A Cotuit man is under arrest for the murder of his wife.
Barnstable Police received several 9-1-1 calls just before 2 a.m. on Tuesday morning regarding a violent crime had taken place at 89 Trout Brook Road.
Upon arriving a short time later, police found Christopher Fratantonio, 36, on the scene. He was subsequently arrested for the murder of his wife, Mary Fratantonio, 35. Both parties resided at the address.
The matter is under investigation by Barnstable Police and State Police Detectives assigned to the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office.