Melrose Public Safety Log: May 25–31, 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 May 25–31, 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, May 25, 1:46 a.m.–1:25 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Multiple medical emergencies were reported throughout the day; patients were transported to a hospital or referred to another agency on five separate calls.
Monday, May 25, 4:05 a.m. — Assault: An assault was reported on the 36 block of Warren Street; a report was taken.
Monday, May 25, 9:25 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at Pine Banks Park on Main Street; services were rendered.
Monday, May 25, 1:51 p.m. — Assault: An assault was reported on the 100 block of Grove Street; a report was taken.
Monday, May 25, 1:44 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; unit cleared without transport.
Monday, May 25, 8:07 p.m. — Trespassing: A trespassing incident was reported at the intersection of West Wyoming Avenue and Berwick Street; the call was resolved on scene.
Monday, May 25, 8:42 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle was stopped on West Wyoming Avenue; a citation or warning was issued.
Tuesday, May 26, 2:04 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; unit cleared without transport.
Tuesday, May 26, 11:09 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle was stopped on Lynn Fells Parkway near Larchmont Road; a citation or warning was issued.
Tuesday, May 26, 11:32 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on the 200 block of Pleasant Street; the call was resolved on scene.
Tuesday, May 26, 12:17 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was filed; a report was taken.
Tuesday, May 26, 12:22 p.m. — Larceny / Forgery / Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud incident was reported at Cochrane House on the 80 block of Grove Street; the call was resolved on scene.
Tuesday, May 26, 12:54 p.m. — Warrant Service: A warrant was served on the 98 block of Green Street.
Tuesday, May 26, 3:47–3:49 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Two medical emergencies were reported within minutes of each other; both patients were transported to a hospital.
Tuesday, May 26, 4:12 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near 45 West Wyoming Avenue; a report was taken.
Tuesday, May 26, 6:23 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle was stopped on Main Street near Upham Street; a citation or warning was issued.
Wednesday, May 27, 7:32 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check was conducted; services were rendered.
Wednesday, May 27, 8:45 a.m. — Found/Lost Property: A found or lost property report was filed at the Melrose Police Station on West Foster Street.
Wednesday, May 27, 9:19 a.m. and 10:58 a.m. — Medical Emergency: Two medical emergencies were reported; one patient was transported to a hospital.
Wednesday, May 27, 10:02 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near the intersection of Main Street and Lebanon Street; the call was resolved on scene.
Wednesday, May 27, 11:00 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on the 700 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, May 27, 11:19 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near Spear Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, May 27, 12:36 p.m. — Commercial Alarms: False alarms were triggered simultaneously at TD Bank and Comella's Restaurant on the 400 block of Main Street.
Wednesday, May 27, 12:57 p.m. — Assist Citizen: A citizen-assistance call was handled on the 33 block of Hawthorne Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, May 27, 1:42 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency report was filed (report taken).
Wednesday, May 27, 2:41 p.m. — Missing Person: A missing person call was reported near Lincoln School on West Wyoming Avenue; the person was located and the call was resolved.
Wednesday, May 27, 4:33–6:58 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Two medical emergencies were reported; one patient was transported to a hospital; one resulted in notification made.
Wednesday, May 27, 7:18 p.m. — Complaint: A complaint was filed at Cochrane House on the 80 block of Grove Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, May 27, 9:09 p.m. — Vandalism: Vandalism was reported at the Methodist Church on the 600 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, May 27, 9:19 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle was stopped near 910 Main Street; a citation or warning was issued.
Thursday, May 28, 2:57 a.m. — Medical Emergency — Overdose: A person experiencing an overdose was transported to a hospital.
Thursday, May 28, 5:00 a.m. — K-9 Request: A K-9 unit was requested at an out-of-town location; a report was taken.
Thursday, May 28, 5:57 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Thursday, May 28, 10:11 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle was stopped on Main Street near Potomac Street; a citation or warning was issued.
Thursday, May 28, 11:04 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle was stopped on Lebanon Street near Appleton Street; a citation or warning was issued.
Thursday, May 28, 11:16 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was referred to another agency.
Thursday, May 28, 2:48 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on Nason Drive; a report was taken.
Thursday, May 28, 10:04 p.m. — Complaint: A complaint was reported on the 47 block of Russet Lane; a summons was issued. (Name and charges not populated in the log — see REVIEW.)
Thursday, May 28, 10:10 p.m. — Found/Lost Property: A found or lost property report was filed near the 36 block of East Foster Street.
Friday, May 29, 2:00 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle was stopped on Upham Street near Lebanon Street; a citation or warning was issued.
Friday, May 29, 2:01 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; services were rendered.
Friday, May 29, 6:07 a.m. — Arrest — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle was stopped on Lebanon Street near Sylvan Street; a summons arrest was made. (Name, age, town of residence, and charges not populated in the log — see REVIEW.)
Friday, May 29, 9:35 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle was stopped on Main Street near Rockview Avenue; a citation or warning was issued.
Friday, May 29, 10:42–10:58 a.m. — Medical Emergency: Two medical emergencies were reported; both were resolved on scene.
Friday, May 29, 11:46 a.m. — Trash Dumping: A trash-dumping complaint was reported on the 18 block of Hillside Park; a report was taken.
Friday, May 29, 12:20 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was filed; a report was taken.
**Friday, May 29, 12