Bulgarians Plead Guilty in $1,000 Martha's Vineyard Shoplifting Spree

The 21-year-old man and 22-year-old woman were fined $450 apiece, the Martha's Vineyard Times reports.

Marijuana Garden Found in Aquinnah, Vineyard Gazette Reports

A reported 20 pot plants were discovered growing on conservation land in Aquinnah, where police "have a pretty good idea about the identity of the marijuana gardener," writes Sara Brown in the Vineyard Gazette.

6-Foot Boa Constrictor Found Dead in Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard Times Reports

A woman and child walking in Ocean Park early on Labor Day called police when they saw a snake more than six feet long, according to the Martha's Vineyard Times.

Ex-Teacher Charged in Alleged Sex Assault on Teen in Edgartown

A 65-year-old retired Martha's Vineyard Regional High School teacher was arrested Thursday and charged with indecent assault and battery, the Vineyard Gazette reports.

UPDATED: Chainsaw-Wielding Landlord Pleads Guilty on Martha's Vineyard

According to the Martha's Vineyard Times, the case stems from an early-morning rampage in June when the landlord revved up his chainsaw and brandished it over the heads of Bosnian tenants cowering in their basement dormitory.

Cocaine, Heroin Dealers Seek Martha's Vineyard Markup

The recent arrest of a Revere man who was allegedly bringing cocaine to the Vineyard is a reminder that drug users here are willing to pay sharply higher prices for hard drugs brought over from the mainland.

3 Drug Suspects Arrested, 2 for Dealing, Martha's Vineyard Times Reports

All three arrests were the result of Martha's Vineyard Drug Task Force investigations, according to the MV Times. Arrest information does not indicate convictions.

$90,000 Bail for Suspect in 8 Burglaries on Martha's Vineyard

Damien Derose, 27, faces multiple counts of breaking and entering, larceny and other crimes in an alleged burglary spree earlier this month, as well as heroin possession, reports the Vineyard Gazette. Arrest information does not indicate convictions.

UPDATED: Single-Car Crash at Oak Bluffs Roundabout Sends Driver to Hospital

The noon-hour crash slowed traffic approaching the roundabout in Oak Bluffs. The extent of injury was not immediately known. "The little poodle in the backseat seemed unharmed, barking, 'what the hell?' as he was let out," an eyewitness posted.

3-Car Pile-Up Hurts 2 in Oak Bluffs, Report Says

Two passengers in the middle vehicle of a three-car crash were taken to Martha's Vineyard Hospital, where their condition was unknown, according to the Vineyard Gazette.

Musician Arrested in 4-Day, 3-Town Burglary Spree on Martha's Vineyard

The Island tradition of leaving homes unlocked worked in the suspected burglar's favor until he was surprised by a Chilmark family Sunday afternoon while he allegedly was upstairs rifling through their belongings, the Martha's Vineyard Times reports.

Charges Dropped Against Ex-Officer in Tisbury Arrest

According to the Vineyard Gazette, Kelly Kershaw's attorney and the Tisbury Police Department agreed to having all charges against her dismissed.

Edgartown Firefighters "Saved My Husband's Life"

At the Edgartown firefighters' pancake breakfast, a couple had the chance to thank the first responders who pulled the husband from under a garbage truck in Katama last month.

High-Speed Ferry Cancels Vineyard Trips After Taking On Water

The Lady Martha, a Hy-Line Cruises ferry serving Martha's Vineyard, took on water Tuesday morning in Hyannis Harbor.

Woods Hole Road to be Closed for Falmouth Road Race

If you're traveling through Woods Hole Sunday on your way to or from Martha's Vineyard, expect delays, warns the Steamship Authority.

2 Injured in Solo Crashes on Vineyard Roads

One driver hit a tree in West Tisbury around 9 a.m. Wednesday and the other ran into a power pole at about 6 p.m. the same day, according to Martha's Vineyard newspaper reports.

No Jail for Joker in Bomb Threat at Martha's Vineyard Ferry

Police told Martha's Vineyard Patch the New Britain, CT man was about to drive aboard a ferry to the Vineyard on May 5, less than three weeks after the Boston Marathon bombings, when he jokingly claimed he had a bomb in his car. Nobody laughed.

Snorkelers Rescued Off Chilmark

The rescued pair were taken to Menemsha, according to the Vineyard Gazette.

Father of Brain-Damaged Baby Held on $50,000 Bail

Doctors said the injuries to the 12-week-old, prematurely born daughter of Shaun Sicsico were consistent with abuse, reports the Martha's Vineyard Times. The baby suffered severe brain damage and was on life support at Children's Hospital.

4 Arrested in Oak Bluffs Bar Fight

Oak Bluffs police say they broke up a closing-time conflict between two men outside the Sand Bar, and arrested a brother and sister who were "extremely disruptive and vulgar." Arrest information does not indicate convictions.

“Too Many Drinks” Blamed in Chilmark Collision

A 43-year-old Edgartown woman is on probation until late January after she allegedly caused a non-injury OUI crash on South Road July 2, according to court documents. Arrest information does not indicate a conviction.

Woman, 21, Cited After Rollover Crash in Vineyard Haven

The Martha's Vineyard Times reports that Kristen Canniff of Milton allegedly became distracted and drove off State Road in Vineyard Haven Sunday afternoon, striking two trees and twice rolling her Chevy Cobalt.

Oak Bluffs Baby Brain-Damaged, Teen Father Charged

Shaun Sicsico's infant daughter was taken to Martha's Vineyard Hospital and then airlifted to a Boston hospital with severe brain injuries and bruising to all four limbs, the Vineyard Gazette reports.

Mother, Tot Airlifted After Single-Car Crash Injures 3 in Oak Bluffs

An Island couple and their child were injured when their Hyundai went off County Road in Oak Bluffs and hit several trees shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday, local newspapers report.

Quest for Booze on Martha's Vineyard Lands Young Visitors in Court

Among the under-21 suspects is a Japanese woman who, less than a month after her 19th birthday, was arrested at an Edgartown package store where she pretended not to understand English until after she was taken into custody, police say.

13 Swimmers Rescued off Norton Point, Cyclist Injured on Katama Road

The injured cyclist was taken to Mass General by ambulance because Medflight was grounded by weather conditions, the Vineyard Gazette reports. The rescued swimmers were unhurt, reports the Martha's Vineyard Times.

Idaho Man Charged with Crystal Meth Possession, Vineyard Man Found Dead

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Oak Bluffs Man Found Dead, Roommate Charged with Heroin Trafficking

Idaho Man Arrested in Edgartown on Multiple Drug Charges

The 41-year-old was charged with possession of crystal meth, among other drugs, according to police. Arrest information does not indicate conviction.

False Alarm: No Evidence of Sharks Found Near South Beach After Report

Yacht Looters, Pot Dealers and the Boston Strangler

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Warrant Issued for Driver Charged in Multi-Car Chilmark Hit-Run

Hannah W. Porter is suspected of smashing a box truck into four vehicles parked along South Road in Chilmark March 17. Her employer turned her in to police, according to court documents.

2 Arrested in Alleged Drug Deal in Oak Bluffs

Officer Jeff Labell wrote in his police report that he saw the two men making what appeared to be a drug transaction in the alley by daRosa's at around 11:10 p.m. July 4.

Driver Accused of OUI in Head-On Oak Bluffs Crash

His car was found to contain several empty vodka bottles, a full bottle of whiskey and five unopened cans of beer, according to a police report on the July 1 crash. Arrest information does not indicate a conviction.

3 Underage Women Arrested at Oak Bluffs Bar

They ordered some drinks and got handcuffs instead. Arrest information does not indicate convictions.

OUI Charge Reported for Driver in July 4 Injury Crash in Edgartown

Woman Injured at MV Airport Was Not Blown Over

Fraud Charges Reported Against Disbarred Edgartown Lawyer

Prosecutors say John C. McBride fraudulently filed documents indicating that liens had been released on homes he owned in Marblehead and Edgartown, according to Cape Cod Online.

Head-On Crash Injures 5, 3 Seriously, in Edgartown

One serious crash, a minor OUI collision and a violent confrontation over a parking place were reported in Edgartown on the Fourth of July.

South Beach Closed After Swimmers Stung by Portuguese Man O'War

Several people have been stung by the toxic sea creatures, according to an announcement from the town of Edgartown. The beach was reopened Thurday morning.