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State troopers suspended in connection with alleged rape at Martha’s Vineyard barracks

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2 New Bedford police officers fired for misusing Flock cameras to track exes 2 state troopers suspended in connection with alleged rape at Martha’s Vineyard...

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The Boston Globe
Two troopers suspended in connection to rape at State Police barracks on Martha’s Vineyard (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Oct 22, 2026
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The man accused of rape said he was staying at the State Police barracks on Martha's Vineyard with a trooper friend.
NBC Boston
2 state troopers suspended in connection with sexual assault case on Martha's Vineyard (opens NBC Boston)
Published Oct 23, 2026
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Two Massachusetts State Police troopers have been suspended in connection with an August sexual assault incident that was reported at the barracks on Martha’s Vineyard. Ryan Costello and Robert Branca were suspended with pay on Thursday, according to state police, who said the Oak Bluffs incident re…
WHDH Boston
State troopers suspended in connection with alleged rape at Martha’s Vineyard barracks (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Oct 23, 2026
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2 New Bedford police officers fired for misusing Flock cameras to track exes 2 state troopers suspended in connection with alleged rape at Martha’s Vineyard...
Boston
Two state troopers suspended amid Martha’s Vineyard rape investigation (opens Boston)
Published Oct 23, 2026
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State Police announced the suspensions Thursday and changed guest policies at temporary trooper housing on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.