The following cases were heard in Edgartown district court.

March 2

Belmiro Baptista, 65, of Pawtucket, R.I., will have Oct. 7 charge in Gosnold of misc. statutory violation (possessing undersized tautaug) dismissed if $1,000 in costs paid in six months. Charge of misc. statutory violation (possessing sea bass in closed season) dismissed upon request of commonwealth. According to state environmental police report, patrol boat allegedly found four black sea bass during closed season and 19 undersized tautaug aboard vessel during patrol of Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound.

Eudes R. Deoliveira, 55, of Edgartown, had Feb. 21 charges in Edgartown of assault and battery with dangerous weapon and assault with dangerous weapon dismissed upon request of commonwealth, alleged victim having fifth amendment issue. In separate case, arraigned on Feb. 4 charges in Vineyard Haven of negligent operation of motor vehicle, operating motor vehicle with license suspended, and marked lanes violation.

Maria Dirino, 50, of Vineyard Haven, had June 2015 charge in Oak Bluffs of leaving the scene of property damage dismissed upon success of motion to dismiss.

Jonathan A. Larkin, 31, of Aquinnah, had Feb. 21 charge in Edgartown of assault with dangerous weapon dismissed upon request of commonwealth, alleged victim having fifth amendment issue.

Vinicio J. Medeiros, 29, of Vineyard Haven, will have November 2007 charge in Edgartown of negligent operation of a motor vehicle dismissed if $300 in court costs paid forthwith. Charge of unlicensed operation of motor vehicle dismissed upon request of commonwealth and found not responsible on failure to wear seat belt.

Zilmara Moraes, 38, of Vineyard Haven, arraigned on March 1 charge in Edgartown of assault and battery on family/household member. Pretrial hearing scheduled for May 4.

Breno E. Silva, 31, of Oak Bluffs, found not guilty in bench trial on charge of drunken driving, second offense. Found guilty on charge of negligent operation of motor vehicle, sentenced to 90 days in house of correction, suspended 18 months and placed on probation for 18 months. Ordered to pay $300 in fees and $50 monthly probation services fee and remain alcohol free with screens, if successful for first six months may be without screens. Found responsible on charges of marked lanes violation and failure to stop/yield, ordered to pay $200 in fines/assessments.

March 3

Mia Church, 48, of Ingram, Tex., admitted to sufficient facts on July 3 charge in Edgartown of drunken driving, continued without finding for one year and ordered to pay $600 in fees and $65 monthly probation services fee, complete 24-day driver alcohol education fee, and lose license for 45 days. Charge of negligent operation of motor vehicle dismissed upon request of commonwealth and found not responsible on marked lanes violation, possessing open container of alcohol in motor vehicle, and motor vehicle lights violation.

Nicholas Graham, 27, of Vineyard Haven, had Oct. 8 charge in Vineyard Haven of criminal harassment dismissed upon successful motion to dismiss.

Carrie Natusch, 42, of Vineyard Haven, arraigned on Jan. 21 charges in Edgartown of negligent operation of motor vehicle, leaving scene of property damage, failure to stop/yield, no inspection/sticker, and trespassing with motor vehicle. According to police report filed in court charges stem from alleged accident at intersection of Barnes Road and Edgartown-West Tisbury Road in which defendant allegedly went through stop sign and drove about 100 feet into the woods; vehicle allegedly found later at a private property. Pretrial hearing scheduled for April 7.

Denis E. Toomey, 32, of Walpole, pleaded guilty on Nov. 26 charges in Edgartown of larceny from a building and breaking and entering a building in nighttime for a felony, sentenced to two years in house of correction, suspended two years and placed on probation for two years. Ordered to submit DNA, pay $90 victim/witness assessment fee, and pay $1,700 in restitution out of court. According to police report allegedly broke into Suka in Edgartown and stole about $1,300 worth of items.

Nicole Wiggins, 46, of Hyde Park, admitted to sufficient facts on July 9 charge in Oak Bluffs of negligent operation of a motor vehicle, continued without finding for six months and ordered to pay $300 in fees and $50 monthly probation services fee. Charge of drunken driving, second offense dismissed upon request of commonwealth and found not responsible on marked lanes violation.

March 6

James W. Hart, 21, of Vineyard Haven, admitted sufficient facts on Dec. 26 charge in Vineyard Haven of assault and battery on a police officer, continued without finding for one year, ordered to pay $50 victim/witness assessment fee and $65 monthly probation services fee, remain drug and alcohol free with screens, and attend and complete New Paths and engage in counseling as recommended until professionally discharged.

David C. Hawkins, 55, of Vineyard Haven, arraigned on March 4 charges in Vineyard Haven of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and two counts of threat to commit a crime. Pretrial hearing scheduled for April 21.

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