SEEN HERE FIRST: Suspects Captured After Masked Home Invasion

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Saturday March 24, 2007 PM Update - Less than 24 hours after a violent home invasion Barnstable Police have rounded-up two suspects. 

Barnstable Detective John York caught up with and arrested both suspects today in Orleans at approximately 2:00pm. 

Both men were taken into custody without incident, according to a police spokesman. 

They’re each being held on $5000 cash bail at the Barnstable Police lockup until Monday when they will be transported to Barnstable District Court and arraigned. 

Yesterday at approximately 2:30pm two men wearing dark colored masks entered a Centerville home, beat a 71 year old man, bound him with duct tape, demanded money, and made various malicious threats.  Shortly after the suspects fled the elderly man managed to free himself and notify police.  

Detectives were able to find the two suspects based on conversation and names used during the robbery.  Barnstable Police dedicated many resources and much manpower throughout the overnight to hunt down these dangerous perpetrators. 

Arrested 

Jeremy D. Bennett, age 25

57 Eldridge Parkway

Orleans 

Matthew Eldredge, age 24

Dennis 

Both Men Are Charged With: 

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1. Breaking and Entering in the Daytime with Intent to Commit a Felony (with Placing the Occupant in Fear)
2. Unarmed Robbery on a Victim Over 60 Years of Age
3. Aggravated Assault and Battery on an Elderly Victim
4. Aggravated Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon
5. Kidnapping
6. Intimidation of a Witness

Origional Story:

CENTERVILLE- Friday March 23, 2007, shortly after 2:30pm today Barnstable Police dispatch cleared all nonessential radio traffic as patrol units responded to a masked home invasion at 10 Vista Circle. 

Suspects reportedly fled the area prior to the call, but officers on scene took no chances and had the victim come out and meet them outside of the residence.  Rescue was summoned to the scene soon after.  According to C.O.M.M. Fire Department nobody needed to be transported from the scene. 

Some unconfirmed reports say that there was at least one elderly male victim who was tied up during the assault.  Police radio chatter seems to indicate that the victim may have recognized the voice of one of the assailants.  Police put the name of one potential suspect out over the operations frequency. 

Shortly after arrival officers reported back that the home checked secure, radio traffic was opened back up. 

At least ten investigators were off at the scene piecing things together. 

A Barnstable County Identification Officer was also called to the scene. 

Details are still sketchy and Barnstable Police are currently working on a press release. 

Hyannis News will bring you updates as they become available.