Melrose Public Safety Log: January 12–18, 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 January 12–18, 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, January 12, 4:00 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to the hospital.
Monday, January 12, 9:25 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle was towed from the area of Main Street and East Highland Avenue.
Monday, January 12, 10:58 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud incident was reported at the Melrose Family YMCA on the 400 block of Main Street; a summons was issued.
Monday, January 12, 1:01 p.m. — Warrant Service: Officers attempted to serve a warrant at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on the 500 block of Lebanon Street.
Monday, January 12, 1:703 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud incident was reported on the 50 block of Reading Hill Avenue; a report was filed.
Monday, January 12, 6:21 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop — Report Filed: A motor vehicle stop on the 70 block of Howard Street near Nelson Road resulted in a report being taken.
Monday, January 12, 6:12 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to the hospital.
Monday, January 12, 11:23 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on the 30 block of Brazil Street; the unit cleared.
Tuesday, January 13, 7:44 a.m. — Complaint: A complaint was reported at Pine Banks Park on the 1 block of Main Street; a report was filed.
Tuesday, January 13, 10:44 a.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported at Melrose High School on the 360 block of Lynn Fells Parkway; a report was filed.
Tuesday, January 13, 11:50 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident (Not Investigated): A minor motor vehicle accident was reported at the intersection of Melrose Street and Vinton Street; no action was required.
Tuesday, January 13, 12:15 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to the hospital.
Tuesday, January 13, 1:16 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to the hospital.
Tuesday, January 13, 2:40 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported on the 20 block of Vine Street; a report was filed.
Tuesday, January 13, 3:15 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at Marcoux Gym on Lynn Fells Parkway; a report was filed.
Tuesday, January 13, 3:54 p.m. — Missing Person: A missing person call was reported at the Centerboard facility on the 1100 block of Main Street; the unit cleared.
Tuesday, January 13, 4:38 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at the 400 block of Main Street near TD Bank; the unit cleared with no report.
Tuesday, January 13, 4:40 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud incident was reported at the 1 block of Nason Drive; the unit cleared.
Wednesday, January 14, 12:24 a.m. — Missing Person: A missing person report was filed in the Penney Road area; a report was taken.
Wednesday, January 14, 3:28 a.m. — Arrest — Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle: Officers responded to a suspicious activity call on the 10 block of North Mountain Avenue near Lebanon Street. An individual was arrested and charged with breaking and entering a vehicle/boat in the nighttime for a felony.
Wednesday, January 14, 9:18 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at the 40 block of West Wyoming Avenue near Hurd Street; a report was filed.
Wednesday, January 14, 12:10 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near Melrose Station on the 100 block of Essex Street; a report was filed.
Wednesday, January 14, 1:00 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident (Not Investigated): A minor motor vehicle accident was reported in the Dunkin' Donuts lot on Main Street; no action was required.
Wednesday, January 14, 3:51 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud incident was reported at the 1 block of Oak Grove Avenue; a report was filed.
Thursday, January 15, 8:19 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported in the vicinity of Sycamore Road; a report was filed.
Thursday, January 15, 11:00 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to the hospital.
Thursday, January 15, 12:37 p.m. — Wire Down: A downed wire was reported at the intersection of Thirteenth Street and First Street; the matter was referred to another agency.
Thursday, January 15, 12:45 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to the hospital.
Thursday, January 15, 1:45 p.m. — Carbon Monoxide Alarm: A carbon monoxide alarm at the 100 block of First Street proved to be a false alarm.
Thursday, January 15, 3:49 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on the 100 block of Green Street near Howard Street; a report was filed.
Thursday, January 15, 5:55 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check was conducted; a report was filed.
Thursday, January 15, 8:57 p.m. — Residential Alarm: A residential alarm was reported at the 100 block of Woodcrest Drive; services were rendered.
Thursday, January 15, 9:24 p.m. — Arrest — Restraining Order Violation: A restraining order violation was reported. A summons was issued; further identifying details were not included in the log.
Friday, January 16, 8:22 a.m. — Burglary (Breaking and Entering — Past): A past breaking and entering was reported at the 15 block of North Mountain Avenue; the unit cleared.
Friday, January 16, 9:22 a.m. — Restraining Order Violation: A restraining order violation was reported; a report was filed.
Friday, January 16, 10:09 a.m. — Suspicious Activity: A suspicious activity report was filed on the 20 block of Vista Street.
Friday, January 16, 1:53 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to the hospital.
Friday, January 16, 1:644 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop — Summons: A motor vehicle stop near the 80 block of Grove Street resulted in a summons being issued; identifying details were not included in the log.
Saturday, January 17, 2:25 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to the hospital.
Saturday, January 17, 10:23 a.m. — Trespassing: A trespassing complaint was reported at the 40 block of Boardman Avenue; a report was filed.
Saturday, January 17, 11:21 a.m. — Trespassing: A trespassing complaint was reported at the 270 block of Upham Street; services were rendered.
Saturday, January 17, 2:56 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to the hospital.
Saturday, January 17, 3:45 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at the 70 block of Howard Street near Ruggles Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, January 17, 7:56 p.m. — Assault: An assault was reported at Levi Gould House elderly housing on the 200 block of West Foster Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, January 17, 9:47 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 860 block of Main Street near the Melrose Shell station; a report was filed.
Saturday, January 17, 10:29 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to the hospital.
Sunday, January 18, 2:20 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to the hospital.
Sunday, January 18, 2:42 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the intersection of Mount Vernon Street and Main Street; the unit cleared.
Sunday, January 18, 2:49 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on the 500 block of Lebanon Street; the unit cleared.
Sunday, January 18, 11:56 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop — Report Filed: A motor vehicle stop on the 40 block of Berwick Street near Grove Street resulted in a summons being issued; identifying details were not included in the log.
Sunday, January 18, 5:16 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at CVS Pharmacy on the 800 block of Main Street; the unit cleared.
Sunday, January 18, 8:19 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at the 380 block of Pleasant Street near Frances Street; the unit cleared with no report.
Sunday, January 18, 10:49 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at the 100 block of Lynde Street near Summer Street; a report was filed.
Sunday, January 18, 10:49 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at the 6 block of Crescent Place; a report was filed.
Sunday, January 18, 11:02 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to the hospital.
--- Source: Melrose Police Department official public log, January 12–18, 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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