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Melrose Police Announce Parking Ban Due to Weather

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Melrose Police Department
Michael L. Lyle, Chief
56 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Dec. 2, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Melrose Police Announce Parking Ban Due to Weather

MELROSE— Chief Michael Lyle reports that a parking ban will go into effect tonight at 12 a.m. due to inclement weather.

The ban will be in effect until 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, to allow for snow removal in the City.

There will be no overnight parking exemptions permitted during this parking ban.

For more information, click here. Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to call the Melrose Police Department at 781-665-1212.

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Melrose Police Warn Residents Following Recent String of Home Improvement Scams

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Melrose Police Department
Michael L. Lyle, Chief
56 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Melrose Police Warn Residents Following Recent String of Home Improvement Scams

MELROSE— Chief Michael Lyle and the Melrose Police Department wish to warn residents of ongoing home improvement scams in the area and provide tips to avoid being victimized.

Melrose police responded to a residence on Ridgewood Lane on Friday, Oct. 18, for a report of a scam and damaged property. Upon arriving, police learned that contractors who claimed to work for TC Roofing and Chimney Repair had approached a resident at her home, claiming her chimney needed repair. The men allegedly performed illegitimate contracting services and damaged the chimney. Fortunately, the resident did not pay the men for the faulty service.

It is estimated the damage the men allegedly did to the chimney will cost more than $1,200 to repair. Police are actively looking for male suspects in the area who claim to work for TC Roofing and Chimney Repair in order to further investigate and potentially charge them in connection with the incident.

Other victims of the scam in the area report that the suspects request payment for their services upfront, and perform a small portion of the work before claiming that additional work to the home needs to be done, such as repainting a chimney or replacing shingles. The individuals continue to raise the price of their services as they claim additional projects need to be done, and when the homeowner eventually refuses to pay any more money, the suspects leave the property and do not return.

Many of the victims are elderly.

The Melrose Police Department wishes to share the following tips regarding home improvement contractor scams from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation:

  • Scammers often approach potential victims for home improvement scams by phone, email or by traveling door-to-door, and may claim they’ve been performing work locally and have surplus material.
  • Scammers frequently offer their services at a very low price.
  • Check to make sure the contractor is registered with the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation by using their home improvement contractor registration look up service. Request a business card or website address for the contractor’s business.
  • Be wary if the individual is driving an unmarked motor vehicle.
  • Request a copy of the company’s standard contract.
  • Learn where the company is based out of, whether they are a local business and verify a minimum of three references.
  • Inquire about whether the company will provide a warranty and how long that warranty will last.
  • Remain wary if a severe weather event has just occurred. Scammers often take severe weather storms as an opportunity to target potential victims for home improvement scams.
  • Never pay more than one-third the total cost of a service upfront, in cash, and only do so once you have verified that this person is a registered home improvement contractor and you have a contract.
  • The Better Business Bureau (BBB) can verify whether the company is a member, and the BBB, as well as the Office of the Attorney General, can also tell you if there have been complaints filed against the company.

The Melrose Police Department is actively investigating these incidents. Anyone who believes these suspects are in their neighborhood or who has information about these incidents is encouraged to contact the Melrose Police Department at 781-665-1212.

 

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Melrose Police Department Offers Halloween Safety Tips

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Melrose Police Department
Michael L. Lyle, Chief
56 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Oct. 18, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Melrose Police Department Offers Halloween Safety Tips

MELROSE — With Halloween right around the corner, 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.

Recommended trick-or-treating hours in Melrose are 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.

“Halloween is a day children look forward to all year,” Chief Lyle said. “We want everyone in the community to have an enjoyable experience, but it’s important for children and families to remember to stay safe at all times when out trick-or-treating, and for motorists to be especially cautious when driving through busy neighborhoods.”

The Melrose Police Department wishes to offer the following tips to the community to help ensure everyone has a fun and safe Halloween.

Children should:

  • Only approach well-lit houses and always travel in small groups
  • Wear clothing that is bright, reflective and flame retardant
  • Use flashlights for guidance on sidewalks, walkways and when crossing the street
  • Make sure masks have eye-holes large enough to see any tripping hazards or oncoming traffic, and mouth openings large enough to breathe easily
  • Practice safe street-crossing by using crosswalks and walk signals
  • Wear sturdy shoes and temperature appropriate clothing under costumes

Parents and guardians should:

  • Supervise children under 12 years old
  • Establish a designated curfew for older children
  • Make sure children are wearing safe costumes that fit well and don’t drag on the ground
  • Apply reflective tape to your child’s arms, legs and treat bags
  • Assure costume accessories such as swords and other pointed objects are made with soft and safe materials

Homeowners should:

  • Keep inside and outside lights on during trick-or-treat hours
  • Avoid placing lit candles and jack-o-lanterns on doorsteps and walkways where costumes could brush against them and cause burns or fire
  • Only hand out candy that is packaged and wrapped
  • Avoid handing out small toys that could cause choking or lead poisoning for small children

Additionally, any suspicious person or vehicle should immediately be reported to the Melrose Police Department at 781-665-1212

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North Andover Man Arraigned After Discharging Firearm in Whole Foods Parking Lot in Melrose

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Melrose Police Department
Michael L. Lyle, Chief
56 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Oct. 7, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

North Andover Man Arraigned After Discharging Firearm in Whole Foods Parking Lot in Melrose

MELROSE – Melrose Chief of Police Michael Lyle and Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan have confirmed that Eric Marklis, 37 of North Andover was arraigned today in Malden District Court on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, armed kidnapping, possession with intent to distribute a class D substance and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling in connection with allegedly firing a gun in the parking lot of Whole Foods located on Main Street in Melrose after an alleged attempt to sell THC vape pods to a minor.

On October 4 at approximately 8:43 p.m. Melrose police responded to the parking lot of Whole Foods for a report of a car chasing a person, and the sound of gun shots.  Upon arrival police located Eric Marklis in the driver’s side of a vehicle with a juvenile male passenger.  Mr. Marklis was allegedly in possession of marijuana including in the form of THC vape pods, rolled joints and edibles, the defendant was also allegedly in possession of a 9mm hand gun.

The preliminary investigation suggests that the defendant allegedly came to the Whole Parking lots with the intent to sell THC vape pods to two juvenile males.  The juveniles subsequently attempted to flee without paying and the defendant allegedly chased after one juvenile in his car and shot a round into the ground before demanding the juvenile to get back into the car.

“The officers involved in this case did a tremendous job in preventing this situation from escalating further with a suspect whose behavior was clearly unpredictable within close proximity to this busy shopping center,” Chief Lyle said. “I’m grateful nobody was injured as a result of this incident.”

At today’s arraignment Judge Benjamin Barnes released the defendant on $200 cash bail with the condition that he remain in Massachusetts during the pendency of this case; and that he surrender all firearms to the North Andover Police Department.

These charges are allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The prosecutor who handled today’s arraignment was Emily Shepard-Koningsor.

 

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