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Melrose Police to Host Community Meeting on Opioids

May 25, 2018

The Melrose Police Department will host its monthly community meeting next week on opioids.

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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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Registration Open for Melrose Junior Police Academy

May 10, 2018

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle is pleased to announce that the Melrose Police Department will host its fifth annual Junior Police Academy this summer.

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Melrose Police Department to Participate in Drug Take Back Day

April 23, 2018

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle reports the Melrose Police Department will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this weekend.

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Melrose Police Department Interns to Assess Damages to Street and Stop Signs Throughout City

April 6, 2018

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that two Melrose High School students will be canvassing the city assessing damages to street and stop signs as part of their internships with the Melrose Police Department.

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Power Restored at Melrose Police Station, Normal Business Line Now Operating

March 8, 2018

Power has been restored at the Melrose Police Department and phones are operating normally.

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Melrose Police Temporarily Using New Business Line Number Due to Storm, Power Outages

March 8, 2018

Melrose Police’s normal business line is not operating, but through the 911 dispatch center, residents with non emergencies can call this business number: 781-662-3852.

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Melrose Police Provide Storm Update, Advise Residents to Stay off the Roads

March 2, 2018

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle and the Melrose Police Department have received several reports of storm-related damage, and first responders along with city officials are working to ensure residents remain safe during the ongoing nor’easter.

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Melrose Police Raise $7,000 for Community Programs Through Golf Tournament Fundraiser

October 30, 2017

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle is pleased to announce that the Melrose Police Department’s community golf tournament brought in $7,000 to sup

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Melrose Police Department Offers Halloween Safety Tips

October 25, 2017October 25, 2017

MELROSE — With Halloween right around the corner, Police Chief Michael L. Lyle and the Melrose Police Department  wish to remind families of several important safety tips as they prepare to take their children trick-or-treating this year.

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