Edgartown Officers Act Quickly to Save a Baby Boy

Two Edgartown police officers acted swiftly to save the life of a baby boy that was not breathing early Thursday morning.

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Court Decides Not to Press Charges in Deer Shooting

A West Tisbury man who shot a deer that had been seriously injured in a car accident will not face criminal charges, a clerk-magistrate ruled Wednesday.

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West Tisbury Man Charged After Euthanizing Deer
Will Sennott

A West Tisbury man has had his guns seized and is facing criminal charges after shooting an injured deer on Barnes Road.

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Police Achieve Certificate for Mental Illness Response

The Edgartown police department recently underwent advanced training for mental illness response, earning a certificate.

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Edgartown Police Department Achieves Accreditation
Holly Pretsky

The Edgartown police department has achieved accreditation status from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission, police chief Bruce McNamee announced last week.

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Police Investigate Chappy Confrontation
Holly Pretsky

A confrontation that took place on Chappaquiddick on Saturday is under investigation by Edgartown police as a possible crime.

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A Warm Sendoff for Sergeant Thomas Smith
Holly Pretsky

After more than 30 years as an Edgartown police officer, Sgt. Thomas Smith signed off Friday afternoon to applause and appreciation from his colleagues and family.

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Police Chief Builds Case for Bagpipe Groupies

Libraries are supposed to be quiet places. Just don’t tell that to Edgartown police chief Bruce McNamee. Especially on the Friday before St. Patrick’s Day.

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Edgartown Police Officer Is Promoted to Sergeant

In a short but heartfelt ceremony Monday, Edgartown police officer James (Jamie) Craig was promoted to sergeant. A nearly 30-year veteran of the force, Sergeant Craig is also a fifth-generation Islander.

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Weekend Incidents Occupy Tisbury, Edgartown Police
Landry Harlan

Island police responded to a car driving into a tennis court, a malfunction at the Lagoon Pond drawbridge and a bike accident over the long Columbus Day weekend.

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