Melrose Public Safety Log: June 20, 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 April 3–10, 2023. 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, April 3, 1:31 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; unit cleared.
Monday, April 3, 5:48 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on the 100 block of Warwick Road; a report was taken.
Monday, April 3, 7:45 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at Lebanon and Forest Streets; not investigated.
Monday, April 3, 8:10 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at Waverly Avenue and Laurel Street; a report was taken.
Monday, April 3, 8:52 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency occurred; patient transported to hospital.
Monday, April 3, 12:29 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud report was taken at the 100 block of Howard Street.
Monday, April 3, 2:11 p.m. — Needles Found: Discarded needles were found and disposed of on the 10 block of Berwick Street.
Monday, April 3, 3:21 p.m. — Hit-and-Run Accident: A hit-and-run motor vehicle accident was reported near West Wyoming Avenue and Florence Street; a report was taken.
Monday, April 3, 3:41 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency occurred; patient transported to hospital.
Monday, April 3, 6:18 p.m. — Found/Lost Property: A found or lost property report was taken at the Melrose Police Station, West Foster Street.
Tuesday, April 4, 4:20 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency occurred; patient transported to hospital.
Tuesday, April 4, 5:50 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency occurred; patient transported to hospital.
Tuesday, April 4, 8:30 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at Franklin Street and Greenleaf Place; a report was taken.
Tuesday, April 4, 11:59 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at Lebanon and Malvern Streets; a vehicle was towed.
Tuesday, April 4, 12:46 p.m. — Arrest – Warrant: Officers served a warrant at the Melrose Police Station, West Foster Street. The subject, a male 17 or older, was charged with an outstanding warrant (Docket No. 2214CR000156). [Editor: Full name/age/town not provided in log — see Review.]
Tuesday, April 4, 1:04 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud report was taken at the 60 block of Pleasant Street.
Tuesday, April 4, 1:14 p.m. — Complaint: A complaint was filed at the 40 block of Waverly Place; a report was taken.
Tuesday, April 4, 1:33 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment report was taken.
Tuesday, April 4, 5:59 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop – Summons: A motor vehicle was stopped at the 400 block of Upham Street. The operator was summonsed and charged with number plate violation to conceal identity, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. [Editor: Full name/age/town not provided in log — see Review.]
Tuesday, April 4, 6:22 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported near Melrose Common, East Foster Street; patient transported to hospital.
Wednesday, April 5, 5:20 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident – Arrest: A motor vehicle accident was reported at Sylvan Street and Linwood Avenue; a report and arrest were made. [Editor: Arrest details not included in log — see Review.]
Wednesday, April 5, 8:32 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop at the 300 block of Lebanon Street resulted in a report being taken.
Wednesday, April 5, 4:39 p.m. — Vandalism: A vandalism report was taken at the 9 block of Everett Street.
Wednesday, April 5, 7:02 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: A suspicious activity report was taken at the 20 block of Cranmore Lane.
Wednesday, April 5, 11:30 p.m. — Noise Ordinance Violation: A noise complaint was reported at Banks Place; unit cleared.
Thursday, April 6, 10:02 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near KinderCare Day Care, Lynn Fells Parkway; a report was taken.
Thursday, April 6, 2:41 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency occurred; patient transported to hospital.
Thursday, April 6, 6:48 p.m. — Found/Lost Property: A found or lost property report was taken near Lynn Fells Parkway and Warwick Road.
Friday, April 7, 7:30 a.m. — Vandalism: A vandalism report was taken at Mount Hood Golf Course, Slayton Road.
Friday, April 7, 7:30 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud report was taken at the 80 block of Burrell Street.
Friday, April 7, 8:22 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency occurred; patient transported to hospital.
Friday, April 7, 8:58 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency occurred; patient transported to hospital.
Friday, April 7, 9:47 a.m. — Suspicious Activity – Arrest: Officers responded to suspicious activity at McCarthy House Elderly Housing, Main Street. [Editor: Arrest details not included in log — see Review.]
Friday, April 7, 3:19 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near West Wyoming Avenue and Corey Street; a report was taken.
Friday, April 7, 3:25 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency occurred; patient transported to hospital.
Saturday, April 8, 9:49 a.m. — Missing Person: A missing person call was responded to near Lewis Monk Field, Tremont Street; services rendered.
Saturday, April 8, 10:38 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud report was taken at the 10 block of Adams Street.
Saturday, April 8, 11:16 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud report was taken at Melrose Care Center, Martin Street.
Saturday, April 8, 2:27 p.m. — Disturbance – Summons: Officers responded to a disturbance at Mount Hood Golf Course, Slayton Road; a summons was issued. [Editor: Summons details not included in log — see Review.]
Saturday, April 8, 3:57 p.m. — Disturbance – Arrest: Officers responded to a disturbance at Whole Foods, Main Street. [Editor: Arrest details not included in log — see Review.]
Saturday, April 8, 4:36 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at West Wyoming Avenue and Cleveland Street; a report was taken.
Sunday, April 9, 12:45 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency occurred; patient transported to hospital.
Sunday, April 9, 8:20 a.m. — Vandalism: A vandalism report was taken at the 100 block of Woodcrest Drive.
Sunday, April 9, 12:57 p.m. — Assault: An assault was reported at Melrose Wakefield Hospital, Lebanon Street; a report was taken. [Editor: Flag for review — see Review.]
Sunday, April 9, 1:40 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency occurred; patient transported to hospital.
Sunday, April 9, 2:53 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 60 block of Grove Street; peace restored.
Sunday, April 9, 2:53 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency occurred; patient transported to hospital.
Sunday, April 9, 6:03 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 200 block of Howard Street; patient transported to hospital.
Monday, April 10, 5:07 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency occurred; patient transported to hospital.
Monday, April 10, 9:52 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency occurred; patient transported to hospital.
Monday, April 10, 1:32 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at the entrance/exit to Dills Co., West Foster Street; a report was taken.
Monday, April 10, 1:34 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud report was taken at the 100 block of Trenton Street.
Monday, April 10, 2:45 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check was conducted; a report was taken.
Monday, April 10, 8:13 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud report was taken at the 10 block of Swains Pond Avenue.
--- Source: Melrose Police Department official public log, April 3–10, 2023. 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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