Melrose Public Safety Log: September 14-20, 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 September 14-20, 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, September 14, 6:36 a.m. — Complaint: A disturbance in the vicinity of Warren Street and Melrose Street was resolved; peace was restored.

Monday, September 14, 10:08 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported near Porter Street and Lincoln Street.

Tuesday, September 15, 11:11 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A report was taken at the Cefalo Apartments elderly housing project on West Wyoming Avenue.

Tuesday, September 15, 12:40 p.m. — Harassment: A report was taken.

Tuesday, September 15, 6:37 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A report was taken near Lynn Fells Parkway and Melrose Street.

Tuesday, September 15, 6:37 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A report was taken on Waverly Place.

Tuesday, September 15, 8:11 p.m. — Hit and Run: A report was taken on Trenton Street.

Wednesday, September 16, 9:21 a.m. — Suspicious Activity: A report was taken at Melrose High School on Lynn Fells Parkway.

Wednesday, September 16, 10:54 p.m. — Missing Person: A report was taken.

Thursday, September 17, 9:07 a.m. — Juvenile Issue: A report was taken.

Thursday, September 17, 12:32 p.m. — Missing Person: A report was taken.

Thursday, September 17, 1:18 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: A report was taken at Lincoln School on West Wyoming Avenue.

Thursday, September 17, 11:09 a.m. — Arrest: Following a motor vehicle stop near Swains Pond Avenue and Penney Road, a summons was issued. Name, age, and town of residence not included in log; charges not specified beyond "Refer To Summons: 26-10946-AR."

Thursday, September 17, 8:45 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A report was taken on Belmont Place; a summons was referred.

Friday, September 18, 5:12 a.m. — Arrest: Following a motor vehicle stop at Lucy's Gas Station on Main Street, a summons was served. Name, age, and town of residence not included in log; charges not specified beyond "Refer To Summons: 26-10979-AR."

Friday, September 18, 9:04 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A report was taken near Main Street and West Wyoming Avenue.

Friday, September 18, 1:29 p.m. — Found/Lost Property: A report was taken at the Melrose Police Station.

Friday, September 18, 3:05 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Services were rendered at Horace Mann School on Damon Avenue.

Friday, September 18, 9:40 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A report was taken.

Saturday, September 19, 11:40 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A report was taken on Main Street.

Saturday, September 19, 4:22 p.m. — Disturbance: A report was taken.

Sunday, September 20, 3:11 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A report was taken in the vicinity of Mexico Lindo on Main Street.

Sunday, September 20, 9:47 a.m. — Assist Citizen: A report was taken on First Street.

Sunday, September 20, 12:24 p.m. — Harassment: A report was taken.

Sunday, September 20, 7:16 p.m. — Fight in Progress: A report was taken on Florence Street.

--- Source: Melrose Police Department official public log, September 14-20, 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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