiz, FDA Associate Commissioner Plaisier and U.S. Marshal Gibbons, made the announcement today. The case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Deana El-Mallawany of Ortiz’s Civil Division.

In other news:

PHOTO: Barnstable Police arrange for medical attention for a homeless woman who was reportedly foaming at the mouth on the ground next to town hall yesterday…

PHOTO: Barnstable Patrolmen attend to a man and a little dog who were observed wandering in the Route 132 area last evening. A manager of a local restaurant called police because she was concerned. An officer kindly gave the gentleman and his dog a ride across town to a destination where he belonged.

PHOTOS: Yarmouth Police had a difficult time identifying a young man who was discovered sitting inside a parked vehicle outside of a closed package store last evening. They searched his vehicle, but still had their doubts as to whether he was providing them with the correct information…

After not being able to confirm a Florida driver’s license, officers decided to pay his father a visit at a nearby hotel room. (Dad reportedly had a criminal history involving gun and drug charges… officers used caution.)

The end result was that the young man in question had a misdemeanor default warrant for disturbing a school assembly. He was subsequently arrested and transported back to the YPD.