Bail Denied For Man Charged With Falmouth Bank Robbery

FALMOUTH, MA — The Martha's Vineyard man charged with the Rockland Trust bank robbery in Falmouth in April will remain in custody while he awaits trial, a judge ruled.

Petar Petyoshin was denied bail at a recent hearing, with the Vineyard Gazette reporting that he'll remain in jail for at least 120 days.

Peter Petyoshin, 40, of Edgartown, is charged with armed and masked robbery with a firearm, making a bomb threat, larceny over $1,200, carjacking and seven counts of kidnapping. He's pleaded not guilty to the charges.

According to an earlier report, Petyoshin walked into the Rockland Trust bank on Davis Straits around 9 a.m. and told staff that they were armed with a bomb while brandishing a handgun.

He then stole a dark-colored SUV from a customer and fled. Police later located the stolen vehicle a mile away at Teaticket Park.

Petyoshin's next hearing is scheduled for June 28.