Police Looking for Suspect in Attempted Armed Robbery at Dunkin' Donuts

A knife-wielding man allegedly tried to rob the Dunkin' Donuts at 2 Lynn Fells Parkway Thursday, according to police. The same man was also spotted at a Dunkin' Donuts on Franklin Street shortly before the attempted armed robbery.

Stoneham detectives are looking for a man who appeared in two Dunkin' Donuts—the second of which he attempted to rob at knifepoint—in Stoneham Thursday, according to police. At 3:54 p.m., police responded to the Dunkin' Donuts on Franklin Street after an employee called about a suspicious man in the store. "The employee in the store thought they recognized him from a past robbery," said Lieutenant Jim McIntyre. "He became nervous and ended up leaving the store. Because of him going into the store the (patrol) units started checking other Dunkin' Donuts and convenience stores to keep an eye out and give them a heads up that he was out and about." At 4:36 p.m., an officer visited the Dunkin' Donuts at 2 Lynn Fells Parkway and "before the …

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Open Beer Bottle, Missing Fishing Permit Leads to Warrant Arrest

State Police arrested a Melrose man who had an active warrant and tried to run away from a state trooper, after that trooper came across him fishing without a permit and with beer prohibited in Sandy Beach Reservation in Winchester.

An open bottle of beer and a missing fishing permit led to the chase and arrest on Saturday of a Melrose man who had a warrant out on an active felony, according to Massachusetts State Police. On Saturday, May 11 around 5:45 p.m., Sgt. Kevin Bibeau was walking a foot patrol of the Sandy Beach Reservation in Winchester when he came upon three people fishing on the shoreline, according to a State Police press release. Sgt. Bibeau greeted them and asked if they had obtained proper fishing permits. When they told him they didn’t, Sgt. Bibeau noticed an open bottle of beer and a bag that contained several more bottles of beer, which are prohibited on the reservation, the press release said. He asked for their identification instructed them to …

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Melrose Police Log: May 7-13

Notable entries from last week's Melrose Police log. The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The Melrose Police Department has an anonymous tip line: (781) 665-TIPS (8477). To text a tip to the Melrose Police Department, text MELROSE to 847411 (TIP411). The tip line is sponsored by the Melrose Police and the Melrose Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition. The following is a selective list of entries from the Melrose Police log. Monday, May 7 12:11 p.m. Shoplifting at Foodmaster. 3:56 p.m. Bicycle reported stolen from Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School. Tuesday, May 8 1:14 p.m. Walk-in report from Vinton Street of possible fraud attempt. 2:10 p.m. Walk-in report from West Wyoming Avenue of threats. 6:22 p.m. Caller reports a skunk walking around on Mystic Avenue. Officer confirmed, animal control contacted. Wednesday, May 9 5:07…

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Two Drug Overdoses Over the Weekend

An adult woman and adult man were each treated for overdoses and taken to the hospital on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

Melrose Police and Fire responded to two drug overdoses this past weekend, in each case with the victims being treated on scene and transported to hospitals. On Friday, May 11 at 9:34 p.m. a 911 caller reported a drug overdose on Indian Hill Lane. Melrose Police Lt. Mark DeCroteau said that paramedics responded along with Melrose Police, treated an adult woman for an overdose and transported her to the hospital. The report did not state which hospital she was transported to. Almost six hours later, around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, Melrose Police received another report of a drug overdose, this time from Park Street. When police arrived, Melrose Fire and ambulance were already at the home, DeCroteau said, treating an adult man for an overdose…

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Melrose Police Log: April 30-May 6

Notable entries from last week's Melrose Police log. The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The Melrose Police Department has an anonymous tip line: (781) 665-TIPS (8477). To text a tip to the Melrose Police Department, text MELROSE to 847411 (TIP411). The tip line is sponsored by the Melrose Police and the Melrose Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition. The following is a selective list of entries from the Melrose Police log. Monday, April 30 9:46 a.m. Lost bike found on Larrabee Street. 12:59 p.m. Larceny/forgery/fraud reported from Cleveland Street. 2:46 p.m. Larceny/forgery/fraud reported from Indian Hill Lane. Tuesday, May 1 1:35 a.m. Caller reports possible breaking and entering in progress. Person located in building, a checked showed a warrant in the system. A 44-year-old Melrose man was placed under warrant arrest. 11:17 a…

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Driving on Rim, Man Arrested on OUI Drug Charge

The driver allegedly struck several vehicles along Main Street on Sunday morning.

Melrose Police arrested a man at mid-day on Sunday on the charge of driving while under the influence of drugs, after witnesses reported he crashed into multiple vehicles on Main Street while driving on one rim. Shortly after 11 a.m. yesterday, police received multiple calls reporting hit-and-run accidents involving a single vehicle on Main Street between Essex Street and the Melrose Fire Department headquarters, according to Melrose Police Lt. Mark DeCroteau. Those witness reported that the vehicle was a black Chevrolet Avalanche traveling on only three tires and one rim, DeCroteau said. When the first officer arrived in the area, he found the Avalanche parked in the alleyway between Memorial Hall and the Fire Department leading to the …

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Melrose Man, 19, Accused of HIV Threat During Robbery

Jason L. Campbell pleaded not guilty to single counts of home invasion and armed robbery.

Trial One-Way Ravine Road Starts Saturday

Starting Saturday, May 5, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will make the upper section of Ravine Road from Fellsway East to Woodland Road a one-way state-controlled street for a six-month trial period.

Starting Saturday, May 5, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will make the upper section of Ravine Road from Fellsway East to Woodland Road a one-way state-controlled street for a six-month trial period. The plan was originally announced in November last year. At a recent Stoneham Board of Selectmen session, Town Administrator David Ragucci said he met with DCR about Ravine Road and the change will run for the next six months and "we'll assess after that." "The six-month trial does not include any roadway changes to lower Ravine Road (Fellsway East to W. Wyoming Ave.)," reads the press statement. "During this trial period, traffic from Woodland Road will be forced to used Pond Street to reach the Fellsway. "…

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Tom Pool

1:39 am on Saturday, May 12, 2012

As one that lives along the Fellsway right across from Ravine road, I second the opinion above about enforcement of traffic rules already in place as a solution to the problem. In the past three years, I have seen police enforcing the 25 mph speed limit along this stretch exactly once. Most drivers speed by at what must be at least 45-50mph. This is bound to cause accidents as the speeders meet …   more ›

Melrose Police Log: April 23-29

Notable entries from last week's Melrose Police log. The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The Melrose Police Department has an anonymous tip line: (781) 665-TIPS (8477). To text a tip to the Melrose Police Department, text MELROSE to 847411 (TIP411). The tip line is sponsored by the Melrose Police and the Melrose Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition. The following is a selective list of entries from the Melrose Police log. Monday, April 23 1:03 p.m. Report of harassment at Melrose Laundromat on Main Street. Tuesday, April 24 4:28 a.m. Caller reports rims stolen off his car on Howard Street. 8:13 a.m. Scam reported from Willard Street. Reporting person said she had sent some cash via Western Union to an individual in the Philippines to hold a property to rent in the city of Boston, according to Melrose Police Lt. Mark DeCroteau…

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