Melrose Police Logs: 2017 Ends With Cat Threats

MELROSE, MA — The Melrose Police log offers a peek into some of the (allegedly) crime-y parts of the city. It's important to remember that an arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Police listed dozens of entries between Monday, Dec. 25 and Sunday, Dec. 31. (Remember to keep up on local happenings by subscribing to Melrose Patch for free!)

Monday, Dec. 25

12:47 pm. — A report of a disturbance with a neighbor on Franklin Street was reported. Philip Limbo was summonsed on assault and battery.

Tuesday, Dec. 26

3:05 a.m. — Someone says his car was stolen from while at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

4:24 a.m. — Report of a dog left outside on Bellevue Ave. The dog was taken inside.

10:25 a.m. — Caller on West Emerson says electric wires are hanging about 8 feet over her driveway and the pole is leaning more and more each day. National Grid responded.

10:55. a.m. — A report of previous assault at D&R Paving.

12:03 p.m. — A report of fraud at Santander Bank.

8:34 p.m. — A report of motor vehicle damage from an open manhole on Franklin at Woodland. DPW responded.

Wednesday, Dec. 27

2:17 a.m. — A caller on Leonard Rd. said his friend was threatening him and his cats. The caller wanted his friend removed from the home. The parties were separated and order restored.

11:18 a.m. — Caller got scam call from "grandchild."

11:53 a.m. — Caller concerned about homeless person sleeping on bench at Wyoming Depot. Person was transported to shelter.

6:32 p.m. — A caller reported a motor vehicle problem at CVS involving an abandoned car involved in a hit and run. Everett Police made arrests. Thiago DaSilva, 38, was summonses on reporting a false crime and a false statement in application for motor vehicle title. Samuel Cecilo-Lima, 38, was summonsed on charges of leaving scene of property damage and assault and batter with a dangerous weapon.

Sunday, Dec. 31

3:55 p.m. — Money taken from gym bag at Melrose YMCA

11:18 p.m. — Report of drunk man stumbling in front of Hunt Photo.

Photo by Mike Carraggi