Attack... There Has Been Vicious Assaults

Not one but two assaults on gays... in Provincetown!

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Provincetown police investigating early morning attack as possible hate crime

"The Provincetown Police Department is taking this report very seriously and has detectives actively investigating the incident," police said in a statement

NBC Boston Ch 10

By Asher Klein 

June 30, 2025

A person reported being attacked in Provincetown, Massachusetts, early Monday, police said, investigating what happened as a possible hate crime.

Provincetown police said the person told them three men got out of a vehicle and attacked him on the east end of Bradford Street between 1 and 2 a.m. The person didn't need hospitalization after being evaluated by paramedics Monday afternoon.

"The Provincetown Police Department is taking this report very seriously and has detectives actively investigating the incident," police said in a statement, adding that everyone in the department was "alerted to this incident and will continue working hard to stay vigilant and keep everyone safe."

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‘We will not let hate win,' Provincetown town manager says following second incident

The most recent incident occurred Tuesday, when police received a report of people yelling homophobic slurs from their vehicle.

By Marc Fortier

July 2, 2025

The town manager of Provincetown, Massachusetts, issued a statement Wednesday following two recent incidents targeting members of the LGBTQ+ community.

"As many of you know, over the past few days there have been a series of incidents targeting members of the LGBTQ+ community in Provincetown," Town Manager Alex Morse said. "These events are disturbing, and we share the fear and discomfort they are causing in our community."

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He said the most recent incident occurred Tuesday, when police received a report of people yelling homophobic slurs from their vehicle. He said police were able to quickly locate the vehicle and identify the suspects and charges are in the process of being filed.

"Our Police Department’s quick response should serve as a warning to those who come here to cause harm that this type of behavior will not be tolerated in Provincetown," Morse said.

Hate comes to P'town! But P'town was not alone, CBS News reported...

Boston incidents

In Boston, a number of Pride flags have been torn down from homes in Jamaica Plain in recent days. Residents have expressed anger and frustration at the vandalism.

Medford incident

In Medford, controversy has erupted over a sign posted outside the New England Baptist Church that reads, "Homosexuality is an abomination." Residents said they were surprised to see the sign there.

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"I know it's a church and people can celebrate anything that they want, but that's not celebrating anything, that's creating more hate," said Erin, a Medford resident and a member of the LGBT community. "It's something we definitely don't need right now."

The owner of Modern Pastry next door said that when she saw the sign, she immediately painted a rainbow on her window.

The creatures are crawling out of the swamps, the Republicans have given them the green light to attack us, knowing that the feds have put hate crimes on the back burner.

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Update: @ 6:30PM

Update by the Provincetown PD on Facebook...

Ryan Mahimtura, 19, of Framingham, MA, Henry Ward, 19, of Hudson MA, and a minor of Hudson, MA have all been charged with two counts of Disorderly Conduct in relation to the incident that took place in Provincetown on July 1st where they allegedly drove through town threateningly with air horns yelling homophobic slurs from their vehicle at several people. Additional charges may be filed.

The alleged assault that occurred on June 30th in Provincetown is still being actively investigated. Anyone with information about this incident should contact Provincetown Police Detective Sergeant Jennifer Nolette at (508) 487-1212, or via email at jnolette@provincetown-ma.gov. You may also use the police department’s tip line at (508) 487-2828 or email at report-a-tip@provincetown-ma.gov.

The Police Department will have additional officers on duty throughout the next several days to help look for suspicious and potentially harmful activity and be a visible presence in town during this busy holiday week.

Residents and visitors are reminded to stay vigilant and report any suspicious or threatening behavior immediately to police by calling 9-1-1.

Please join us on Tuesday, July 8th at 3:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at Town Hall for a Community Safety Forum where the Town Manager and Police Chief will provide updates on these recent incidents, share safety tips, and hear from community members.