Crime & Safety

Malden Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges in Melrose

The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's Note: The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.]

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The following is a sampling of entries from the Melrose Police log:

Malden Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges in Melrose

At 11:24 a.m. Dec. 3, Melrose Police conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Main and Upham Streets. Lisa Laurenza, of 41 Tremont St. Apt. #2, Malden, was arrested and charged with a number plate violation to conceal ID, having an unregistered vehicle and operating a vehicle with a suspended license. She was also arrested on two warrants. The vehicle was towed.

Dec. 3

11:40 a.m.: A person visited the police station to report that their rental vehicle was stolen while at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

4:58 p.m.: A person visited the police station to report a larceny on Lynde Street.

11:04 p.m.: Bancroft Road at Woodcrest Drive, report of suspicious activity. The caller reported that a man was wearing all black clothing and carrying a flashlight while on the lawn of a Bancroft Road home. Andrew Rigano, of 43 East Wyoming Ave., Melrose, was arrested and charged with being in possession of a burglarious instrument and receiving stolen property over $250.

Dec. 2


9:41 a.m.: Main Street at Lynn Fells Parkway, report of an accident. No tows reported.

11:26 a.m.: Vinton Street, caller reported that their property had been vandalized.

2:26 p.m.: Upham Street, report of an accident. Drivers taken to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, and two vehicles towed.

7:32 p.m.: Main Street near Melrose Mobil Station, report of a minor accident.

Dec. 1

8:24 a.m.: Laurel and Sixth Streets area, report of a decapitated rabbit. Animal covered with traffic cone, and animal control officer notified.

4:54 p.m.: West Wyoming Avenue, report of a hit-and-run accident. The caller reported that he was stopped when another vehicle rear-ended his and fled the scene.

5:29 p.m. West Wyoming Avenue and Main Street, reports of a motor vehicle accident.


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