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Edgartown and Oak Bluffs Hold Citizens Police Academy (Application Available Here)
The members of the Edgartown and Oak Bluffs Police Departments would like to invite the citizens of Martha’s Vineyard to participate in the Citizens Police Academy. The objective of this program is to allow citizens to learn about and observe the workings of their police departments first hand. Participants will be instructed by members of […]
Edgartown Police zero in quickly on burglary suspect
(story by Nelson Sigelman of mvtimes.com) Edgartown Police combined technology and old fashioned police work to track down a man they said is responsible for a late night burglary spree that began Tuesday night and extended into Wednesday morning, in the vicinity of 21st Street and Anthier’s Way. Edgartown Police Wednesday afternoon arrested Matthew D. […]
July 4th Announcment
In light of recent events, the Edgartown Police Department is taking a proactive approach to the safety and well-being of its citizens. Therefor there will be heightened security and restrictive regulations and parking during the Fourth of July holiday. The parade route will be closed to traffic at 4:15pm sharp. There will be no parking […]
Vineyard Tactical Team Participated in Marathon Bomber Manhunt
(Original Story written by Sara Brown at mvgazette.com) Friday’s massive manhunt in Watertown for Boston marathon bombings suspect included members of the Martha’s Vineyard Tactical Response team. Edgartown police chief Antone Bettencourt said Monday that the Island team, a highly-skilled group of officers from most Island police departments, was called to Boston last Friday to […]
