A person was stabbed on Nantucket on Tuesday morning, and the suspect is in custody, police confirmed. The incident occurred around 10:23 a.m. on South Beach Street between Broad Street and Oak Street, near the Steamship Authority ferry terminal—a busy area frequented by tourists. The victim was treated at the scene and transported to Nantucket Cottage Hospital. The suspect was detained at the scene and is scheduled for arraignment in Nantucket District Court on Wednesday morning. Police have not released the suspect’s identity and stated the investigation remains active.
Witnesses reported that the stabbing followed a verbal and physical altercation between the driver of a Myles Reis garbage truck and the driver of a Sayles Seafood delivery truck. The injured person reportedly ran toward 'The Strip,' where nearby business employees assisted in stopping the bleeding before first responders arrived. The area is a heavily trafficked commercial stretch, raising concerns about safety as summer crowds arrive on the island.