The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
Terence Kent was arraigned in Superior Court this week.
The man reportedly used the identity of a teen who had died more than two decades ago.
The newest Sargent was sworn in at City Hall.
The crash took place in the early morning hours.
The Amesbury resident will be arraigned later this month.
Two long-standing officers were leveled up, and one recruit was sowrn in as the department's newest addition.
The following events were reported to Melrose Police recently.
Melrose was one site of a string of vandalisms targeting New Hampshire journalists.
The Middlesex Sheriff's Office celebrated 22 new graduates of its corection officer training.
Melrose PD has received reports of calls made by police impostors soliciting for money.
Police in Massachusetts cemetery are asking for the public's help after an apparent act of vandalism at a cemetery.
The girl is one of two Black girls in her class, and her mother said "There's no doubt in my mind that my daughter was racially targeted."
Police said that Roxanne Plaskon, 52, was found to have had six grams of fentanyl inside a pill bottle, according to multiple reports.
“This incident appears to be accidental, and no additional parties are believed to be involved,” authorities said.
Nathan Baldi has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after an alleged altercation led to the death of James Percent.
Police said James Percent was taken to the hospital with stab wounds, where he later died.
Joan Ditomaso also was sentenced to 6 months probation after a confrontation with Melrose City Councilor Maya Jamaleddine and her family.
Pablo Rocha, 32, of Melrose, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud. U.S. Senior District Court.
Melrose Police Officer Jason Penkethman was sworn in Monday morning at Melrose City Hall.
Daniel Riordan will be the new mental health detective, working alongside Stoneham Police clinician Danielle Visone.
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On Thursday around 6 a.m., the Wakefield Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at WestRock Co. industrial complex.
Melrose Police said they recovered 19 baggies of what was determined to be cocaine, weighing 27.65 grams.