The following cases were heard in Edgartown district court.

Dec. 29, 2022

Joseph Medeiros, 42, of Oak Bluffs, was arraigned on a Dec. 23 charge in Vineyard Haven of assault on a family or household member. Defendant released on payment of $500 bail and $150 counsel fee. Pretrial hearing scheduled for Feb. 6.

Jan. 3

Jake C. Merrill, 41, of Oak Bluffs, was arraigned on Dec. 30, 2022 charges in Oak Bluffs of possession of a Class A drug (fentanyl) to distribute and possession of a Class E drug (gabapentin). Bail set at $1,200 and counsel fee at $150. Defendant being held at Dukes County correctional facility. Pretrial hearing scheduled for Jan. 30.