Crime & Safety

Melrose Police Logs: Witness Intimidation, Bomb Threats

Excerpts from the Melrose Police Logs

MELROSE, MA—Here are some excerpts from the Melrose Police Logs during April 11-13.

April 11:

08:19 a.m.: Police responded to a bomb threat at Melrose High School.

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09:47 a.m.: MBTA police were notified after reports of a hit-and-run incident with an MBTA bus were reported to Melrose Police.

02:52 p.m.: Police responded to Maple St. and Vinton St. for a vehicle that lost a wheel. The owner contacted AAA, who towed the vehicle.

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7:54 p.m.: Police responded to Hurd St. after a caller reported threats. Police arrested Johnny Maldonado-Rodriguez, 34, of Boston on charges of Domestic Assault or Assault and Battery and witness intimidation, as well as threats to commit a crime.

April 12:

04:31 p.m. A walk-in reported identity theft.

April 13:

11:52 a.m.: Police responded to the TD Bank on West Foster St. for reports of a truck knocking down a stop sign.

01:41 p.m.: Police responded to West Wyoming Ave. for reports of a verizon pole damaged. The Stoneham Fire Department was notified.

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