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Friday, May 10, 2013

Melrose Police Arrest Six Juveniles for Allegedly Vandalizing Middle School

The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: 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 sampling of entries from the Melrose Police log: Six Juveniles Arrested for Allegedly Vandalizing Middle School At 10:50 a.m. on April 29, Melrose Police responded to Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School on a report of vandalism, according to a police log. Five 13-year-olds and one 14-year-old were …

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

88-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in MBTA Bus Accident

The incident happened shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Franklin and Pratt Streets.

Updated at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday An 88-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a MBTA bus in the area of Franklin and Pratt Streets Tuesday night, according to Kenneth Green, deputy chief for the MBTA Transit Police. Police responded to the accident scene at the corner of Franklin and Pratt Streets at 7:06 p.m. Melrose Police and Fire units also responded. Based on their initial investigation, police believe the 88-year-old man was crossing the street when he was struck by the 131 Melrose Highlands bus. The victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of family, was pronounced dead at the scene and later transported to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. "The victim was attempting to cross the street," Green said. "The bus was …

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beth carroll

9:28 am on Thursday, May 9, 2013

betsey, i actually drove home Franklin St last night, after posting my comment, to check what's already there - there are 3 or 4 crosswalks, and only one has a reflective sign.   more ›

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Melrose Police Arrest Roxbury Man on Warrant

The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: 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 sampling of entries from the Melrose Police log: Melrose Police Arrest Roxbury Man on Warrant At 12:51 a.m. April 28, Melrose Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Penney Hill Road, according to a police log. Lonnie Clinton, 17, of 1 Leyland St. Apt. #3A, Roxbury, was arrested on a warrant, according…

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Two Vehicles Towed from Crash Scene Near Middle School

The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: 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 sampling of entries from the Melrose Police log: Crash Near Middle School At 1:48 p.m. April 24, Melrose Police called to the area of Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School for a motor vehicle accident, according to a police log. Two vehicle were towed, and State Police were on scene, according to the …

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Melrose Police Arrest Malden Man on Several Warrants

The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: 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 sampling of entries from the Melrose Police log: Malden Man Arrested on Several Warrants At 6:02 p.m. April 21, Melrose Police were called to a West Wyoming Avenue apartment to conduct a follow-up investigation, according to a police log. Eduardo Carlos Souza, 19, of 250 Kennedy Dr. Apt. #604, Malden, …

Friday, April 26, 2013

Melrose Policemen Respond to Boston Marathon, Watertown Scenes

Melrose Police officers assisted at the Boston Marathon and Watertown scenes last week.

Veteran Melrose Patrolman Alan Brown was one of four local policemen to respond to the Boston Marathon and Watertown crime scenes last week. Brown, a 25-year veteran, serves as a member of the motorcycle unit for North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC). The motorcycle unit is comprised of about 40 officers, according to Brown. Fifty-four Massachusetts communities comprise NEMLEC and commit resources to the team, including SWAT, RRT and motorcycle units. Each police department pays a fee to be a member and they have to contribute some of their manpower, according to Brown. Brown, who has been a member of NEMLEC since around 2003-2004, said he responded to both scenes with the motorcycle unit. He was first called to the …

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Melrose Man Accused of Assaulting a Police Officer

The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: 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 sampling of entries from the Melrose Police log: Melrose Man Accused of Assaulting a Police Officer At 5:56 a.m. April 19, Melrose Police responded to Faulkner Place for a report of a larceny, according to a police log. A manager at Turner's Seafood Grill & Market claimed that someone had just stolen a …

Friday, April 19, 2013

City: Saturday Morning Traffic May Be Impeded by Two Melrose Events

The Colleen Kelly road race and National Little League parade are planned for Saturday morning.

[Editor's note: The following information derives from a city of Melrose press statement.] I would like to notify the residents of Melrose that there are two significant events tomorrow that may impede traffic between 7:30 and 9:30 Saturday morning. The first event is the Colleen Kelly road race, which will begin at the Winthrop Elementary School at 8 a.m. and proceed past the common into Wards 6 and 7 and will finish at the common. There are approximately 300-plus runners and volunteers. The Melrose Police Department will be administering traffic flow and supervision. Please be patient. At 8:30, the National Little League parade will begin at the Beebe School and finish at Conant Park, which will impact traffic in the Ward 3 area. Thank …

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Police Log: Juvenile Allegedly Crashes Vehicle on Orris Street

The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. A message left with police seeking additional information was not returned.] 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 sampling of entries from the Melrose Police log: Juvenile Allegedly Crashes Vehicle on Orris Street At 12:33 a.m. April 7, Melrose Police responded to Orris Street for a report of a motor vehicle accient, according to a police …

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Police Log: Woburn Man Arrested on B&E, Theft Charges in Melrose

The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. A message left with police seeking additional information was not returned.] 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 sampling of entries from the Melrose Police log: Woburn Man Arrested on B&E, Theft Charges in Melrose At 11:47 a.m. April 2, Melrose Police responded to a West Emerson Street home on a report of a possible breaking and entering…

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