Melrose Public Safety Log: Nov. 25–Dec. 1, 2024
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 Nov. 25–Dec. 1, 2024. 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. 25, 8:15 a.m.–7:48 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Three separate medical emergencies resulted in transport to a hospital; one additional medical call was resolved on scene.
Monday, Nov. 25, 11:04 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A report was filed following a larceny, forgery, or fraud incident on the 200 block of Lebanon Street.
Monday, Nov. 25, 11:25 a.m. — Found/Lost Property: A report was filed after property was found or reported lost near 470 Lynn Fells Parkway.
Monday, Nov. 25, 11:31 a.m. — Threats: A report was filed following a threats complaint at Melrose High School, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway.
Monday, Nov. 25, 12:35 p.m. — Warrant Service: Officers served a warrant at Melrose Wakefield Hospital, 585 Lebanon Street.
Monday, Nov. 25, 5:01 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A report was filed following a larceny, forgery, or fraud incident on the 50 block of Argyle Street.
Monday, Nov. 25, 10:00 p.m. — Citizen Assist: A report was filed following an incident requiring citizen assistance near 109 Sewall Woods Road.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1:02 a.m. — Disturbance: Officers responded to a disturbance near 1159 Main Street; a summons was served.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1:31–4:19 a.m. — Medical Emergencies: Two medical emergencies resulted in transport to a hospital.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 9:57 a.m. — Assault: A report was filed following an assault at Shaw's Supermarket, 34 Essex Street.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 10:11 a.m. — Unwanted Guest: A report was filed after an unwanted guest incident at a business on the 100 block of West Emerson Street.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 10:25 a.m. — Vandalism: A report was filed following a vandalism incident at a business on the 500 block of Main Street.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 11:21 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A report was filed following a medical emergency.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1:43 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported and peace was restored at 185 Main Street.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 5:34 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A report was filed following a larceny, forgery, or fraud incident on Wheeler Avenue.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 6:00 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was filed following a motor vehicle accident near 2 Washington Street.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 6:02 p.m. — Animal Complaint: A report was filed following an animal complaint at a residence on the 500 block of Main Street.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7:00–10:54 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Three separate medical emergency calls were logged; one resulted in hospital transport, one was resolved by services rendered, and one was referred to another agency.
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 7:42 a.m.–1:06 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Two medical emergencies resulted in transport to a hospital; two additional calls were resolved on scene or referred.
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 11:48 a.m. — Disturbance: Officers responded to a disturbance at East Boston Savings Bank, 108 Main Street; a report was filed.
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 7:41 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Officers responded to a suspicious activity report at a business on the 800 block of Main Street; a report was filed.
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 11:28 p.m. — Missing Person: A missing person report was filed at 19 Ashcroft Road.
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 11:40 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident / Arrest: A motor vehicle accident near the 100 block of Bellevue Avenue resulted in the arrest of an adult male. (See editor note: arrest record number 24-14890-AR; name, age, town of residence, and charges were not present in the log extract provided.)
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2:24 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency resulted in transport to a hospital.
Thursday, Nov. 28, 9:04 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near 470 Lynn Fells Parkway; officers cleared the scene.
Thursday, Nov. 28, 6:18 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was filed following a motor vehicle accident near Lincoln Street and Lynn Fells Parkway.
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2:24 a.m., 11:46 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 6:50 p.m., 8:19 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Multiple medical emergency calls were logged throughout the day; one resulted in hospital transport, one was referred to another agency, and others were resolved on scene.
Friday, Nov. 29, 7:21 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was filed following a motor vehicle accident near West Emerson Street and Essex Street.
Friday, Nov. 29, 7:52 a.m.–12:34 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Four medical emergencies resulted in transport to a hospital.
Friday, Nov. 29, 6:46 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was filed following a motor vehicle accident on the 100 block of West Wyoming Avenue.
Friday, Nov. 29, 11:41 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency resulted in transport to a hospital.
Saturday, Nov. 30, 12:27 a.m. — Unwanted Guest / Arrest: Officers responded to an unwanted guest call at Melrose Wakefield Hospital, 585 Lebanon Street; an adult was arrested. (See editor note: arrest record number 24-14947-AR; name, age, town of residence, and charges were not present in the log extract provided.)
Saturday, Nov. 30, 4:21 a.m. — Assault / Arrest: Officers responded to an assault near 36 Warren Street; an adult male was arrested. (See editor note: arrest record number 24-14957-AR; name, age, town of residence, and charges were not present in the log extract provided.)
Saturday, Nov. 30, 9:27 a.m. — Sudden Death: A sudden death report was filed. (See editor note: location not specified in log extract; refer to incident 24-14958-OF.)
Saturday, Nov. 30, 11:09 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident near Shaw's Supermarket on Myrtle Street; cleared on scene.
Saturday, Nov. 30, 3:36 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident on the 90 block of Upham Street resulted in a vehicle being towed.
Sunday, Dec. 1, 8:39–8:59 a.m. — Disturbances: Peace was restored following disturbances at two separate locations — near 21 Bay State Road and at Melrose Care Center nursing home, 40 Martin Street.
Sunday, Dec. 1, 1:36–9:13 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Multiple medical emergency calls were logged; four resulted in hospital transport and one was resolved on scene.
Source: Melrose Police Department official public log, Nov. 25–Dec. 1, 2024. 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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