Melrose Public Safety Log: September 21-27, 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 21-27, 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 21, 3:02 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny/fraud report was filed on Main Street.

Tuesday, September 22, 6:15 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported near Franklin Street and Vinton Street. No further details were listed in the log.

Tuesday, September 22, 9:33 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny/fraud report was filed on Porter Street.

Tuesday, September 22, 12:34 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny/fraud report was filed on Waverly Place.

Tuesday, September 22, 12:35 p.m. — Assist Citizen: A resident requested police assistance on Oakland Street; a report was taken.

Tuesday, September 22, 1:34 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported at Melrose Middle School on Lynn Fells Parkway; a report was taken.

Tuesday, September 22, 5:24 p.m. — Missing Person: A missing person was reported on Larchmont Road. No further details on the outcome were listed in the log.

Tuesday, September 22, 6:36 p.m. — Threats: A threats complaint was reported at Centerboard on Main Street.

Wednesday, September 23, 5:17 a.m. — Assist Citizen: A resident requested police assistance near Meridian and Grove Streets; a report was taken.

Wednesday, September 23, 10:45 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny/fraud report was filed on Lebanon Street.

Wednesday, September 23, 5:26 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Ardsmoor Road resulted in a report being filed. No further details were listed in the log.

Wednesday, September 23, 6:36 p.m. — Complaint: A complaint was filed on Green Street; a report was taken. No further details were listed in the log.

Thursday, September 24, 9:15 a.m. — Breaking and Entering (Past): A past breaking and entering was reported on Mount Vernon Avenue.

Thursday, September 24, 9:17 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at the Dunkin' Donuts on Main Street.

Thursday, September 24, 9:28 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported near Malvern Street.

Thursday, September 24, 2:24 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at Garden Remedies on Newburyport Turnpike.

Thursday, September 24, 2:56 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported and a report was filed. No location was listed in the log.

Thursday, September 24, 4:17 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported near Nelson Road and Lynn Fells Parkway.

Thursday, September 24, 4:49 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check resulted in a report being filed. No location was listed in the log.

Thursday, September 24, 6:25 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported and a report was filed. No location was listed in the log.

Thursday, September 24, 6:57 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny/fraud report was filed at Coolidge Condominium on Main Street.

Friday, September 25, 12:53 a.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported and a report was filed. No location was listed in the log.

Friday, September 25, 11:18 a.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported and a report was filed. No location was listed in the log.

Friday, September 25, 6:12 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny/fraud report was filed on Sargent Street.

Friday, September 25, 8:49 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny/fraud report was filed on Upham Street.

Saturday, September 26, 12:02 a.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported and a report was filed. No location was listed in the log.

Saturday, September 26, 11:14 a.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported and a report was filed. No location was listed in the log.

Saturday, September 26, 12:36 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency involving a possible overdose was reported; a report was taken. No location was listed in the log.

Saturday, September 26, 6:46 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at an address on Greenwood Street; a report was taken.

Sunday, September 27, 5:30 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at Garden Remedies on Newburyport Turnpike.

--- Source: Melrose Police Department official public log, September 21-27, 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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