Melrose Police Log: May 14-20

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 14 9:29 a.m. Caller states woman is walking in and out of traffic on Lynn Fells Parkway. A 47-year-old Melrose woman was transported to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital and issued a summons on the charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (to wit human saliva). 10:52 a.m. Report from teacher and coach at Melrose High School regarding students getting contacted on Facebook by a organization …

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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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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.

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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Melrose Police Log: April 17-22

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. Tuesday, April 17 1:30 a.m. Domestic disturbance on Berkeley Street. 5:05 p.m. Caller reports fire at Lloyd Memorial Pool on Tremont Street. Cardboard box and leaves had been lit on fire in basement stairwell, according to Melrose Police Lt. Mark DeCroteau. Investigation is ongoing. 6:38 p.m. Report of bike stolen from Lincoln School. 7:15 p.m. Caller from Pleasant Street reports dog attacked by raccoon. 8:39…

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Daniel DeMaina

12:00 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2012

I *had* to include that one, Beth. :)   more ›

Melrose Police Log: April 9-16

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 9 9:51 a.m. Vandalism on Forest Street. 11:34 a.m. Breaking and entering on Kingsley Avenue. 12:08 p.m. Vandalism on Main Street. 2:22 p.m. Walk-in report of larceny. Tuesday, April 10 8:36 a.m. Money stolen out of purse on Woodcrest Drive. 1:35 p.m. Domestic disturbance on Hurd Street called in by State Police. Jes L. Nazzaro, 42 Hurd St., Melrose, 22, was arrested on charges of assault and …

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Melrose Police Log: April 2-8

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 2 9:45 a.m. Disturbance on Youle Street. 5:22 p.m. Mailman reports he was bit by a dog on Mendum Street. Pictures taken, animal control notified. Tuesday, April 3 2:54 p.m. Report of larceny from Lebanon Street. 7:56 p.m. Past disturbance reported from Tremont Street. Wednesday, April 4 1:56 a.m. Motor vehicle stop at Vinton Street and Maple Street. Dennis C. Conroy, 19, 62 Cutter St., Melrose, …

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