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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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Melrose Police Arrest Sex Offender Following Suspicious Activity at Apartment Complex

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019

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

Melrose Police Arrest Sex Offender Following Suspicious Activity at Apartment Complex

MELROSE — Police Chief Michael Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department arrested a registered level three sex offender this weekend after an investigation into a report of suspicious activity at a city apartment complex.

TYLER JACQUARD, 33, OF MELROSE has been charged with Parole Violation, Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct. (Melrose Police Department Booking Photo)
TYLER JACQUARD, 33, OF MELROSE has been charged with Parole Violation, Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct. (Melrose Police Department Booking Photo)

TYLER JACQUARD, 33, OF MELROSE has been charged with:

  • Trespassing
  • Disorderly Conduct

JACQUARD was also held on a parole violation relating to these charges.

On Saturday, Sept. 21, a Melrose resident reported to police that she had noticed a man watching her when she would exit her apartment building to walk her dog over the past several days

The concerned resident later checked the state sex offender registry online and recognized JACQUARD as the man she had seen watching her.

At approximately 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, officers patrolling on bicycle observed an individual matching the description given by the resident description. Police observed the man standing by a window and looking into an apartment. Officers approached the man and identified him as JACQUARD. He was arrested without incident following an on-scene investigation.

“I’d like to commend the officers who apprehended this individual on Saturday night, while they were on bicycle patrol in our community,” Chief Lyle said. “They were swift and effective in identifying the suspect, questioning him and placing him under arrest. I also would like to recognize the victim for courageously reporting this suspicious behavior to police.”

JACQUARD was held pending arraignment Tuesday at Malden District Court.

JACQUARD is a registered level three sex offender, and was convicted in 2014 and in 2015 for Open and Gross Lewdness and Lascivious Behavior.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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Melrose Police Charge Suspect in Armstrong Ambulance Transportation Van Theft

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

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

Melrose Police Charge Suspect in Armstrong Ambulance Transportation Van Theft

MELROSE — Police Chief Michael Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department has charged a man in connection with this morning’s theft of an Armstrong Ambulance transportation van from a hospital.

NICHOLAS BURKE, AGE 23, OF PEABODY faces a number of charges including:

  • Larceny of a Motor Vehicle

At between 6:30 and 6:40 a.m., Melrose Police responded after an unoccupied Armstrong Ambulance 2016 Ford Transit Van was reported missing from outside the emergency department of MelroseWakefield Hospital.

Through a subsequent investigation, police determined that BURKE had been exiting the hospital building at the approximate time that the van was stolen. A review of hospital surveillance footage showed a man, identified as BURKE, close the rear doors of the van before entering the vehicle and driving south on Rowe Street. Melrose Police also learned that BURKE dropped a bag containing a white powdery substance believed to be narcotics on the hospital floor as he was exiting the building.

Shortly before 1 p.m., a motorist called the Massachusetts State Police indicating they spotted the stolen van on Rt. 1 in Peabody. A state trooper located the van and attempted to affect a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop, and a pursuit ensued on Rt. 1 to Rt. 129, where the van entered the Goodwin Circle rotary, exiting eastbound toward Lynn where it struck a parked Ford Explorer near Regina Road in Lynn. The two men inside the vehicle, including BURKE, were arrested.

The two suspects are scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Peabody District Court for charges related to the pursuit. They also face summons to Lynn District Court for charges related to a shoplifting incident that occurred earlier in the day in that city. Later Friday, BURKE may be transferred by the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office to Malden District Court for arraignment on the Melrose charges related to the auto theft and drug possession.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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Melrose Police Investigating after Armstrong Ambulance Transportation Van is Stolen from MelroseWakefield Hospital

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MELROSE — Police Chief Michael Lyle and Armstrong Ambulance CEO Richard Raymond report that an investigation is underway after an Armstrong non-emergency transportation van was stolen from the lot of a local hospital.

An Armstrong Ambulance 2016 Ford Transit Van was Massachusetts Ambulance License plate no. 2744 was reported missing from outside the emergency department of MelroseWakefield Hospital between 6:30 and 6:40 a.m. Thursday. The van had arrived to pick up a patient being discharged when an unknown suspect stole the vehicle.

No patients were on-board the van at the time, and no one was injured in the incident. Armstrong Ambulance officials have confirmed that no medications or medical equipment was on-board the “chair car” van at the time.

The incident is under investigation by the Melrose Police Department. Melrose police is in contact with staff from MelroseWakefield Hospital. Armstrong Ambulance is cooperating fully with the police investigation.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of the transport van or sees one that matches its description, they are asked to contact the Melrose Police Department at 781-665-1212.

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