MELROSE — The Melrose Police Department is investigating after shots were fired at a vehicle Friday afternoon. At approximately 3 p.m., Melrose Police were dispatched to the area near the intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and Mount Vernon Street following a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers initiated an on-scene investigation through which they […]
MBTA Fellsway Bridge Project: October 22-25th
Starting this Friday, October 22, 2021 at 7:45 PM through Monday, October 25, 2021, the Fellsway at Tremont and Vinton will be shut down in both directions for bridge work. The detour route will be as follows; Westbound: Fellsway detoured at Melrose St, right onto Tremont St, left onto Franklin St. left onto Vinton St. […]
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 Joins ‘Operation Clear Track’ Rail-Safety Initiative
Rail Safety Week is Sept. 20-26 MELROSE — The Melrose Police Department announces it will join law enforcement agencies in U.S. and Canada this year for “Operation Clear Track” — the single largest rail-safety law-enforcement initiative in North America. On Thursday, Sept. 23, Melrose Police will be conducting targeted outreach and enforcement to raise residents’ […]
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Melrose Police Officer Assists in Delivery of Healthy Baby Girl
MELROSE — Police Chief Michael L. Lyle is pleased to recognize the work of Officer Ashley Baldwin, who used two careers worth of training and experience to help a Melrose mother-to-be deliver a healthy baby girl at home last Thursday. On Thursday, Aug. 19 at 3:09 a.m., Melrose Police and Fire were called to respond […]
Melrose Police Department Holds Seventh Successful Junior Police Academy
MELROSE — The Melrose Police Department is pleased to announce that 120 children completed the Junior Police Academy this summer after the program was canceled last year due to COVID-19 concerns. The academy was held at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School and consisted of four separate one-week sessions in June and July. The program was […]
HEAT ADVISORY: Heat Wave Expected Until Thursday
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency has issued a Heat Advisory in effect from 3:30 AM this morning through 7 PM Wednesday, June 30th, with heat indices reaching up to 106° in some areas with little nighttime relief. Residents are encouraged to take extra precautions to protect themselves from extreme heat. Groups especially at risk of heat-related […]
Enrollment Closed for the Melrose Junior Police Academy
Thank you to all who have enrolled in the 2021 Melrose Junior Police Academy. At this time, all the weeks have been filled and enrollment is now closed.
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