Melrose Police Logs: Van Harassing Customers at Shell, Chalk Harassment

MELROSE, MA—Here are some excerpts from the Melrose Police Logs from April 25 to April 27

April 25:

08:48 a.m.: A caller stated that they were told that someone was threatening someone's life on Howard St. Officers responded, and there were no signs of a disturbance.

2:46 p.m.: A caller reported a motor vehicle knocking down a stop sign and almost hitting a party driving a scooter.

8:02 p.m.: Police received reports of a party in a white van harassing customers and asking for money at Melrose Shell.

April 26:

2:59 p.m.: A caller requested officers to respond to Franklin St. stating "It's bad," but would not answer when asked what was going on. Melrose and Stoneham Police went door to door asking what was going on, but could not locate anything out of order.

6:25 p.m.: Police responded to reports of vandalism.

April 27:

8:42 a.m.: Police responded to Hurd St. for harassment by chalk writing on a driveway. The party was spoken to and advised.

5:14 p.m.: Police received a walk-in report of a larceny on a property.

9:58 p.m.: Police received a report of a man down on Banks Pl. at Main St. The male was transported to Melrose-Wakefield hospital.