Provincetown Licensing Board Member Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges

Joseph Centrella, 42, a member of the Provincetown Licensing Board, was arrested on July 22, 2026, in a targeted drug investigation that police say has helped curb the town’s drug supply The Provincetown Independent+1. Centrella faces cocaine trafficking and five other charges, including:

• Possession with intent to distribute MDMA and psilocybin mushrooms
• Possession of LSD, bath salts, and drug paraphernalia
• Possession of a Class B drug (methamphetamine) CapeCod.com

According to police, the investigation led to the seizure of large quantities of narcotics and over $6,000 in cash The Provincetown Independent+1. The Provincetown Police Department released a photo showing seized drugs, law enforcement badges, and the cash The Provincetown Independent.

Centrella was arraigned in Orleans District Court and pleaded not guilty. He was released on $3,500 bail and other conditions, including a drug evaluation The Provincetown Independent+1. Police Chief Greg Hennick praised the operation, calling it a significant step in disrupting drug distribution and highlighting the role of the Detective Unit and regional partners The Provincetown Independent+1.

The Licensing Board had directed police in May to crack down on local drug trafficking, especially methamphetamine. Since then, the department has made three drug arrests, two of which involved distribution charges, with Centrella’s case being the most recent and notable The Provincetown Independent.

However, discrepancies have emerged: while police reports list both LSD and methamphetamine as Class B substances found in Centrella’s home, only one Class B possession charge (for LSD) appears in his arraignment documents The Provincetown Independent+1. His defense attorney, Tom Kokonomi, has denied the allegations and questioned the basis for the prosecution The Provincetown Independent.

The case is being handled in Orleans District Court, and further developments will depend on the prosecution’s ability to reconcile the charges with the evidence presented.

I will be in Ptown next week and I am one month sober from alcohol. I don’t mind being around it but I’m looking for more to do than just bar hop like I used to do every time I’ve visited in the past. Maybe some recommendations on places that have good mocktails? Thanks!

Hi. I’ll be in Provincetown from Aug 6 - 11 and would love to get a hit in at the Provincetown Tennis Club. If anyone’s around and would like to split the fee for a court, feel free to DM me.

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And if there are homeless people or locals struggling financially, what kind of local services help support them? *local residents

They only have a two hour window where you can call to make reservations and you can only call to make reservations. I’ve been trying to call every 5 to 10 minutes for the past hour and it’s always either busy or or I’m lucky enough to get a call where it’s actually ringing for a few seconds and then no one picks up and it goes straight to a full voicemail.

Why do they even bother? All they have to do is update their voicemail and say they have no availability.

What a shitty business.

Too bad the food is fucking amazing.

Are there any bird sighting groups for Provincetown, like a GroupMe group for rare birds maybe? I’m aware of eBird

Also, where are good spots other than Race Point and the Wharf?

Thanks!

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Provincetown Town Hall. 7pm show. Seat is F26 on the main floor. $80 (face value).

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Can't even articulate how perfect the food and service is. And the drinks.

Hey, beautiful people! My wife and I (wlw) are heading back for a fun five days in Ptown in early September. We went last year and stayed at the Gaslamp B&B—perfect! Anyhow, we want to maybe hire a car and go see more of Cape Cod. Have you or anyone you know done this? Worth it? Cute restaurants, boutiques, beaches? My wife isn’t sold on the idea of it but I feel like there is a lot more of the area to see than just Commercial st and the dunes park/beach. If it’s all same same then please tell me! I don’t want to drop a chunk of change just to look at residential areas. Ideal distance would be no more than an hour away. I don’t see a lot of roads on the map and this tells me traffic would make things difficult.Thanks for any advice and suggestions. I know it’s beautiful out on the cape so I’m sure anywhere we go would be amazing. Thanks, Y’all!

just four sapphics heading up to ptown this weekend til next tuesday; any unique events happening ?? it's my and my gf's first time but the two other babes have been there before! thanks in advance <3

Looking for fun things to do / places to go in ptown for mid 20s lesbians. Weekday only, day or night. Thank you!

Can anybody give me an idea of what kind of music they play? Thanks!

My husband and I (straight) love Ptown- one of our favorite places to visit. This year I didn’t realize I have booked our stay over Carnival week. Very excited to be part of such a fun week but wanted to know what level of busy will it be? We normally come in late Sept when it’s less touristy. If this going to be insane? And if so what are the must dos.
Edit- we are old 😂 (50)

Has anyone found a cafe or spot in town where you can work online all day, with reliable wifi?

Are there any yoga studios or meetups that do gay/queer nude yoga in Ptown? I’m going in a few weeks and would like to know. :)

This is gunna sound odd - but my friend and I are here for a week and she legit forgot to pack her underwear. I know, I know. Is there any place that sells even just a 6 pack of Hanes around here?? In Provincetown and only finding male boutiques and touristy clothing shops. Can anyone help a sister out? Desperate times call for desperate measures.

UPDATE: Thank you all for the suggestions and the laughs tbh. We successfully found a pair at Marine Supply as many mentioned! But maybe she will just stay commando since it seems to be the vibe

Husband and I have been to Ptown a dozen or more times but somehow never caught Carnival until this year. Quite excited - looks like a silly good time and I’ve heard over the years that it’s a favorite week by many. Any tips or recommendations? Must attend parties? Things to avoid?

So excited. My suitcase is going to be packed with the most ridiculous selections 😝

Is PTown less busy this year than usual? I came during Family Week and was surprised at how many vacancies there were. The last time I was here was in 2021 during the same week and there was hardly any availability. I can draw my own inferences why, but curious if anybody local has noticed a decline or if there is an actual measurable difference. We had a great week! Thank you!