Police Log: Box of Jewelry Found; Crying Baby Comment Stops MBTA Bus

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Box of Jewelry Found in Fields Court Parking Lot

Monday, May 16, 2:45 p.m. A caller reported finding a box of jewelry apparently discarded in the public parking lot off Fields Court. Melrose Police Lt. Mark DeCroteau said that the detective bureau is following up to see if the items were involved in a reported break anywhere.

Comment About Crying Baby Stops MBTA Bus

Thursday, May 12, 6:14 p.m. A Route 136 MBTA bus stopped at the intersection of Main Street and the Lynn Fells Parkway after two passengers exchanged words over a crying baby.

DeCroteau said when an officer was dispatched to the full bus, there appeared to be no disturbance and that all the passengers were OK and cooperative. The driver told the officer that a passenger made a comment about another passenger's crying baby and "a heated discussion ensued." The passenger who made the comment voluntarily got off that bus and waited for the next bus along the route to resolve the situation.

Car Blocking Albion Street Leads to Altercation

Monday, May 9, 7:42 p.m. A man reported being assaulted by two younger men after he sought to have them move their car blocking Albion Street, DeCroteau said.

The alleged victim, a 50-year-old man, told police that as he drove down Albion, another car was blocking the street. He beeped his horn to get the car to move and received no response, so he stepped out of his vehicle, which prompted two men each approximately 20-years-old to step out of the other car, DeCroteau said.

"Words were exchanged and the person said that one person grabbed him, and the other one struck him in the face," he said. "He was treated on scene and did not wish to pursue charges."

Other Incidents

Monday, May 9

8:37 a.m. Phone threats at Melrose High School.

Tuesday, May 10

3:16 a.m. Caller reports suspicious vehicle over by donation bins at Incarnation Church. Officer reports man donating a lot of material.

9:41 a.m. Car smoking on Franklin Street.

1:39 p.m. Report from Laurel Street of lost or stolen wallet, card being used.

3:47 p.m. Fight in parking lot of Dunkin Dounts on Main Street. Matter resolved.

6:44 p.m. Caller reports past hit and run at Perkins Street and Warwick Road.

Wednesday, May 11

6:23 a.m. Car broken into overnight on Worth Street.

10:40 a.m. Past car break on Upham Street.

6:38 p.m. Walk-in report from Otis Street of stolen wallet.

8:10 p.m. Walk-in report of stolen property.

9:39 p.m. Caller reports fight in progress on Ridgewood Lane. Teenagers fighting, victim does not wish to press charges.

Thursday, May 12

10:27 p.m. Report of check fraud from Indian Hill Lane.

5:31 p.m. Person reports damage to his vehicle on East Foster Street.

Friday, May 13

11:43 a.m. Caller reports past hit and run on Main Street.

6:31 p.m. Person found a brief case in the roadway that fell from a truck and turned it in at police station. Owner notified and they will pick it up.

Saturday, May 14

12:12 p.m. Letter carrier reports suspicious broken window on Porter Street home.

12:35 p.m. Numerous calls and walk-in about baby swan out of its nest.

10:22 p.m. Group in Melrose Common playground. Officer reports group fled the area.

Sunday, May 15

12:21 a.m. Caller reports kids playing basketball on Malvern Street. Kids sent on their way

1:50 p.m. Caller reports vehicle accident at Park Street and Lebanon Street. Two transported to hospital.

3:05 p.m. Two-car accident at Franklin Street at Chipman Avenue.

8:26 p.m. Carlida Road resident reported a bobcat in his attic. Officer reports the animal in question left the attic. Repairs will be made to block access.

Other Arrests and Summonses

A 27-year-old Melrose man was placed under warrant arrest on Tuesday, May 10.

A 27-year-old Lynn resident was issued a summons on Thursday, May 12 on charges of an uninsured motor vehicle; an unregistered motor vehicle; and vehicle not meeting RMV safety standards.

Jean Noel, 40, 296 Main St., Apt. 2F, Melrose, was arrested on Friday, May 13 on the charge of assault and battery.

A 42-year-old Melrose man was issued a summons on Friday, May 13 on the charge of leaving the scene of property damage.

A 42-year-old Melrose man was issued a summons on Sunday, May 15 on charges of unlicensed operation of a vehicle and failing to stop/yield.

A 33-year-old Melrose man was issued a summons on Sunday, May 15 on the charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Karen Dufault, 49, 183 Trenton St., Melrose, was arrested on Monday, May 16 on the charge of assault.

A 27-year-old Barre man was issued a summons on Monday, May 16 on the charge of leaving the scene of property damage.