Crime & Safety
Police Log: Melrosians Arrested in the City
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 Residents Arrested on Warrants
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At 11:19 a.m. Jan. 18, police arrested Karen Siciliano, 64, of 1104 Franklin St., Melrose, on a warrant.
At 11:57 a.m. Jan. 18, police arrested Bridget Fleming, 50, of 17 Lynde St., Melrose, on a warrant.
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Vandalism Call
At 8:56 p.m. Jan. 18, police responded to East Foster Street for a report of vandalism. A report was taken.
Jan. 14
5:13 p.m.: Police called to the Main Street and Melrose Street area for a report of a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident. No injuries or tows logged. A report was taken.
6:37 p.m.: Police responded to Laurel Street on a report of a motor vehicle accident. No tows or transports logged. A report was taken.
7:57 p.m.: Police received a call from a Beech Street resident about ID theft. A report was taken.
Jan. 15
12:04 a.m.: Police responded to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital for a report of a larceny. Police filed a report.
9:58 a.m.: Police received a call from a Brazil Street resident about her purse being stolen. Police filed a report.
Jan. 16
8:14 a.m.: Police responded to Swains Pond Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle accident. No tows or transports logged. A report was taken.
3:49 p.m.: Police responded to West Emerson Street for a report of a two-car accident. No tows or transports logged. A report was taken.
Jan. 17
6:38 a.m.: Police called to Converse Lane on a report of a missing person. A woman reported her son did not return home last night, according to police. A report was taken.
Jan. 18
4:44 p.m.: Police responded to Laurel Street for a report of a minor motor vehicle accident. A report was taken.
5:34 p.m.: Police called to Oakland Street for a report of motor vehicle accident. The caller reported a motor vehicle backing into a parked vehicle, according to police. A report was taken.
Jan. 19
No significant items to report.
Jan. 20
8:38 a.m.: Police responded to Swains Pond Avenue for a report of hypodermic needles found in the area. Police retrieved the items. A report was taken.
Jan. 21
3:08 p.m.: Police called to Hunts Terrace on a report of a hypodermic needle found in the area. The item was retrieved by police.
4:57 p.m.: A person visited the police station to report a past larceny. A report was taken.
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