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. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was referred to another agency.
Monday, May 25, 2:25 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Monday, May 25, 3:39 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was referred to another agency.
Monday, May 25, 4:05 a.m. — Assault: An assault was reported on the 30s block of Warren Street; a report was taken.
Monday, May 25, 6:54 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was referred to another agency.
Monday, May 25, 8:12 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
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, 9:58 a.m. — Noise Ordinance Violation: A noise complaint was reported on the 30s block of West Wyoming Avenue.
Monday, May 25, 2:32 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Monday, May 25, 1:51 p.m. — Assault: An assault was reported on the 100s block of Grove Street; a report was taken.
Monday, May 25, 8:07 p.m. — Trespassing: A trespassing complaint was reported near the intersection of West Wyoming Avenue and Berwick Street.
Monday, May 25, 8:42 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on West Wyoming Avenue resulted in a citation or warning.
Tuesday, May 26, 9:19 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop near the 700 block of Lynn Fells Parkway resulted in a citation or warning.
Tuesday, May 26, 11:32 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on the 200s block of Pleasant Street.
Tuesday, May 26, 12:17 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported; 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 80s block of Grove Street.
Tuesday, May 26, 3:47 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Tuesday, May 26, 3:49 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was 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.
Tuesday, May 26, 6:23 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop near 547 Main Street resulted in a citation or warning.
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. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 11:00 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on the 700s 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, 11:38 a.m. — Odor of Gas: A reported gas odor inside a structure at Roosevelt School on Vinton Street was investigated and found to be unfounded.
Wednesday, May 27, 12:36 p.m. — Commercial Alarms: False alarms were triggered at TD Bank and Comella's Restaurant, both on the 400s block of Main Street.
Wednesday, May 27, 2:20 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported; services were rendered.
Wednesday, May 27, 2:41 p.m. — Missing Person: A missing person report was filed near Lincoln School on West Wyoming Avenue; the matter was resolved.
Wednesday, May 27, 6:33 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; a notification was made.
Wednesday, May 27, 5:58 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Wednesday, May 27, 9:09 p.m. — Complaint: A complaint was reported near Pine Banks Park on Main Street; no action was required.
Wednesday, May 27, 7:21 p.m. — Complaint: A complaint was reported at Cochrane House on the 80s block of Grove Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, May 27, 8:34 p.m. — Vandalism: Vandalism was reported at the Methodist Church on the 600s block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Thursday, May 28, 2:57 a.m. — Medical Emergency / Overdose: A suspected overdose was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
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 stop near the intersection of Main Street and Potomac Street resulted in a citation or warning.
Thursday, May 28, 11:04 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop near Lebanon Street and Appleton Street resulted in a citation or warning.
Thursday, May 28, 11:16 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was referred to another agency.
Thursday, May 28, 2:46 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on Nason Drive; a report was taken.
Thursday, May 28, 8:04 p.m. — Found/Lost Property: A found or lost property report was filed near the 30s block of East Foster Street.
Friday, May 29, 2:00 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop near Upham Street and Lebanon Street resulted in a citation or warning.
Friday, May 29, 6:07 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop / Arrest: A motor vehicle stop was conducted on the 200s block of Lebanon Street near Sylvan Street; a summons was issued. (See editor flag: arrest record incomplete — name, age, town, and charges not present in log.)
Friday, May 29, 9:35 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop near Main Street and Rockview Avenue resulted in a citation or warning.
Friday, May 29, 11:46 a.m. — Trash Dumping: A trash dumping complaint was reported on Hillside Park; a report was taken.
Friday, May 29, 12:20 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported; a report was taken.
Friday, May 29, 12:46 p.m. — Trespassing: A trespassing complaint was reported at the Melrose Housing Authority on Main Street; a report was taken.
Friday, May 29, 2:04 p.m. — Vandalism: Vandalism was reported near the 800s block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Friday, May 29, 3:07 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on the 1:07 p.m. block of Franklin Street resulted in a report being taken.
Friday, May 29, 4:28 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on the 300s block of Franklin Street; a report was taken.
Friday, May 29, 6:29 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Friday, May 29, 8:52 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near Lynn Fells Parkway and Melrose Street.
Friday, May 29, 9:00 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near Franklin Street and Main Street; a report was taken.
Saturday, May 30, 10:54 a.m. — Wire Down / Electrical Problem: A downed wire was reported at the 40s block of North Avenue and an electrical problem at the 1 block of Hillside Park.
Saturday, May 30, 12:26 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop near Lynn Fells Parkway and Tremont Street resulted in a citation or warning.
Saturday, May 30, 1:18 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near Forest Street and Church Street; a report was taken.
Saturday, May 30, 3:53 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Saturday, May 30, 4:25 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; a report was taken.
Saturday, May 30, 7:19 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on the 90s block of Altamont Avenue.
Sunday, May 31, 6:17 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Sunday, May 31, 10:52 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Sunday, May 31, 11:04 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Sunday, May 31, 2:42 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop near Main Street and Banks Place resulted in a citation or warning.
Sunday, May 31, 4:42 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported near the 4 block of Main Street; the matter was cleared.
Sunday, May 31, 5:35 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check was conducted; a report was taken.
--- Source: Melrose Police Department official public log, May 25–31, 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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