Three from Massachusetts facing charges after allegedly yelling homophobic slurs at several people

According to police, 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.

In that incident:

– The victim stated he was on Bradford St. in the area of Howland St. in the east end when the incident occurred.

– The victim stated the suspects’ vehicle was a black Lexus sedan.

– The victim described the suspects as three white males ages 20 – 30 years old.

– The victim reported the suspects using a homophobic slur during the incident.

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.