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Melrose Police Department’s K-9 Giselle Receives Body Armor Donation

June 28, 2022

  MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle is pleased to announce that Melrose Police Department K-9 Giselle recently received a […]

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Melrose Police Respond to Crash at Cemetery

April 16, 2022

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department responded to a crash at a cemetery on Saturday afternoon.  […]

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Melrose Police Department Shares Trick-or-Treat and Halloween Safety Tips

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

MELROSE— The Melrose Police Department would like to share safety tips and guidance regarding Halloween activities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. 

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Melrose Police Department to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day

October 1, 2020

MELROSE— Chief Michael 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.

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Melrose Police Thank City Councilor Shawn MacMaster for Thank a Police Officer Day Gesture

September 19, 2020

The Melrose Police Department wishes to thank City Councilor Shawn MacMaster for delivering subs and a thank you card to the station today in recognition of Thank a Police Officer Day.

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Melrose Police Announce Reopening of Drug Disposal Kiosk

September 11, 2020

MELROSE — The Melrose Police Department announces that its drug disposal kiosk will reopen on Monday.

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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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Overnight Road Closure on Main Street to Begin Monday

January 13, 2020

Melrose Police wish to announce that a section of Main Street will be closed for the installation of a water line on Monday, Jan. 13, Tuesday, Jan. 14 and Wednesday, Jan 15. Main Street northbound at Grove Street will be closed, and motorists will be detoured from Grove Street to Lebanon Street to Upham Street to Main Street. 

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Melrose Police Offer Holiday Shopping and Scam Safety Tips

December 12, 2019

MELROSE — With the holiday shopping season officially here, Chief Michael Lyle and the Melrose Police Department wish to remind residents of several precautions they can take to protect themselves from theft and scams.

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Melrose Police Warn Residents Following Recent String of Home Improvement Scams

October 23, 2019

MELROSE— Chief Michael Lyle and the Melrose Police Department wish to warn residents of ongoing home improvement scams in the area and provide tips to avoid being victimized.

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