West Tisbury Man Is Apparent Victim in Florida Murder Case

Charles Morgan, 59, of West Tisbury, was killed while on vacation in a south Florida hotel room last week, according to his wife and a press release from the Broward County sheriff’s office.

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Vehicle Vandalism Leads to Arrest in Tisbury

An Oak Bluffs man is facing charges following an alleged vehicle vandalism incident at the Tisbury Park and Ride, police said in a press release Saturday.

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Crowded Summer Weekend Brings More Calls for Police
Will Sennott

A slew of minor incidents related to drunken driving, stolen property, vandalism and rough seas occupied Island police over the weekend. Edgartown police alone responded to 130 calls.

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Amateur Fireworks Keep Island Police Busy Over Fourth
Will Sennott

Amateur fireworks displays were crackling from Edgartown to Aquinnah, keeping Island police busy over the Fourth of July. Police also reported a handful of drunken driving arrests.

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Sgt. William Bishop Earns New Rank
Will Sennott

William Bishop of the Edgartown police department was formally promoted to sergeant in an outdoor ceremony Wednesday at police headquarters.

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Minor Incidents Occupy Police Over Weekend
Will Sennott

Island police responded to car accidents and minor incidents over the weekend. As more people arrive, call volume is picking up, police said.

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Noise Complaints Occupy Police

With the arrival of summer, Island police say they are receiving more calls, including for noise complaints.

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Police Organize Parade for Front Line Workers
Will Sennott

As a gesture to honor medical professionals and grocery store workers on the front lines of the pandemic, Island police, fire and others plan to stage a parade from Edgartown to Vineyard Haven .

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With Domestic Disputes on the Rise, Police, Advocates Work to Foster Awareness
Will Sennott

Stay-at-home orders now in effect Islandwide are posing are new risks for people stuck at home with a physically or emotionally abusive partner.

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Island Police, EMS Take Extra Precautions
Will Sennott

Staggered shifts and scaling back on arrests are among the new protocols that have been adopted by Island police and emergency responders during the pandemic.

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