Melrose Public Safety Log: June 17–23, 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 June 17–23, 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, June 17, 12:23 a.m. — Complaint: A complaint near the 100 block of Main Street was investigated and found unfounded.
Monday, June 17, 12:25 a.m. — Complaint: A complaint near Upham Street was investigated and cleared.
Monday, June 17, 2:14 a.m. — Parking: Parking tickets issued on Everett Street and Mount Vernon Street.
Monday, June 17, 8:05 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Monday, June 17, 9:02 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash with a report taken at the intersection of Main Street and Lynn Fells Parkway.
Monday, June 17, 10:49 a.m. — Sudden Death: A sudden death was reported; an incident report was filed.
Monday, June 17, 2:21 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at a nursing facility on the 700 block of Main Street; report filed.
Monday, June 17, 2:30 p.m. — Past Breaking and Entering: A report of a past breaking and entering at the 40 block of Waverly Place; incident report filed.
Monday, June 17, 5:06 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Monday, June 17, 6:12 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported.
Monday, June 17, 6:55 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: A report of suspicious activity near the 800 block of Main Street; units could not locate.
Monday, June 17, 6:12 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; notification made.
Monday, June 17, 6:12 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Monday, June 17, 11:16 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported near the 31 block of Wildwood Road; units could not locate.
Tuesday, June 18, 12:14 a.m. — Assist Citizen: A citizen-assist call on the 280 block of Lebanon Street resulted in a report being filed.
Tuesday, June 18, 9:32 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Tuesday, June 18, 10:03 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash with a report taken at the intersection of Main Street and Lynn Fells Parkway.
Tuesday, June 18, 11:09 a.m. — Warrant Service: A warrant was served at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on the 500 block of Lebanon Street; report filed.
Tuesday, June 18, 11:25 a.m. — Vandalism: Vandalism reported on the 15 block of Grove Street; report filed.
Tuesday, June 18, 1:07 p.m. — Threats: A threats complaint on the 18 block of Island Hill Avenue; report filed.
Tuesday, June 18, 1:16 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash with a report taken on the 45 block of West Foster Street.
Tuesday, June 18, 1:29 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Tuesday, June 18, 7:30 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint on the 100 block of Essex Street; report filed.
Tuesday, June 18, 8:08 p.m. — Complaint: A complaint near Lynn Fells Parkway resulted in a report being filed.
Wednesday, June 19, 6:32 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A citation or warning was issued near the 50 block of Howard Street.
Wednesday, June 19, 10:22 a.m. — Commercial Alarm: A false alarm at a bank on the 500 block of Main Street.
Wednesday, June 19, 2:41 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check near the intersection of Main Street and Lebanon Street resulted in the subject being transported to a hospital.
Wednesday, June 19, 4:13 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Wednesday, June 19, 8:10 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Thursday, June 20, 12:22 a.m. — Residential Alarm: A residential alarm at the 1000 block of Franklin Street was investigated and cleared.
Thursday, June 20, 1:04 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash with a report taken near the intersection of East Foster Street and Sixth Street.
Thursday, June 20, 1:43 p.m. — Threats: A threats complaint at a nursing facility on Martin Street; report filed.
Thursday, June 20, 3:06 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on the 55 block of Berwick Street resulted in a report and summons referral.
Thursday, June 20, 3:34 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Thursday, June 20, 5:55 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was filed at the police station on West Foster Street; report filed.
Thursday, June 20, 6:50 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Thursday, June 20, 7:27 p.m. — 911 Call: A 911 unknown call on the 1100 block of Main Street resulted in a report being filed.
Friday, June 21, 1:26 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on the 500 block of Lebanon Street; units cleared.
Friday, June 21, 2:47 a.m. — Disturbance: A second disturbance at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on the 500 block of Lebanon Street; units cleared.
Friday, June 21, 2:04–2:29 a.m. — Parking: Tickets issued on Mount Vernon Street, Lynde Avenue, Everett Street, Crescent Avenue, Maple Road, and Cottage Street.
Friday, June 21, 1:07 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint on the 66 block of Lake Avenue; report filed.
Friday, June 21, 2:30 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash with a report taken on the 100 block of Beech Avenue.
Friday, June 21, 10:59 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Saturday, June 22, 9:30 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint at a pharmacy on the 500 block of Main Street; report filed.
Saturday, June 22, 9:55 a.m. — Restraining Order Violation: A restraining order violation was reported; report filed.
Saturday, June 22, 10:14 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Saturday, June 22, 11:26 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash with a report taken on the 1 block of Ryder Avenue.
Saturday, June 22, 12:17 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint on the 200 block of First Street; report filed.
Saturday, June 22, 12:40 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint on the 400 block of Main Street; report filed.
Saturday, June 22, 1:01 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash with a report taken on the 100 block of West Emerson Street.
Saturday, June 22, 3:46 p.m. — Missing Person: A missing person report filed from the 5 block of Ledge Street.
Saturday, June 22, 7:01 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Sunday, June 23, 12:35 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance on the 100 block of West Wyoming Avenue; report filed.
Sunday, June 23, 8:05 a.m. — Hit-and-Run Accident: A hit-and-run accident reported near the 1000 block of Stone Place; report filed.
Sunday, June 23, 1:40 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check on the 43 block of Porter Street resulted in the subject being transported to a hospital; report filed.
Sunday, June 23, 1:13 p.m. — Missing Person: A missing person matter on the 53 block of Melrose Street was resolved; units cleared.
--- Source: Melrose Police Department official public log, June 17–23, 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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