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Melrose Police Arrest Man Following Attempted Break-in and Vehicle Pursuit

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

MELROSE — Chief Michael Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department arrested a man today after he allegedly attempted to break into a home and nearly struck an officer with a car as he fled the scene, causing the officer to discharge his firearm.

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Melrose Police Obtain Arrest Warrant After Indecent Assault and Battery Suspect Flees Country

May 23, 2018

MELROSE — Police Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that an arrest warrant has been issued after a man who is facing felony charges for alleged inappropriate conduct with women and girls in Melrose allegedly fled the country prior to his arraignment.

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Police Arrest Melrose Man Wanted for Attempted Murder

August 8, 2017August 8, 2017

MELROSE — Police Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that the man wanted for attempted murder in Melrose has been arrested.

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Melrose Police Arrest Two for Breaking and Entering into a Motor Vehicle

April 22, 2016

MELROSE – Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department arrested two boys for breaking into two motor vehicles early this morning.

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Melrose Police Arrest Men for Possession of Heroin, Cocaine

February 19, 2016

MELROSE — Police Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department arrested two men for possession of heroin and cocaine yesterday after an undercover drug investigation.

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Melrose Police Arrest Man for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs

June 16, 2015June 16, 2015

Melrose Police Department Michael L. Lyle, Chief 56 W. Foster St. Melrose, MA 02176 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 16, […]

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