Police Respond to Fake Shooting Report in Tisbury

Tisbury police say reports of an active shooter in downtown Vineyard Haven Wednesday were part of a “swatting” hoax. 

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Tisbury Ponders Charging For Short-Term Parking at Commuter Lot

Though a specific price hasn’t been landed on, town administrator John Grande said he will propose charging a daily fee for using the lot, which connects to the Vineyard Haven Steamship Authority terminal via a free bus. 

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Former Resident Sues Tisbury Police Over Dismissed Charge

Brian Langhammer, who has since moved to Colorado, contends the department maliciously arrested him without cause after he made a 2022 Facebook post that depicted a pig in the crosshairs of a rifle scope. 

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Missing Teen Safe After Search

Alex Heintz, 16, was reported missing after he left his Falmouth home and took a ferry to Vineyard Haven Tuesday morning.

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Oak Bluffs Man Indicted on Rape Charges

Chad Atkinson, 31, was indicted on charges of aggravated rape of a child with force, and kidnapping, according to court documents.

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Tisbury Hesitant to Add Marine Patrol Boat

A proposal from Tisbury police to test out a new marine patrol unit is on ice for now after town officials expressed concerns over the cost.

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Police Aren't Seeking Charges in Alleged Dog Stabbing

Tisbury police said they responded to the power line trails behind the department of public works building on Wednesday morning after the owner of an Australian shepherd said his dog had been stabbed with a knife by another dog walker.

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West Tisbury School Bus Hits Car

No one was seriously injured and the two vehicles were unscathed, other than minor damage to the Mini Cooper’s bumper.

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Tisbury First Responders Have Busy Few Days

Tisbury’s first responders had a complicated Sunday afternoon with emergencies both on land and in the water, followed by a Monday-morning incident that moved from street to sea and back again.

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Tisbury Settles Police Discrimination Claim

The town of Tisbury has settled out of court with a former town police sergeant in her federal lawsuit alleging harassment and retaliation on the basis of her sexual orientation and race.

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