Lengthy Bathroom Break Prompts Call To Cops: Melrose Police Log

MELROSE, MA — The following are excerpts from the Melrose police log for the week of Jan. 18.

Tuesday, Jan. 19

10:49 a.m. — Report of two stolen vehicles from Tremont Street.

6:54 p.m. — A road rage incident that appears to have taken place in Malden near Garden Remedies. A 25-year-old Everett man was issued a summons on a charge of assault.

11:10 p.m. — Man texted his friend saying he stabbed someone three times and doesn't know what to do. Police located the person and found no evidence that a crime had taken place.

Wednesday, Jan. 20

4:25 p.m. — Customer reports no employee has been in the gas station for 30 minutes. Police said it was a bathroom break.

Thursday, Jan. 21

6:09 p.m. — 911 caller appears upset over possible eviction, mentioned wanting a police officer to shoot him.

Sunday, Jan. 24

12:26 a.m. — Caller reports woman screaming and crying in the roadway. Woman told police she was mad about waiting for a ride.