Melrose Man Accused of Assault and Battery

[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 Accused of Assault and Battery

At 9:04 p.m. Nov. 19, Melrose Police responded to Argyle Street on a report of a domestic argument. Brian Molyneaux, of 40 Argyle St., Melrose, was arrested and charged with assault and battery.

Melrose Man Arrested on Warrant

At 1:33 a.m. Nov. 18, police made a motor vehicle stop at Grove and Cass Streets. Stephen Johanson, of 63 Sanford St., Melrose, was arrested on a warrant charging him with operating a vehicle with a suspended license, subsequent offense.

Nov. 20

10:23 a.m.: A person visited the police station to report fraud on his debit card.

11:07 a.m.: Clifton Park, report of a minor accident. A vehicle reportedly hit a parked car.

1:12 p.m.: Dartmouth Road, report of a letter carrier bitten by a dog.

1:37 p.m.: Martin Street, report of a minor motor vehicle accident. 

5:24 p.m.: Bay State Road, report of past breaking and entering. The caller claimed that someone had broken into her home after noticing several drawers and jewelry boxes were open. 

6:23 p.m.: Country Club Road, report of a past breaking and entering. 

Nov. 19

5:19 p.m.: A person visited the police station to report a past larceny at the Masonic Temple on Main Street.

Nov. 18

2:29 p.m.: A person visited the police station to report a stolen bicycle.

5:57 p.m.: Lebanon Street at Beech Avenue, report of an injured cat. The cat was found dead, and DPW was notified to remove the animal.

7:05 p.m.: A person visited the police station to report their car was stolen while parked near the YMCA on Main Street.