Crime & Safety

Melrose Police Log: Feb. 20-26

Notable entries from last week's Melrose Police log. The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

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The following is a selective list of entries from the Melrose Police log.

Police Log

Monday, Feb. 20

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9:58 a.m. Larceny of cash from register at . A 41-year-old Burlington man was issued a summons on the charge of larceny over $250.

10:55 a.m. Domestic disturbance on Prescott Street.

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10:18 p.m. Caller reported that group of kids was back at the parking lot an the surrounding area. One 16-year-old placed in protective custody.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

12:07 a.m. Vandalism damage to fence on Stowecroft Road.

11:08 a.m. Disturbance in lobby of Waste Management on Newburyport Turnpike.

9:07 p.m. 911 caller reports smoke in her kitchen on Trenton Street.

9:38 p.m. Caller reports past hit and run on car parked on West Foster Street.

Wednesday, Feb. 22

7:57 a.m. Car accident on Lynn Fells Parkway at Warwick Road, given to State Police.

1:31 p.m. Assist Wakefield Police with warrant service at .

10:18 p.m. Caller reports underage house party on Meridian Street.

Thursday, Feb. 23

6:44 a.m. Motor vehicle stop on Main Street at Sylvan Street. Vehicle towed, 44-year-old Reading man issued a summons on charges of driving with a revoked license, possession of an open container of alcohol in vehicle, and speeding in violation of special regulation.

4:33 p.m. Caller from Melrose-Wakefield Hospital reports possible restraining order violation. A 28-year-old Malden man was issued a summons on two charges of violating an abuse prevention order.

8:45 p.m. Past break reported from Country Club Road.

9:14 p.m. Possible drug activity reported from on Main Street.

Friday, Feb. 24

10:45 a.m. Possible past break on Glendale Avenue.

5:19 p.m. Caller reported that two youths took a package from a house on Green Street and ran away with it.

7:48 p.m. Call for a group of kids at on Lynn Fells Parkway causing a problem. Group sent on their way.

9:54 p.m. Call from Melrose-Wakefield Hospital emergency room requesting assistance with an out of control person. Person gone upon officers’ arrival.

Saturday, Feb. 25

1:16 a.m. Car stop on Main Street. A 59-year-old Danvers man was placed under warrant arrest and also charged with driving an uninsured motor vehicle.

11:45 a.m. Tree blocking roadway at 100 block of Main Street.

12:04 p.m. Caller from Winter Street reports breaking and entering into a car.

12:25 p.m. School zone light at Forest Street and Lebanon Street blown over. DPW notified.

Sunday, Feb. 26

6:35 a.m. Oak Grove Village security reports a man going through one of the dumpsters. Man moved along.

7:03 a.m. Caller reports a car bumper in the middle of the road at Linwood Avenue and Lynde Street. Officer located bumper, and attempted to locate owner.

12:21 p.m. Report of domestic situation in progress on West Wyoming Avenue. Walter Komnenus, 22, 56 West Wyoming Ave., Apt. 16, Melrose, was arrested on the charge of assault and battery.

12:22 p.m. Caller from Ashmont Street reports she believes she is a victim of identity theft.

1:16 p.m. Possible domestic situation on Conrad Road. Verbal argument and both people left before officers arrived.

4:14 p.m. 911 call for a man down on Lebanon Street at First Street. Man transported to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, 38-year-old issued a summons on the charge of assault on ambulance personnel.

9:10 p.m. Caller reported a man stealing tools from Franklin Street residence. Anthony R. Rais, 27, 177 Union St., Apt. 2., Everett, was arrested on charges of larceny over $250 and improper use of credit card over $250.

10:45 p.m. 911 call for a car into a pole on Bellevue Avenue.

Monday, Feb. 27

2:03 a.m. Car stop on East Foster Street at Lebanon Street. Kurt Cleary, 29, 8 Roseclair St., Dorchester, was arrested on charges of OUI liquor, failing to stop/yield at a red light, marked lanes violation and failure to signal.

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