A family ran a large-scale illegal sports betting ring out of their Melrose home, authorities said.
Also: Road rage, violence at Melrose Wakefield; Vulgar teenagers; Church vandalism; More.
Also: Child turns in $100; Domestic assault reported.
The first call came in around 3:45 a.m. and the last at 6:23 a.m., but a call about the school came some three hours afterward.
Three other businesses and the high school reported smashed windows in what appeared to be a string of break-in attempts.
A couple of explosions shook up Essex Street Friday night.
Also: A raccoon inside the home; A disturbance at the City Yard; More.
The 48-year-old was spotted "performing a sexual act on himself" while in his car by the back of the cemetery Thursday, police said.
Also: Report of a shot fired; Alleged scammer gets busted; Too much beer for bush urinators; More.
Police and school officials are reviewing video footage to identify any people who might have information about who drew the graffiti.
The city will put the money to use on a street that connects senior housing residents to downtown.
The 40-year-old had recently booked a vacation to celebrate her birthday, but they had to cancel the non-refundable trip.
Also: Wild coyote; bloody late-night knockers; other vehicle violations.
Find out if offenders live in your neighborhood before going trick-or-treating with the kids.
Also: A person trying to break into a home with bolt cutters; Some people smoking pot; More.
Here are some excerpts from last week's Melrose Police log.
The School Committee on Thursday night endorsed a resolution affirming its defense of transgender equality in Melrose.
Melrose Police reported one arrest in last week's logs.
People from Everett, Stoneham, and North Andover were also arrested last week.
Police were searching for a suspect vehicle after finding shell casings on Main Street.
It possibly started due to someone improperly discarding materials, a firefighter said.
Also: One dog attacked another dog at the dog park, with alleged threats being barked from the dog's owner.
There were three arrested in Melrose last week.
One of the men was allegedly texting while driving and got nabbed on an open warrant.
The day-to-day duties of the office are still being carried out and the closure is just temporary, Chief Ed Collina said.
Brother Edward Bozzo, C.F.X., 85, of Melrose, died Monday evening, Malden Catholic said. No arrests have been made.
A Wakefield man was arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase while drunk. He faces a litany of charges.
Officials will lead a training on how residents with disabilities can be better prepared for emergency situations.
Rebecca Bowman, 37, allegedly stole medication from the 70-year-old man she was supposed to take care of.
The following are excerpts from the Melrose Police log.
What a nice time it was on Main Street Friday night.
The former Hilltop site reportedly has a gas leak shutting down Route 1 South.
The 6th annual Stroll invites you to experience downtown Melrose in a different way.
Potholes, abandoned mopeds, and more.
See excerpts from last week's Melrose Police log.
An estimated $750,000 in damage was caused and two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion, fire officials said.
We checked out Herbert Street, where 85-year-old Ed Bozzo was struck in what police called a "heinous" hit-and-run crash.
Melrose Police are asking for help after an 85-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run Monday morning.
The 20-year-old was trying to swim to an island in the lake when he went underwater.
The victim was trying to swim to an island in Silver Lake when he went under, officials said.