DEA Investigates Suspicious Package Found On Chilmark Beach

A family on Lucy Vincent Beach Thursday found what is believed to be illegal drug packaging that washed up in the surf.

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For Chief Sean Slavin, Chilmark Beat Keeps Him Connected

Chilmark police chief Sean Slavin was promoted to the top spot in February. Having spent nearly his entire career as an up-Island officer, it is the kind of community police-work he knows and appreciates.

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Chilmark Chooses Sean Slavin as New Police Chief

The Chilmark select board voted Wednesday to approve Sgt. Sean Slavin as the new police chief.

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Chilmark Interviews Three Longtime Officers in Chief Search

The Chilmark select board interviewed three finalists for the job and is expected to make a decision on Wednesday.

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Chilmark Police Chief Announces Retirement

Chilmark police chief Jonathan Klaren will retire from his post in 2023, he announced in a letter to the Chilmark select board Tuesday.

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Police Release Report on Fatal Moped Accident

Chilmark police have released a report on a fatal moped accident that occurred on South Road in late August, providing harrowing details of the accident and its response. A state police accident reconstruction report remains pending.

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Amid Protests, Chilmark Police Chief Offers Self Reflection
Will Sennott

As protests against racism and police brutality continue to spread, Chilmark police chief Jonathan Klaren offered the town selectmen a moment of self-reflection.

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Conch Vessel Ousted From Menemsha Harbor After Grounding Incident
Will Sennott

The fishing vessel Miss Jenna and her captain have had their docking privileges revoked in Menemsha harbor following the grounding of the vessel Thursday night off Lobsterville Beach in an apparent alcohol-related incident.

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Legal Claims Against Chilmark, Former Police Chief Come to Light

A federal lawsuit brought by a former Chilmark police officer who cut off a several-year sexual relationship with the former police chief has been settled out of court.

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Body Found on Menemsha Beach Was Not Missing Fisherman

The Cape and Islands district attorney said Tuesday that a body found on the beach at Menemsha over the weekend has no connection to the sea scalloper that sank last month and left three New Bedford fishermen missing.

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