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11/08/11

A Coolidge Corner traffic stop for “no turn on red” violation resulted in the operator being arrested for operating on a revoked license.

The operator was placed under arrest without incident.

On 11/7/2011

A Washington Square traffic stop for an expired registration lead to the operator receiving two citations. One for the Registration being expired and the other for Possession of Less Then One Ounce of Marijuana (C.94C,s.32L)

On 11/07/11

A larceny of a bicycle was reported at Brookline High School. The owner reports he locked his bike in front of the Adult Ed entrance and when he returned the bike was gone. The bike is described as a Schwinn Ranger 26" men's bike, dark gray with some orange in front.

11/07/2011

Credit card fraud / misuse of a credit card reported by a resident of Greenough Street. The card was used between 08/10/11 through 11/07/11 totaling almost $240.00. The Victim contacted company canceled the card. Detectives are investigating this crime.

11-7-2011

A well being check of a female subject turned into an arrest. During the well being check it was determined that the subject had an outstanding warrant for trespassing out of Cambridge court. The subject was placed under arrest and transported to the station.

11-07-11

A Coolidge Corner traffic stop for an expired inspection sticker turns into an arrest. The Operator was found to be operating on a suspended license and also that had three outstanding arrest warrants.

On 11/07/11

At 0852 hours Officers responded to Walnut St. to investigate a larceny report. Victim reported that her bicycle had been stolen from the front porch. She reported that the bike was stolen on 11/5/11 sometime between 1930 hours and 2100 hours.

The bike is described as a Trek, girl’s style, with a battery powered taillight attached to the rear of the bike by gray duct tape. A black kryptonite lock is wrapped around the front handle bars. Under investigation.

11/3-11/4

Disorderly Conduct:

Occurred on 11/4 at 2:57 AM – Washington Square

Officers responded for a report of a disturbance outside of the Golden Temple restaurant. Upon arrival, they discovered 4 males, one of whom was intoxicated. He was loud and unruly, and was challenging any passerby on the street to a fight.

The 3 other males reported the intoxicated male approached them for a lighter, and then caused a scene when he was unable to obtain one.

He was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct.

Larceny:

Occurred on 10/28 – Woodland Rd.

Officers responded for a reported larceny. The victim stated that several weeks ago she placed an order on-line from Neiman Marcus. When the package didn’t arrive, she called them and they informed her that Fed Ex delivered the package at 4:12 PM on October 28^th. The victim believes her package was stolen.

Occurred on 11/3 at 3:42 PM – Stop & Shop (155Harvard St.)

Officers responded for a call of shoplifting that had occurred. A description was given out of a dark colored vehicle taking a right on Harvard St out of the parking lot of Stop & Shop, and the license plate was obtained.

The manager stated that a white male in his early twenties had approached the counter and wanted to return a box of Swiffer cleaners. After giving the suspect the cash back, the manager felt something was wrong, and so followed him into the parking lot to obtain a license plate number. He then went to the aisle where the cleaning products were and realized that there two boxes of Swiffer cleaning products were missing. The suspect was also observed on surveillance video leaving the store with two cleaning boxes and a brown bag with unknown items in a shopping carriage.

The query of the vehicle registration was run, and a copy of the video is being provided.

11/2-11/3

Larceny:

Occurred on 11/2 at 2:30 PM – Rubin’s Deli (500 Harvard St.)

Officers responded to the area for a man that had run out on his bill at Rubin’s deli for a huge catering order. He was described as a white male wearing a green army jacket and khaki pants, and was running down Russell St and being chased by an employee. Officers located a male matching the description.

He was asked where he was coming from, and he stated he was just chased by the manager from Rubin's. He was sweating profusely and a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was coming from him. He stated he was planning on paying for the goods with his credit card. While inside waiting for his order, he became upset and decided he didn't want the order anymore and left the store. He was then chased out of the store by the manager and was told to stop. He appeared agitated and kept saying he didn't like the way they were talking to him in the deli. He didn't have any cash on him, but stated he was going to pay for the deli meat, with his credit card.

After further investigation, the male was placed into protective custody.

Occurred on 10/26 – Washington St./Kent St.

Officers took a larceny report. The victim stated she ordered clothes from Express.com approximately two weeks ago. After she had not received the package, she contacted the postal service, who stated that the package had been delivered on Wednesday, 10/26/2011, at 12:30pm, and was left outside. She arrived home at 5:30pm, and the package was not there.

11/1-11/2

Larceny:

Occurred on 11/1 at 9 AM – Dummer St./Amory St.

An individual stated she had her wristlet stolen from her purse this morning, and her credit card was used fraudulently in Watertown at the Filene’s.

She parked her car on Amory St. around 9:00am at a meter between Commonwealth Ave and Dummer St., and used change from her wristlet to pay for it. She then placed it back in her purse and walked towards home. Near the intersection of Dummer St. and Amory St., the victim remembered bumping into a man and a woman who were together. She could not provide a detailed description of either party except the male was in his late 20s to 30 years of age, and the female was wearing a winter ski hat with ear flaps.

When she arrived at work she realized her wristlet was missing. She contacted her bank and learned that her that her credit card had been used fraudulently. Filene’s is working on retrieving a surveillance video.

Occurred on 10/31 – Lowell Rd.

A town employee who works at the high school reported parking his vehicle at 6 AM. When he returned at approximately 2:45 PM, he noticed the front plate had been removed. The screws holding the plate to the vehicle were broken in half and still attached to the vehicle, indicating that the plate had been forcibly removed. No other damage had occurred to the truck.

Forgery:

Occurred on 10/31 at 2:30 PM – Harvard St./Vernon St.

A bank teller reported that an individual attempted to cash a check at the bank. The teller felt something was odd about the check so she contacted the issuing business to confirm it was real. The individual then demanded the check back and left with it. The business called the bank back and confirmed that the check was a fake, and that the original check had been issued to someone else. The suspect is being summonsed for Forgery and Uttering.

10/31-1/1

Larceny of a Bike:

Occurred Overnight: St. Paul St./Beacon St.

A victim reported her bicycle missing. She had locked it to the pole with another bicycle at approximately 6 PM yesterday. When she returned this morning, the bicycle and wire combination lock were gone. The bicycle is an older model male Centurion bicycle, white in color and has blue lines along the tube. The handle bar is wrapped with white tape and is the older 10 speed bicycle style handle bar.

Fraud:

A fraud victim reported getting a demand notice from a collection agency. She learned that 5 cell phones had been activated over the internet and that her name was used for the account info. A fraud investigation is being done by the collection agency.

10/28-10/31

B&E of MV:

Occurred between 10/29-10/30 – Lincoln Rd.

Officers responded for a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle report. The victim stated his wallet was stolen from his motor vehicle while it was parked in the driveway. He had parked it at approximately 11 AM on 10/29, and believed he had locked it. He returned at 5:30 PM on 10/30 and noticed the driver’s side door of the vehicle slightly ajar. The glove box was opened and the papers that were located in the box were on the passenger side seat. His wallet was missing, and it was later discovered that his credit cards had been used. The wallet was turned in later at the front desk of the police station, with several items missing.

Property Damage:

Occurred on 10/30 at 11:40 AM – York Terrace

Officers responded for a report of a tree branch from a Town tree which had fallen on a vehicle. The vehicle sustained a broken rear driver's side window and scratches to the roof and driver's side.

Occurred on 10/30 at 5:04 AM and 5:23 AM – Walnut Hill Rd.

Officers responded for a report of a tree limb down. A Town tree limb had snapped off and was resting on two vehicles that were parked in a driveway.

Officers were later dispatched again for another tree limb down on the same block. A Town tree limb had snapped off and was resting on a vehicle that was parked in a driveway.

Occurred on 10/30 at 12:32 AM – Craftsland Rd.

Officers responded to take a report for a tree limb that came down and damaged two parked cars. This came from a tree on a resident’s property, whom the owners of the vehicles were visiting.

Occurred on 10/30 at 12:25 AM – Laurel Rd.

Officers responded for a report of tree limb belonging to the Town tree had fallen on some wires at that location. The street lights went out as a result. There doesn't appear to be any property damage, and Nstar was notified of the situation.

Occurred on 10/30 at 12:19 AM – Risley Rd.

Officers were dispatched for a report of a tree down on a house. Sgt. Disario arrived on scene first and took photos of the damage. A large town tree, on town property, had separated from the base and fell on the resident’s front porch, and front yard, which is private property. The Town handled the removal of the tree.

Occurred on 10/30 at 12:10 AM – Payson Rd.

Officers responded for a report of a tree down on a house. The owner of the residence stated that the tree limb fell off the tree and crashed into her front door, causing the front door to push open and the door jam to be damaged. The front screen door was also damaged. The Town handled the removal of the tree.

Malicious Damage:

Officers responded to 229 Freeman St. to take a past malicious damage report. A resident discovered a rock had been thrown through a window in his building, which led to the rear hallway of the building. No entry was gained into the building. He said the damage occurred between 10/28 and10/30.

On 10/29, officers responded to 237 Freeman St. to speak with a resident about damage to the front door of their apartment building. Both front entryway doors of the building were damaged and there was glass all over the inside of the vestibule. A resident heard glass breaking at 1:45 AM and then later that morning, she observed the damage done to the doors. These two incidents may be related.

MV Crash:

A plow was struck by a vehicle as the vehicle tried to overtake the plow while it was turning left.

The driver of the vehicle stated that he saw the left turn signal of the plow truck prior to the crash. He was issued a citation for Following Too Closely, Improper Driving, and Operating with an Expired License.

Occurred on 10/29 at 11:28 AM – Hammond St./Heath St.

Vehicle #2 was stopped on Hammond St at Heath St, when it was struck in the rear by Vehicle #1, pushing Vehicle #2 into Vehicle #3 which was parked in front of 616 Hammond St. The operator of Vehicle #1 was cited for Failure to Use Care in Stopping.

OUI:

Occurred on 10/29 at 3 AM – Beacon St./St. Paul St.

An officer on patrol observed a vehicle failing to remain within the center lane, drifting from side to side and nearly hitting two pedestrians on the reservation opposite Pleasant Street. The vehicle then stopped for a red traffic light at Harvard Street. As the traffic signal turned green the vehicle accelerated rapidly, past the posted speed limit. A motor vehicle stop was effected.

As the officer spoke to the driver, she observed his eyes to be glassy with a moderate odor of intoxicating liquor emanating from within the opened driver's side window. After further investigation, it was determined that he was Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, and was placed under arrest.

Pedestrian Crash:

Occurred on 10/28 at 6:19 PM – Allandale Rd./Grove St.

Officers responded to a report that a pedestrian had been hit at the intersection. The operator of the vehicle that had struck the pedestrian stated that as she entered the intersection she changed lanes from the travel, to the passing lane. As she was exiting the intersection she hit something in the crosswalk area. Then she realized that what she hit was a pedestrian. The victim was transported to the hospital for a head injury.

B&E:

Occurred on 10/28 at 3 AM – Lawton St.

Officers responded for a possible attempted B&E that occurred overnight. The caller reported that she heard a noise at approximately 3 AM and stated that someone was trying to open the first floor window. She yelled out and the person fled the area and she then observed the screen to be partially open.

Drug Takeback Day at BPD

Last Saturday, October 29^th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Brookline Police Department hosted a Drug Takeback day. Residents were encouraged to drop off prescription or over-the-counter drugs that they no longer had any use for. Over 400 pounds of drugs were collected and will be disposed of properly, making the program a success.

The BPD also has a depository in the lobby of the Public Safety Building where drugs can be dropped off 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Students sent to hospital for signs of hypothermia

Brookline Police and EMS responed to 20 Newton st, Dexter school at 4:45PM today. Several students showed signs of hypothermia. Five students total, 4 girls and one boy taken to 3 Boston Area Hospitals. Faulkner, Children’s and Beth Isreal. All students were participants in sporting events being held at the school. They are considered to be in good condition. The girls were playing in a soccer game and the boy was playing football.

10/27-10/28

Burglary:

Occurred on 10/27 – Pleasant St.

Officers responded for a report of a past Breaking and Entering. The victim stated that he left the apartment this evening at 6:15 PM, and arrived home at 9:45PM. His laptop and electronics were missing, and his bedroom had been rummaged through. His car keys were also missing.

Larceny:

Occurred on 10/27 at 4:58 PM – East Coast Alpine (860 Commonwealth Ave.)

Officers responded to a radio broadcast for a shoplifter who just left East Coast Alpine. The suspect left on foot on Commonwealth Ave heading towards St Paul St, and was described as a white male 5'8"-5'10" wearing an Under Armor hoodie and a backpack. The suspect got onto an outbound MBTA B line train at the corner of St Paul St and Commonwealth Ave.

The manager stated he was coming out of the backroom when he heard a rustling sound coming from the corner of the store. When he went over he saw the suspect stuffing two jackets into a backpack. The manager told the suspect he was going to call the police and asked him to come to the office. The suspect stated "I'm leaving" and left the two jackets in the store. The manager started to follow the suspect out of the store and he was joined by one of his employees. The employee followed the suspect to the T, and he stopped the train. At that time police arrived.

A criminal court application was filed with the Brookline District Court charging the suspect with Larceny of Property over $250.00.

Grove St. Gas station robbed last night

At 942 PM the Grove St Gas station was robbed last night. Suspect described as 6’-0” wearing a mask, race unknown, wearing all black clothing. He came in at closing time, displayed a gun. He left and got into a waiting van. They fled on Grove street and the van was found a short time later still in Brookline. No injuries More information should be available later.

10/26-10/27

OUI:

Occurred on 10/27 at 1:15 AM – Sheafe St.

Officers responded to a radio call for a report of a vehicle playing excessively loud music in a parking lot on Sheafe St. They observed the vehicle parked in the Central Bank parking lot, in a manner not consistent with the designated marked lanes in the lot, but rather parked across several of the marked lines. The engine was running and excessively loud music was coming from inside the vehicle. The interior light of the vehicle was on and a person was sitting in the driver’s seat and appeared to be asleep.

After several knocks by the officers on the window the operator awoke. She was asked what she was doing at this location and she said she was waiting for a guy. She could not provide a name or apartment number for her friend.

Officers detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from her breath and her speech was slurred as she spoke. She was asked to exit her vehicle, and was observed to be unsteady on her feet, and her eyes were glassy and bloodshot. After further investigation, the opinion was formed that the driver was Operating Under the Influence, and was placed under arrest

Larceny:

Occurred on 10/26 – Strathmore Rd.

Officers responded for a reported larceny. The victim stated his gas grill was taken from the rear of the apartment building. He last observed the grill on 10-26-11 at approximately 9:45 AM and then noticed it missing at 7 PM the same day.

B&E of MV:

Occurred on 10/16, Reported on 10/26 – Columbia St.

An officer took a report for a past B&E&L of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated that he parked his vehicle inside his friend's garage located on Columbia St. around 2 AM on 10/16. He came out that morning at approximately 10:00 AM and noticed that his driver side door, glove compartment, and his trunk were open. A few things were taken, including his owner’s manual and registration.

The owner’s manual and registration were found on the ground next to where a neighbor's bike was stolen that same night. An arrest for a suspect was made in that case on October 17^th. A call was received at dispatch for a man breaking into a vehicle in the rear of 78 Monmouth St. http://blog.brooklinepolice.com/2011/10/press-release-arrest.html

MV Crash:

Occurred on 10/26 at 3:55 PM – Beacon St./Summit Ave.

Officers responded to a report of a two car crash. Vehicle #1 was travelling east on Beacon Street and had the green light at the intersection of Marion Street. MV #2 started to enter onto Beacon Street from the westbound side, across the T tracks. Both vehicles came into contact at the intersection. Officers concluded that the operator of MV#2 failed to stop at the red light and was she was issued a citation.

10/25-10/26

Burglary:

Occurred on 10/26 – Mason Terrace

Officers responded to Mason Terrace to take a report of a past B&E&L. The victim stated that on Monday 10/24/2011, he left the home around 09:00 AM and returned around 8 PM. Upon returning he noticed that the side door was unlocked, which he found unusual, but believed he must have simply forgotten to lock it. All other doors were secure. This morning, he went around to the back of the house and observed his garage door propped open with a bucket. He further observed that a ladder had been taken from the garage and placed on the ground near the rear windows. Several cutting type tools were also found in the same area beneath the windows, and a storm window had been removed. The windows are covered by a heavy chain link fence-type security screen, and the screen on one of the windows had been cut and pushed in, just enough for a person to squeeze through into the basement.

A credit card was reported missing. The investigation is ongoing.

Rabies Alert In Brookline

Check out the Brookline Health Departments Rabies Alert sent out today.
Keep children away from wild animals, report any wild animals acting strange or near children to the Police Department 617-730-2222.
Rabies Alert: Rabies Suspected In Brookline Raccoon

Brookline Police Department and Department of Public Health (BDPH) officials report that a raccoon suspected of having rabies recently attacked the pet of a resident in North Brookline during daylight hours. This follows the confirmation that a raccoon which tested positive for rabies was picked up in Jamaica Plain on September 29. The Brookline Health Department is issuing a Rabies Advisory to offer guidance for residents and others concerning rabies in raccoons and other wild animals (particularly skunks, foxes, coyotes and woodchucks) and to stress the importance of avoiding wild or stray animals of any kind.

Rabies is transmitted to humans via bites and/or scratches that may contain the infected animal’s saliva. Anyone who has had direct contact with a rabid animal must immediately seek preventive treatment from their health care provider and notify the Brookline Department of Public Health. Rabies vaccinations consist of a series of shots and could mean the difference between life and death.CONTROL MEASURES

Ø Do not pick up, touch or feed wild or stray animals of any kind. This includes leaving pet food outside for your own animals or other animals. Try not to feed your pet outdoors, and if you do, feed only during daylight hours and supervise your pet while it eats.
Ø Avoid sick or strange-acting animals.
Ø Vaccinate all cats, dogs and ferrets against rabies.
Ø Keep your pet indoors at night. Since raccoons are nocturnal and roam for food in the evening, your pet stands a greater chance of encountering wildlife in the evening than during the day.
Ø Fasten trash can lids tightly. Garbage attracts wild animals.
Ø Make sure your chimneys are securely capped with hardware cloth that has been bolted down. Remember, raccoons have little "hands" that can easily dislodge loose screens or covers. If your chimney is not capped, contact area chimney sweeps or roofing companies to have this done.
Ø Seal openings into houses, garages, etc. For a brochure on critter-proofing your property, contact the Brookline Department of Public Health, 617-730-2300 or visit our website (www.brooklinema.gov/health)
Ø If you are bitten or scratched by any animal you should promptly wash the wound(s) with soapy water and see a healthcare provider immediately. Report the incident to the Brookline Department of Public Health.
Ø If your pet is bitten or scratched by another animal, wear gloves when handling or cleaning your pet. Afterwards, wash your hands thoroughly. Report the incident to your veterinarian and to the Brookline Department of Public Health.
Ø Call the Police Department, Animal Control at 617-730-2222 to report the presence of a raccoon or other wild animal that appears sick or is acting strangely.
Ø Children should be taught that all wild animals and strays should be observed from a distance, and that direct contact with any wild or stray animal should be avoided.

10/24-10/25

B&E of MV:

Occurred on 10/25 at 2:23 AM – Dudley St.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle break in the area. The caller stated that she and her husband were woken up by an audible car alarm sounding in the area. Her husband went outside to investigate and observed a male, approximately 5'7", thin build, dark clothing, attempting to break into his car. The victims reported that the suspect fled through their backyard in the direction of Warren Street.

Multiple police units had been assigned to the area over the course of the last week for the specific purpose of identifying and apprehending the suspect(s) responsible for a series of car breaks in the area. The breaks occurred on Woodland Rd. on 10/12 and twice on 10/18, Bellingham Rd. on 10/13, Walnut Hill Rd. on 10/13, and Newton St. on 10/19.

Upon arrival, an officer announced that she saw a reflective stripe, which appeared to be the back of someone's jacket, running into the backyard of 176 Dudley St. Several police units arrived, and the State Police K-9 Unit was contacted.

While maintaining the perimeter on Dudley Street at Fairmount Street, an officer reported that he heard movement in the leaves. Seconds later he reported seeing a male crouched in the bushes behind a white picket fence at 112 Dudley Street. The suspect was attempting to move a backpack from behind him to in front of him. The officer approached him, and the suspect dropped the backpack and a baseball cap and began to run away, up the incline of the backyard, and over a small rock wall. He then climbed over a dividing fence that separates 94 Dudley St from 112 Dudley St. and disappeared from sight. The officer then heard what sounded like metal hitting the ground directly next to his location, which was later determined to be the fence around the construction site at 90 Dudley Street hitting the ground. Units were advised to maintain their perimeter, as the K9 was approaching.

The State Trooper arrived with his K9 and retrieved the suspect's hat from the bushes for the purpose of deploying the K9. As the dog barked, units on Dudley Street heard footsteps coming from the gravel track of the Reservoir and observed the suspect running on the track, away from the scene, in the direction of Lee Street. Units then engaged in the area, and the suspect was apprehended soon thereafter.

During the booking process, an inventory of the suspect’s items revealed a laptop and an iPod in the backpack. They both had serial numbers, and attempts are being made to determine the rightful owners.

Units canvassed the area for additional breaks. A vehicle parked in a driveway on Dudley St. had a smashed driver's side window, and the victim’s son reported his wallet was missing, which has not been recovered yet. A car in another driveway on Dudley St. was unlocked and appeared to have been rummaged through. Nothing was reported missing from this vehicle. A follow-up is being conducted by detectives.

Larceny:

Occurred between 10/22-10/25 – Brookline Grooming & Pet Supplies (148 Harvard St.)

Officers responded to a report of money missing from the safe. There was no sign of any break into the store.

MV Crash:

Occurred on 10/25 at 8 AM – Harvard St./Aspinwall Ave.

Officers responded to the area for a motor vehicle crash. Vehicle 1 was in the lane designated as a right turn lane or straight ahead lane, and it was making a right turn with the right directional activated. Vehicle 2 pulled up alongside Vehicle 1 in the marked bus stop on the right, attempting to take a right turn as well. Vehicle 1 struck Vehicle 2 as it was making the turn, causing minor damage to Vehicle 1 and significant damage to Vehicle 2. The operator of Vehicle 2 was cited for making an improper turn as it was not in a marked travel lane.

Occurred on 10/24 at 10:54 AM – 654 Brookline Ave.

Officers responded to a 3-vehicle property damage accident in the area of 654 Brookline Avenue. The accident involved a Red Cab, which while attempting to exit a parking space, briefly lost control. It backed into a second parked vehicle, which in turn struck a third parked vehicle. The second and third vehicles were not occupied at the time of the collision. The operator of the cab was cited for failure to use caution in backing from a parking spot.

Animal Bite:

Occurred on 10/24 – Brook St.

Officers responded to the area for a report of a past attack of a domestic cat by a raccoon. The owner of the cat stated that earlier in the day, she had responded to loud noises from her second floor rear porch. She encountered her cat being viciously attacked by a large raccoon, and used a broom to attempt to separate the animals and chase the raccoon away. Both animals fell to the ground, and the raccoon continued to try to get at the cat, which had been severely bitten several times. She was surprised at the aggressiveness of the raccoon and its lack of fear. The cat is currently being kept at the Angel Memorial hospital.

A neighbor stated that he had seen this large raccoon in Linden Park later in the morning. Animal Control and the Brookline Health Department have been notified that a possibly rabid and aggressive animal is in the area.

SUSPECT ID WANTED

ID WANTED – THIRD SUSPECT IN LARC FROM BUILDING, CONSPIRACY , etc – 10/20/2011

(TWO POLICE OFFICERS HURT IN INCIDENT)

This suspect was with two other suspects who were arrested for Larceny from a Building, A&B/PO, Resisting Arrest, Poss. Burglarious Tools and Conspiracy to Commit a Felony from 730 and 860 Commonwealth Av in Brookline on 10/20/2011. A Brookline Police Officer and a BU Police Officer sustained minor injuries during this incident. This suspect entered a CVS while officers scuffled with the other suspects outside. He watched through the window, then changed his appearance and walked out past the commotion.

The two individuals arrested were:

EARL ANTHONY MARTIN (DOB: 01/17/1975) TREY LUIS WILLIAMS (DOB: 06/30/1970)

17 MISSION PARK DR, ROXBURY 82 ROSSETTER ST, DORCHESTER

Please forward any information to

Detective Michael Raskin:

Email: mraskin@brooklinema.gov or W: 617-730-2613 or Cell: 617-429-9762

10/21-10/24

B&E of MV:

Occurred Overnight, 10/23-10/24 – Tappan St.

Officers responded for a reported breaking and entering of a motor vehicle that had occurred overnight. The victim parked his vehicle at 6 PM for the night, and discovered the driver’s side window smashed at approximately 8 AM today. Nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle at this time.

The victim reported the alarm went off at 9:30 PM last night, but he did not check on the vehicle.

Occurred Overnight, 10/23-10/24 – University Rd.

Officers responded for a reported breaking and entering of a motor vehicle that had occurred overnight. The driver’s side window was shattered and a GPS was stolen from the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Malicious Damage:

Occurred on 10/23– Monmouth St.

Officers responded to the area for a report of malicious damage. The victim stated his tires were slashed. He had parked his vehicle at 8 PM on the outside lot of 101 Monmouth, and returned at approximately 10 PM. He observed the tires to be damaged and immediately contacted the police.

None of the other parked vehicles appeared to be damaged.

Fire:

Occurred on 10/23 at 6 AM – Regal Beagle (308 Harvard St.)

Officers reported to a reported fire alarm at the Regal Beagle Restaurant. Entry into the back stairwell was made, where an odor of smoke was detected. Once inside there was a heavy smoke condition caused by food left on the stove. There were no reported injuries.

Shoplifting:

Occurred on 10/22 at 2 PM – GPS Wine & Spirit (1198 Boylston St.)

Officers responded to a reported shoplifting at GPS Wine & Spirit. Two black females entered the store, walked around a bit, then left without purchasing anything. A period of time later, the owner walked around the store and was straightening items out when he noticed a sole beer bottle (full) sitting at the end of an aisle amongst hard liquor bottles. He then saw a gap in a shelf of liquor bottles, indicating one was taken from the display. A review of surveillance video revealed the females stealing the missing item as well as other items.

Officers did not recognize the suspects, and wondered if they could be students that go to Pine Manor. Pine Manor security staff was contacted and responded to the liquor store to see if they might recognize the females as students. One of the females was identified and officers furthered the investigation by visiting her dorm for questioning. The second individual was also identified as a student by a detective. The investigation is ongoing.

Road Rage:

Occurred on 10/21 at 12:30 PM – Beacon St./Williston Road

Officers responded to the area for a reported road rage incident involving a knife. The victim informed police that he had been riding his bicycle westbound on Beacon Street in the bike lane when a vehicle that had been parked in front of approximately 1688 Beacon Street abruptly pulled out of its spot and almost hit him. The biker then slapped the trunk area of the vehicle. After doing this, the operator of the vehicle shouted at the victim. The suspect then took a left turn onto Williston Street.

The biker yelled back at the driver, at which point the vehicle stopped and the operator of the vehicle, described as a heavy set (approximately 300lbs) white male, most likely in his 30s, then brandished a knife, which appeared to be a butcher’s or chef’s knife, and shouted back. The biker ceased contact with the driver and contacted police.

Suspicious Activity:

Occurred on 10/20 at Noon – Ronald McDonald house (229 Kent St.)

Officers responded to the area for a suspicious activity report. An employee stated that on October 20^th, around 12:00 PM, two subjects arrived and stated that they were representatives from Coca Cola and were there to inspect the vending machine. The following descriptions were given. The first was a black male in his mid to late 20's, 6'0", 180-190lbs, wearing a red Coca Cola sweatshirt, a black skull cap and carrying a clipboard. The second was a light skinned, possibly Asian, female in her mid 20’s, 110-120lbs, wearing a Coca Cola sweatshirt, and carrying a camera.

The employee brought them down to the basement where the machine is located and they began to ask several questions. They wanted to know who kept the key and where it's located. The employee stated that she would have to get that information and left the room. Upon coming back she observed the female taking photos of the machine. She said when she returned, both subjects were startled became extremely nervous. They both then left.

The director of the house spoke to the head of security for Coca Cola (Northeast), and he stated that no one should have been at the house and that they don't take pictures of the machines. He advised the police that there is a ring out of Baltimore that travels up the northeast, including Boston, to break into Coke machines.

There is no further information at this time.

10/20-10/21

Assault:

Occurred on 10/21 at 5:05 AM – Beacon St./Corey Rd.

Officers responded to a dispute between cab drivers, reported to be in the area. In canvassing the area, one taxi cab was located and a motor vehicle stop was effected. The driver stated that he had just had a dispute with another cab driver. He went on to say that the other driver had initially been dispatched to 1750 Beacon Street, but took too long getting to the address. This driver stated that he then saw the customer and offered her a ride in his cab. After assisting her and her luggage into the cab, the taxi that was initially dispatched arrived. The other driver then began kicking his cab, took his keys from the ignition, and pulled him from the cab. He stated that once out of the cab, the other driver began pushing him and kicked him in the left upper leg with a shod foot. This driver knew the assailant, and the other cab was dispatched to return to the area.

The suspect was charged with the following:

A&B Dangerous Weapon, To-Wit Shod Foot'

Assault and Battery

860 Commonwealth Ave. Larceny Arrests

TO: Media

FR: Brookline Police Department

RE: 860 Commonwealth Ave. Larceny Arrests

At approximately 2 pm on October 20^th, officers responded to 860 Commonwealth Avenue, the East Coast Alpine store, for a reported larceny. 3 black males had reportedly taken a cell phone off the counter and fled towards Kenmore Square. Officers in the area located the 3 suspects at the Radio Shack at 730 Commonwealth Ave. approximately 10 minutes later. When officers approached the suspects, two fled from that location. One was stopped by Boston University police at the rear of 705 Commonwealth Ave.

During the arrest of the first suspect at Radio Shack, a Brookline officer suffered a minor leg injury and was taken to Beth Israel Hospital. The suspect was also transported to Beth Israel Hospital after receiving an OC spray exposure from one of the Brookline officers. A Boston University officer also suffered an injury during the arrest of the second suspect and is being treated at the BU clinic at 930 Commonwealth Avenue.

Further information will be available following the completion of the police report.

Press Release: Arrest

TO: Media

FR: Brookline Police Department

RE: Arrest in Motor Vehicle Breaks and Larcenies cases

The Brookline Police Department has recently made an arrest where the individual is suspected in several motor vehicle breaks and larcenies. On October 17^th, at 8:19 AM, Brookline Dispatch received a call for a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle in progress in the rear of 78 Monmouth Street. The caller stated that she could see a black male on a bicycle breaking into a car in the rear of the building. The first officer on the scene observed the male subject, who had a knife in one hand, looking into the vehicle and removing his hand from the broken window of the vehicle. The lights on the vehicle were flashing; however the audible alarm had stopped sounding. The suspect was identified as Charles Welsh, a 56 year old male from Roxbury in Boston. At this time, Welsh was transported to the Brookline Police Station.

The bicycle that Welsh had with him had two saddle bags attached. The saddle bags consisted of a number of hand tools commonly used in crimes against property. Upon returning to the Brookline Police Station and inventorying the rest of the property found on him, there were items found that clearly did not belong to Welsh.

ID cards were found belonging to a female whose vehicle was broken into on Medfield Street in Boston on October 16^th. Gift cards were found belonging to a female who reported her purse had been stolen on Massachusetts Avenue in Boston 2 weeks ago. The bicycle helmet the suspect was wearing was found belonging to a female who’s bicycle was reported stolen from Columbia Street in Brookline on October 16th. A pair of Bruins tickets (which were later determined to be counterfeit, as the ticket holders were in possession of their tickets) was also discovered on his person. Finally, the bicycle he was on matches the description of a bicycle stolen in Brookline from Verndale St on October13th.

Welsh is being charged with the following offenses:

266:16 - Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle

266:49 - Possession of Burglarious Tools

266:60 - Receiving Stolen Property (5 counts)

267:2 - Counterfeiting (2 counts)

A Criminal Application has been filed with the Brookline District Court for the above listed offenses.

10/19-10/20

B&E Motor Vehicle:

Occurred at 10:15 PM on 10/19 – Perry St.

Officers responded to a reported motor vehicle break. The passenger front door window was smashed and the console was open. A GPS and several DVD’s and CD’s were stolen. A neighbor reported hearing a loud crash at 10:15 PM but believed it was a tree branch.

Occurred Overnight, 10/18-10/19 – Newton St.

A victim reported that she found the rear passenger side window of her vehicle, which was parked in her driveway, smashed when she went out to use the car. A bag containing an iPod was stolen.

This area has seen a recent rise in motor vehicle breaks. Please make sure vehicles are locked, and no valuable items are left inside.

MV Crash/Hit & Run:

Occurred on 10/19 at 10:17AM – Coolidge Corner

Officers responded to a report of a hit and run motor vehicle accident that had just occurred at Coolidge Corner. The suspect's vehicle was described as a black Brookline taxi cab, which fled east on Beacon St. In a canvas of the area, the suspect's vehicle was located on St. Paul St., with damages to its right front light assembly and bumper. After being confronted, the driver of the cab confessed and was cited with Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident.

10/18-10/19

Shoplifting:

Occurred on 10/18 at 12:53 PM – TJ Maxx (525 Harvard St.)

Officers were dispatched to TJ Maxx for a report of a shoplifter being held by security. The suspect was observed on camera ripping the tags off of shirts in the Men's Department, and then taking the shirts and hiding them amongst other shirts on the rack. He then proceeded to the checkout area and paid for a pair of pants, which the cashier placed into a bag after the purchase. The suspect then returned to the same area of the Men's department and placed the hidden shirts into the bag he was given at checkout. He was confronted at the exit and held in the security office.

10/17-10/18

B&E&L- Motor Vehicle:

Occurred Overnight, 10/17-10/18 – Woodland Rd.

Officers responded for 2 reported motor vehicle breaks in that occurred overnight. In the first report, the right front passenger window of the vehicle had been smashed, and a laptop computer was stolen. In the second, the right front passenger window of the vehicle was shattered and a flight bag was stolen from the passenger compartment.

10/14-1017

B&E of MV:

Occurred on 10/15 at 10:59 AM – Hawes St.

Officers responded to a reported breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The vehicle was left at 8:30 PM on 10/14, and when the victim returned to it at 11 AM on 10/15, she discovered that the passenger side window had been smashed by a hammer which was located on the floor of the vehicle. A GPS was reported missing.

10/13-10/14

Burglary:

Occurred on 10/14 – Freeman St.

Officers responded to the area for a reported burglary. The victim stated that somebody came in through his living room window and took his wallet and cell phone. He heard an audible alarm coming from the emergency exit fire door directly next to his apartment. The alarm was triggered when the emergency door was opened at 3:20 AM.

Occurred on 10/13 – Thatcher St.

Officers responded to a reported burglary in the area. The victims stated that they had gone out at approximately 10:30 PM on October 13th and had returned home at 12:20 AM. When they got home, one noticed that the blinds in her room were up and not the way she had left them. When she investigated, she discovered her window had been opened and the locking mechanism had been broken. The back door to their building was unlocked and unsecured when they returned home. 3 laptops and a backpack were reported missing.

Shoplifting:

Occurred on 10/13 at 3:30 PM – The Encore Exchange (318 Harvard St.)

Officers were dispatched to The Encore Exchange for a shoplifting report. The shop owner stated that between 3:30pm - 3:45pm a gold charm was stolen from inside the store's front display case. She had been helping a customer at this display case, when the telephone rang. When she turned back around she noticed the door to the display case was open and some jewelry from inside was on the floor beside the case. The customer was still there but he began to talk on his cell phone and then left the store. A minute or so after the customer left the store the owner realized the charm was missing from the case.

The customer was described as a Spanish male, approximately 6'02", brown hair, brown eyes, dark skin, slender build and possibly wearing a mustache. The owner also said that this same man has been in the store two or three times over the last couple of months inquiring about the charm that was stolen

Motor Vehicle Crash:

Occurred on 10/13 at 3:54 PM – Rt.9/Heath St.

Vehicle #1 was travelling down RT 9 eastbound approaching Heath St when he ran a red light and hit Vehicle #2 as it was crossing RT 9. There were no reported injuries, and the driver of Vehicle #1 received a citation for a red light violation.

10/12-10/13

Shoplifting:

Occurred on 10/12 at 12:50 PM – Walgreens (1324 Beacon St.)

Officers responded to a report of a shoplifter. The suspect was described as a white male wearing a blue jersey with the number “83” on it. A suspect fitting the description was stopped in front of the Coolidge Corner Theatre at 290 Harvard St. The Walgreens employee who followed the suspect outside positively identified the subject as the one who shoplifted in the store.

The suspect was confronted in the store when the employees noticed he had hidden an item by tucking it in his belt behind his back under the jersey. That item was later discovered to be a 16 oz Red Bull energy drink. During the confrontation, the suspect dropped 2 packages of 8-pack Energizer AA batteries and offered to return a 9V Energizer battery. Then the suspect rushed out of the store, and the police were notified. The suspect was arrested.