Charges Dropped Against Man Accused Of Rape On MV Ferry

The man was accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman while on board a Steamship Authority ferry earlier this month.

No Ransom Paid In MV's Steamship Authority Cyberattack

Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket's primary method of transportation to the cape is still impacted by the cyberattack.

Plea Bargain Made In Long Running Martha's Vineyard Fentanyl Case

A man is receiving a suspended jail sentence and three years probation on drug possession charges, in a plea deal made Monday.

Charges Are Dropped Against Edgartown Constable

A vandalism charge against longtime Edgartown shellfish constable has been dismissed.

Man Accused Of Sexual Assault On Steamship Authority Ferry

Police say Bruno Sanches DeJesus is charged with two counts of rape.

Vineyard Fire Departments Awarded Safety Equipment Grants

The funding is provided by the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2021 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.

Bulgarian Man Pleads Guilty To Skimming Martha's Vineyard ATMs

Georgi Kanev is pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit access device fraud and aggravated identity theft.

West Tisbury Police Receive Reports Of Suspicious Driver

Police say the driver has attempted to pick up minor female pedestrians on multiple occasions.

Oak Bluffs Firefighter Airlifted Following Serious Injury

The firefighter was seriously injured after falling from the top of a ladder truck.

Propane Leak Suspected In Nantucket House Explosion

One person was injured in the explosion and is in stable condition at a Boston hospital.

Oak Bluffs Police Warn Of Package Scam

Police said residents on the island have been a target of the scam.

Tisbury Police Seek To Identify Larceny Suspect

Police release surveillance video of man suspected of stealing currency from a local business.

Oak Bluffs Man Accused Of Slashing Tires, Smashing Headlights

Police said an "unresolved personal matter" was behind the vandalism of a Jeep in Tisbury.

Fishing Equipment Stolen From Edgartown Boats: Police

Edgartown police said there were three instances of expensive equipment taken from unattended boats this weekend.

Dog That Had Been Seen Abused Missing In Edgartown

Max had been placed with a third party after the abuse claim on Saturday, was then reported missing on Monday.

Oak Bluffs Sheriff's Office Sees Uptick In Accidental 911 Calls

Sheriff's Office is promoting "Lock It Before You Pocket" campaign to cut down on the mistake calls.

Oak Bluffs Police Seek Help Identifying Man In Store Disruption

The man is seen on video rushing through a Circuit Avenue store with a sign in his hands Thursday morning.

Island Chiefs Jointly Condemn Police Killing Of George Floyd

The police chiefs from the six island towns issued a statement saying they "would never tolerate brutality or social injustice in any form."

Oak Bluffs Names Deputy Fire Chief

Manny Rose has been named the town's permanent deputy fire chief.

Edgartown Police Hope to Catch Up To Missing 'HOTDOGS' Boat

The "Skimmar" was reported missing from Wilson's Landing on Saturday.

West Tisbury Honors Police Officer Of The Year

Sgt. Matthew Gebo, who is also the West Tisbury School's boys basketball coach, was named the award for 2019.

Edgartown Police: Driving Laws Apply During Coronavirus Crisis

Edgartown police said they have seen an increase in speeding, cell phone violations during the coronavirus health emergency.

Street Signs, Stop Signs, Light Poles Vandalized On The Island

Tisbury police are asking residents to be vigilant after rash of street sign, stop sign and light pole vandalism.

Oak Bluffs Police Charge Woman In Crash Amid Stay-At-Home Order

Oak Bluffs police said the woman said she was coming from an event where she consumed alcohol when she was involved in a crash at 12:33 a.m.

Oak Bluffs Police: Martha's Vineyard 'Gunshots' Were Fireworks

Oak Bluffs police said they determined that a report of "gunshots" early Wednesday morning were actually fireworks.

Coronavirus: Island Police To Wear Protective Masks

Island towns police are letting residents know they will have a different look while responding on the island during the coronavirus crisis.

Vessel Washes Ashore On Martha's Vineyard State Beach

Edgartown police said the wooden shell of a ship that washed ashore was not part of any U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue mission.

Coronavirus: State Police To Deploy Extra Support To Islands

The State Police will deploy additional troopers to the islands to bolster public safety capabilities during the coronavirus emergency.

Coronavirus: Edgartown Closes, Restricts Access To Town Buildings

Edgartown activates its Continuity of Operation Plan effect Tuesday that closes the public library, restricts town hall to appointment only.

Martha's Vineyard Scam Targets Resident With Calls, Letter

Edgartown police are trying to identify the suspect in a "harassing" scam to defraud a resident.

Tisbury Police Department Welcomes 2 New Officers

The Tisbury Police Department welcomes Officers Julia Levesque and Officer Michael Cutrer to the department this week.

Aquinnah Mourns Retired Police Chief Douglas J. Forte

Aquinnah police announced the passing for Chief Forte on Thursday.

Edgartown Police Warn Of Netflix Subscription Scam

Edgartown police urge residents not to open links from Netflix seeking subscription renewal information.

Report Of Martha's Vineyard Christmas Shooting Prooves False

West Tisbury police said incident that drew large response Wednesday morning was a mental health situation with no weapons and no injuries.

Edgartown Police Charge Woman With DUI After Two-Car Crash

Edgartown police said two people were transported to the hospital for evaluation after the crash on Edgartown/Vineyar-Haven Road.

Sunken Fishing Boat Found Off Martha's Vineyard

Leonardo, the New Bedford fishing vessel that sank with four fishermen aboard, was found 140 feet underwater off Martha's Vineyard.

Search Suspended For Missing Fishermen Off Martha's Vineyard

UPDATE: Three missing fishermen identified after U.S. Coast Guard called off search more than 24 hours after scallop vessel capsized.

Coast Guard Searches For Missing Fishermen Off Martha's Vineyard

U.S. Coast Guard said one fisherman was rescued and three were still missing from a capsized vessel as a search continued Monday.

Man Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit In Tisbury

The man reportedly made threats against police.

EMT Stabbing Suspect May Be Tied To Vineyard Bomb Threat: Report

Police are investigating whether Julie Tejeda phoned in a bomb threat to Martha's Vineyard Airport this week, according to a report.