Fireworks, Not Gunshots; Porch-Jumper: Melrose Police Log

MELROSE, MA — The following are excerpts from the Melrose police log for the week of March 29.

Monday, March 29

9:17 a.m. — Report of a stolen bicycle outside a Main Street restaurant.

10:55 a.m. — Police made a traffic stop on East Foster Street. They issued a summons to a 25-year-old Malden man on charges of speeding, failing to stop/yield and uninsured motor vehicle. The car was towed.

Tuesday, March 30

12:52 p.m. — Someone on Pratt Street locked their keys in the car with a child inside.

9:42 p.m. — Someone reported hearing gunshots on Penney Road. Police reported it was just fireworks.

Wednesday, March 31

8:21 a.m. — Caller reports teens smoking marijuana behind a restaurant.

12:15 p.m. — A report of a train gate laying on the ground at Wyoming Depot.

Thursday, April 1

8:34 a.m. — A traffic stop on Bay State Road resulted in a 63-year-old Lawrence man being issued a summons on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

Friday, April 2

12:36 p.m. — A 40-year-old Quincy woman was placed in protective custody after a well being check. There was later a report a hospital staffer assaulted by the person, who was issued a summons on a charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. She was later arrested on a warrant.

3:13 p.m. — Homeowners on Warwick Road said their back door was open and home broken into.

3:17 p.m. — A dispute on Marvin Road over cleaning of a fence.

Saturday, April 3

2:56 p.m. — Someone on Main Street said a stranger had jumped off his porch several times.

Sunday, April 4

12:11 a.m. — Report of three teens trying to break into cars on Boardman Avenue.

3:11 p.m.— Malden police received a call there was a man walking around an inn parking lot on Newburyport Turnpike with a rifle. Police didn't know if it was the Malden or Melrose side but saw no evidence of a gun when checking the tapes.