Roadside sex assault probed

State Police are investigating a sexual assault in Randolph in which the assailant allegedly impersonated a police officer. A woman was traveling north on Route 24 early Sunday when she was pulled over by what she believed to be an unmarked police cruiser. An older, heavyset white male with crew-cut gray hair and a goatee identified himself as a police officer and ordered the woman out of her vehicle. The suspect, whose vehicle had a single blue, police-style light, sexually assaulted the woman. He then got back in his vehicle and left the area. Anyone with information regarding the assault is asked to contact the State Police, at 617-698-5840.

Foxborough

A 23-year-old North Attleborough woman was killed in a two-car crash on Route 1 in Foxborough on Saturday, State Police said. The woman, identified as Casey A. Hansbury, was driving a Honda Prelude in the left southbound lane of Route 1 when she lost control of her car, police said. The Honda struck the rear of a Kia Sedona traveling in the right lane. Hansbury's car spun around and hit a utility pole. Hansbury, who was not wearing a safety belt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and two passengers in the Kia were wearing safety belts, police said. None was injured.

North Attleborough

Anthony Santos, 53, of North Attleborough drowned in a pond next to the Continental House apartment complex where he lived, police said yesterday. Santos's body was found floating near the banks of the pond by two youths on Thursday, according to a police report. Police said they were ruling out foul play. According to the Sun Chronicle newspaper, Santos's death was first reported to the North Attleborough Fire Department. Police said their investigation is continuing.

Hampton, N.H.

A Massachusetts man crashed his ultralight plane into the water near Hampton Beach yesterday morning. Authorities said Gerald Facey, 30, of Erving, was flying at about 500 feet when his engine failed. He turned toward the beach and crash landed in the water about a quarter-mile out. A private boat brought him to shore. There was minor damage to the plane. (AP)

Manchester, N.H.

A weekend bank robbery involved multiple branches -- of the leafy variety. According to police, a man with tree branches duct-taped to his head and torso walked into a Citizens Bank just as it opened Saturday morning and demanded cash from a teller. Police said the disguise was the most bizarre they'd ever seen. "He really went out on a limb," Sergeant Ernie Goodno said yesterday. The robber, who showed no weapon, fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. Though the branches and leaves obscured much of the man's face, someone who saw images from the bank's security camera recognized the robber and called police. James Coldwell, 49, of Manchester, was arrested at his home early yesterday and was expected to be arraigned today. (AP)

Portsmouth, N.H.

Four tall ships docked in Portsmouth this weekend attracted thousands of visitors despite long lines to climb aboard. The Prince William, Urania, Spirit of Bermuda, and Pride of Baltimore II arrived in New Hampshire on Friday. Donald Coker, chairman of the Piscataqua Maritime Commission, estimated that 1,500 people viewed the ships that day and expected the total for the weekend to be 7,000 to 10,000. (AP)