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CAPTAIN DAVID KELLEY HOUSE
The Captain David Kelley House is a romantic bed and breakfast on Cape Cod, 1/2 mile from the warm ocean beaches of Nantucket Sound. Our central location provides easy access to all Cape Cod attractions.This charming Greek Revival home was built in 1835 by Sea Captain David N. Kelley and later sold to prominent Centerville citizen, Captain John Baker, Skipper of the "Pride of the Port."
The two first-floor guest rooms are named in their honor. The remaining guest rooms are named after Captain and Mrs. Kelley's children; Patience, Alexander, Rachel and Phebe.
A detailed historic restoration returned the Inn to its original classic character -- a 19th century Cape Cod Sea Captain’s Home. Craftsmen and decorators installed crown moldings, historic wallpapers, antique oriental carpets, nautical art and lovely antiques. All of the inn's major systems have been updated to ensure you a restful, comfortable stay.
539 Main St, Centerville, MA
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| Close call after reports of cell phone explosion at Hyannis assisted living facility Saturday March 07, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? Barnstable Police and Hyannis Fire rushed to a scene at the Captain Eldridge House on Pine Avenue shortly before 7 AM Saturday. According to reports, a cellphone began smoking and leaking. The occupant quickly left the unit, closing the door behind them and then called 911 from another phone. The smoke also set [?]
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| Dennis Fire warns of tree service scams Saturday March 07, 2026 |
| DENNIS ? From Dennis Police: BEWARE OF TREE SERVICE SCAMS Tree service scams in the Barnstable/Cape Cod area have been on the increase since the devastating blizzard. There have been texts sent to cell phones claiming they are working nearby, and offering low-cost services to remove downed trees and branches. They often demand upfront payment, [?]
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| Major Cocaine Bust in Falmouth: Two Men Arrested with Over 400 Grams After High-Speed Traffic Stop Friday March 06, 2026 |
| FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS ? In a coordinated crackdown on suspected drug trafficking, authorities seized more than 400 grams of cocaine and arrested two men residing in Edgartown following a dramatic traffic stop on Route 28, officials announced Friday.
The operation unfolded late Thursday evening when members of the DEA Cape Cod Task Force, working alongside the Oak Bluffs and Falmouth Police Departments, tracked a target vehicle linked to an ongoing investigation initiated by Oak Bluffs police. Around 9:04 p.m., a uniformed Falmouth officer spotted the vehicle barreling southbound at over 90 mph and pulled it over.
The driver and passenger were detained on-site and transported to the Falmouth Police Department for further investigation. With assistance from the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit, task force officers executed a search warrant on the vehicle, uncovering approximately 407.85 grams of cocaine, assorted pills, and various drug-related paraphernalia.
Keslley Luiz Xavier, 32, and Mateus Souza de Oliveira, 33, both currently residing in Edgartown, were arrested and charged with trafficking in cocaine over 200 grams and conspiracy to violate drug laws. Each was held on $10,000 bail and transferred to the Barnstable County Correctional Complex.
?The Falmouth Police Department appreciates the effective leadership and collaboration of the Oak Bluffs Police Department and the DEA Cape Cod Task Force in this investigation and remains committed to ensuring the safety of our community,? the Falmouth Police Department stated in a press release. ?We will continue to work diligently alongside our law enforcement partners to combat drug-related activities.?
The investigation is ongoing, with no additional details released at this time.
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* HN Reminder: The details contained in the above report are based on Falmouth Police Department media statement. The defendants are presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. |
| Truro Ambulance T-Boned in Hyannis Construction Mess: Patient Transfer Ensures Completed Hospital Run [HN Photos] Thursday March 05, 2026 |
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HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? Chaos erupted at a notoriously unfinished intersection Wednesday evening when a Truro Fire Department ambulance was T-boned by a sedan, forcing a handoff of patient care to keep a ?priority 2? transport on track.
The collision unfolded shortly after 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Route 28 and Yarmouth Road in Hyannis, a site plagued by years of ongoing construction that has left it dark, confusing, and hazardous for drivers. According to scene reports, the Truro ambulance was struck broadside while en route to Cape Cod Hospital with a patient in stable but priority-two condition?indicating a serious but currently non-life-threatening medical issue at the time of the crash.
In a seamless response, Hyannis Fire Department crews stepped in, transferring the patient to one of their ambulances and completing the short trip to the nearby hospital without further incident.
The adult female driver of the sedan was evaluated by Hyannis ambulance personnel right at the crash site and released without needing further treatment. Fortunately, no one in the Truro ambulance sustained injuries.
Barnstable Police are now leading an active investigation into the crash's cause, with assistance from a Barnstable County Sheriff's crime scene unit, which documented the scene through detailed photographs. Authorities have not yet released details on potential contributing factors, such as visibility issues from the construction zone or whether it was driver error, etc? The ambulance reportedly had its emergency lights activated at the time of the crash.
As Hyannis grapples with delayed infrastructure projects, this incident underscores the real-world dangers of prolonged roadwork. Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution in the many hazardous, unfinished construction projects in the area.
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| Driver Flees After Flipping Car in Centerville Intersection [HN Photos] Wednesday March 04, 2026 |
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CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS ? A driver fled the scene after overturning their vehicle in the middle of the Route 28 and Strawberry Hill Road intersection around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Barnstable Police and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters arrived to find the car unoccupied. Officers searched a nearby address linked to the possible suspect but made no arrests. Route 28 was temporarily closed for investigation, and a tow truck righted and removed the vehicle. The Barnstable Police Department continues to probe the incident.
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| Brazilian Illegal Alien Sentenced in Yarmouth Gun Trafficking Scheme Tied to Transnational Gangs Tuesday March 03, 2026 |
| BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS ? March 3, 2026 ? A Brazilian national illegally residing in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to ?time served? after pleading guilty to federal firearms charges, marking a key development in a sweeping investigation that uncovered ties to a notorious Brazilian transnational criminal organization and local street gangs.
Lucas Nascimento-Silva, 28, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley to 17.5 months already served in prison, followed by two years of supervised release. He now faces deportation. Nascimento-Silva pleaded guilty in July 2025 to one count of conspiracy to engage in the business of dealing firearms without a license and one count of engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license.
Court documents reveal that between August and September 2024, Nascimento-Silva sold 12 firearms, along with ammunition and large-capacity magazines, to a cooperating witness in exchange for cash. He conspired with others to source the weapons from South Carolina and distribute them in Massachusetts, all without the required federal license.
This case stems from a year-long federal probe launched in 2024, which exposed a network of Brazilian nationals allegedly trafficking firearms across the state. As detailed in a U.S. Department of Justice announcement on March 19, 2025, the investigation led to charges against 18 individuals, most of whom were in the U.S. illegally. Authorities seized approximately 110 firearms?including handguns, rifles, short-barreled rifles, and shotguns?along with trafficking quantities of fentanyl and ammunition. The weapons were primarily smuggled from Florida and South Carolina into Massachusetts communities.
The probe alleged connections to gang-related activities, including the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), one of Brazil's largest criminal organizations, known for violent crimes such as murders, armed robberies, kidnappings, and transnational drug trafficking. Some firearms were also linked to smaller local street gangs like ?Tropa de Sete? and ?Trem Bala.?
Nascimento-Silva was among the charged defendants, listed as a 27-year-old West Yarmouth resident at the time of his initial indictment. Other defendants included Floriano De Souza, 50, of Yarmouth; Alason Ferreira-Peixoto, 22, of West Yarmouth; Talles Provette De Faria, 34, of Barnstable and Plymouth; and Kessi Jhonny Firmino Sales, 23, of West Yarmouth, along with individuals from Marlborough, Malden, Framingham, Boston, and other areas. Charges ranged from unlicensed firearms dealing and conspiracy to fentanyl distribution and unlawful possession by illegal aliens.
U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley emphasized the dangers: ?These defendants ? most of whom have no legal status in the United States ? played a role in bringing deadly weapons into Massachusetts, some as traffickers and others as unlawful possessors. This kind of lawlessness fuels violent crime and empowers transnational criminal organizations that profit from chaos and fear.? (From a 2025 media statement?)
?This case involved the trafficking of well over 100 illegal firearms and included 18 defendants, many of whom are illegal aliens allegedly engaged in the unlawful possession and distribution of deadly weapons. The combination of illegal firearms and individuals unlawfully in our country presents a grave threat to public safety. ATF will not stand by ? we will continue to work aggressively with our law enforcement partners to identify, investigate and dismantle those who arm criminals and endanger our communities,? said James M. Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, Boston Field Division (2025 statement).
?Not only are many of these individuals in the country illegally, these defendants also allegedly trafficked dangerous firearms in connection with transnational gangs, posing a serious threat to our communities in Massachusetts. This investigation is the result of collaboration with our partners, each leveraging our unique expertise and authorities to work towards our shared public safety goals,? said Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England (2025 statement).
?Many of these 18 Brazilian aliens illegally settled in our Massachusetts communities apparently with the intention of causing harm to our residents,? said Patricia H. Hyde, Acting Field Office Director, Boston, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations (2025 statement). ?Not only were they allegedly members or associates of dangerous transnational criminal organizations, but they were also allegedly involved in trafficking significant amounts of illegal firearms, ammunition, and fentanyl. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize the safety of our public by arresting and removing illegal alien offenders from our New England neighborhoods.?
The investigation, part of the Department of Justice's Operation Take Back America, involved collaboration among federal agencies including ATF, HSI, and ICE, with support from the Massachusetts State Police, Barnstable Police Department, and other local forces. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael J. Crowley and John Reynolds of the Organized Crime & Gang Unit led the prosecution.
Penalties for unlicensed firearms dealing can include up to five years in prison, while unlawful possession by an illegal alien carries up to 15 years. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
[HN Note: Lucas Nascimento-Silva's booking was not included in today's media statement from the Department of Justice]
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| No injuries reported after sedan collides head-on with school bus Tuesday March 03, 2026 |
| CENTERVILLE ? A sedan reportedly collided head-on with a school bus in Centerville. The crash happened on Oak Street between the Route 6 overpass and Old Stage Road. There were a handful of students on the bus and no injuries were reported. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
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| Rear-End Route 132 Crash? [HN Photos?] Tuesday March 03, 2026 |
| ABOVE: HN PHOTOS ? Barnstable Police and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters responded to Route 132 near the intersection with Old Strawberry Hill Road for a two-vehicle crash with airbag deployment shortly before 7:00 p.m. this evening. It was a rear-end collision in which a sedan struck a pickup truck. A young woman was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation of injuries not believed to be life-threatening. The Barnstable Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash.
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