Melrose Public Safety Log: Dec. 22–28, 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 Dec. 22–28, 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, Dec. 22, multiple times — Medical Emergency: Police and rescue responded to four medical calls during the day; two patients were transported to a hospital.
Monday, Dec. 22, 11:55 a.m. — Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A report was filed following an incident at Windsor Communities on Banks Place.
Monday, Dec. 22, 12:19 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: A report was filed following suspicious activity near the 33 Greenwood Street area.
Monday, Dec. 22, 1:59 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Summons: A motor vehicle was stopped near the 300 block of Lebanon Street; a summons was issued for operating an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle. No name or identifying information was included in the log for this entry.
Monday, Dec. 22, 2:04 p.m. — Wire Down: A downed wire was reported near the 15 Maple Street area; services were rendered.
Monday, Dec. 22, 4:13 p.m. — Complaint: A report was filed following a complaint on Trenton Street.
Monday, Dec. 22, 4:34 p.m. — Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A report was filed following an incident at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on Lebanon Street.
Monday, Dec. 22, 8:35 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was filed following a crash on Grove Street near the 380 block.
Tuesday, Dec. 23, multiple times — Medical Emergency: Police and rescue responded to three medical calls; one patient was transported to a hospital.
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 6:07 a.m. — Assist Citizen: Officers responded to the Melrose Diner on West Wyoming Avenue; a report was filed.
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 8:54 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was filed following a crash near the intersection of Tremont Street and Lynn Fells Parkway.
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 9:13 a.m. — Found/Lost Property: Officers responded to the 30 Garland Street area; services were rendered.
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 3:14 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Summons: A motor vehicle was stopped at Melrose Shell on the 800 block of Main Street; a summons was issued. Charges were not listed in the log for this entry.
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 5:20 p.m. — Motor Vehicle – Hit and Run: A hit-and-run was reported at the Shaw's Supermarket parking lot on Essex Street; no action was taken.
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 5:34 p.m. — Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A report was filed following an incident at a residence on the 100 block of Laurel Street.
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 5:42 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Summons: A motor vehicle was stopped on the 38 East Foster Street block; a summons was issued. Charges were not listed in the log for this entry.
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 11:52 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash near Lynn Fells Parkway and Youle Street was referred to another agency.
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 5:06 a.m. — Assist Other Agency: Officers responded near the Birch Hill Road and Beech Avenue area; a report was filed.
Wednesday, Dec. 24, multiple times — Medical Emergency: Police and rescue responded to seven medical calls during the day; multiple patients were transported to a hospital.
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 10:45 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check on Boston Rock Road resulted in a patient being transported to a hospital.
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 12:10 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was filed following a crash in the hospital complex on Lebanon Street.
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 4:23 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was filed following a crash on the 110 Linwood Avenue block.
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 9:47 p.m. — Sudden Death: Officers responded to a sudden-death call; a report was filed.
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 9:54 p.m. — Auto Theft: A vehicle theft was reported on the 37 East Emerson Street block; a report was filed.
Thursday, Dec. 25, 12:08 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check resulted in a person being transported to a hospital.
Thursday, Dec. 25, multiple times — Medical Emergency: Police and rescue responded to three medical calls; two patients were transported to a hospital.
Friday, Dec. 26, multiple times — Medical Emergency: Police and rescue responded to five medical calls; all five patients were transported to a hospital.
Friday, Dec. 26, 3:35 p.m. — Threats: A report was filed following a threats complaint at a residence on the 129 Bellevue Avenue block.
Friday, Dec. 26, 9:08 p.m. — Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A report was filed following an incident at a residence on the 44 Ashland Street block.
Saturday, Dec. 27, multiple times — Medical Emergency: Police and rescue responded to three medical calls; two patients were transported to a hospital.
Saturday, Dec. 27, 12:11 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was filed following a crash on Banks Place.
Saturday, Dec. 27, 1:41 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was filed following a crash on West Wyoming Avenue near Florence Street.
Saturday, Dec. 27, 1:50 p.m. — Assist Citizen: Officers responded to a citizen-assist call at a residence on Berwick Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, Dec. 27, multiple times — Noise Ordinance: Officers responded to noise complaints at Island Hill Avenue (twice, evening hours) and Whitman Avenue; all were resolved with no further action.
Sunday, Dec. 28, multiple times — Medical Emergency: Police and rescue responded to five medical calls; two patients were transported to a hospital.
Sunday, Dec. 28, 3:06 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash on the 900 block of Franklin Street was investigated; a report was filed.
Sunday, Dec. 28, 8:40 p.m. — Complaint: A report was filed following a complaint on the 51 Brazil Street block.
--- Source: Melrose Police Department official public log, Dec. 22–28, 2025. 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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