Melrose Public Safety Log: Nov. 17–23, 2025
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 November 17–23, 2025. 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, Nov. 17, 7:52 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Monday, Nov. 17, 11:14 a.m. — Parking Complaint: A parking complaint on Oakland Street resulted in a formal incident report.
Monday, Nov. 17, 11:15 a.m. — Gas Odor: An odor of gas was reported outside a structure near the 800 block of Main Street at Lynn Fells Parkway; the unit cleared without further action.
Monday, Nov. 17, 2:20 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at Grove Street near Corey Street; a report was taken.
Monday, Nov. 17, 2:42 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported.
Monday, Nov. 17, 2:51 p.m. — Assist Citizen: Police responded to a call for assistance at the 100 block of Pleasant Street; a report was taken.
Monday, Nov. 17, 5:37 p.m. — Trespassing: Police responded to a trespassing complaint at the 30 block of Warren Street; the unit cleared.
Monday, Nov. 17, 5:48 p.m. — Wire Down: A downed wire was reported near the 45 block of West Foster Street; the unit cleared.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 4:33 a.m. — Disturbance: Police responded to a disturbance at the 1 Oak Grove Avenue complex; a report was taken.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 4:51 a.m. — Larceny / Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported at the 900 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 12:34 p.m. — Police Information: A formal incident report was taken at the 800 block of Main Street.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 12:36 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported on Upham Street; a report was taken.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1:20 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident at Lynn Fells Parkway near Nelson Road was referred to another agency.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 4:27 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop / Summons: A motor vehicle was stopped on the 100 block of Lebanon Street; a summons was issued. (See editor note: no arrestee details in extracted text — flag for review.)
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 4:30 p.m. — Larceny / Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported at Melrose Middle School, 350 Lynn Fells Parkway; a report was taken.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 5:38 p.m. — Hit-and-Run Accident: A hit-and-run motor vehicle accident was reported near the 600 block of Main Street at Ingalls Court; the unit cleared with no further action noted.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7:57 p.m. — Assault: An assault was reported at the 800 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 9:38 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the unit cleared.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:00 a.m. — Commercial Alarm: A commercial alarm at Lincoln School, 80 West Wyoming Avenue, was determined to be a false alarm.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:51 a.m. — Larceny / Fraud / Summons: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported at the Cefalo Apartments complex, 245 West Wyoming Avenue; a report was taken and a summons was issued. (See editor note: no subject details in extracted text — flag for review.)
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 9:39 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check was conducted at the police station, 56 West Foster Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 10:04 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; services were rendered.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 10:14 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A second medical emergency was reported in the same time window; the unit cleared.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 10:33 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check was conducted; a report was taken.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 10:54 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency call was determined to be a false alarm.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1:13 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported; a report was taken.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2:51 p.m. — Larceny / Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported at the 48 block of Whitman Avenue; a report was taken.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 3:49 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported; a report was taken.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 4:37 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported; a report was taken.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5:58 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop / Summons: A motor vehicle was stopped near Pine Banks Park, 1 Main Street; a summons was issued. (See editor note: no subject details in extracted text — flag for review.)
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:15 p.m. — Larceny / Fraud: A larceny or fraud complaint was reported at the 1100 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 9:43 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop / Tow / Summons: A motor vehicle was stopped near the 500 block of Lebanon Street; the vehicle was towed and a summons was issued. (See editor note: no subject details in extracted text — flag for review.)
Thursday, Nov. 20, 5:17 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 5:55 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check was conducted and referred to another agency.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 7:08 a.m. — Arrest: Police responded to a parking-related call at 1 Nason Drive; an adult female was arrested. (See editor note: no name, age, or town of residence in extracted text — arrest details must be confirmed from source file before publication.)
Thursday, Nov. 20, 10:22 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at Washington Street near Fellsway East; a report was taken.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 11:07 a.m. — Larceny / Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported at the 1100 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 3:28 p.m. — Trespassing: Police responded to a trespassing complaint at Beebe School, 263 West Foster Street; the unit cleared.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:08 p.m. — Police Information: A formal incident report was taken at the 79 block of Franklin Street.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:41 p.m. — Vandalism: Vandalism was reported at the 20 block of Hunts Terrace; a report was taken.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 9:21 p.m. — Carbon Monoxide Alarm: A carbon monoxide alarm activated at the 45 block of West Emerson Street; notification was made.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 9:48 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported at the Milano Seniors Center, 201 West Foster Street; a report was taken.
Friday, Nov. 21, 9:17 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Friday, Nov. 21, 9:59 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near Kimball Court; a report was taken.
Friday, Nov. 21, 10:37 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Tow / Summons: A motor vehicle was towed from the 500 block of Pleasant Street at West Wyoming Avenue; a report was taken and a summons was issued. (See editor note: no subject details in extracted text — flag for review.)
Friday, Nov. 21, 11:13 a.m. — Gas Odor: An odor of gas was reported outside a structure near the 800 block of Main Street at Lynn Fells Parkway; the unit cleared.
Friday, Nov. 21, 12:59 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 25 block of West Wyoming Avenue; a report was taken.
Friday, Nov. 21, 2:20 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported at Melrose Middle School, 350 Lynn Fells Parkway; a report was taken.
Friday, Nov. 21, 2:37 p.m. — Missing Person: A missing person call was reported; the unit cleared without further action noted.
Friday, Nov. 21, 10:50 p.m. — Missing Person: A missing person report was filed at the 1100 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 8:13 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near the 900 block of Main Street at Green Street; a report was taken.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 9:59 a.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported at the 500 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 11:44 a.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported; a report was taken.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 4:18 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check was conducted; a report was taken.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 5:14 p.m. — Assist Citizen: Police responded to a call for assistance near the 200 block of West Emerson Street; a report was taken.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 5:44 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near the 15 block of Damon Avenue; a report was taken.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 5:46 p.m. — Larceny / Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported at the 2 Banks Place complex; a report was taken.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 11:15 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance near the 17 block of Lincoln Street was resolved; peace was restored.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 11:37 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 1:50 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 3:23 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; services were rendered.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 5:14 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 2 block of Winter Street; a report was taken.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 8:41 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; a report was taken.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 10:01 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 11:45 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near the 400 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 1:23 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported; a report was taken.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2:46 p.m. — Assist Other Agency: Another agency was assisted at the police station, 56 West Foster Street; a report was taken.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2:50 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 3:08 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; the patient was transported to a hospital.
**Sunday, Nov. 23,