7/3/2018 and 7/4/2018

7/3/2018

In the afternoon of July 3, an officer was dispatched to Monmouth St. for a report of a larceny. The reporting party stated that he had locked his bike to a bike rack earlier that day and returned to find his lock cut and bike gone. The incident is under investigation.

An officer was dispatched to a residence on Dean Rd. for a report of package thefts. The reporting parties stated that four packages were stolen from their front step on July 2^nd. The incident is under investigation.

An officer responded to an apartment building on St. Paul St. for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated that when they went to retrieve their package, they found that the contents had been removed. While on scene, the officer observed another package in the foyer that had been ripped open with the contents removed. While speaking with the other victim, it was learned that three of their packages had been stolen. The thefts are being investigated.

Notice: July 4th Fireworks

Many will visit Brookline on Wednesday, July 4th to view the Boston Esplanade fireworks. Larz Anderson Park is one of the best places in Brookline to view the fireworks and Boston skyline. This area attracts hundreds of people each year. Because of the large crowds expected, the following safety measures will be implemented:

• The top of the park will be closed to all traffic starting at 6PM. Any vehicles parked at the top of the park will be towed and barricades will be put into place. ONLY pedestrian access will be allowed to the top area starting at 6PM.
• People are reminded that fireworks are illegal, and alcohol is restricted in all parks. Please leave those items at home.
• Officers will be assigned to this area and will be proactively monitoring the area.

Summit Ave Park is another popular spot even though you have very limited viewing access due to the large tree coverage.
• The area around Summit Ave Park will become a No Parking-Tow Away Zone
• Summit Ave will become a one-way coming from Brighton towards Beacon St. Traffic coming up Summit Ave from Beacon will be detoured at Jordan Rd/York Terrace.

As with all events that draw crowds, people are asked to report anything they think is suspicious. If you See Something, Say Something. Please help us make this a safe and enjoyable event as we celebrate our Nation’s Independence.

6/29 through 7/1/18

6/29

On June 29, a man came into the police station to report a past larceny. The reporting party stated that a package had been confirmed as delivered to his home on Franklin St. on Wednesday 6/20 but he never received it.

An officer responded to a residence on Stearns Rd. for a report of stolen packages. The reporting parties stated that they have had 7 packages stolen between 6/19-6/28. The incidents are being investigated.

6/30

On June 30, an officer was dispatched to Freeman St. for a report of a stolen bicycle. The reporting party stated that her Trek bike had been stolen from her garage on 6/29. The incident is under investigation.

In the afternoon of June 30, officers were dispatched to Lee St. for a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles. While speaking with one of the drivers, officers could detect an odor of alcohol and observed the female with slow and slurred speech and difficulties maintaining her balance. The woman was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and a Marked Lanes Violation. During an inventory of the vehicle, officers located a bottle of alcohol under the front passenger seat. The woman is also being charged with one count of having an Open Container in a Vehicle.

Officers were dispatched to the area of Naples Rd. and Gibbs St. after dispatch received a call stating a male had just tagged a mailbox in that area. Officers located a male matching the description and initiated a field stop. The man admitted to tagging trash cans and consented to a search of his backpack. During their search, officers located several ounces of marijuana as well as a scale. The man was placed under arrest and is being charged with 2 counts of Vandalizing Property/Tagging and 1 count of Possession of a Class D Drug with Intent to Distribute.