Police Log: Teen Reports Early Morning Assault

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Teen Reports Early Morning Assault

Saturday, May 28, 2:53 a.m. Melrose Police responded to after a 16-year-old reported getting jumped after midnight by four teenage boys.

The victim told police that he had been walking home with a friend when a car pulled up with four teenagers inside who he didn't know, Melrose Police Lt. Mark DeCroteau said. After a verbal exchange with the victim and his friend, the teenagers allegedly got out and attacked the two boys; one of the alleged assailants had something that the victim described as a metal baseball bat.

DeCroteau declined to comment on the victim's condition, citing medical privacy laws, and said that using the victim's description of the vehicle and suspects, the incident remains under investigation.

More Than $1,000 Worth of Jewelry, $2,000 Laptop Stolen in House Break

Monday, May 23, 3:04 p.m. Wildwood Road residents returned home to find that a door forced open and ajar, drawers gone through and more than $3,000 worth of possessions missing, DeCroteau said.

Most of the items stolen were pieces of jewelry, DeCroteau said, totaling over $1,000. Also missing were a laptop valued at $2,000 and various computer accessories, such as a wireless WiFi adapter, a mouse and a laptop bag. The break remains under investigation.

Other Incidents

Monday, May 23

11:57 p.m. Disturbance in front of on Essex Street.

12:40 p.m. Levi Gould House resident reports threats over the phone.

4:56 p.m. Domestic disturbance on Conrad Road. Verbal argument.

7:35 p.m. Walk-in report of a domestic situation on Meridian Street.

9:16 p.m. Meridian Street resident reports someone damaged their door with a rock.

Tuesday, May 24

10:34 a.m. Report of lost or stolen bike from Main Street.

2:04 p.m. Report of alarm sounding on Crescent Avenue. Homeowner forgot code.

5:25 p.m. Caller reports suspicious activity on the 15th hole at . Officer locates father and daughter looking at flowers.

10:00 p.m. Caller reports disturbance in Lynde Street apartment.

Wednesday, May 25

10:24 a.m. Vandalism on Franklin Street

11:14 a.m. Walk-in report from Main Street of stolen laptop.

2:42 p.m. Vandalism on Pearl Street.

3:35 p.m. Caller reports youths throwing rocks off railroad bridge at Melrose Street and Belmont Street. Youths gone on arrival.

Thursday, May 26

11:29 a.m. 911 calls for car accident at Howard Street and Nelson Road.

7:11 p.m. Caller reports her car window was smashed in the parking lot.

Friday, May 27

1:25 p.m. Vandalism damage to car on Temple Street.

5:57 p.m. Caller reported sewer backup into his Trenton Street home. Desk officer contacted on call.

10:38 p.m. Report that the sprinklers are malfunctioning at the Lincoln School and have been on full blast for an extended period. Janitor notified and will fix the problem.

Saturday, May 28

9:18 a.m. Theft from vehicle on Lebanon Street.

1:22 p.m. Breaking and entering into a motor vehicle.

1:33 p.m. Theft from a vehicle on Sylvan Street.

Sunday, May 29

7:43 p.m. Walk-in report of threats.

9:21 p.m. Caller reports disturbance on Otis Street. Verbal argument.

9:44 p.m. Caller reports hit and run accident on First Street.

Other Arrests and Summonses

Albert C. Hickey, 66, 105 Whitman Ave., Melrose, was arrested on Thursday, May 26 on the charge of assault and battery.

Vinicio Joel Velasquez Marroquin, 25, 130 Western Ave., Apt. #2, Lynn, was arrested on Thursday, May 26 on charges of unlicesned operation of a vehicle and failing to stop/yield.

Samuel D. Lewis, 19, 3 Mount Vernon St., Apt. #3, Melrose, was arrested on Friday, May 27 on charges of breaking and entering into a building during the nighttime for a felony, and wanton destruction of property worth less than $250.

An 18-year-old Malden man was issued a summons on Saturday, May 28 on charges of breaking and entering into a vehicle for a misdemeanor and malicious damage to a vehicle.

Frank Fagone, 23, 64 Bayswater St., Apt. #1, East Boston, was arrested on Sunday, May 29 on charges of unlicensed operation of a vehicle, uninsured vehicle, and unregistered vehicle.