Bradley Cortez's path to the police force began after he graduated from Martha's Vineyard Regional High School when he joined the army. He did two tours in Afghanistan before deciding he wanted to shift to police work, inspired by officers he encountered as a child.

In 2017, five Oak Bluffs police families each welcomed a new baby, within the span of five months.

Jared Ravizza, who is facing a murder charge in Connecticut, had his Vineyard assault case from 2024 dismissed in court Thursday.

Police Chief Chris Dolby said the department is elated to have Gabriel Brito, who just graduated from the East Falmouth police academy, join the force.

Vineyard police chiefs said they are grappling with the Island's dearth of affordable housing, a wave of retirements and the next generation’s waning interest in policing.