Arrests, Allegedly Rowdy Church Services In Melrose Police Log

MELROSE, MA — The following are excerpts from the Melrose Police log spanning Monday, March 12 - Sunday, March 18. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Tuesday, March 13

9:47 a.m. - A manhole cover on Sylvan Street moved. It was put back in place.

9:57 a.m. - A caller reported her ex-boyfriend was breaking into her Hurd Street home. Police arrested a 29-year-old Brockton man on charges of domestic assault or assault and battery, breaking and entering during the daytime for a felony, vandalizing property, and intimidating a witness.

Thursday, March 15

12:24 a.m. - Caller reported an elderly man was sitting his car on Penney Road with the radio turned all the way up and honking the horn. The man agreed to move inside.

Saturday, March 17

12:33 a.m. - Caller reports a loud gathering going on at Upham Street church. Police said a service is going on but no noise can be heard outside.

6:22 p.m. - After a report of a suspicious vehicle at Upham and Greystone, a homeless man was arrested on charges of OUI liquor, possession of a Class C drug, and marked lanes violation.

8:56 p.m. - After a report of a possible restraining order violation via phone, police summonsed a 35-year-old Everett man on charges of violating an abuse prevention order.

10:02 p.m. - After a report of a beeping black sedan in a driveway with the lights out on Brunswick Park, police arrested a 21-year-old Melrose man on charges of disturbing the peace, resisting arrest, and assault and battery on a police officer.

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