The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
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.
The swatting call claiming a tragedy had happened at Melrose High School was deemed not a credible threat and that students are safe.
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Warrant Apprehension Unit has made or assisted in nearly 215 arrests in 2022, officials said Thursday.
The Melrose Police Department is sharing domestic violence warning signs and resources for victims.
Patrick Baxter was arrested in connection with the case last month.
The checkpoint will be one of several around the state this month checking for impaired drivers.
Police said TikTok trends and other sources may have given the teens the idea to steal mail containing checks to get money.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects in the case
The money comes as part of a statewide round of grants worth $5 million.
The U.S. Attorney's Office said a search found more than 400 videos showing child sexual abuse on a hard drive linked to the investigation.
An investigation is ongoing, according to the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, after a man was struck on Friday.
Officials said City Councilor Maya Jamaleddine and her family were targeted at a local gas station.
Police said they are investigating after two recent incidents of attempted scams.