Updated: Multiple plainclothes officers rush to VA medical facility…
10/24/2013 AM UPDATE: The gentleman in the above photo was expected back at an off-Cape treatment center for PTSD and alcohol. A warrant was issued for him to be taken into custody because he did not show up when he should have. The man in the photo is a highly decorated Vietnam veteran who is well liked and respected by many in the community. Everyone from friends to L.E. is trying to get him the help he needs. He recently had to endure many recent personal tragedies; that coupled with combat related PTSD issues, this troubled warrior is in the middle of fighting his way back in from the cold. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Original story:
Hyannis – Multiple plainclothes officers rushed to the VA medical facility on Stevens Street for a person of interest.
Several Street Crimes Units responded when a person involved in one of their cases showed up the VA Outpatient Clinic intoxicated. That person was removed from the facility on a stretcher and transported to Cape Cod Hospital after complaining of chest pains.
The person in question is a well respected and highly decorated Vietnam veteran who has been through some recent personal tragedies…
The Street Crimes Unit’s interest in the man on the stretcher is still unclear.
Hyannis News left a voice message for Lieutenant John Murphy of the SCU to see if there is anything he can possibly share at this time. HN will provide updates as they become available.
In other news, here’s the most recent Barnstable Street Crime Unit Press Release regarding a different case:
SCU arrests two B&E suspects in Yarmouth
On October 23rd, Barnstable Street Crime Unit (SCU) members were directed to attempt to locate two subjects that had outstanding warrants.
Jason A Sylvester, age 35, and his girlfriend Sarah Senno, age 34 were both wanted. SYLVESTER had a Suffolk Superior Court warrant for probation violations. SENNO had an outstanding warrant from Orleans District Court for B&E motor vehicle.
SCU members had a description of SENNO’s motor vehicle and began checking motels in the area of Barnstable/Yarmouth town line.
At approximately 2:45pm, SCU member Barnstable Patrolman Matthew Blondin and Yarmouth Patrolman Nicholas Ambrosini located SENNO’s vehicle parked in the area of Rte 28 and Mill Pond Road, Yarmouth. They identified SENNO as being present in the vehicle.
Additional SCU members responded to the area.
BLONDIN, AMBROSINI, and SCU member Barnstable Patrolman Scott Wright approached the vehicle. SYLVESTER was not present in the vehicle. The vehicle was occupied by SENNO and her 1 ½ year old daughter.
Shortly after initiating contact with SENNO, SYLVESTER approached the vehicle. He had been wearing a black backpack that he discarded. Initially SYLVESTER did not recognize the “plain clothes officers” as law enforcement.
Located on the passenger side floor of the vehicle was a pry bar, hacksaw, and other tools. SYLVESTER has a lengthy criminal history for property related crimes. Neither SYLVETSER or SENNO had a creditable answer as to why they were parked in this area.
A Yarmouth K-9 Officer responded to the scene and conducted a “reverse track.”
The K-9 track led to the backpack then to the side door of the former Mill Hill Club, Rte 28, Yarmouth. The door was open and had appeared to have been forced open. Found next to the backpack was a flashlight and gloves. The bag contained a pry bar, hacksaw, and duct tape.
Paperwork recovered inside SENNO’s vehicle revealed SYLVESTER has made numerous trips to the Middleboro area recently selling “scrap” copper and other metals. On one recent visit the receipt indicated SYLVESTER received $357.50 for selling 143 pounds of copper.
Both were placed under arrest on the outstanding warrants.
Each will also be charged with B&E daytime intent to commit felony and possession of burglarious tools.
It is suspected SLYVESTER entered the former Mill Hill Club looking for copper.
SYLVESTER was also found in possession of Suboxon without a prescription and charged with illegal possession of class B.
The Department of Children and Families responded to the scene and took custody of the baby girl.
Both were booked at the Yarmouth Police Department and then transported to Barnstable Police Department for further processing.
SYLVESTER was held on a no bail status due to the superior court default warrant. SENNO bail was set at $5000.00 cash.See More
In other news, there were tense moments earlier this evening as several BPD squad cars needed to respond to Buckskin Path in Centerville for a man who was said to be completely out of control.
The suspect was a big man, 6 feet 4 inches tall, which caught the attention of a shift supervisor who also responded.
The show of force worked as officers were able to talk things out and nobody needed to be taken into custody.
Other than that, it was a relatively slow news day…
Thank you for reading HyannisNews.com and please stay tuned.
10/23/2013
Robert Bastille, HyannisNews.com
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