Melrose Public Safety Log: February 16–22, 2026
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Melrose Police Department's official public log for the period February 16–22, 2026.
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The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Melrose Police Department's official public log for the period February 16–22, 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, February 16, 7:22 a.m., Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported; notification was made to the appropriate agency.
Monday, February 16, 8:55 a.m., Found/Lost Property: A found or lost property report was filed at Clifton Park.
Monday, February 16, 11:13 a.m., Suspicious Activity: Police responded to a report of suspicious activity on East Emerson Street and took a report.
Monday, February 16, 4:09 p.m., Medical Emergency: A medical emergency on an unspecified street resulted in transport to a hospital.
Monday, February 16, 8:38 p.m., Welfare Check: A welfare check resulted in transport to a hospital.
Tuesday, February 17, 2:22 a.m., Medical Emergency: A medical emergency resulted in transport to a hospital.
Tuesday, February 17, 9:02 a.m., Medical Emergency: A medical emergency resulted in transport to a hospital.
Tuesday, February 17, 9:10 a.m., Medical Emergency: A medical emergency resulted in transport to a hospital.
Tuesday, February 17, 9:31 a.m., Medical Emergency: A medical emergency resulted in transport to a hospital.
Tuesday, February 17, 11:27 a.m., Medical Emergency: A medical emergency resulted in transport to a hospital.
Tuesday, February 17, 1:08 p.m., Medical Emergency: A medical emergency resulted in transport to a hospital.
Tuesday, February 17, 2:52 p.m., Medical Emergency: A medical emergency resulted in transport to a hospital.
Tuesday, February 17, 3:15 p.m., Suspicious Activity: Police responded to a report of suspicious activity at Blue Bell Cleaners on Grove Street and took a report.
Tuesday, February 17, 4:27 p.m., Complaint: Police responded to a complaint at a Laurel Street residence and took a report.
Tuesday, February 17, 4:57 p.m., **
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