Melrose Public Safety Log: July 27–August 2, 2026
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 July 27–August 2, 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, July 27, 12:20 a.m. — Noise Ordinance Violation: Officers responded to a noise complaint on the 36 block of West Emerson Street; unit cleared.
Monday, July 27, 4:59 a.m. — Noise Ordinance Violation: Officers responded to a noise complaint near the Wyoming Hill Depot area at West Wyoming Avenue and Berwick Street; unit cleared.
Monday, July 27, 7:55 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at the 350 block of Lynn Fells Parkway; the matter was referred to the State Police.
Monday, July 27, 8:53 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported on the 39 block of West Emerson Street; a report was taken.
Monday, July 27, 9:26 a.m. — Arrest: A motor vehicle stop near Washington Street and Baldwin Avenue resulted in an arrest. The operator, whose name and age were not listed in the log, was charged with a motor vehicle lights violation and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Monday, July 27, 11:13 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital following an overdose; location not specified in the log.
Monday, July 27, 11:48 a.m. — Medical Emergency: Officers responded; the matter was referred to another agency.
Monday, July 27, 12:08 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at Horace Mann School on the 40 block of Damon Avenue; a report was taken.
Monday, July 27, 12:46 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital; location not specified in the log.
Monday, July 27, 1:34 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital; location not specified in the log.
Monday, July 27, 1:40 p.m. — Restraining Order Service: Officers served a restraining order; location not specified in the log.
Monday, July 27, 2:09 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Officers responded; the matter was referred to another agency.
Monday, July 27, 6:27 p.m. — Disturbance: Officers responded to a disturbance on the 282 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Monday, July 27, 8:34 p.m. — Restraining Order Service: Officers responded; a report was taken.
Monday, July 27, 10:52 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital; location not specified in the log.
Tuesday, July 28, 4:02 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital from the 22 block of Burrell Street; a report was taken.
Tuesday, July 28, 11:06 a.m. — Police Information: Officers responded to a matter on the 23 block of Cass Street; services rendered.
Tuesday, July 28, 1:26 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at Bellevue Avenue and Upham Street; services rendered.
Tuesday, July 28, 2:46 p.m. — Needles Found: Hypodermic needles were found and disposed of near Upham Street and Sewall Street; unit cleared.
Tuesday, July 28, 5:50 p.m. — Warrant Service: Officers attempted to serve a warrant on the 33 block of Hurd Street; unfounded.
Tuesday, July 28, 6:35 p.m. — Arrest: A motor vehicle stop at Lebanon Street and Forest Street resulted in an arrest. The operator's name, age, and charges were not listed in the log.
Tuesday, July 28, 6:39 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at Lebanon Street and East Emerson Street; a report was taken.
Tuesday, July 28, 6:52 p.m. — Hit-and-Run: A hit-and-run crash was reported at Windsor Communities on the 2 block of Banks Place; a report was taken.
Tuesday, July 28, 7:31 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at Upham Street and Lebanon Street; a report was taken.
Tuesday, July 28, 8:24 p.m. — Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was filed from the 42 block of West Emerson Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, July 29, 9:25 a.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported at the 886 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, July 29, 10:36 a.m. — Welfare Check: Officers responded; services rendered.
Wednesday, July 29, 10:40 a.m. — Police Information: Officers responded to a matter at the Melrose Police Station, 56 West Foster Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, July 29, 10:42 a.m. — Medical Emergency: Officers responded; a report was taken.
Wednesday, July 29, 11:09 a.m. — Hit-and-Run: A hit-and-run crash was reported at the Melrose Family YMCA on the 497 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, July 29, 11:14 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital; location not specified in the log.
Wednesday, July 29, 3:47 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Officers responded; the matter was referred to another agency.
Thursday, July 30, 5:44 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital; location not specified in the log.
Thursday, July 30, 8:02 a.m. — Parking Complaint: Officers responded to a parking complaint on the 49 block of Brunswick Park; a report was taken.
Thursday, July 30, 10:22 a.m. — Gas Odor: An odor of gas was reported inside a structure on the 98 block of Grove Street; services rendered.
Thursday, July 30, 11:08 a.m. — Sudden Death: Officers responded to a sudden death on the 90 block of Sylvan Street; a report was taken.
Thursday, July 30, 11:54 a.m. — Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was filed from the 20 block of Faxon Street; a report was taken.
Thursday, July 30, 3:58 p.m. — Disturbance: Officers responded to a disturbance near the Melrose Mobil Station on the 386 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Thursday, July 30, 4:18 p.m. — Harassment Prevention Order Service: Officers responded; a report was taken.
Thursday, July 30, 8:10 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital; location not specified in the log.
Thursday, July 30, 9:21 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital; location not specified in the log.
Friday, July 31, 9:22 a.m. — Vandalism: Vandalism was reported on the 111 block of Pleasant Street; a report was taken.
Friday, July 31, 11:59 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported on the 131 block of Pleasant Street; a report was taken.
Friday, July 31, 2:22 p.m. — Arrest: A motor vehicle accident near Green Street resulted in an arrest. The operator's name, age, and charges were not listed in the log.
Friday, July 31, 5:32 p.m. — Burglary: A past breaking and entering was reported at Mount Hood Golf Course on the 100 block of Slayton Road; a report was taken.
Friday, July 31, 5:40 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported near the 2 block of Washington Street; a report was taken.
Friday, July 31, 8:40 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported at Bradford Park; a report was taken.
Friday, July 31, 9:11 p.m. — Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was filed from the 21 block of Crystal Street; a report was taken.
Friday, July 31, 10:22 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital; location not specified in the log.
Saturday, August 1, 9:22 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported near the 314 block of Grove Street; a report was taken.
Saturday, August 1, 10:21 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital; location not specified in the log.
Saturday, August 1, 2:50 p.m. — Burglary: A past breaking and entering was reported on the 62 block of West Emerson Street; a report was taken.
Saturday, August 1, 3:21 p.m. — Hit-and-Run: A hit-and-run crash was reported near the 412 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Saturday, August 1, 5:30 p.m. — Citizen Assist: Officers responded to a matter on the 9 block of Warren Street; a report was taken.
Saturday, August 1, 9:45 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital; location not specified in the log.
Saturday, August 1, 11:38 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital; location not specified in the log.
Sunday, August 2, 12:43 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital; location not specified in the log.
Sunday, August 2, 11:40 a.m. — Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was filed from the 47 block of West Wyoming Avenue; a report was taken.
Sunday, August 2, 12:58 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person was transported to the hospital; location not specified in the log.
Sunday, August 2, 1:02 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Officers responded; the matter was referred to another agency.
Sunday, August 2, 1:31 p.m. — Found/Lost Property: Officers responded to a found/lost property report on the 158 block of Myrtle Street; a report was taken.
Sunday, August 2, 5:42 p.m. — Citizen Assist: Officers responded to a matter at the 100 block of Main Street; a report was taken.
Sunday, August 2, 7:09 p.m. — Disturbance: Officers responded to a disturbance near Melrose Middle School on the 350 block of Lynn Fells Parkway; peace was restored.
--- Source: Melrose Police Department official public log, July 27–August 2, 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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