Regional News Roundup: Two Armed Robberies in Three Days Prompts Store Closing in Malden

Here's a look at some of the top stories from the Stoneham region last week:

Malden

: The owner of a downtown convenience store said he's likely to close shop after 12 years in business this week, following he said traumatized his nephew and raised questions about the store's viability in the area. The  — just blocks from and on downtown Main St. — was , one of whom punched a young cashier in the head as an accomplice threatened him with a knife.

Medford

:  Two women face charges stemming from offering sexual services at Medford massage parlors, according to Medford Police. Baojuan Shi, 49 of New York City, and Simone Santos, 39, of Malden were both arrested Thursday and charged with sexual conduct for a fee, police said. Santos was also in the country illegally, police said. Shi worked at Mixue Spa at 397 Main Street, while Santos worked at Lavish Spa at 407 Mystic Ave., the release said. Citizen complaints led police investigate the spas, police said.

Melrose

: With a breakdown of Melrose Police Department overtime costs in hand that Mayor Rob Dolan and city officials said didn't reveal any surprises, the city now has tentative plans based on that report and a separate management study as the city and police unions negotiate their next contract. In December, Dolan requested the two reports citing in part increased overtime costs, and made some comments that drew a stern rebuke from the police unions.

Wakefield

: Wakefield Police detectives arrested two individuals who police say were caught in the act of selling Percocet in Wakefield on Thursday.

Police said that Brooke Cuoco, 21, of Danvers, and Todd Ferrante, 33, of Peabody, caught their attention for suspicious behavior around 7 p.m. on Thursday. Police said the two were sitting in a green Pontiac parked on Valley Street in Wakefield making phone calls and looking around nervously.