Police Log: Alleged Car Burglars Arrested; Teen Found Unconscious

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Three Arrested In Middle of the Night on Charges of Breaking Into Cars

Sunday, June 19, 3:34 a.m. Melrose Police arrested three people after a Norman Road resident reported that two men were walking up the street trying to open the doors of cars parked in driveways.

The caller told police that the men had exited a green car that had its lights off, even though it was in the street, arousing the resident's suspicion, Melrose Police Lt. Mark DeCroteau said.

Melrose Police arrived on scene minutes later and found three people in a green Honda—one in the driver's seat, one in the passenger seat and one person laying down in the back of the vehicle, which had no rear seats, DeCroteau said. In "plain view," DeCroteau said, the officers saw items such as GPS units and digital cameras in the Honda.

"Based on their interview, observations on the scene and observations in the area—  items in plain view in the vehicle and outside the vehicle, within steps of the vehicle— rhese individuals were placed under arrest," DeCroteau said, declining to identify the items outside the vehicle due to an ongoing investigation. "Several vehicles right in the area were found to have console opens and doors open."

Christopher A. Rivera, 19, 58 Crescent Ave., Chelsea; Ramon Berberena, 20, 24 Bowdoin St., Apt. 1, Malden; and a 16-year-old were each arrested on the charges of breaking and entering into a vehicle during the nighttime for a felony, and receiving stolen property worth more than $250.

Teenager Found Unconscious at Winthrop School on Saturday Night

Saturday, June 18, 10:06 p.m. An off-duty Melrose Police officer reported that a young man appeared to be unconscious in the Winthrop School playground.

DeCroteau said that officers responded and the teenager, who was alone in the playground, was taken to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. The police log entry states "off-duty officer request an ambulance for a d.k.," with "d.k." normally referring to someone who is drunk. DeCroteau declined to give the teenager's exact age or to comment on the teenager's medical condition and whether or not that teenager had been drinking alcohol, due to medical privacy laws.

"That evening, there were several large group of youths being moved along in the area at the Common and Winthrop School," DeCroteau added.

Cash Box Stolen After VFW Prince Post Broken Into

Thursday, June 16, 1:59 p.m. The person who secured the on Main Street shortly before 2 a.m. on Thursday, after a function at the Post ended, told police when he returned the next day at 1:45 p.m., he discovered an inner wooden door had been forced open and a cash box had been taken.

DeCroteau said that the outer doors, made of glass and metal, had no apparent damage, and that an "undisclosed amount of cash"—undisclosed due to the ongoing investigation—was inside the small cash box. There was also an attempt to take a larger "strong box" from the Post, DeCroteau said, but the burglar or burglars were unsuccessful in absconding with that larger box.

Other Incidents

Monday, June 13

6:10 p.m. Report that ducklings fell down sewer at Ledgewood Avenue and Derby Road. Officer rescued ducklings.

Tuesday, June 14

1:11 a.m. Malden Police call and report car broken into on Banks Place. Attempted car theft, ignition damaged, AAA notified and family member on scene to drive victim home.

9:15 a.m. Walk-in report from Melrose Mobil of lost wallet.

11:22 a.m. Walk-in report from Tremont Street of harassment.

11:35 a.m. Walk-in report from Windsor Street of larceny.

12:56 p.m. Caller from Main Street reports possible theft.

6:59 p.m. Domestic disturbance in the street on Ryder Avenue at Sylvan Street. Verbal argument only.

Wednesday, June 15

8:35 a.m. Vandalism damage to vehicle.

9:24 a.m. School bus knocked down stop sign at Sixth Street and First Street.

4:44 p.m. Larceny by script at CVS on Main Street.

Thursday, June 16

5:10 p.m. Caller states windshield smashed, car parked on Franklin Street.

Friday, June 17

8:54 a.m. Caller states tools stolen from truck.

2:09 p.m. Report from Main Street of threats.

Saturday, June 18

5:51 a.m. Mount Vernon Street woman believes her apartment may have been broken into.

9:39 a.m. Grove Street resident reports items stolen out of his shed.

2:07 p.m. Report of kids doing damage to construction equipment behind Ripley School by throwing rocks. Two front loaders found with broken windows. Kids described as 10-11 years old, carrying a basketball.

2:29 p.m. Identity theft reported from Main Street.

Sunday, June 19

2:27 a.m. Sargent Street resident reports stolen vehicle.

10:31 a.m. Norman Road resident reports someone went through their vehicle and nothing appears missing.

11:110 a.m. Caller reports trash dumping on Penney Road at Swains Pond Avenue.

6:55 p.m. Clerk at Richdale on West Wyoming Avenue reports someone poured paint in his driveway.

9:09 p.m. Caller reports domestic dispute on Sanford Street, screaming in background of phone call. Verbal dispute, one person left for the night.

Other Arrests and Summonses

A 17-year-old Melrose man was placed under warrant arrest on Wednesday, June 15.

A 47-year-old Melrose woman was issued a summons on Thursday, June 16 on charges of disorderly conduct, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest.

A 32-year-old Malden woman was issued a summons on Friday, June 17 on charges of unlicensed operation of a vehicle and a vehicle lights violation.

A 51-year-old Melrose man was placed under warrant arrest on Friday, June 17.

Sandra L. Garcia, 45, 630 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston, RI, was arrested on Friday, June 17 on the charge of OUI liquor.

Steven A. Deavilla, 47, 1 Columbia Road, Apt. 3, Wakefield, was arrested on Friday, June 17 on the charge of a subsequent offense of driving with a suspended license.

A 19-year-old Melrose man was issued a summons on Friday, June 17 on charges of assault and battery, unarmed robbery and intimidating a witness.

A 21-year-old Melrose man was placed under warrant arrest on Saturday, June 18.

An 18-year-old Melrose man was issued a summons on Saturday, June 18 on charges of underage possession of liquor and unlicensed operation of a vehicle.