Police Log: Car Chase in Highlands Following Alleged Domestic Assault

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Car Chase Through Highlands After Alleged Domestic Assault Ends in Stoneham

Monday, June 20, 9:28 p.m. A man charged domestic assault and battery led Melrose Police on a chase through the Highlands before crossing the town line and, ultimately, stopping for Stoneham Police, according to Melrose Police Lt. Mark DeCroteau.

When Melrose Police originally responded to a home on Greenleaf Place after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance, a responding officer saw a car described as belonging to the man wanted for questioning pull off Greenleaf Place and start traveling down Franklin Street, DeCroteau said.

The driver, Charles M. Casey, 39, of 3 Greenleaf Place, pulled right on to Ashland Street, DeCroteau said, "and started to stop but then quickly accelerated. We followed this vehicle with lights and sirens as it took several turns on Chipman Avenue, West Highland, and westbound into Stoneham ... fortunately, there were no collisions."

Stoneham Police eventually pulled over the car, apprehended Casey and returned him to Melrose, where he was placed under arrest on charges of domestic assault and battery; reckless operation of a motor vehicle; a subsequent offense of driving with a suspended license; failing to stop for police; marked lanes violation; and speeding.

DeCroteau said the case is still open and under investigation.

Woman Allegedly Throws Ticket Back in Cop's Face 

Tuesday, June 21, 6:14 p.m. The passenger of a car that had a severely cracked windshield got out of the car and allegedly threw a ticket back at the Melrose Police officer who issued the driver a ticket for driving a vehicle with a safety hazard, DeCroteau said.

The officer was watching traffic in the area of Main and Franklin Streets when he saw a car where "the entire right side of the windshield was craked in a large web-like pattern," DeCroteau said. "That immediately drew the officer's attention as being an impediment to the driver's vision."

After the officer pulled the car over and spoke with the driver, he wrote up a ticket and handed it along with the driver's license and registration back to the driver, Erica M. Humphreys, 21, 933 Main St., Apt. 3.

When the officer returned to his cruiser, DeCroteau said the car's passenger, Amber D. Rabelo, 23, 122 Dustin St., Apt. 24, Brighton, got out of the front passenger seat and started walking back towards the cruiser, as the officer yelled out the window for her to return to the car.

"She ran to his drivers’ side and threw the paperwork—license, citation and registration—back at him in his face," DeCroteau said.

The officer got out and began to place Rabelo under arrest for disorderly conduct when Humphreys allegedly got out of the vehicle as well and interfered. The officer called for assistance, and Rabelo was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct, assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest, and Humphreys was charged with disorderly conduct, assault and battery on a police officer.

Other Incidents

Monday, June 20

10:10 a.m. Caller reports two males popping screens off windows, trying to gain entry to Grove Street building. Officers confirmed that they are workers.

5:21 p.m. Attempt to serve restraining order at .

9:09 p.m. Caller reports past breaking and entering on Greenwood Street.

11:52 p.m. Laptop stolen out of vehicle on Mount Vernon Street.

Tuesday, June 21

11:29 a.m. Caller report vehicle stolen from Melrose Towers parking lot.

2:37 p.m. Report of assault at . Two men issued summonses for assault and battery.

6:58 p.m. Walk-in report of stolen vehicle.

Wednesday, June 22

2:05 a.m. Caller reports three teens trying to damage tree on Upham Street.

10:46 a.m. Report of larceny at Melrose Towers.

12:50 p.m. New trash dumping on Penney Road.

4:39 p.m. Caller from Sharon Road reports past break.

Thursday, June 23

7:02 a.m. Female sleeping in foyer and will not get up. Officer reports person sent on her way.

5:21 p.m. Assist Stoneham Police blocking off Ravine Road for tree down blocking roadway. Turned over to the State Police

7:12 p.m. Threats on West Wyoming Avenue.

Friday, June 24

11:46 a.m. Breaking and entering into a vehicle at Cefalo Apartments on West Wyoming Avenue.

12:09 p.m. Woman from Forest Street, states man in his 20s looking in her window, he approached him and he ran. Left in older red truck with drain pipe in back.

9:43 p.m. GPS system taken from a vehicle on Malvern Street.

Saturday, June 25

12:05 p.m. Fire Department reports engine involved in an accident on Lincoln Street.

3:42 p.m. Caller reports a recovered stolen bike on Auburn Street.

4 p.m. Report of larceny on Church Street.

7:39 p.m. Theft of pocketbook reported from Lake Avenue.

Sunday, June 26

11:33 a.m. Threats reported from  Cottage Street. Civil matter.

4:32 p.m. Caller reports her pocketbook stolen from her car on Boardman Avenue.

5:03 p.m. Caller reports stolen hub caps from car parked at Cefalo Apartment on West Wyoming Avenue.

Other Arrests and Summonses

Samuel D. Lewis, 19, 3 Mount Vernon St., Apt. 3, Melrose, was arrested on Monday, June 20 on the charge of violating an abuse prevention order.

A 52-year-old Melrose man and a 54-year-old Melrose man were each issued a summons on Tuesday, June 21 on the charge of assault and battery.

A 32-year-old Everett man was issued a summons on Wednesday, June 22 on charges of attaching wrong plates, driving and uninsured motor vehicle and driving an unregistered motor vehicle.

A 24-year-old Arlington woman was issued a summons on Wednesday, June 22 on the charge of driving with a suspended license.

A 28-year-old Arlington man was placed under warrant arrest on Wednesday, June 22.

A 21-year-old Winthrop man was placed under warrant arrest on Thursday, June 23.

A 58-year-old Danvers resident was issued a summons on Thursday, June 23 on the charge of assault and battery.

A 30-year-old Melrose man was placed under warrant arrest on Friday, June 24.

David Najarian, 34, 93 Meridian St., Apt. 2, Melrose was arrested on Sunday, June 26 on the charge of domestic assault and battery, threatening to commit a crime and intimidating a witness.