The Melrose Police Department announces that a suspect has been charged with an armed robbery at a Main Street bank on Monday morning. RICHARD VALENTI, AGE 32, OF BEVERLY, was arrested and charged with: Armed Robbery with a Firearm (Subsequent Offense) On Monday at 10:17 a.m., Melrose Police responded to Bank of America at 690 […]
Melrose Police Department Shares Package Theft Prevention Tips During Holiday Season
With the holiday season fast approaching and more people shopping for gifts, the Melrose Police Department would like to provide tips to prevent theft for residents expecting package deliveries in the coming weeks. According to the National Neighborhood Watch, nearly one in four adults in the United States has reported having a package stolen at […]
Melrose Police Chief Sits Down for ‘Pizza with the Chief’ with Family Who Won Raffle at Community Event
The Melrose Police Department is pleased to share that Chief Michael L. Lyle enjoyed a fun, family-style dinner with a family who won a “Pizza with the Chief” raffle at a community event. In September, as part of the City of Melrose and Melrose Chamber of Commerce’s annual Victorian Fair that highlights local businesses, Chief […]
Melrose Police to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day
Chief Michael L. Lyle is pleased to announce that the Melrose Police Department, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will once again be participating in National Drug Take Back Day later this month. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Melrose Police Department, 56 W. Foster St. Melrose, […]
Irish American Police Officers Association Honors Melrose Police Department Officers for Investigative Work, Life Saving
The Irish American Police Officers Association (IAPOA) is pleased to announce that a Melrose Police Detective was honored for an investigation into a fatal drug overdose, and two Melrose Police Officers were honored for saving a life. IAPOA Vice President Brett Rand and IAPOA Assistant Treasurer Ned Shinnick visited the Melrose Police Department on Tuesday […]
Melrose Police Department Welcomes New Explosives Detection K9
The Melrose Police Department is pleased to welcome a new explosives detection K9 to the department, and to introduce the Labrador retriever named Giselle to the community she will help protect. Giselle began training as a guide dog, but when she was a year old she was selected to attend the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, […]
Melrose Police Warn Residents and Businesses About Increase in Phone and Email Spoofing Scams
The Melrose Police Department would like to warn of an increasingly common type of scam that uses impersonated email addresses and phone numbers in an attempt to trick businesses and consumers. Melrose Police recently began investigating an incident in which a local business franchise received a call that appeared to be from the company’s corporate […]
On behalf of the Melrose Police Department, I would like to thank you for visiting our brand new website. It is my honor to serve you as the Chief of Police. I take great pride in working with the dedicated men and women of our department who are protecting and serving this community.
