Police Log: Alleged Burglar Found in Car at 2:30 a.m.

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Alleged Burglar Found in Car at 2:30 in the Morning

Saturday, May 21, 2:25 a.m. Melrose Police received a call about someone looking into vehicles on Warwick Road. When officers responded, they found Christopher Cunniffe, 18, 198 Upham St. in Melrose, inside a vehicle parked at 164 Warwick Road, Melrose Police Lt. Mark DeCroteau said.

While an officer was interviewing Cunniffe, other officers found a vehicle belonging to Cunniffe idle and running on the road. Inside that car, DeCroteau said that officers saw “in plain view, several items that were placed into evidence that were apparently belongings from other larcenies in the area.” Among the items in the car were electronic items, sunglasses, iPods and an undetermined amount of cash in coins.

Cunniffe was placed under arrested on the charge of breaking and entering into a vehicle in the nighttime for a felony.

Overdose on Perham Avenue

Wednesday, May 18, 9:57 p.m. Melrose Police received a request for an ambulance for a possible overdose. DeCroteau said the person was treated on scene and transported to the hospital. Asked the type of drug involved in the overdose and whether the person had legal possession of the drug, DeCroteau declined to comment, citing medical privacy laws.

Other Incidents

Monday, May 16

2:42 p.m. Store owner reports intoxicated man walking down Pleasant Street toward Malden. Officer location person, reported no issues.

3:13 p.m. Report from Lebanon Street of annoying phone calls.

5:31 p.m. Report from Dexter Road of threats via text message.

Tuesday, May 17

8:09 a.m. Disturbance with damage to property at on Tremont Street.

8:16 a.m. Report of cell phone stolen from .

5:23 p.m. Walk-in report of stolen bicycle.

8:17 p.m. reports City Hall door unable to secure. Officer reports Planning Board meeting members inside building.

Wednesday, May 18

3:14 p.m. CVS reports shoplifter in custody. Gone upon Melrose Police’s arrival.

4:38 p.m. Person from Trenton Street wants to report threats.

6:15 p.m. Person reports that his saddle bags were taken from his motorcycle on West Wyoming Avenue.

9:06 p.m.

Thursday, May 19

10:16 a.m. Caller reports broken window on Green Street.

3:49 p.m.

4:42 p.m. Caller reports suspicious man trying to sell stereos from his vehicle with Colorado plates parked in front of . Car and man gone upon police’s arrival.

5:09 p.m. Resident reports person trying to solicit credit card information over the phone.

8:11 p.m. Report of vandalism damage to property on East Emerson Street.

Friday, May 20

7:22 a.m. Green Street resident finds his car missing in the morning, reports it stolen. Saugus Police reports locating vehicle in Saugus.

3:24 p.m. Several calls for a vehicle accident at Franklin Street at Ashland Street, three towed by Stephen’s.

4:14 p.m. Walk-in report of larceny by credit card.

5:53 p.m. Caller reports person going into Lebanon Street home through rear window. Officer reports that resident forgot keys.

7:20 p.m. Melrose High School custodian called to report a stranger in the building. Woman escorted form the school.

9:18 p.m. Caller reports an injured white dog on Melrose Street. contacted and arrived on scene.

Saturday, May 21

4:15 a.m. Officer off with a couple of intoxicated parties at West Foster Street at Myrtle Street.

8:57 a.m. Disturbance in emergency room.

9:46 a.m. Caller reports women in traffic and hitchhiking on Main Street at Porter Street.

5:59 p.m. Report of bike stolen from front porch on Philpot Terrace.

7:54 p.m. Officers report they broke up a party of about 50 youths in Youths fled as officers arrived.

8:41 p.m. Callers report several cars being bombarded with eggs on Lynn Fells Parkway. Officer reports several youths ran off.

9:39 p.m. Harold Street resident reports kid in the woods drinking and running through the backyard. Group sent on their way by officer, scattered all around the area.

10:58 p.m. Calls about loud music and lights from church. Occupants agreed to shut it down for the night.

Sunday, May 22

12:28 a.m. Second call about loud music on Essex Street. Officer spoke with party, music shut off for the night.

12:50 a.m. Caller reported his Howard Street home had been TP’d for the second timethis week. Caller got car reg. Desk officer contacted car owner, problem solved.

10:44 a.m. Two wheelchair bound citizens could not access police station to turn in old prescription medications. Services rendered.

Monday, May 23

8:20 a.m. Report of damage to playground.

Other Arrests and Summonses

Christopher E. O’Donnell, 41, 644 Main St., Wakefield, was arrested on Wednesday, May 18 on charges of a subsequent offense of a Class B drug, wrongfully attaching plates, operating an uninsured vehicle and operating an unregistered vehicle.

Wayne Maurice Aude, 47, 428 Dorchester Ave., Boston, was arrested on Wednesday, May 18 on the charge of open and gross lewdness (public urination).