Melrose Scams Have Police Warning Residents

In an incident last week, men who claimed to be roofing contractors caused $1,200 in damage to a woman's chimney.

Thousands Lose Power In Melrose, Malden After Transformer Blows

It could be hours before power is restored for more than 4,700 in Melrose and Malden.

Thousands In Melrose Without Power Until Perhaps Weekend

Just when it looked like power had been restored across the city, more than 2,700 lost it again late Thursday night.

Melrose's 2019 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map

Melrose has two registered sex offenders living in town.

Man Arrested After Firing Gun In Drug Deal With Juveniles: PD

Eric Marklis, 37, of North Andover, met two juveniles in the Whole Foods parking lot with the intent to sell them THC vape pods, police said

Undelivered Amazon Packages Found Trashed In Melrose: Police Log

It turns out Melrose was among the cities where packages were found in the trash.

Hazmat Response For Franklin Street Chemical Mix

Two people went to the hospital after someone mixed two drain cleaners in the bathtub Wednesday night.

Level 3 Sex Offender Arrested: Melrose Police Log

Also: Two woman fight in the tennis court | OUI crash on Sylvan Street | Video games are too loud | More.

Melrose Level 3 Sex Offender Arrested After Watching Female: PD

Tyler Jacquard, 33, of Beacon Place, had been watching a resident for days as she walked her dog, she told police.

Melrose Neighborhood Gets 'The Secret Terrorist' Booklets: Log

Also: Helicopter drops golf balls on golf course? | Habitual traffic offender speeding on Sylvan Street | More.

Man Leaves Hospital, Drops Drugs, Steals Van: Melrose Police

The Peabody man was charged with stealing the wheelchair van, which he later crashed after leading officers on a chase, police said.

Melrose Man Strikes 92-Year-Old Mother: Police Log

Also: Driver takes right on red in front of police station | Woman wakes up with marks on her | More.

Melrose Man Dies After Being Hit By Car In Everett

Francis Stamegna, 62, of Melrose, was killed when he tried to cross Revere Beach Parkway Friday night.

2 Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 1 In Saugus

State Police said someone driving the wrong way on Route 1 collided head-on with another car. The driver and someone in the other car died.

Gas Station Pump Goes Rogue: Melrose Police Log

Also: Boy causing overnight ruckus caught, forced to clean up all the trash, brought home to parents | Domestic assault arrest | More.

Man Facing OUI Charges Arrested The Next Week: Melrose Police Log

Also: That new rotary is causing accidents (someone claims) | Man urinating in an alleyway | Pot-smoking youths | More.

OUI Driver Knocks Over Stop Sign: Melrose Police Log

Also: A man only in his underwear near the cemetery | A rogue shopping cart | 'Help! Help! Help! | More.

Interim Melrose DPW Director Named After Mayor Reverses Course

Mayor Gail Infurna's initial decision to hire a permanent replacement was panned many in Melrose. Only three applicants applied to the job.

Door-Busting Ex-Girlfriend Among 4 Melrose Arrests: Police Log

Also: Possible pot-smokers in a minivan; foul mouths at the basketball court; underage drinking; and more.

Melrose Man Crashes Into Pedestrian In Saugus: Police

The victim suffered life-threatening injuries, police said.

Fifth Of Melrose Without Power

More than 2,600 are in the dark tonight.

5 Arrested In Melrose Last Week: Police Log

Also, there were raccoons in trash barrels and kids with nerf guns.

Opioid Dealer In Melrose Mother's Overdose Death Gets 12 Years

Yeffry Reynoso admitted to selling heroin and/or fentanyl to a 34-year-old mother who died of an overdose.

'Unfortunate Accident' At Pizza Shop Caused By Footwear: Police

The woman who crashed into Melrose's Theo's Pizzeria & Deli will not face charges or a citation.

Car Plows Into Melrose Pizza Shop; Driver Goes To Hospital

The woman suffered what are believed to be minor injuries, fire officials told Patch. See more photos inside.

Melrose Police Prepare For Worst With Active Shooter Training

The training, which took place at the Horace Mann, saw student volunteers play "victims in a school shooting."

Melrose Police Log: Keep Your Pants On

Also: A domestic assault arrest, stolen cologne and more dastardly kids (this time on the roof of the post office!).

Melrose Police Log: Naked Man | Bruins Hollering | Turtle Issue

A 59-year-old Malden man ended up in someone's Grove Street home, according to police logs.

Coyote Pup Rescued By MA State Trooper

A Massachusetts State Police trooper encountered a "frightened" coyote pup near Suffolk Downs.

7th OUI Charge For Melrose Man: Police

Robert Cook, whose license had been revoked after six previous convictions, gave officers a fake name, police said.

Sir, This Is Not A Hotel: Melrose Police Log

Also: No, that isn't a baby bear in a tree; Text message lands teen in hot water; More.

Melrose Police Log: 3 Arrests Last Week

Excerpts from the Melrose Police log the week of April 1.

Saugus Holiday Inn Express Evacuated For Carbon Monoxide: Reports

A Holiday Inn Express in Saugus was reportedly evacuated Sunday morning after a carbon monoxide scare.

Melrose's Expectations Not In Line With Financial Reality: DeSelm

"Our expectations are no longer compatible with our financial reality, and no school funding reform from Beacon Hill will save us."

Melrose Police Log: 1 Arrest, Traffic Summons

Also: Reports of teens smoking marijuana in the train depot; A turkey that needs to be removed; More.

White Ribbon Day A Success In Melrose

MAAV was joined by Melrose schools students and staff and city and state officials Thursday morning.

Ex-Melrose Basketball Star Shot, Killed In Boston

Kendric Price was found shot to death in a Dorchester home early Saturday morning, police said.

Melrose Egging Reports Are No Yoke: Police Log

Also: News media descends on Lincoln School; Dogwalker reported after walking dog; More.

Melrose Firefighters Battle House Blaze In Frigid Temperatures

Everyone made it out of the house safe.

Melrose Man Killed In I-495 Crash

The 41-year-old was thrown from his vehicle in a single-car crash early Tuesday morning, police said.