Attempted Armed Robbery at Webster St. Marriot Hotel

Attempted Armed Robbery: Occurred on 1/18 at 11:12 PM- Webster St., Marriot Hotel

On January 18th, 2012 at 11:12 PM Brookline dispatch gave out a call of an armed robbery that had just taken place at The Marriot Hotel on Webster St. Units responded to the area and a description was given out of a black male wearing a black hat, a dark scarf and a tan work jacket who displayed a firearm and attempted to obtain money from the staff at the front counter of the hotel.

Several units responded to the area and conducted a search for the suspect but were unable to locate him. Detectives began a follow up investigation with the witnesses to the robbery.

An employee was working the front counter when she observed a man she described as being a dark skinned black male, wearing a black knit cap, a black scarf over his face, and black or dark grey gloves wearing a tan "work jacket" come into the lobby and approach the counter. The male placed an object on the front counter which the employee recognized to be a silver and black firearm. The male asked her to open the cash drawers, which revealed no money. The suspect then quickly exited the hotel after being unsuccessful in his robbery attempt. The suspect fled the hotel out the front door onto Webster St and made a right turn and headed toward Harvard St. A hotel guest who witnessed the incident from the lobby called 911 to report the robbery.

Based on interviews of hotel employees and hotel guests who witnessed the incident, the suspect that attempted to rob the Marriot was described as:

Dark Skinned Black male, 6'1"- 6'3", broad shoulders, wearing a black knit hat, a dark scarf, dark gloves, a tan work jacket and work boots. The suspect brandished a black and silver semi-automatic handgun and fled out the front door toward Webster St and went right toward Harvard St.

Police Reports 1/17-1/18

Arrest: Occurred on 1/18 at 1:48 AM- Washington St.

Officer observed a white Lexus fail to stop for a red signal. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. A query of the driver revealed that his right to operate a motor vehicle was suspended. The driver was asked to exit the vehicle and a subsequent search of his person revealed a knife that was determined to be a “per se” dangerous weapon. The search also revealed a small amount of marijuana. The driver was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle after suspension and carrying a “per se” dangerous weapon.

Arrest: Occurred on 1/18 at 12:30 AM- Harvard St.

Officer observed a red Nissan sedan travelling on Harvard St. The officer observed the vehicle travelling in between two marked lanes on the roadway. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver revealed that his license was suspended. The operator was placed under arrest and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License and Marked Lanes Violation.

MV Accident/Pedestrian: Occurred on 1/17 at 5:38 PM- Harvard St. and Longwood Ave.

Officer responded to the intersection of Harvard Street and Longwood Ave. for a motor vehicle accident with a pedestrian. The operator stated that she did not see the pedestrian in the crosswalk and that she was not going that fast during the accident. The driver stated that she was turning left from Harvard Street onto Longwood Ave when she struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to the Brigham and Women's Hospital for pain in her right foot. The victim stated that she was walking in the crosswalk during the time of the accident, and she was in the middle of the street when the vehicle struck her. She was knocked to the ground and felt the tire run over her foot. The driver was cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

Fund for Victims of Beacon St. Fire

In the aftermath of a fire on Monday, January 16 at 1469 and 1471 Beacon Street that displaced many residents, the Town of Brookline and the Brookline Municipal Credit Union have set up a fund to assist those displaced. Please send your tax deductible donations made out to the Beacon Street Fire Fund to the Brookline Municipal Credit Union, 334 Washington Street, Brookline, MA 02447-0776.

Police Reports 1/13-1/17

Arrest: Occurred on 1/16 at 1:50 AM- Boylston St.

Officer was traveling on Boylston St when he observed a Toyota Camry traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver revealed that his right to operate in the state of Massachusetts had been suspended. The driver was placed under arrest. The operator was issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation for Operating After Suspension and Speeding.

Arrest: Occurred on 1/13 at 7:35 PM- Essex St.

Officer was traveling on Commonwealth Ave. when he saw a vehicle cut across several lanes of traffic with no turn signal. The officer had to stop suddenly to avoid a collision. The officer initiated a traffic stop. A query of the operator revealed that he had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest and was issued MA uniform citation.

Traffic Stop: Occurred on 1/14 at 12:48 AM- Boylston St.

Officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Boylston St when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Boylston St. The officer conducted a traffic stop. A query of the operator revealed that her license to operate was currently under suspension. The driver was issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation and she was advised she would be summoned into Brookline District Court for the traffic offenses.

Motor Vehicle Accident, Hit and Run: Occurred on 1/15 at 5:59 AM- Harvard St.

Officer was travelling on Harvard Street when he observed an unoccupied red Jeep Cherokee parked on Harvard Street. At this time the vehicle had no obvious significant damage. Several minutes later, the officer passed the vehicle again, but now observed the vehicle to have extensive damage to the rear end and under carriage. The officer observed a large field of vehicle debris immediately behind and around the vehicle, including a headlight assembly with red paint transfer which matched the headlight assembly of a Ford Crown Victoria. This information was relayed to the numerous Brookline Police units who began canvassing the area around the accident scene, looking for a white Ford with heavy front end damage.

With this information, another officer observed a white Ford Crown Victoria stopped, but running in the middle of the roadway several blocks from the Coolidge Corner intersection. There was heavy front end damage to his vehicle, the front air bag had deployed, and it was missing pieces of the front grille and headlight assemblies. As a result of the investigation, the driver was cited for Leaving the Scene of Property Damage MVA, Operating a MV Contrary to a 1-way Sign, and Failing to drive completely within marked lanes.

Traffic Stop: Occurred on 1/16 at 12:50 Am- Boylston St.

Officer was performing stationary radar on Boylston St. when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver revealed that her license had been suspended. The driver was informed that she would be summoned to the Brookline District Court for Operating After Suspension and Speeding, and she was issued a citation for those offenses.

Breaking and Entering: Occurred on 1/16 at 4:00 PM- Cutler Ln.

Officer was dispatched to a Cutler Ln. residence for suspicious activity. A resident had called and stated that someone walked into his house and acted like it was hers. The resident told police that he heard the front door open, and a woman calling out. The woman stated that this was her house. The resident stated that he was the owner and he asked her to leave, which she did. The woman then got into a dark blue car and drove away.

At 8:38 PM, the resident’s son heard the doorbell ring and he saw the same woman from earlier standing outside the door. The resident then called 911 for police assistance. The woman was placed under arrest for B&E -Putting a person in fear. She will also be charged with Resisting arrest.

Arrest: Occurred on 1/17 at 8:35 AM- Boylston St.

Officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle that had an expired inspection sticker. A query on the vehicle revealed that vehicles' Inspection sticker had in fact expired in July 2011. It also revealed that the RMV had suspended the driver’s right to operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts. The operator was issued a citation for Operating after Suspension and having an Expired Inspection Sticker. He was placed under arrest

M/V Crash, Two arrest, Injury to child

On Jan 13th at 10:13Pm officers were dispatched to South Street and Newton Street for reports of an M/V crash. A single car crash, the car had struck a utility pole. When officers arrived they found a male party sitting outside the car holding a young child. Witness on scene informed officers that another subject, the driver was seen walking away from the crash scene. That subject was located by officers at the Stores of Putterham. (The intersection of Grove and West Roxbury Parkway approx 3 tenths of a mile away.)
Based upon the information the officers had the Driver was arrested and charged with OUIL , Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash with injury and Operating without a license. Also as a result of the preliminary investigation an ICE detainer has been requested by this Department.
The passenger has been arrested and charged with Allowing through wanton or reckless conduct substantial bodily injury to a child and allowing an improper person to operate a motor vehicle. The passenger is the owner of the vehicle.
The child passenger was taken from the scene to the Children’s Hospital, where they underwent surgery. The child has been listed as critical but in stable condition.
Traffic investigators have taken over the investigation which is still ongoing, part of which has led to the request for a search warrant for the vehicle.

Police Reports 1/12-1/13

Arrest: Occurred on 1/13 at 6:14 AM- Longwood Ave.

Officer observed a white BMW travelling on Harvard St. that was not operating safely in a marked lane. The operator then failed to signal when switching lanes. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Longwood Ave. A query of the operator revealed that he did not have a valid driver’s license. The driver was placed under arrest and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License, Marked Lanes Violation and Failure to Wear Seatbelt.

Traffic Stop: Occurred on 1/13 at 12:17 AM- Boylston St.

Officer was monitoring traffic on Boylston St. when she observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop. A query of the operator revealed that her diver's license was suspended. The driver was issued a citation for speeding and operating after suspension and she will be summonsed to court for those offenses.

Arrest: Occurred on 1/12 at 10:10 PM- Washington St.

Officer was traveling on Washington St when he observed a red SUV. A query of the vehicle indicated that the registered owner had an active warrant. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. The driver was confirmed to be the person associated with the active warrant and was placed in handcuffs. The officer could detect a strong odor of fresh marijuana emanating from his clothing and the arrestee told the officer that there was marijuana inside his jacket pocket. The officer located a large bag of what was believed to be marijuana.

Officers could detect a strong odor of fresh marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. A passenger consented to a search of her backpack which revealed what was believed to be more than one ounce of marijuana. The passenger was then placed under arrest.

The driver stated to police that he buys marijuana from the passenger. The driver was issued a By-Law citation for Possession of Marijuana Less than One Ounce, and criminally charged with Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Law, Possession of Class E-drug and his warrant from West Roxbury District Court. The passenger was charged with Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Law, Drug Free School Zone Violation of Controlled Substance Act and Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute.

Shoplifting: Occurred on 1/12 at 4:36 PM- Harvard St.

Officers responded to a report of shoplifting at CVS on Harvard St. Employees identified the 3 individuals who were involved in shoplifting in their store. A CVS employee told police that she observed one suspect bend down to take something from the bottom of a shelf, open up her bag and then quickly walk behind a second individual for concealment. The suspect consented to a search of her bag which revealed an item from CVS. She could not produce a receipt for the item and an inventory check confirmed that the item was missing.

Based on these facts she was placed under arrest for shoplifting. Also in her possession were two pairs of earrings that were confirmed stolen from a Mint Julep store on Beacon St. in Brookline. She will be charged with 2 counts of shoplifting. The other two individuals were also placed under arrested for shoplifting- joint venture.

Police Reports 1/11-1/12

Attempted Robbery: Occurred on 1/11 at 10:30 PM- Beacon St.

Officers responded to the Washington Square Trolley Station on a report of two women fighting. Upon arrival officers located a male witness and a female party, who described another woman that had been involved who fled towards an alley across the street. The officer located the woman and asked her where she was coming from. She was unsteady on her feet and her answers did not make sense.

Officer then spoke with the victim, who stated that she had taken the trolley to the Washington Square stop. After departing the trolley, the victim felt someone pulling at her pocketbook, which she identified as the other woman. The victim began to yell for help and the two women struggled over the pocketbook. The two women ended up on the ground, with the offender on top of the victim, choking her. The victim was finally able to get the attacker off of her, at which time the offender walked away. The offender was placed under arrest and charged with one count of Unarmed Assault with Intent to Rob or Steal.

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred on 1/11 between 7:30 and 10:30 PM- Toxteth St.

Victim reports that sometime between 7:30 and 10:30 PM someone smashed the passenger side window of his vehicle and removed his GPS unit.

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred on 1/11 between 8:00 and 9:30 PM- Kent St.

Victim reports that sometime between 8:00 and 9:30 PM someone smashed the passenger side window of her vehicle and removed her GPS unit and a hand bag.

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred on 1/11 between 8:30 and 9:15 PM- Stearns Rd.

Victim reports that some time between 8:30 and 9:15 PM someone smashed the passenger side window of his vehicle and removed a GPS unit.

Motor Vehicle Pursuit: Occurred on 1/12 at 1:01 AM- Beacon St.

Officer was on patrol on Beacon Street when he observed a vehicle operating without headlights. The officer initiated a traffic stop. The driver produced the registration, but stated that he did not have a license. The driver then suddenly shifted the vehicle into drive and rapidly accelerated on Beacon Street.

The officer returned to the cruiser and pursued the vehicle on Beacon Street. The officer observed the vehicle turn onto Strathmore Road and lost sight of it upon reaching the fork. At this point the officer terminated the pursuit. A query of the suspect revealed that his driver’s license is revoked. The suspect was issued citation for Failure to Stop for Police, Operating to Endanger and Operating Without Headlights at a Time of Darkness.

Police Reports 1/10-1/11

Arrest: Occurred on 1/11 at 2:47 AM- Harvard St.

Officer traveling on Harvard St. noticed a Toyota Camry not staying within the solid marked lanes. At several points the vehicle swerved from the right to left, crossing over the white line that separates the lane from the shoulder. Several times the vehicle traveled over marked parking spaces. The officer then initiated a traffic stop. A query of the driver indicated that his right to operate a vehicle had expired. The driver was then placed under arrest. He was issued a citation for Marked Lanes Violation and Not Duly Licensed.

Arrest: Occurred on 1/11 at 12:04 AM- Beacon St.

Officer observed a Toyota Corolla traveling on Beacon St. driving over the painted lines separating the lanes in the roadway. The officer initiated a traffic stop for failure to operate safely within a marked lane. A query of the driver revealed that the vehicle had a suspended registration and that the driver had a suspended driver’s license. The driver was placed under arrest. During an inventory search of the vehicle, officers found a small bag containing marijuana. The driver was issued a citation for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration, Marked Lanes Violation and Possession of Marijuana.

Arrest: Occurred on 1/10 at 10:30 AM- Cypress St.

Officer was conducting traffic enforcement when he observed a sedan turn from Boylston St. onto Cypress St. without signaling. The officer initiated a traffic stop. A check with the Registry of Motor Vehicles revealed that her license was suspended. She was then placed under arrest. The driver was issued a citation for operating after suspension, failure to use turn signal, and no license in possession.

Suspects in B&E Arrested by State Police

A Toyota Corolla taken from a Kent Sq. residence during a breaking and entering on 1/9 was recovered after a traffic stop by the Massachusetts State Police in Arlington. A state trooper made a traffic stop of the vehicle in Arlington, and the two occupants of the car were arrested. Several others items taken from the Kent Sq. residence were found inside the vehicle.

Police Reports 1/9-1/10

Burglary: Occurred on 1/10 at 2:00 AM- Kent Sq.

Officer was dispatched to a Kent Square residence to take a report of a Breaking and Entering. The victim explained that she had arrived home in the early morning of 1/10 after being away from her home for several days. She noticed that some of her possessions had been moved around and that dresser drawers had been opened. Several items were reported missing from the kitchen, living room, bedroom, and office areas. It is believed that the perpetrator/s entered through a window.

Burglary: Occurred on 1/9 between 4:30 and 5:00 AM- Kent Sq.

Officer was dispatched to a Kent Sq. residence for a Breaking and Entering report. The victims heard footsteps on the stairs and in the hallway between 4:30 and 5:00 AM., but they believed it to be another member of their family. It was also noted that the door to the back hall stairs was open. When the residents of the home awoke to go to work, they realized that one of the cars that had been parked in the driveway was missing. Throughout the house, several items had been moved about and several items were reported missing, including the automobile. It is believed that the perpetrator/s entered through the basement door.

Motor Vehicle Accident: Occurred on 1/9 at 4:23 PM- Harvard St.

A vehicle was turning left into TJ Max parking lot when a cyclist was traveling on Harvard Street. The vehicle struck the cyclist with its front bumper. The cyclist was knocked over and transported to Beth Israel Hospital for a foot injury. The operator will be cited for failure to yield.

Police Reports 1/6-1/9

O.U.I.L: Occurred on 1/8 at 2:25 AM- Beacon St.

Officer was observing traffic in the Coolidge Corner area when she observed a white Lincoln Towncar merge into the right “Straight Only Lane” and then make an abrupt left turn from the right lane. The officer then observed this vehicle swerve several times to both sides of the travel lane. This vehicle came to a stop at a red light while in the right lane with the left turn signal activated. As the light turned green the operator quickly turned right onto Beacon Street which is where the officer initiated a traffic stop.

While the officer was speaking with the driver, she could detect a strong odor of alcoholic beverages emanating from the inside of the vehicle, and the operator had slurred speech, and glassy red eyes. The driver agreed to partake in several field sobriety tests. It was determined that the driver was impaired due to alcohol intoxication. She was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor. Her license was seized and destroyed and she was notified that her license would be suspended.

O.U.I.L: Occurred on 1/8 at 4:05 AM- Cypress St.

Officer was parked in the driveway of the Pierce School when she observed a hatchback style vehicle drive past her at a very high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Cypress St. While talking to the driver, the officer detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his person. The driver agreed to take part in several field sobriety tests. It was determined that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired due to alcohol and he was placed under arrest. The driver was issued a citation for Operating Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and Speeding.

Arrest: Occurred on 1/6 at 10:15 PM- Boylston St.

Officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Boylston St. when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the outside lane. The officer then initiated a traffic stop. A query of the operator revealed that his license was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension and speeding.

Arrest: Occurred on 1/7 at 1:08 AM- Washington St.

Officer was monitoring traffic on Franklin St at the intersection of Cypress St. The officer observed a grey colored SUV travelling on Cypress St. come to a complete stop without illuminating a directional or hazard warning lights. The vehicle was stopped for a short time and then continued on Cypress St. The officer then initiated a traffic stop for impeding flow of traffic. A query of the operator revealed that the driver’s license was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle after suspension.

Arrest: Occurred on 1/9 at 2:00 AM- Boylston St.

Officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Boylston St in Brookline. The officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Boylston St. The officer then initiated a traffic stop. A query of the operator revealed that the driver did not have a license to operate a motor vehicle. The driver was placed into custody for operating a motor vehicle without a license.

Traffic Stop: Occurred on 1/8 at 5:29 PM- Boylston St.

Officer was traveling on Harvard St. when he noticed a black Nissan Frontier with a 2011 sticker showing. A query indicated the vehicle's registration status was expired and also indicated that the registered owner had an expired license. The officer then initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. Upon talking to the operator, the officer could smell a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The officer observed in plain view a pipe in the center console with burnt residue inside. The driver then voluntarily turned over a case which contained a substance believed to be marijuana and more drug paraphernalia. The driver was informed that he was going to be summonsed to court for Operating with an Expired License and Operating with an Expired Registration. He was also issued Town By-Law Citation for Possession of Less than One Ounce of Marijuana.

Police Reports 1/5-1/6

O.U.I.L.: Occurred on 1/6 at 12:53 AM- Boylston St.

Officer was conducting traffic enforcement when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed westbound on Boylston St. The officer initiated a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver, the officer detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the driver and noticed that she was slurring her words and that her eyes were glassy. The driver agreed to partake in several field sobriety tests. It was determined that the driver was impaired due to alcohol intoxication and subsequently placed into custody for Operating under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and additionally charged with speeding. Her license was seized and destroyed.

Arrest: Occurred on 1/6 at 1:00 AM- Longwood Ave.

Officer observed a white Oldsmobile Intrigue sedan that did not have operational tail lights. The officer then initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Longwood Ave. and Marshall St. The driver immediately stated that he did not have a driver’s license on him. A query of the operator with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor revealed that the driver had a revoked Massachusetts Drivers License. The operator was placed under arrest and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked Drivers License, Defective Equipment and Marked Lanes Violation.

Arrest: Occurred on 1/6 at 12:06 AM- Beacon St.

Officer observed a vehicle with an expired registration sticker on the license plate. The officer then conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Beacon St. and Ayr St. The operator informed the officer that the vehicle belonged to his friend who was seated in the passenger seat and further advised that he only had a learner’s permit, however he did not have it with him. A query revealed that the driver did not have a learner's permit but a Massachusetts identification card only. The driver was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle without a license. The passenger was issued a citation for Allowing an Unlicensed Person operate his motor vehicle and not having the registration sticker displayed.

Police Reports 1/4-1/5

Burglary: Occurred on 1/3 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM- Davis Ave,

Victim reports that some time between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on January 3rd someone stole her son's mountain bike from the front porch of a Davis Ave. residence. Suspect gained access to the porch and removed one of many bicycles from the porch area.

Malicious Damage: Occurred on 1/4 at 3:11 PM- Gibbs St.

Officer responded to a radio call for a malicious damage report at a Gibbs St. residence. The victim stated that over the past few years he has been having incidents involving finding nails in his vehicle's tires while it has been parked inside his garage. The victim found three nails in his two rear tires.

Breaking & Entering Motor Vehicle: Occurred on 1/4 at 12:18 PM- Harvard Ave.

Officer was dispatched a Harvard Ave. residence for the report of breaking and entering to a motor vehicle. The victim stated her vehicle, a Honda Accord, was broken into. Though still intact, the driver's side window had two holes near the bottom of the window and was cracked throughout the pane of glass. It was determined that none of the victim’s belongings were missing, and the vehicle did not appear to be entered.

Police Reports 1/3/2012-1/4/2012

Larceny: Occurred on 1/3 at 8:00 PM- Kent St.

Officer was dispatched for a reported package theft. The victim stated that his laptop computer was stolen. The victim stated that he checked the status of the laptop computer that he ordered. The status indicated that it was delivered today and was signed for by an unknown party. However, the victim returned home from work and discovered the laptop was not in the lobby and he could not locate it. Based on the delivery time and the fact that someone signed for the package it is believed it was stolen at the same time.

Larceny: Occurred on 1/3 at 3:29 PM- York Terrace

Officer was dispatched to York Terrace for a larceny report. The victim explained that at 11:30AM she was in her driveway and accidentally left her purse on the trunk of her roommate’s car. She returned at approximately 1:30PM and her purse was gone. Her roommate did not move her car in the time that the victim was gone. Her roommate also did not remove the purse from the trunk of the car. The officer checked in the driveway around the car, the area surrounding the house and up the street in both directions, but the purse could not be located.

Motor Vehicle Accident: Occurred 1/3 at 8:15 AM- Brookline Ave. & Washington St.

At approximately 08:15, a box truck turning onto Brookline Ave. from Washington St. struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The pedestrian was struck while she was pushing her 2 year old daughter in a stroller on Washington St. The accident was low speed. The front bumper of the truck came into contact with the pedestrian's left side but not the stroller or child. The impact, however, resulted in the both parties and the stroller falling to the ground. Both mother and child were transported to Mass. General Hospital where they received additional medical attention and were released. Follow up investigation resulted in the operator being issued a citation for a failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

Police Reports 1/2-1/3

Burglary: Occurred on 1/2/12 at 7:00 PM- Winchester St.

Police responded to a Winchester St residence for a report of a past Breaking and Entering. Upon arrival the officer spoke with the resident. The resident informed the officer that he returned home at approximately 6:45PM this evening to discover that the front door to his apartment had been compromised and items from inside had been removed. The residents had been on a weekend vacation

The officer observed marks on the door and the door frame consistent with a pry tool, and the dead bolt had popped out.

Arrest:Occurred on 1/2/12 at 1:45 AM- Boylston Street

An officer observed a green Toyota Camry parked to the side of the road which appeared to be occupied by at least two occupants. After traveling around to Commonwealth Ave. and back onto Harvard Ave., this officer observed the same vehicle to now be turning onto Harvard Ave, now appeared to be occupied by at least 5 occupants. The officer pulled alongside the vehicle and observed the operator hold up what appeared to be a plastic baggie with unknown substance and make the motion of wrapping the baggie up and placing it in either a jacket/sweatshirt or other article of clothing. The vehicle reached approximately 48 MPH in a posted 40 MPH zone. The officer then initiated a traffic stop. Upon reaching the driver’s side window, the officer was able to smell a strong odor of fresh marijuana coming from the vehicle.

The operator was informed that the officer had observed him looking at a bag of marijuana while stopped for a red traffic signal at Harvard St. and Beacon St., at which time the front passenger picked up a black sweatshirt from the floor and handed it to the officer saying it was inside. A search of the sweatshirt revealed a plastic sandwich baggie containing a substance believed to be marijuana. Also in the sweatshirt was a red metal pipe with residue. A subsequent search of the occupants and the vehicle revealed more marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Four occupants of the vehicle were arrested for Conspiracy, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D, and School Zone Violation.

O.U.I.-L:Occurred on 1/2/12 at 12:20 AM- Commonwealth Ave.

Approximately 12:20 AM an officer was in the area of Washington St. at Commonwealth Ave. stopped for a red traffic signal. Before the traffic signal turned to green and while still on solid red, a maroon colored Chevrolet Astro van, accelerated to a high rate of speed through the solid red light and continued to accelerate at a high rate of speed on Comm. Ave. towards Warren St. At this time the officer attempted to catch up to the vehicle.

The vehicle then made an abrupt lane change into the right hand lane, getting behind an MBTA bus. The officer activated the emergency blue lights and siren in an attempt to get the vehicle to stop. The driver made no attempts to stop and continued traveling on Comm. Ave and finally came to a halting stop in front of 750 Commonwealth Ave.

Upon approaching the driver’s door, the officer could detect a strong odor of alcohol. The driver was asked to the exit the vehicle and was observed by the officers as unsteady on his feet. The driver agreed to partake in several field sobriety tests. It was determined that the driver was operating the motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and he was placed under arrest for OUI-L, Failure to Stop, Operating to Endanger, Speeding, and Red Light Violation. His license was seized and he was notified by police that effective immediately his license was suspended.

Police Reports 12/30-1/1

12/30 Larceny of a Motor Vehicle

Police responded to Parkway Road to take a report of a stolen vehicle. The victim stated that their vehicle was stolen sometime between 6:00 PM on 12/29 and 8:00 AM 12/30. The vehicle was parked in their off-street parking spot. Upon further investigation, the vehicle had been found stripped of parts and a license plate by the Milton Police.

12/30 Burglary

Police responded to St. Paul Street to speak to the caller about a possible break in her building. The caller reported that she had reported her apartment had been broken into back on 12/26. She was alerted to an open window to another apartment in the building. She went to talk with the neighbor and found the front door appeared to have been forced open. A check with the resident confirmed the apartment was not how it was left. Detectives are continuing to investigate.

12/30 Fraud

Victim came into the police station to report someone had been using her debit card without permission. The victim stated she was alerted to the fraud by unknown charges on her statement.

12/30 Malicious Damage

Police responded to Washington Street to take a report of malicious damage. Victim reported to Police that a portion of her fence had been damaged.

12/31 Arrest

Officers conducted a traffic stop at 1:36 AM after observing a vehicle fail to stop for a red light. During the stop it was found that the operator’s right to dive had been suspended in Massachusetts and that he had a warrant for his arrest. The operator was placed under arrest for the warrant, operating with a suspended license and traffic offenses.

12/31 Arrest

Officers conducted a traffic stop at 7:23 AM. During the stop it was found that the operator had a warrant out for his arrest. The operator was placed under arrest for the warrant.

12/31 Malicious Damage

Officers responded to HRI Hospital on Babcock Street for a reported disturbance. During the disturbance there was excessive damage to the building and property inside. The responsible party will be summonsed into court by Officers.

01/01 Arrest

Officers conducted a traffic stop at 4:52 AM after observing the vehicle driving erratically on Beacon Street. During the stop the officers found that the operator was not recognized by the Massachusetts registry. The operator was placed under arrest for operation without a license.

1/1 Malicious Damage

Officers responded to Blake Road for a report of Malicious Damage. The victim reported to police that their vehicle had been parked in their driveway and at some point over night the windshield had been shattered and the mirror on the driver’s side had been broken.

1/1 Malicious Damage

Police responded to Washington Street for a report of Malicious Damage. The victim reported that he was driving down Washington Street around 4 pm when his vehicle was struck by an object causing damage to the front bumper of his vehicle. Officers found broken glass bottle in the street near where the victim’s vehicle was struck.

1/1 Malicious Damage

Police responded to Middlesex Road for a report of an attempted Breaking and Entering Report. The victim reported to police that they came home to find the glass in their entry door had been smashed, but did not appear that anyone had gained access to the house.

Larceny at St. Marys Church

St. Marys Church on Harvard Street reported today that the baby Jesus and a lamb were taken from the nativity set. They were last seen last night out front in the set on the corner of Harvard Street and Linden Street. Any one with any information is asked to contact the police.

Police Reporst 12/30/2011

12/29/11 Larceny

Police responded to Perry Street to take a report for a larceny. The victim reported that there had been two packages delivered to their address on Netherlands Road on 12/20 and left on their front steps. When they went to retrieve the packages on 12/21 and the packages had been stolen.

12/29/11 11:50 PM Armed Robbery

Police responded to Walgreens at 99 Harvard Street at 11:49 PM for a report of a man with a knife inside the store. A description of an Asian male 5'6-5'8 with a black jacket, jeans, black bandana over his face and sunglasses was broadcast to responding officers. While canvassing the area, Officers stopped a subject who matched the description given by the victims/witnesses. After further investigation by the Officers, the subject was placed under arrest for Armed Robbery- Masked, Trespassing, and Assault and Battery with a dangerous weapon.

12/30/11 12:57 AM Arrest

While on Patrol in the Coolidge Corner area, Officers observed a vehicle traveling inbound in the outbound side of Beacon Street before turning on to Harvard Street. Officers conducted a traffic stop and advised the operator he had been traveling in the wrong direction. Officers detected an odor of alcohol coming from the driver. After further investigation, the operator was placed under arrest for O.U.I-L and traffic offenses.

12/27/11-12/28/11 Police Reports

12-28-11 Larceny

Resident of Grove Street reported to police that both license plates were removed from their vehicle overnight.

12/28/11 10:45 am Traffic Arrest

Officers were monitoring the area of Harvard Street and Green Street when they observed a vehicle make a turn where signs prohibit. Officers conducted a traffic stop and it was found the operator of the vehicles license had been suspended. The operator was placed under arrest and issued a citation.

12/10/2011 Larceny

Victim came into the police station to report that while at the Starbucks in the Shops at Putterham her wallet had been stolen.

12/28/11 Malicious Damage

Resident of Waverly Street reported to police that they found scratches along the body of their vehicle that appeared to be deliberate.

12/28/11 Warrant Arrest

During a fraud investigation Officers made a warrant arrest

12/29/11 Arrest

Officers responded to Washington Street and Beacon Street around 2:49 AM for a reported fight in progress. Officers arrived to find it was a female subject who was attempting to evade a taxi fare. The female was placed under arrest for disorderly person, Assault and Battery, Resisting arrest and Evading a Taxi Fare.

12/19/11 Larceny

Officers were dispatched to Stearns Road for a reported package theft. The victim reported that upon returning home, a package addressed to them had been ripped open and the contents inside were missing.

Break and Entering Arrest made

Today at 3:30 PM officers responded to Village Way for a report of some one trying to break in. As officers arrived the suspect tried to flee but was quickly located a short distance away. The female subject was placed under arrest for Breaking and Entering and several other charges. More information will be available Thursday.

Reports 12-27-28

12-28-11 06:45 hours Traffic Arrest

On 12/28/2011, at approximately 0645 hours, a report of a DMV in the left lane around 490 Boylston St.The operator stated the vehicle ran out of oil and was disabled. He handed over an International License that had an East Boston address. The license appeared to be similar to forgeries purchased over the Internet. A driver’s license check showed the operator was not duly licensed. The operator was then placed under arrest for Not Being Duly Licensed. The vehicle was towed by Perfection towing.

12-28-11 Attempted B&E

Brookline Dispatch received a call from the resident of Davis Ave, for what appeared to have been an attempted B+E through their front bedroom window. He stated that the incident had happened ten minutes prior, and the subject fled down Davis Av, toward Brookline High School. He saw a young, white, high school age male, wearing dark clothing. Upon making eye contact the male became startled, screamed, and ran West, down Davis Ave toward the high school.

A subject was stopped fitting the description but the victim could not identify the subject. A follow up will be conducted by the detectives.

12-27-11 22:56 hours M.V. Accident

Vehicle # 1, struck two pedestrian at the intersection of Boylston St. and Cypress St. in the crosswalk. Both Pedestrians were transported to the Beth Israel Hospital for injuries sustained during the crash. Vehicle # 1 was released to the owner and operator.

12-27-11 1637 hours Disturbing Peace/Assault

On this date, Tuesday - December 27th at approximately 1634 hrs two calls were received by Brookline Police Dispatch reporting a disturbance between pedestrians and a motorist in the area if 805 Boylston St.

The operator of the motor vehicle stopped to let 2 pedestrians cross the street. One of the pedestrians threw a bag containing food at his windshield.

The pedestrians were stopped and identified and will be summonsed to court for disturbing the Peace and Assault and Battery.

12-27-01 Credit Card Fraud

The victim of a Credit Card Fraud reports that on December 13, 2011 at approximately 2200hrs she was inside a Coffee Shop, located on Harvard St this town. The victim stated that she had placed her Bank of America Signature Visa Card in her jacket pocket instead of her purse and believes it was then that someone pick pocketed her and took her credit card right out of her pocket.

Victim state’s that she checked her Bank of America Credit Card statement and noticed multiple fraudulent charges ranging from December 13, 2011 thru December 23,2011.

12-27-11 14:35 hours Traffic Arrest

On December 27th 2011 at approximately 1435hrs I was monitoring traffic at the intersection of Goddard Ave. and Newton St. when I observed a motor vehicle traveling on south Newton St. approaching the stop sign at Goddard Ave.. The vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign and was almost struck by an on-coming vehicle. I approached the operator and asked for his license and registration, both of which he produced. The Mass. license which the operator of the motor vehicle gave me expired on 5-15-2010.

I checked the operator’s license status through the RMV on the cruiser's laptop and confirmed through dispatch that his license was under suspension. I informed the operator he was being placed under arrest for operating after suspension.

12-27-11 08:00 hours Larceny

On 12/27/2011, at approximately 0800 hours, an Officer was dispatched to Beacon St. to take a larceny report.

The manager reports money was taken from a cabinet some time the previous night.

A report was taken and still under investigation.

12-27-11 12:40am Traffic Arrest

An Officer observed a Taxi Cab exit Station St and turn onto Washington St. Station St is a posted One Way St. After observing the violation the cab was stopped.

The operator was unable to locate his license but provided me his name and date of birth. A search of the Registry through dispatch revealed that the operator’s right to operate was Suspended.

Operator was placed under arrest for:

M.G.L. Ch 90, sec 23 Operating After Suspended License

M.G.L. Ch 89, sec 9 One Way Violation

December 25-26

Break and Entering

On 12/25/11 Officers were dispatched to Thorndike St for a breaking and entering report.

Upon arrival, they were met by a resident who told them that when she arrived home at approximately 8:15pm she found her basement door was open and the glass window to it had been smashed. The resident told them that she left her apartment at approximately 12:45pm to go out for the day. When she returned home at 8:15pm she found the basement door window smashed. She said that when she arrived home this evening, she went into the basement to find the basement light turned on, the two storage unit doors were open, and there was glass on the ground. She said that the basement light is never on and that the doors to the storage units are always closed shut.

The basement door leads to a back staircase to which the backdoor of all three units can be accessed as well as the basement area. There was broken glass on the staircase leading down into the basement. There were additional pieces of glass on the basement floor near one of these storage units.

It appears that entry was made by smashing the basement window and then reaching through the window to open the door from the inside door knob. There appears to be a pry mark on the basement lock from the outside, but the tenants were unsure whether it was there before tonight. After making entry, it appears that the suspects targeted the basement area where the storage units were located.

At this time it is an on-going investigation .

Assault

On Monday, 12/26/11, at about 3:53am multiple Brookline units responded for a report of an assault that occurred at 369 St. Paul St, called in by the Boston University Police Department.

The victim, gave the description of a black male, between 18-22 years old, 5ft 6in to 5ft 8in, wearing a blue puffy style jacket with a hood and dark jeans. She stated that she was walking to work on the inbound side of Commonwealth Ave toward St Paul St when she noticed the suspect walking up Crownenshield Rd towards Commonwealth Ave. As she traveled further down Commonwealth Ave she noticed that the individual turned right onto Commonwealth Ave and began following approximately 30 yards behind her. The suspect then began closing the distance and followed her on her diagonal approach onto St Paul St.

In the vicinity of 369 St. Paul street the suspect wrapped his arms around her. The victim described the suspect's actions as he lightly wrapped each of his arms around her upper torso pinning her arms to her body then lightly clasped his hands together for only one to two seconds then quickly released. In a state of fear she ran into the building. Once safe and secure she called the Boston University Police. The approximate time the crime occurred was 3:35am,

The victim stated that the suspect's action were not sexual in nature. She further described it as a quick sort of hug from behind. At no time did the suspect say anything and there were no attempts to grab for her hand bag or wallet and she did not see any weapons

A search of the area yielded negative results.

12/21-12/22

MV Crash:

Occurred on 12/21 at 7:54 PM – Beacon St./Kent St.

Officers responded for a MV crash. A witness stated that a taxi was traveling on Kent St., and it entered the intersection of Beacon St. on a green light. Another vehicle then entered the intersection on a red light and struck the taxi. The cab driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

Occurred on 12/21 at 5:21 PM – Hammond St./Rt. 9

MV #1 was pulling out of the parking lot of Star Market, and struck MV #2 in the rear. MV #2 then struck MV #4, and MV #1 then struck MV #3. There were no reported injuries.

Larceny:

Occurred on 12/21 at 6:01 PM – CVS (730 Commonwealth Ave.)

Officers responded for an attempted shoplifting at CVS. Dispatch broadcast a description of the suspect as a white male with dark hair wearing a black jacket and carrying a red bag. The Loss Prevention officer stated that the male entered the store with a stack of receipts, and went through the aisles, attempting to match the products to one of the receipts. He then selected an item off the shelf, and headed to the register to attempt to return it using one of the receipts. When approached by the officer, the suspect fled the store.

Occurred on 12/21 at 2:40 PM – Gap (306 Harvard St.)

Officers responded for a shoplifter that had been stopped by store employees. The Loss Prevention officer recognized the suspect from a prior incident at the Copley Square store. He decided to follow her around the store, and he observed her place items in a clear, plastic shopping bag.

The suspect was placed under arrest, and a criminal complaint was filed with the Brookline District Court.

Suspicious Package:

Occurred on 12/21 at 12:21 PM – Longwood Ave./Chapel St.

Dispatch received a call from Boston regarding a suspicious package under the bridge in the Longwood and Chapel St. area. A section of Longwood Ave. was shut down from the Boston Line to Longwood and Kent. The package was 2 Styrofoam blocks attached to a couple of rods at the bank of the Muddy River. There was also a blue canister that was attached. The Boston Bomb squad arrived and X-rayed the item. After further investigation, it was determined that the package was not suspicious.

Burglary:

Occurred on 12/20 at between 3:30 and 7:30 PM – Brookline High School (115 Greenough St.)

Officers responded for a report of a past breaking and entering into the school store. Entry was made through a window, where the screen and the metal frame were cut. It did not appear as though anything of value was stolen and the safe was intact. There was a basketball game, so more students than usual were in the school until 7:30 PM.

Receive Stolen Property:

Occurred on 12/18 – CVS (1195 Boylston St.)

Officers responded to speak with a person regarding a lost iPad. The victim was shopping at CVS and mistakenly left it in her shopping cart. The next day she was contacted by someone who had found it and stated he could return it for a "Finder’s Fee". The victim decided to contact the police, who were able to locate the suspect based on his phone number and an RMV check of his name. He will be summonsed into Brookline District Court for Receiving Stolen Property.

12/20-12/21

Larceny:

Occurred on 12/20 between 11:38 AM and 4 PM – Longwood Ave.

Officers responded to take a report of a package larceny. The tracking revealed it was delivered at 11:38 AM, but when she checked the foyer at 4 PM, the package was missing.

12/19-12/20

Larceny:

Occurred on 12/17 between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM – Littell Rd.

Officers responded to take a report for a package theft. The victim stated that when he arrived home he discovered the box had been ripped open and a camera had been removed.

Another resident on Littell Rd reported an attempted larceny. The box was ripped open and there was a children’s toy inside, but it was left behind. That package was delivered at 1:06 PM and was discovered ripped open at approximately 4:30 PM.

MV Crash:

Occurred on 12/19 at 3:24 PM – Cypress St.

While traveling north on Cypress St, MV #1 drifted to the right and struck a town tree. The operator, admitted to being distracted by his GPS just prior to striking the tree and knocking it to the ground. He was issued a citation for marked lanes violation.

Graffiti:

Occurred 12/19-12/20 – Wulf’s Fish Market (409 Harvard St.)

An employee of Wulf’s reported that overnight, someone had tagged the front plate glass window, by etching unintelligible graffiti on to it with an unknown instrument. Upon further investigation of the surrounding area, it was found that several businesses had similar damage, some which had been there for a while and were never reported. Temple Beth Pinchas also reported seeing new graffiti on their doors. All of the businesses have been advised and encouraged to report future incidents to the police.