Crime & Safety

Melrose Police Log Excerpts

Allegedly angry girlfriends, rogue microphones, two straight weeks of screaming, and more.

Excerpts from the Melrose Police Log for the week of Nov. 21-27.

This information is derived from the Melrose Police Department. Some items involving domestic violence are excluded.

Monday, Nov. 21 -

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Elderly woman entered lobby of Lev Gould House-Elderly Housing Project - 200 West Foster Street and does not know where she lives or her name. Transported to hospital.

Complaint of a man asking for money in fornt [sic] of Liberty Bell, caller stated that he started swearing at him when told to stop. Police say person was talked to and was waiting for ride.

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Tuesday, Nov. 22 -

Mother walked into the station with her daughter to report an incident that took place at Melrose High School earlier in the day. Submits assault report.

Call for medical, man covered in blood asked staff at Bobby C's to call an ambulance, then walked away. Police say man with bloody nose refused treatment.

Wednesday, Nov. 23 -

Complaint about white motor vehicle parked with flat tire for couple days on Goodyear Ave.

Child playing with phone at Lincoln Terrace Apts. prompts visit after 911 hangup.

Caller stated that a man was sleeping on the bench at Shaws. Caller stated that he was a regular, but that no one had spoken to the man. Man transported to hospital.

Caller reports hearing a female screaming every night for two weeks. Units spent time in the area of 5 Grove St., but were unable to hear.

Thursday, Nov. 24 -

Report taken of barn on fire near 28 Beverly St. Extinguished garage fire, report to follow.

Resident at 442 Lebanon St. asked for assistance with an argument with his girlfriend. He is not home, she is threatining to break a window to get in because she does not have a key. The landlord is enroute to open the door. Police say caller reported that his girlfriend sent him a picture of the broken window and her bloody hands. She told him that she was going to break all of his faucets and everything in the apartment. units found rear window broken, but no one onscene.

Friday, Nov. 25 -

Loud noise coming from football field. Police say microphone was outside of the the football building on bleachers on arrival no parties around. found open window in building. Placed mic back in building and secured window.

Saturday, Nov. 26 -

Caller reported three kids in Shaws parking lot harassing customers. Police say they fled the area upon arrival

Sunday, Nov. 27 -

Party reporting a possible disturbance in the vicinity of 457 Pleasant Street. Reports loud, boisterous behavoir and things being thrown. Wodd on balcony of offending unit. Police say ource of noise located. Notification made.

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