***  HN PHOTOS ***  HOT-TEMPERED VILLAGE GREEN PATRON WENT SPITTING & KICKING, COPS SAY

“24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence?” ~ Stephen Wright           HYANNIS, Massachusetts – [HN PHOTOS, NOTES & MULLINGS ON THE MATTER] – It’s not the type of thing one likes to see at any public park, a grown man hollering booze-fueled threats at the police. But it was, after all, approaching the witching hour – 3:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. – when demons of all shapes and sizes are said to roam the dark, liquorlogged corners of our planet. Barnstable Police were called to the Hyannis Village Green early this morning for a report of a man making violent threats. And HN arrived right as officers were stuffing a very angry man into the backseat of one of their “Barnstable Blue” cruisers. (I’m going to miss the old “Barnstable Blue” cruisers. I’m told the special blue paint and custom details are no longer affordable – some officers say they actually like the new colors, but I think they’re just trying to be positive about something that’s out of their hands.  Such is life – everything changes.  But, once again, I digress…) Anyways, the man accused of making threats toward another homeless individual was, in fact, making threats toward police officers! according to my observations. He was also resisting as they tried to get him seated inside their classy blue and white. And I’m told he was spitting and kicking at them while being taken into custody, which is no way to begin a relationship. The suspect, who was apparently new to our Hyannis streets, was transported back to Barnstable Police Headquarters for booking on several charges related to this morning’s outburst. He was also expected to be held in protective custody for the duration of the morning. “Welcome to Hytown, fella.  The home of the spouting whale… and all that happy “Cape Cod Dream” stuff.” P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is a brought to you by Poncho Sanchez…  [CLICK IT/CRANK IT!]   * The initial details contained in the above report are based on police radio transmissions and information on scene. The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.