Provincetown MA plans 'safety forum' after several incidents against LGBTQ+ community
According to a town statement released on Wednesday, July 2, and reported by the Cape Cod Times, the purpose of the meeting is to provide updates related to the reported incidents, share safety tips and have a discussion about "how to protect ourselves and each other."
One such incident allegedly occurred on Monday, June 30, when police say three MetroWest teenagers — a pair of 19-year-olds from Framingham and Hudson, and a juvenile from Hudson — allegedly drove through town and, while using air horns, yelled homophobic slurs from their vehicle at several people.
The three teens are each charged with two counts of disorderly conduct, according to a press release from Provincetown Police. Additional charges may be filed.
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Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Provincetown Police Detective Sgt. Jennifer Nolette at (508) 487-1212, or via email at jnolette@provincetown-ma.gov. Callers may also use the Police Department's tip line at (508) 487-2828 or email at report-a-tip@provincetown-ma.gov.
In a separate incident, also on June 30 and reported by the Cape Cod Times, police say a person walking on Bradford Street near Howland Street in the east end of town was attacked by men who got out of a black Lexus sedan and used homophobic slurs.
In that case, police are asking that anyone living in the area of Howland Street check security or doorbell cameras they may have between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on June 30.
Provincetown is a small coastal resort town at the tip of Cape Cod. While its year-round population is fewer than 4,000 people, that number can swell to 60,000 during the summer.
This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Three MetroWest teens accused harassing Provincetown LGBTQ community
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