Melrose Public Safety Log: April 6–12, 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 April 6–12, 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, April 6, 2:20 a.m.Breaking and Entering (Past): A past breaking and entering was reported on the 40s block of Marmion Road.

Monday, April 6, 6:55 a.m.Breaking and Entering (Past): A past breaking and entering was reported on the 40s block of Larchmont Road.

Monday, April 6, 8:07 a.m.Breaking and Entering (Past): A past breaking and entering was reported on the 20s block of Harding Road.

Monday, April 6, 8:34 a.m.Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported on the 30s block of Orchard Lane.

Monday, April 6, 8:35 a.m.Motor Vehicle Theft: A motor vehicle theft was reported on the 90s block of Sheffield Road.

Monday, April 6, 11:21 a.m.Suspicious Motor Vehicle: A suspicious motor vehicle was reported at the 60s block of Bay State Road; a report was taken.

Monday, April 6, 4:09 p.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; unit cleared.

Monday, April 6, 4:59 p.m.Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near Stevens Road and Warwick Road.

Monday, April 6, 5:11 p.m.Breaking and Entering (Past): A past breaking and entering was reported on the 100s block of Lincoln Street; unit cleared without a report.

Monday, April 6, 6:08 p.m.Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at East Foster Street and Gooch Street.

Monday, April 6, 8:34 p.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; patient transported to hospital.

Monday, April 6, 8:41 p.m.Assist Citizen: An assist citizen call was reported near Melrose Wakefield Hospital on Lebanon Street; a report was taken.


Tuesday, April 7, 3:56 a.m.Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near Washington Street and Pleasant Street.

Tuesday, April 7, 6:47 a.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; patient transported to hospital.

Tuesday, April 7, 7:02 a.m.Breaking and Entering (Past): A past breaking and entering was reported on the 300s block of West Emerson Street.

Tuesday, April 7, 7:03 a.m.Breaking and Entering (Past): A past breaking and entering was reported on the 90s block of Trenton Street.

Tuesday, April 7, 7:28 a.m.Breaking and Entering (Past): A past breaking and entering was reported on the 30s block of North Avenue.

Tuesday, April 7, 4:30 p.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; patient transported to hospital.

Tuesday, April 7, 4:21 p.m.Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on Linwood Avenue.

Tuesday, April 7, 6:18 p.m.Vandalism: A vandalism complaint was reported near Upham Street and Dell Avenue; a report was taken.

Tuesday, April 7, 8:37 p.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; notification made.


Wednesday, April 8, 8:29 a.m.Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at West Wyoming Avenue and Trenton Street.

Wednesday, April 8, 11:47 a.m.Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on the 40s block of Berwick Street; unit cleared.

Wednesday, April 8, 2:57 p.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; patient transported to hospital.

Wednesday, April 8, 7:31 p.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; patient transported to hospital.

Wednesday, April 8, 10:01 p.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; notification made.


Thursday, April 9, 8:26 a.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; referred to other agency.

Thursday, April 9, 4:09 p.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; unit cleared.

Thursday, April 9, 9:05 p.m.Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on the 90s block of Green Street; unit cleared.


Friday, April 10, 1:57 a.m.Arrest: Police assisted another agency on the 90s block of Converse Lane. No name, age, or charge detail was available in the log; a summons was issued (case 26-4111-AR). (See Review.)

Friday, April 10, 7:06 a.m.Unwanted Guest: An unwanted guest complaint was reported; unit cleared and a report was taken.

Friday, April 10, 1:35 p.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; patient transported to hospital.

Friday, April 10, 1:37 p.m.Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop resulted in a report being taken on the 200s block of Pleasant Street. (See Review.)

Friday, April 10, 2:04 p.m.Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near the 400s block of Main Street.

Friday, April 10, 3:41 p.m.Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported on the 20s block of Keniston Road.

Friday, April 10, 5:37 p.m.Disturbance: A disturbance was reported near Lynde Street and Summer Street; a report was taken.

Friday, April 10, 10:49 p.m.Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on the 30s block of Bellevue Avenue; peace restored.


Saturday, April 11, 10:52 a.m.Carbon Monoxide Alarm: A carbon monoxide alarm was activated at Howard Street near Windsor Street; services rendered.

Saturday, April 11, 11:25 a.m.Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported on the 200s block of Pleasant Street; a report was taken.

Saturday, April 11, 2:25 p.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; services rendered.

Saturday, April 11, 4:47 p.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; patient transported to hospital.

Saturday, April 11, 5:28 p.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; patient transported to hospital.

Saturday, April 11, 5:12 p.m.Found/Lost Property: A found or lost property report was filed on the 50s block of Lincoln Street.

Saturday, April 11, 9:01 p.m.Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near East Foster Street and Lebanon Street.


Sunday, April 12, 4:32 a.m.Motor Vehicle Theft: A motor vehicle theft was reported on the 40s block of Cumner Avenue; a report was taken.

Sunday, April 12, 5:51 p.m.Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; patient transported to hospital.

Sunday, April 12, 6:20 p.m.Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at Washington Street; unit cleared.

Sunday, April 12, 9:25 p.m.Arrest — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Chestnut Street near East Wyoming Avenue resulted in a summons (case 26-4222-AR). No name, age, or town of residence was included in the log; the stated charge was operating an unregistered motor vehicle. (See Review.)

Sunday, April 12, 9:55 p.m.Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported on the 400s block of Main Street; unit cleared.

--- Source: Melrose Police Department official public log, April 6–12, 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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