Man Arrested in Standoff to Undergo Mental Health Evaluation

David Capato, who was arraigned last week after allegedly claiming he had explosives at the Steamship Authority terminal, was transferred from the Dukes County jail to Bridgewater State Hospital.

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Tisbury Police Arrest Man for Alleged Bomb Threat at SSA Terminal

Tisbury police arrested David Capato, 56, and he was charged in Edgartown District Court on Thursday on terrorism and firearm charges.

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Police Arrest Man After Alleged Break-In Spree

Eric Johnson, 25, is facing about 80 charges after he was arrested at his Tisbury residence last week.

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New Recovery Court Opens in Edgartown

The new court for people dealing with substance abuse opened in Edgartown District Court earlier this year with the goal of addressing the underlying addiction that often drives people repeatedly into the criminal justice system. 

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Rose Pleads Not Guilty to New Charges

John Rose, who was already accused of videotaping a woman during sex without her knowledge, pleaded not guilty to two counts of attempting to commit a crime. 

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Records of Cases Heard in Edgartown District Court

The following cases were heard in Edgartown district court.

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Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Feb. 9

Amadeus Naumann purchased 11 North Neck Road in Edgartown from Paul F. McDonough Jr. for $3,000,000 on Feb. 9.

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Former Oak Bluffs Fire Chief Pleads Not Guilty

John Rose pleaded not guilty Monday in Edgartown District Court to a charge of photographing, videotaping, or electronically surveilling a partially nude or nude persons. He was released on $10,000 bail and ordered to wear a tracking device.

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Former Oak Bluffs Fire Chief Suspended from West Tisbury Department

The West Tisbury fire department placed John Rose on indefinite suspension in mid-December, after a court granted a harassment prevention order against the former Oak Bluffs fire chief.

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Charges Against Secret Service Employee Dismissed

Ahead of a trial, a judge dropped the charges against Douglas Vine, citing a failure to prosecute because the alleged victim asserted their Fifth Amendment rights.

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