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Melrose Mailbox Destroyed In Hit-And-Run: Police Log
Here are excerpts from the Melrose police log for the week of Jan. 25
MELROSE, MA — The following are excerpts from the Melrose police log for the week of Jan. 25.
Monday, Jan. 25
9:54 a.m. — Person turned in gold chain she found.
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1:55 p.m. — Two males arguing on side of Newburyport Turnpike, one reported as having a knife.
8:50 pm. — Report. of another incident in a long-time ongoing feud on Fairfield Ave. One resident parked two vehicles that prevented another resident from getting to his house.
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Tuesday, Jan. 26
8:10 a.m. — Someone reports a suspicious vehicle in front of her hour on Albion Street. Person gave her a dirty look.
7:40 p.m. — Cat stuck in the attic on North Cedar Park.
10:08 p.m. — Report of train gates knocked down on West Wyoming, possibly blocking roadway.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
3:29 p.m. — Someone on Waverly Place said kids are throwing snowballs at her window again. Police said 9 and 11 year old kids were playing, snowball hitting was not intentional.
3:58 p.m. — Someone said a female wearing winter boots and a jacket was laying on top of his vehicle in the driveway and yelling at his wife on Swains Pond Ave.
Thursday, Jan. 28
8:41 a.m. — A hit and run that destroyed a mailbox on Pleasant Street. Vehicle described as older model Buick/Lincoln, dark purple or brown.
Saturday, Jan. 30
4:50 p.m. — Report that mailbox near City Hall is overflowing with mail. Police said all appears fine.
11:39 p.m. — Someone reports group of hooded teens throwing eggs on First Street at Lebanon.
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