Police/Court
An Edgartown man was placed under arrest Sunday when state police seized a fully-loaded handgun and ammunition following a routine traffic stop.
An Edgartown businessman and massage therapist was arrested last week and charged with indecent assault and battery.
Island police responded to a number of drunk driving incidents over the weekend. In Oak Bluffs there were two separate arrests for operating under the influence.
West Tisbury police announced Monday morning that Daniel Gouldrup, a longtime officer with the town, had died at home of apparent natural causes. Officer Gouldrop was 59, police said.
A plan by Dukes County sheriff wants to build a 140-foot emergency services tower in Oak Bluffs is under review.
A federal judge ruled this week that the Farm Neck Golf Club is not required to pay its employees overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
