Saugus resident Kevin Mandolese, 33, was arrested after a resident reported seeing him leaving her property after an alleged break-in.
A look at some of the interesting police stories from the Melrose region this week.
A state ethics commission found that former Chief John O'Brien received two Boston Bruins tickets, totaling $350 in value, from the city's ambulance contractor.
The Melrose Police Department will be participating in the Melrose Alliance Against Violence’s annual Walk and Candlelight Vigil which will be held on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m., starting and ending at the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School.
Property transfer papers were filed at West Warwick Town Hall on Friday.
In a live chat on Patch Thursday, Gov. Deval Patrick said he approves of the extraordinary step of allowing release to defense attorneys of State Police interviews with alleged "rogue chemist" Annie Dookhan.
The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Mayor Rob Dolan recently discussed some of the changes planned for the police station.
Mayor Rob Dolan announced Thursday that he will be renewing Melrose Police Chief Mike Lyle's contract.
Tyler Murphy, 20, is facing multiple charges after allegedly breaking a car mirror near Fenway Park Tuesday night, according to Boston Police.
A man was stabbed early Monday morning in Malden, according to Melrose Police.
There was reportedly a stabbing on Main Street in Melrose early Monday morning. We'll provide additional details as we receive them.
An attorney for Francis Watt will appeal the decision.
Notable entries from last week's Melrose Police log.
The NEMLEC Special Operations Unit was called in due to the Melrose resident having at least two firearms in the house.
Notable entries in last week's Melrose Police log.
Police believe suspect may be same man who robbed Wakefield bank in October.
Police arrested a suspect less than 24 hours after releasing a wanted poster.
Man made racial and homophobic comments before assaulting two teenage women, police said.
Francis A. Watt of Melrose was arrested in March on charges including aggravated rape of a child, rape of a child with force and two counts of assault to rape a child.
Nine-year-old boy had left school at 2:30 p.m. and ran away from his mother, prompting search.
Notable events from last week's Melrose Police log.
Notable events from last week's police log.
Kevin Charbonier is charged with participating in a scheme to sell vehicles to businessman and then reporting those vehicles stolen to receive insurance payouts.
Cause of fire still under investigation at Groveland Road house.
The alleged assault took place on Sunday afternoon on the Lynn Fells Parkway in Stoneham.
Melrose Police join with other local departments to form a task force to discuss issues and share information.
A roundup of notable events from last week's Melrose Police log.
Two robbers fled on foot and could not be located by Melrose Police.
Third extensive brush fire to burn in Melrose in past two weeks.
A round-up of notable events from last week's Melrose Police log.
Kitten now recovering and will be put up for adoption.
The fire has burnt-out a half-moon shaped area in the woods about 30 yards behind homes on the street.