Melrose Public Safety Log: August 10-16, 2026

Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Townbrief

The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Melrose Police Department's official public log for the period August 10-16, 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, August 10, 8:22 a.m. — Vandalism: Vandalism was reported at the Levi Gould House elderly housing project on West Foster Street.

Monday, August 10, 11:21 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at Main Street and Grove Street.

Tuesday, August 11, 9:56 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny or fraud complaint was reported on School Street.

Tuesday, August 11, 5:23 p.m. — Wire Down: A wire-down call was reported on Whitwell Street.

Tuesday, August 11, 6:06 p.m. — Odor of Gas: An odor of gas inside a structure was reported near East Wyoming Avenue.

Tuesday, August 11, 9:34 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported on Tremont Street.

Wednesday, August 12, 4:13 p.m. — Assault: An assault was reported at Melrose Care Center nursing home on Martin Street.

Wednesday, August 12, 6:04 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A verbal warning was issued following a stop on Main Street.

Thursday, August 13, 11:26 a.m. — Vandalism: Vandalism was reported on Goss Avenue.

Thursday, August 13, 5:01 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported near Cedar Park.

Friday, August 14, 12:59 a.m. — Arrest: A motor vehicle stop near Altamont Avenue and Upham Street resulted in an arrest. An adult male was taken into custody; name, age, town of residence, and charges were not specified in the available log excerpt.

Friday, August 14, 3:22 p.m. — Restraining Order Violation: A restraining order violation was reported; the subject was summonsed.

Friday, August 14, 5:47 p.m. — Restraining Order: A harassment prevention order was served.

Friday, August 14, 10:15 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported near Main Street and Lynn Fells Parkway. A report was taken.

Saturday, August 15, 1:59 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at the CVS Pharmacy on Main Street.

Saturday, August 15, 11:34 p.m. — Auto Theft: A vehicle theft was reported on Waverly Place.

Sunday, August 16, 8:43 a.m. — Assault: An assault was reported at TD Bank on Main Street.

Sunday, August 16, 7:03 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported on Sylvan Street; a summons was issued.

Sunday, August 16, 8:15 p.m. — Assault: An assault was reported at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on Lebanon Street.

--- Source: Melrose Police Department official public log, August 10-16, 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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