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.
Police said they arrested a 44-year-old Melrose man on Monday in Saugus following the shooting on Sunday.
Police Chief Michael Lyle said the shooting took place around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday on Waverly Place in Melrose.
Lonnie Hillson was one of 11 people charged in connection with what prosecutors described as a large illegal gambling operation in Melrose.
Starting base salary for new officers is $60,885 with the ability to earn over $10,000 more in potential bonuses and overtime.
The crash took place around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday night, State Police said.
Five recent thefts all targeted Toyota Prius cars, police said on Wednesday.
A caller identified themself as a Melrose police officer in at least two of the incidents.
Investigators found drugs, cash and assault weapons when they conducted a search related to this case earlier this week, police said.
The fire broke out early Saturday morning on School Street in Melrose.
Firefighters say the blaze started in a heavily wooded area near the Mount Hood Golf Course.
The suspect may have targeted the woman's house because of her reporting work for a New Hampshire media outlet.
A white Range Rover crashed at a cemetery Saturday afternoon, toppling eight headstones, police said. The driver had a learner's permit.
MSO offering $2,500 sign-on bonus for new officers
A Saugus man who police say was driving the wrong way on Route 1 and wanted on several outstanding warrants will be arraigned Friday.
The city will conduct a nationwide search with the help of a municipal recruiting consultant.
While there was support for consolidated polling locations, most city lawmakers appeared to have concerns about keeping it at MVMMS.
Police said the incident took place around the same time as a string of other break-in attempts, including two vehicle thefts.
A judge released Jean Cypien from custody while Melrose police were en route to pick him up at court. He is back in custody.
Nathan Aguilar was found not guilty due to a lack of criminal responsibility, which means he could not understand his actions' criminality.
A heavy police presence was seen in Saugus as crews work to investigate.
Angjeliki Hodaj, 33, of Saugus is expected to be arraigned Friday in Lynn District Court.
Police say a man was found dead in an apartment near the 'Orange Dinosaur' landmark on Route 1 in Saugus.
Firefighters were at a Short Street home Wednesday morning.
Police said there were no injuries and no one has been taken into custody after at least two gunshots were fired at a vehicle Friday.
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A suspect passed a note to tellers in the bank at 605 Broadway, received cash, then fled, police said. He was charged with unarmed robbery.
Anyone in Melrose can drop off expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs at the police station on West Foster Street.
The only way to stop Alan Neal Scott is a "significant term of incarceration," federal prosecutors made clear.