“Homeless wedding” turns ugly… arrests made… [Video]
Hyannis – According to sources, the wrong things were said, insults were made, and “fists started flying…”
Just after 1:30pm, police responded to Spring Street for some type of disturbance in the street. A woman who had been celebrating a wedding was down and needed medical attention. Hyannis Rescue was called…
A local homeless couple were married at Barnstable Town Hall earlier this morning. At about 9am, a wedding party took place after the official ceremony in the area of the village green. Other downtown homeless were invited and libations were served.
Police eventually kicked about ten party goers off the village green. The celebration then slowly made it’s way across town where it ended on Spring Street after police received a call about a woman yelling…
That’s when the humble festivities turned violent. A woman was down and others were fighting…
Initial officers on scene called for backup as the situation escalated and random fights continued to break out…
The stricken female rallied and managed to get up and rejoin the brawl. She was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and is also being held in protective custody.
A male party-goer was also arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct. He also had been drinking all day and will be held in protective custody until he’s sobers up.
Police were able to have a moment of levity after things had finally calmed down…
The good news is the newlyweds had already departed the reception party prior to the Spring Street brawl…
The following video highlights the scene on Spring Street just after the arrests were made… WARNING: Video contains strong language and viewer discretion is advised… [Press play]
3/19/2014
Robert Bastille,
