Melrose Man Arrested at House Party

[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:

Melrose Man Arrested at House Party

At 12:31 p.m. March 14, Melrose Police responded to Briggs Street for a report of a disturbance. Police broke up a house party, according to the log. Patrick Wood, 18, of 69 Harold St., Melrose, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. A report was taken.

Lynnfield Man Summonsed on Rape Charges

At 12:06 p.m. March 12, a person visited the police station to report a rape. A 45-year-old Lynnfield man was summonsed on charges of rape, assault and battery and witness intimidation. A report was taken.

Lynnfield Man Accused of Violating Restraining Order

At 5:19 p.m. March 13, police responded to a Newburyport Turnpike apartment for a report of a restraining order violation. A 47-year-old Lynnfield man was summonsed on a charge of violating an abuse prevention order. A report was taken.

Vehicle Vandalism

At 9:36 a.m. March 14, police responded to Warwick Road on a report of vehicle vandalism. The caller reported that her tires were slashed, according to police. A report was taken.

March 11

9:13 a.m.: A person visited the police station to report a motor vehicle accident on West Foster Street. A report was taken.

2:04 p.m.: An Upham Street resident visited the police station to report a case of fraud. A report was taken.

4:55 p.m.: Police responded to the Melrose City Hall parking lot for a report of a motor vehicle accident. The caller reported a car hit a parked motor vehicle, according to police. Insurance paperwork was exchanged, according to police.

7:17 p.m.: Police called to Main Street near Melrose House of Pizza for a report of a motor vehicle accident. No tows or transports logged. A report was taken.

March 12

9:14 a.m.: Police responded to the Melrose Highlands Congregational Church on Franklin Street for a report of three hypodermic needles found in the area. The needles were retrieved and disposed of properly, according to police.

9:30 a.m.: A person visited the police station to report a possible telephone scam. A report was taken.

3:56 p.m.: Police responded to Whittier Street on a report of motor vehicle vandalism. A report was taken.

6:20 p.m.: Police called to Laurel Street on a report of a past larceny. A report was taken.

March 13

10:52 a.m.: Police responded to the area of Main Street and Rockview Avenue on a report of two hypodermic needles found in the area. The needles were recovered and disposed of properly, according to police.

11:53 a.m.: Police called to a West Wyoming Avenue apartment for a report of a possible drug overdose. An ambulance responded for a possible heart attack, according to police. A person was transported to a hospital, according to police.

12:11 p.m.: Police responded to Grove Street for a report of a motor vehicle accident. A vehicle was towed from the scene, according to police. 

March 14

1:39 a.m.: Police called to West Wyoming Avenue for a report of a homeless man sleeping in the hallway. The man was sent on his way, according to police.

8:29 a.m.: Police responded to the area of Myrtle and Cherry Streets for a report of a hypodermic needle found in the area. Police were unable to locate the needle.