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Photos: Officer Al Brown Attends Super Bowl Parade with NEMLEC Motorcycle Unit

February 6, 2019 by Jessica Sacco

As part of the annual call to NEMLEC from the Boston Police Department, the NEMLEC Motorcycle Unit was on scene at the Patriots Super Bowl Parade in Boston on Feb 5. Melrose Police Officer Alan Brown was part of the team that attended.

Filed Under: MPD News Tagged With: boston, Melrose, parade, patriots, police department, superbowl

Main Street from Franklin Square to Boardman Avenue Temporarily Closed

January 25, 2019 by Jessica Sacco

Melrose Police and Fire, along with National Grid, are on scene at 1028 Main Street — near the intersection of Main Street and Pearl Street — investigating a smoking man hole.

Filed Under: Alerts Tagged With: fire department, Main Street, man hole, Melrose, National Grid, police department, road closure

Melrose Police Department Alerts Residents to Sporadic 911 Outages

December 28, 2018 by Jessica Sacco

Those with an emergency who cannot get through by dialing 911, should call the Melrose Police Department’s dispatch line at 781-665-1212.

Filed Under: Alerts Tagged With: 911 service, massachusetts, Melrose, MEMA, police department

Melrose Police Investigating Break-In at Downtown Business

November 30, 2018 by Jessica Sacco

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department is investigating a break-in, and series of what are believed to be attempted break-ins, at several downtown businesses early this morning.

Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: break-in, madison ave, Melrose, police department

2019 Municipal and MBTA Police Officer Examination Announced

November 23, 2018 by Jessica Sacco

The 2019 Municipal & MBTA Police Officer examination is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2019 with an application deadline of February 19, 2019.  A late fee will be applied to applications filed after February 5, 2019, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Filed Under: MPD News Tagged With: Melrose, Municipal & MBTA Police Officer examination, police department

Melrose Police Arrest Man For Performing Lewd Act in Cemetery

November 8, 2018 by Jessica Sacco

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department arrested a man today for allegedly performing a lewd act at the Wyoming Cemetery.

Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: lewd act, Melrose, police department, wyoming cemetery

Melrose Police Participate in No-Shave November

October 23, 2018 by Jessica Sacco

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle is pleased to announce that members of the Melrose Police Department are participating in No-Shave November in an effort to raise money for the Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation.

Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation, facial hair, Melrose, No-Shave November, police department

Melrose Police to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day

October 19, 2018 by Jessica Sacco

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department will once again partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration to hold a drug take back day next week.

Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: DEA, drug take back day, Melrose, police department, prescription drugs

Melrose Police to Host Emergency Preparedness Training for Residents with Disabilities

August 14, 2018 by Jessica Sacco

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle is pleased to announce that the Melrose Police Department, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Office on Disability, will host a meeting next week to outline important tips residents with disabilities should take if an emergency were to occur.

Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: emergency preparedness, Melrose, people with disabilities, police department, training

Melrose Police Host Successful Fifth Annual Junior Academy

August 2, 2018 by Jessica Sacco

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle is pleased to announce that the Melrose Police Department’s annual Junior Police Academy was a great success.

Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: cadets, demonstrations, junior academy, k-9, Melrose, police department

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Photos: Officer Al Brown Attends Super Bowl Parade with NEMLEC Motorcycle Unit

As part of the annual call to NEMLEC from the Boston Police Department, the NEMLEC Motorcycle Unit was on scene at the Patriots Super Bowl Parade in Boston on Feb 5. Melrose Police Officer Alan Brown was part of the team that attended.

Main Street Reopened

Both lanes of Main Street are now open.

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Melrose Police Chief Michael L. Lyle 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.
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Chief Michael L. Lyle

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Chief Michael L. Lyle

56 West Foster Street
Melrose, MA 02176

Police Business: 781-665-1212
Media Inquiries: 617-993-0003
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