Melrose Public Safety Log: January 26–February 1, 2026
Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Dave Watkins
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Melrose Police Department's official public log for the period January 26–February 1, 2026. All persons listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Domestic violence incidents, sexual assaults, and juvenile matters are excluded per Massachusetts law (G.L. c. 41, section 98F).
Monday, January 26
Monday, Jan. 26, 8:34 a.m.–10:43 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Police and/or EMS responded to six medical emergencies; three resulted in hospital transport.
Monday, Jan. 26, 1:25 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident, Hit and Run: A hit-and-run collision was reported in the vicinity of the 39 block of Batchelder Street.
Monday, Jan. 26, 3:47 p.m. — Odor of Gas Inside Structure: An odor of gas was reported inside a structure on the 27 block of Damon Avenue; services were rendered.
Tuesday, January 27
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 8:09–8:58 a.m. — Well-Being Checks: Two well-being checks were conducted; one resulted in a report being taken.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 12:15 p.m. — Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A report of larceny, forgery, or fraud was filed from the 133 block of Boardman Avenue.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 8:06 a.m.–11:54 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Police and/or EMS responded to eight medical emergencies throughout the day; five resulted in hospital transport.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 8:01 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported in the vicinity of Summer Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, January 28
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 12:35 a.m.–2:49 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Police and/or EMS responded to five medical emergencies; three resulted in hospital transport.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10:05 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop/Summons: A motor vehicle stop on Chestnut Street at Mount Vernon Street resulted in a summons being issued. (See editor flag — arrest referral, no details in log extract.)
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10:09 a.m. — Complaint: A complaint was filed from the 219 block of Beech Avenue; a report was taken.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2:34 p.m. — Well-Being Check/Arrest: A welfare check on the 463 block of Franklin Street at Marvin Road resulted in an arrest. (See editor flag — no name, age, town, or charges in log extract.)
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 5:19 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported in the vicinity of West Foster Street at Berwick Street; units cleared without further action.
Thursday, January 29
Thursday, Jan. 29, 4:07 a.m.–12:17 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Police and/or EMS responded to three medical emergencies; two resulted in hospital transport.
Thursday, Jan. 29, 8:20 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at 348 Main Street; a report was taken.
Thursday, Jan. 29, 11:30 a.m. — Threats: A threats complaint was reported in the vicinity of the 400 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Thursday, Jan. 29, 1:49 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near the Melrose Public Library on the 69 block of West Emerson Street; a report was taken.
Thursday, Jan. 29, 11:56 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident, Hit and Run: A hit-and-run collision was reported at 732 Newburyport Turnpike; units cleared.
Friday, January 30
Friday, Jan. 30, 10:45 a.m.–7:46 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Police and/or EMS responded to four medical emergencies; two resulted in hospital transport.
Friday, Jan. 30, 9:36 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on the 24 block of Porter Street at Rowe Street; a report was taken.
Friday, Jan. 30, 11:57 a.m. — Alarm, Residential: A residential alarm on the 15 block of Chestnut Street required a response; services were rendered.
Friday, Jan. 30, 2:50 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near Elmhurst Nursing Home on the 743 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Friday, Jan. 30, 3:33 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on Altamont Avenue; a report was taken.
Friday, Jan. 30, 5:31 p.m. — Vandalism: Vandalism was reported in the vicinity of the 136 block of Vinton Street at Youle Street; a report was taken.
Friday, Jan. 30, 7:13 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at 99 Washington Street (Radio Factory); a report was taken.
Friday, Jan. 30, 8:10 p.m. — Odor of Gas Outside Structure: An odor of gas was reported outside a structure on the 344 block of Vinton Street at Franklin Street; units cleared without further action.
Saturday, January 31
Saturday, Jan. 31, 10:58 a.m.–11:38 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Police and/or EMS responded to nine medical emergencies throughout the day; six resulted in hospital transport.
Saturday, Jan. 31, 6:10 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported at 24 North Mountain Avenue; units cleared.
(Note: The suspicious activity entry is logged Jan. 31 at 0541; see flag below.)
Sunday, February 1
Sunday, Feb. 1, 2:09 a.m.–10:07 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Police and/or EMS responded to nine medical emergencies; seven resulted in hospital transport.
Sunday, Feb. 1, 1:41 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on the 78 block of Main Street at Banks Place; a report was taken.
Sunday, Feb. 1, 1:57 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was filed; a report was taken.
Sunday, Feb. 1, 4:58 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at 348 Main Street (Dunkin' Donuts); services were rendered.
Sunday, Feb. 1, 6:05 p.m. — Wire Down: A downed wire was reported in the vicinity of the 43 block of Briggs Street; services were rendered.
--- Source: Melrose Police Department official public log, January 26–February 1, 2026. G.L. c. 41, section 98F. All incidents are as reported in the official log; Townbrief has not independently verified each entry.
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