Melrose Public Safety Log: March 23–29, 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 March 23–29, 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, March 23, 12:20 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: Citation or warning issued near Melrose Middle School on Lynn Fells Parkway.
Monday, March 23, 8:12 a.m. — Disturbance: Police responded to the 80s block of Sanford Street; a report was filed.
Monday, March 23, 9:07 a.m. — Complaint: A report was filed at the intersection of Lynn Fells Parkway and Melrose Street.
Monday, March 23, 11:22 a.m. — Trespassing: Police responded to Fuller House Elderly Housing on the 100 block of Cottage Street; services rendered.
Monday, March 23, 11:42 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to a hospital.
Monday, March 23, 12:09 p.m. — Assist Other Agency: Police filed a report in connection with an assist at Melrose Care Center, 40 Martin Street.
Monday, March 23, 3:32 p.m. — Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A report was filed following an incident at Santander Bank on the 400 block of Main Street.
Monday, March 23, 4:26 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to a hospital.
Monday, March 23, 7:29 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Notification made.
Monday, March 23, 8:35 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Notification made.
Monday, March 23, 10:38 p.m. — Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A report was filed at 3000 Stone Place.
Monday, March 23 — Motor Vehicle Stops: Citations or warnings issued at multiple locations, including near Lynn Fells Parkway at Vinton Street, Lynn Fells Parkway at Nelson Road, Main Street at East Highland Avenue, and Howard Street at Nelson Road.
Tuesday, March 24, 12:11 a.m. — Disturbance: Police responded to 3000 Stone Place; a report was filed.
Tuesday, March 24, 2:02–2:09 a.m. — Parking Complaints: Tickets issued on Oakland Street and Pleasant Street; units cleared on Winter Street, Chestnut Street, and Short Street.
Tuesday, March 24, 8:26 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was filed at the intersection of Upham Street and Ashcroft Road.
Tuesday, March 24, 9:40 a.m. — Welfare Check: Officers responded to 1 Nason Drive; a report was filed.
Tuesday, March 24, 9:55 a.m. — Found/Lost Property: Services rendered at the 100 block of Washington Street.
Tuesday, March 24, 9:55 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A person at the 11 block of Thirteenth Street was transported to a hospital following a 911 call.
Tuesday, March 24, 12:46 p.m. — Needles Found: Officers recovered and disposed of hypodermic needles near the intersection of Chipman Avenue and West Highland Avenue.
Tuesday, March 24, 1:46 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: A report was filed at the 20 block of Sunset Road.
Tuesday, March 24, 4:34 p.m. — Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A report was filed at the 300 block of Grove Street.
Tuesday, March 24, 5:31 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Referred to another agency.
Tuesday, March 24, 8:18 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to a hospital.
Tuesday, March 24, 11:04 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Tow: A vehicle was towed from 3000 Stone Place.
Tuesday, March 24, 11:14 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to a hospital.
Tuesday, March 24 — Motor Vehicle Stops: Citations or warnings issued at multiple locations, including Lynn Fells Parkway at Melrose Street, Main Street at 880, Washington Street at Pleasant Street, and Bellevue Avenue at Lynn Fells Parkway.
Wednesday, March 25, 3:09 a.m. — Medical Emergency: Services rendered.
Wednesday, March 25, 8:16 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to a hospital.
Wednesday, March 25, 10:13 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to a hospital.
Wednesday, March 25, 11:50 a.m. — Warrant Service: Officers served a warrant at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Lebanon Street; a report was filed.
Wednesday, March 25, 4:48 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Referred to another agency, near Cefalo Apartments on West Wyoming Avenue.
Wednesday, March 25, 4:50–4:51 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Two persons were transported to a hospital in back-to-back calls.
Wednesday, March 25, 8:32 p.m. — Auto Theft: Officers responded to a report at 3000 Stone Place; unit cleared with no further action noted.
Wednesday, March 25 — Motor Vehicle Stops: Citations or warnings issued at multiple locations, including Lynn Fells Parkway at Vinton Street, Mount Vernon Avenue at Rockview Avenue, Franklin Street at Vinton Street, and Main Street at Melrose Street.
Note: Wednesday, March 25, 4:06 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident near Garden Remedies on Newburyport Turnpike; a summons was issued (26-3474-AR). No name or charges were available in the log extract.
Thursday, March 26, 10:23 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to a hospital.
Thursday, March 26, 12:48 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to a hospital.
Thursday, March 26, 1:09 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to a hospital.
Thursday, March 26, 1:49 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A report was filed following a stop at Lebanon Street near Sylvan Street.
Thursday, March 26, 4:23 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Notification made.
Thursday, March 26, 9:13 p.m. — Disturbance: Officers responded to Pine Banks Park on Main Street; unit cleared.
Thursday, March 26, 9:30 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to a hospital.
Thursday, March 26 — Motor Vehicle Stops: Citations or warnings issued at multiple locations, including Lynn Fells Parkway at Elm Street and Main Street at West Highland Avenue.
Friday, March 27, 5:47 a.m. — Noise Complaint: Officers responded to the area of Linwood Avenue at Norris Court; unit cleared.
Friday, March 27, 8:26 a.m. — Harassment: A report was filed following an incident at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Lebanon Street.
Friday, March 27, 9:18 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A report was filed following a stop on Lynn Fells Parkway near Sewall Woods Road.
Friday, March 27, 11:35 a.m. — Medical Overdose: Officers responded; a report was filed.
Friday, March 27, 12:14 p.m. — Missing Person: A report was filed for a missing person; last known address on the 100 block of West Wyoming Avenue.
Friday, March 27, 5:25 p.m. — Residential Alarm: Officers responded to the 83 block of Lynde Street; services rendered.
Friday, March 27, 5:34 p.m. — Annoying Phone Calls: A report was filed at McCarthy House Elderly Housing Project, 910 Main Street.
Friday, March 27, 7:24 p.m. — Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A report was filed at the 49 block of Winter Extension Street.
Friday, March 27, 9:19 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Notification made.
Friday, March 27, 10:12 p.m. — Noise Complaint: Officers responded to Levi Gould House Elderly Housing on West Foster Street; unit cleared.
Friday, March 27, 11:13 p.m. — Commercial Alarm: Building checked and found secure at West Wyoming Market, 49 West Wyoming Avenue.
Friday, March 27 — Motor Vehicle Stops: Citations or warnings issued at multiple locations, including Myrtle Street, Essex Street at Willow Street, and Upham Street at West Foster Street.
Note: Friday, March 27, 1:43 p.m. — Motor vehicle stop at Elmhurst Nursing Home with reference to Summons 26-3410-AR. No name or charges available in the log extract.
Saturday, March 28, 10:45 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: Citation or warning issued at Lebanon Street near Naples Road.
Saturday, March 28, 11:40 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: Officers responded to a crash near Dunkin' Donuts at 470 Lynn Fells Parkway; referred to another agency.
Saturday, March 28, 12:15 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident (Not Investigated): An accident was reported at the VFW parking lot on Myrtle Street; no action taken.
Saturday, March 28, 1:27 p.m. — Welfare Check: A person was transported to a hospital following a welfare check.
Saturday, March 28, 1:37–1:52 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Two persons were transported to a hospital in back-to-back calls.
Saturday, March 28, 6:39–6:44 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stops: Citations or warnings issued at Washington Street near Atkinson Terrace and Main Street near Upham Street.
Saturday, March 28, 6:39 p.m. — Abandoned Motor Vehicle: Officers responded to the 34 block of Summer Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, March 28, 7:19 p.m. — Auto Theft: Officers responded to a report at the 24 block of Elm Street; unit cleared with no further action noted.
Saturday, March 28 — Motor Vehicle Stops: Additional citations or warnings issued at Lebanon Street near Sylvan Street and Lynn Fells Parkway near Burrell Street.
Sunday, March 29, 1:11 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: Citation or warning issued at Upham Street near Lincoln Street.
Sunday, March 29, 1:27 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to a hospital.
Sunday, March 29, 8:56 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was filed at the 49 block of Poplar Street.
Sunday, March 29, 1:06 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: A report was filed at the 121 block of East Foster Street.
Sunday, March 29, 1:09 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: Officers responded to the 48 block of Adams Street; unit cleared.
Sunday, March 29, 1:29 p.m. — Harassment: A report was filed at the 85 block of West Wyoming Avenue.
Sunday, March 29, 4:06 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: Citation or warning issued near Howard Street at Cochrane Street.
Sunday, March 29, 5:04 p.m. — Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A report was filed at the 1100 block of Main Street (Centerboard).
Sunday, March 29, 7:26 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Notification made.
Sunday, March 29, 11:16 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to a hospital.
--- Source: Melrose Police Department official public log, March 23–29, 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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