Melrose Public Safety Log: Dec. 1–7, 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. 1–7, 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. 1, 2:14 a.m. — Parking Violation: A parking ticket was issued on Spear Street.
Monday, Dec. 1, 6:13–10:22 a.m. — Medical Emergencies (multiple): Five separate medical emergencies were reported; four patients were transported to a hospital and one was treated on scene.
Monday, Dec. 1, 9:12–11:01 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stops: Citations or warnings were issued following stops near the 85 block of Melrose Street at Albion Street, near Sewall Woods Road at Lynn Fells Parkway, and near Nelson Road at Albert Street.
Monday, Dec. 1, 12:02 p.m. — Warrant Service: A warrant was served; the subject was transported to a hospital.
Monday, Dec. 1, 12:06 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: A report was taken following a suspicious activity call at the 8 block of Glen Avenue.
Monday, Dec. 1, 2:51 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to a hospital.
Monday, Dec. 1, 4:13 p.m. — Commercial Alarm (false): A false alarm activated at Melrose Housing Authority, 910 Main Street.
Monday, Dec. 1, 4:19 p.m. — Disturbance: Officers responded to a disturbance near the 145 block of Florence Street at Hurd Street; unit cleared.
Monday, Dec. 1, 5:31 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check was conducted; a report was taken.
Monday, Dec. 1, 5:29 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A report was taken following a motor vehicle stop near the 470 block of Lynn Fells Parkway at Melrose Street.
Monday, Dec. 1, 8:51 p.m. — Vandalism: A report was taken following a vandalism complaint at the 105 block of Pleasant Street; a summons was issued. (See editor flag — no arrestee identification in log.)
Monday, Dec. 1, 9:52 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to a hospital near the 201 block of Lynn Fells Parkway.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 5:29 a.m. — Commercial Alarm (false): A false alarm activated at La Qchara Cafe, 506 Franklin Street.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6:50–8:20 a.m. — Medical Emergencies (multiple): Three patients were transported to a hospital.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 9:21 a.m. — Disturbance: Officers responded to a disturbance near the 374 block of Swains Pond Avenue; unit cleared.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 10:50 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to a hospital from the Melrose Council on Aging & Milano Center, 201 West Foster Street.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 11:27 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to a hospital.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2:55 p.m. — Threats: A report was taken following a threats complaint near the 47 block of Washington Street.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 9:10 p.m. — Noise Complaint: Officers responded to a noise ordinance complaint at 200 West Foster Street; services rendered.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 11:53 p.m.–11:39 p.m. — Medical Emergencies: Two medical calls were logged; one was resolved on scene, one resulted in a hospital transport.
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2:05–2:22 a.m. — Parking Violations: Parking tickets were issued on Oakland Street and Cutter Street.
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7:18 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was taken following a crash near the 145 block of Washington Street. (Address in log appears truncated; see editor flag.)
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 8:14 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was taken following a crash near Lebanon Street at Valley Street (Malden line).
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 10:19–11:01 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stops: Citations or warnings were issued near Lynn Fells Parkway at Nelson Road and near Lynn Fells Parkway at Burrell Street.
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 12:41 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A report was taken following a motor vehicle stop near Lynn Fells Parkway at Melrose Street; (see editor flag — entry 25-15493, filed under Monday; this may be a cross-day reference — see below).
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1:35 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to a hospital.
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1:46 p.m. — Hit-and-Run Accident: A report was taken following a hit-and-run near the 116 block of Washington Street.
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1:55 p.m. — Larceny / Forgery / Fraud: A report was taken following a larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint at the 16 block of West Wyoming Avenue; the subject was transported to a hospital. (Unusual disposition — see editor flag.)
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1:56–2:41 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stops: Citations were issued near Lynn Fells Parkway (multiple locations) and near Lynn Fells Parkway at Burrell Street.
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2:46 p.m. — Threats: A report was taken following a threats complaint near the 20 block of Sewall Woods Road.
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 8:15 p.m. — Missing Person: Officers responded to a missing person report at Centerboard, 1159 Main Street; unit cleared.
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 9:37 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to a hospital.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 1:49 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A citation or warning was issued near the 638 block of Main Street.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2:07–2:13 a.m. — Parking Violations: Parking tickets were issued on Conrad Road.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 8:52 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient at Melrose Care Center, 40 Martin Street, was referred to another agency.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 9:20 a.m. — Arrest — Warrant: A warrant was served at CVS Pharmacy, 884 Main Street. (No arrestee name, age, or town of residence recorded in log — see editor flag.)
Thursday, Dec. 4, 11:20 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A citation or warning was issued near the 125 block of Lebanon Street at Hopkins Street.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 11:27 a.m.–12:32 p.m. — Medical Emergencies (multiple): Three medical calls were logged between 11:27 a.m. and 12:32 p.m.; outcomes included hospital transport and referral to another agency.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 12:50 p.m. — Arrest — Motor Vehicle / Summons: A motor vehicle stop near the 11 block of Upham Street at Main Street resulted in a summons. Charges listed: operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. (No arrestee name, age, or town of residence recorded in log — charge text also appears truncated; see editor flag.)
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2:14 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was taken following a crash near the 22 block of Corey Street at Grove Street.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2:36 p.m. — Harassment: Officers responded to a harassment complaint near Lincoln School, 80 West Wyoming Avenue; services rendered.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 4:38 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop / Summons: A motor vehicle stop on Malvern Street resulted in a summons. (No arrestee name, age, or town of residence, and no charges recorded in log — see editor flag.)
Thursday, Dec. 4, 5:24 p.m. — Larceny / Forgery / Fraud: A report was taken following a larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint near the 171 block of Warwick Road.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 5:57 p.m. — Threats: A report was taken following a threats complaint near the 91 block of Sycamore Road.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 5:41 p.m. — Disturbance: Officers responded to a disturbance at Dunkin' Donuts, 470 Lynn Fells Parkway; a report was taken.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 8:29 p.m. — Missing Person: Officers responded to a missing person report at Centerboard, 1159 Main Street; unit cleared.
Friday, Dec. 5, 8:20–8:49 a.m. — Medical Emergencies: Two patients were transported to a hospital.
Friday, Dec. 5, 8:35 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A citation or warning was issued near the 1096 block of Main Street at Morgan Street.
Friday, Dec. 5, 10:37 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash near Melrose High School, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway, was referred to another agency.
Friday, Dec. 5, 11:23–11:40 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stops: Citations were issued near Lynn Fells Parkway at Nelson Road (two stops) and near Lynn Fells Parkway at Burrell Street.
Friday, Dec. 5, 11:26 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to a hospital.
Friday, Dec. 5, 4:22 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was taken following a crash near the 1 block of Patriot Way.
Friday, Dec. 5, 10:14 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to a hospital.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 12:47 a.m. — Animal Complaint: A report was taken following an animal complaint near the 378 block of Grove Street. (Nature of complaint unclear from log — see editor flag.)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2:19 a.m. — Parking Violation: A parking ticket was issued on Enmore Road.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 6:57 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A citation or warning was issued near the 19 block of West Foster Street.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 8:10–8:25 a.m. — Medical Emergencies: Two patients were transported to a hospital.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 8:10 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop / Summons: A motor vehicle stop near the 74 block of Forest Street at Lebanon Street resulted in a summons. (No arrestee name, age, or town of residence, and no charges recorded in log — see editor flag.)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 1:04 p.m. — Disturbance: A report was taken following a disturbance at the 1 block of Nason Drive.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 5:24 p.m. — Shoplifting: A report was taken. (No further details in log.)
Saturday, Dec. 6, 10:05 p.m. — Missing Person: Officers responded to a missing person report at 1159 Main Street; unit cleared.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 12:37–12:39 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident / Medical Emergency: A crash was reported near the 700 block of Franklin Street at Vinton Street; a report was taken. A medical emergency was logged simultaneously; a patient was transported to a hospital and a second medical notification was made.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2:28 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to a hospital.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 11:27 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to a hospital.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 1:15 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash near Lynn Fells Parkway at Holland Road was referred to another agency.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 5:46 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: A report was taken following a suspicious activity call at Cefalo Apts, 245 West Wyoming Avenue.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 8:51 p.m. — Disturbance: Officers responded to a disturbance near the 485 block of Pleasant Street; unit cleared.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 10:01 p.m. — Missing Person: Officers responded to a missing person report at Centerboard, 1159 Main Street; unit cleared.
--- Source: Melrose Police Department official public log, Dec. 1–7, 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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