Melrose Mailbox Destroyed In Hit-And-Run: Police Log

MELROSE, MA — The following are excerpts from the Melrose police log for the week of Jan. 25.

Monday, Jan. 25

9:54 a.m. — Person turned in gold chain she found.

1:55 p.m. — Two males arguing on side of Newburyport Turnpike, one reported as having a knife.

8:50 pm. — Report. of another incident in a long-time ongoing feud on Fairfield Ave. One resident parked two vehicles that prevented another resident from getting to his house.

Tuesday, Jan. 26

8:10 a.m. — Someone reports a suspicious vehicle in front of her hour on Albion Street. Person gave her a dirty look.

7:40 p.m. — Cat stuck in the attic on North Cedar Park.

10:08 p.m. — Report of train gates knocked down on West Wyoming, possibly blocking roadway.

Wednesday, Jan. 27

3:29 p.m. — Someone on Waverly Place said kids are throwing snowballs at her window again. Police said 9 and 11 year old kids were playing, snowball hitting was not intentional.

3:58 p.m. — Someone said a female wearing winter boots and a jacket was laying on top of his vehicle in the driveway and yelling at his wife on Swains Pond Ave.

Thursday, Jan. 28

8:41 a.m. — A hit and run that destroyed a mailbox on Pleasant Street. Vehicle described as older model Buick/Lincoln, dark purple or brown.

Saturday, Jan. 30

4:50 p.m. — Report that mailbox near City Hall is overflowing with mail. Police said all appears fine.

11:39 p.m. — Someone reports group of hooded teens throwing eggs on First Street at Lebanon.