Man arrested after months-long investigation in Malden

Malachi Scott, 29, of Waltham taken into custody for series of related incidents

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 29-year-old man named Malachi Scott has been arrested following a months-long investigation into a series of related incidents in Malden, Massachusetts. The investigation was led by detectives from the Malden Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division, and Scott will be arraigned in Malden District Court at a later date.

Why it matters

The allegations against Scott were determined to be deliberate and sexual in nature, causing emotional distress to multiple Malden residents. The police department says there is no ongoing threat to the public, but the case highlights the importance of thorough investigations into serious crimes to protect community safety.

The details

Malachi Scott, of Waltham, was taken into custody with assistance from the Waltham Police Department. The investigation was led by Detective Stephen Munyon with assistance from Detective David Yung, both from the Malden Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division. No physical injuries were reported, but the incidents caused emotional distress to multiple Malden residents.

  • Scott was arrested on February 11, 2026.

The players

Malachi Scott

A 29-year-old man from Waltham, Massachusetts who was arrested following a months-long investigation into a series of related incidents in Malden.

Detective Stephen Munyon

A detective from the Malden Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division who led the investigation into the incidents involving Malachi Scott.

Detective David Yung

A detective from the Malden Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division who assisted in the investigation into the incidents involving Malachi Scott.

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What’s next

Scott will be arraigned at Malden District Court at a later date.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of thorough police investigations into serious crimes to protect community safety, even when no physical injuries are reported, as the incidents caused emotional distress to multiple Malden residents.