Melrose Public Safety Log: May 4–10, 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 4–10, 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 4, 7:05 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash on the 400 block of Lebanon Street resulted in at least one person being transported to a hospital.
Monday, May 4, 8:11 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was filed at Melrose Police headquarters on the 50 block of West Foster Street.
Monday, May 4, 11:19 a.m. — Suspicious Activity: Officers investigated a suspicious activity report at Flag Acres, on the 300 block of Swains Pond Avenue; a report was filed.
Monday, May 4, 3:29 p.m. — Disturbance: Officers responded to a disturbance at Santa Fe Burrito Grill on the 400 block of Main Street; the matter was resolved.
Monday, May 4, 5:27 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was filed with police; a report was taken.
Monday, May 4, 9:00 p.m. — Assault (Unfounded): Officers investigated a reported assault near the intersection of Vinton Street and Lynn Fells Parkway; the report was determined to be unfounded.
Monday, May 4 — Medical Emergencies: Police responded to four medical emergencies throughout the day; one person was transported to a hospital, one was referred to another agency, and two calls were resolved at the scene.
Tuesday, May 5, 7:14 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash at the intersection of Franklin Street and Marvin Road was documented; a report was filed.
Tuesday, May 5, 11:36 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop / Summons: A motor vehicle stop on the 70 block of Linwood Avenue resulted in a summons being issued; no further details were included in the log.
Tuesday, May 5, 1:41 p.m. — Threats: Police received a threats complaint at Melrose High School on the 300 block of Lynn Fells Parkway; a report was filed.
Tuesday, May 5, 4:43 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop / Summons: A motor vehicle stop on the 200 block of Main Street resulted in a summons being issued; no further details were included in the log.
Tuesday, May 5, 4:47 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash near the Melrose Elks Home on the 70 block of Myrtle Street was investigated; a report was filed.
Tuesday, May 5, 8:39 p.m. — Gas Odor: Officers responded to a reported odor of gas outside a structure at an apartment on the 100 block of West Wyoming Avenue; a report was filed.
Tuesday, May 5 — Medical Emergencies: Police responded to three medical emergencies during the day; all were resolved at the scene.
Wednesday, May 6, 2:58 p.m. — Shoplifting: A shoplifting report was filed at Lilah Rose, on the 400 block of Main Street.
Wednesday, May 6, 4:30 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop / Summons: A motor vehicle stop on the 20 block of Dell Avenue resulted in a summons being issued; no further details were included in the log.
Wednesday, May 6, 6:42 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was filed at an apartment on the 10 block of West Wyoming Avenue.
Wednesday, May 6 — Medical Emergencies: Police responded to five medical emergencies throughout the day; two persons were transported to a hospital, one was referred to another agency, and two calls were resolved at the scene.
Thursday, May 7, 7:12 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash near Dunkin' Donuts on the 300 block of Main Street was documented; a report was filed.
Thursday, May 7, 9:05 a.m. — Found/Lost Property: A found or lost property matter was reported at an address on the 100 block of West Emerson Street; services were rendered.
Thursday, May 7, 10:43 a.m. — Assist Citizen: Officers responded to an assist-citizen call at the Levi Gould House on the 200 block of West Foster Street; a report was filed.
Thursday, May 7, 10:57 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash at the intersection of Washington Street and Fellsway East was documented; a report was filed.
Thursday, May 7, 12:19 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was filed at Melrose Police headquarters on the 50 block of West Foster Street.
Thursday, May 7, 1:34 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was filed at an address on the 10 block of Montvale Street; a report was taken.
Thursday, May 7, 3:56 p.m. — Animal Complaint: Police responded to an animal complaint at an address on the 80 block of Hillside Avenue; a report was filed.
Thursday, May 7, 5:09 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: Officers investigated a larceny, forgery, or fraud report at an address on the 30 block of Henry Avenue; a report was filed.
Thursday, May 7, 7:07 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Officers responded to a suspicious activity call near the intersection of Main Street and Grove Street; a person was transported to a hospital.
Thursday, May 7, 7:15 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash near a residence on the 60 block of Whitman Avenue was documented; a report was filed.
Thursday, May 7 — Medical Emergencies: Police responded to ten medical emergencies throughout the day; six persons were transported to a hospital and four calls were