Police Log: Man Faces Child Rape, Indecent Assault Charges

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Chelsea Man Arrested on Child Rape Charge

Thursday, June 9, 2:37 p.m. Melrose Police arrested a 40-year-old Chelsea man on a child rape charge last Thursday, according to Melrose Police Lt. Mark DeCroteau.

Jose Rosado, 226 Washington, Chelsea, had a warrant issued for his arrest on Thursday, June 9 in connection with an ongoing investigation, DeCroteau said. Rosado faces charges of rape of a child with force; three counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14; and three counts of indecent assault and battery on a child over 14.

Citing an ongoing investigation, DeCroteau declined to comment further on the case and arrest.

Victim Alleges Nighttime Robbery on West Wyoming Avenue

Monday, June 6, 9:17 p.m. Two men in their mid-20s reported being robbed by three other men unarmed men who demanded money on a West Wyoming Avenue sidewalk, but the alleged victims declined to pursue any charges.

The two men reported they were walking down West Wyoming Avenue near Berwick Street when a woman sitting on steps asked them for a cigarette, DeCroteau said. When the two men stopped, three men came up and demanded money from them, but did not show any weapons, they told police. One man allegedly had $40 taken from him, while the other allegedly had $20 taken from him. 

Adult Teen Allegedly Held Against Will While Money Retrieved

Wednesday, June 8, 10:33 p.m. An adult teen reported being held against his will in the area of the Ripley School while his friend was instructed to retrieve money, DeCroteau saud.

The two alleged victims, who DeCroteau described as teenage adults, reported to police that they were in the area of the Ripley School when they were approached by three men around the same age as the alleged victims. One of the alleged victims was "forced to remain at the scene , while the other one was instructed to go and obtain money," DeCroteau said. When he left the scene to obtain the money, he instead called police and reported the situation.

Melrose Police issued a summons for a 19-year-old Melrose resident on charges of kidnapping and attempt to commit a crime (armed robbery) as a result of the incident, but DeCroteau said it remains under investigation.

Howie Street Home Broken Into

Monday, June 6, 6:13 p.m. Jewelry, a CD/radio docking station and a laptop computer were allegedly stolen from a home on Howie Street, DeCroteau said.

The homeowner arrived home and discovered that the screen for a dining room window had been removed, DeCroteau said, and subsequently found the items missing from the home. Melrose Police detectives processed the scene and the case remains under investigation.

Other Incidents

Monday, June 6

9:29 a.m. Walk-in report of a restraining order violation.

10:24 a.m. Tires slashed on car parked on West Wyoming Avenue.

6:18 p.m. Caller from Farwell Avenue reports attempted breaking and entering. Cut window screen found on rear window, no entry gained.

7:54 p.m. Person reports that an insulated door was taken from his truck parked at CVS on Main Street.

Tuesday, June 7

9:09 a.m. Theft from vehicle on Bellevue Avenue.

12:48 p.m. Caller reports hit and run at the Roosevelt School.

4:02 p.m. Report of a vehicle accident on Ravine Road. State Police accident.

4:22 p.m. Report of vandalism damage to vehicle on Baxter Street.

Wednesday, June 8

2:07 p.m. Report of identity theft from Main Street.

5:48 p.m. Disturbance on Tappan Street.

7:26 p.m. Report of items stolen from driveway on Charles Street. 11-6042-OF

10:07 p.m. Willow Street resident reports seeing bolt of lightning next to building. Fire dispatched, sector car responds. Officer reports, “This was really lightning. All units clear.”

Thursday, June 9

7:36 a.m. Walk-in complaint of harassment from Vinton Street.

4:18 p.m. False script passed at CVS on Main Street.

5:17 p.m. Tree and wire down in street on Ardsmoor Road.

5:23 p.m. Tree struck by lightning on Morgan Street. Fire Department watching wire and tree, DPW notified.

Friday, June 10

1:11 a.m. Hit and run accident at Upham Street at Lebanon, witness reports car struck pole and left area towards Malden, small black vehicle. Police unable to locate.

2:19 p.m. Report of vandalism on Swains Pond Avenue.

3:52 p.m. Caller reports vehicle damage sign at Lynn Fells Parkway and Melrose Street intersection.

7:58 p.m. Trash dumped in roadway on Penney Road.

10:02 p.m. Nelson Road caller stated her home was broken into.

Saturday, June 11

10:52 a.m. Report of past larceny from home on Lynn Fells Parkway.

10:55 a.m. Officer reports tires dumped at dead end of street at Dexter Road and Penney Road. DPW notified and area coned off.

1:51 p.m. Vehicle vandalized on second floor of Melrose-Wakefield Hospital parking garage.

10:31 p.m. Bicycle reported stolen from Cedar Park.

Sunday, June 12

10:08 a.m. Domestic disturbance on Main Street.

3:16 p.m. Report of threats made by neighbor on Essex Street, suspect fled in black Honda.

Other Arrests and Summonses

Louis V. Dellagatta, 32, 231 Cargill St., Melrose, was arrested on Thursday, June 9 on charges of assault and battery, intimidating a witness and attempting to commit a crime.

A 38-year-old Melrose woman was placed under warrant arrest on Friday, June 10.

A 24-year-old Melrose man was placed under warrant arrest on Sunday, June 12.