Sector 1
Larceny-Shoplifting: 8/30 at 4:22pm – Harvard St
Officer responded to a report of a shoplifting incident that had occurred. Caller stated that she observed a female suspect place two pairs of jeans into her bag and then proceed to leave the store without paying. Suspect is described as a light-skinned black female, short hair, white tank top, denim shorts, large gold earrings, pink sparkly designer shoes, carrying two large bags.
Sector 1
Straight Warrant: 8/30 at 10:50am – Babcock St
Officers reported to Babcock St for a subject that had an active arrest warrant. Subject was placed under arrest and was served with a Restraining Order.
Sector 1
Fraud: 7/2 & 7/4 – Beacon St
Victim stated that fraudulent charges were made to her account. She notified the bank and cancelled her card.
Sector 2
Larceny: 8/16 at 6:30pm – Carlton St
Officer responded to a report of a past larceny from the vestibule of the multi-unit building. Victim stated that while he was at work, her wardrobe was delivered to the building by a laundry service. He stated that when he returned home the laundry was not there.
Sector 4
Operating After Suspension: 8/30 at 5:50pm – Walnut St / Washington St
Officer observed a vehicle with a broken windshield and the operator of the vehicle was texting while driving. A vehicle registration check revealed that the operator had a suspended license. Operator was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension and Operating with a Cracked Windshield.
ID Fraud: 8/29 at 12:00pm – St Paul St
Victim stated that he was a victim of credit card fraud. Fraudulent charged were made to his account in Georgia. He has notified his bank and cancelled his debit card.
Note to Readers:
The following information is based on initial reviews of incident reports and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all incidents reported. The blog reports do not include sex crimes, domestic abuse, juvenile information, medical reports, and other sensitive police reports. The blog may differ from local news sources as well as trends reported at crimereports.com
Friday, August 31, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Police Reports 8/29
Sector 2
B&E&L of MV: Occurred b/t 8/28 at 5:00pm & 8/29 at 7:45am – Beacon St
Victim stated that his vehicle had been entered overnight. Victim claimed that the vehicle was parked in the rear lot and he found his leather briefcase and sunglasses were missing from the vehicle. Officer did not observe any signs of forced entry.
Sector 5
Larceny-Shoplifting: 8/28 at 7:17pm – Washington St
Officer responded to a report of a past shoplifting call. Employee stated that he observed a suspect take a white plastic bag out of his pocket; he then began filling it with razor blades. Suspect then proceeded to exit the store without paying. The suspect is described as a black male approximately 6' tall, wearing a baggy white t-shirt, shorts, and a black helmet.
Sector 8
Resisting Arrest: 8/29 at 9:48pm – Heath St
Officer responded to a request for assistance in dealing with a trespasser. Subject ignored officer’s orders and continued to walk away. Officer attempted to stop the subject when she swung her arms around, hitting the police officer. Subject was detained and informed of the trespass law.
Graffiti Law: 8/29 at 6:15pm – Foster St
Officer responded to a report of a graffiti complaint. Upon arrival, officer observed a dumpster with graffiti spray -tagged “PHOP!” -painted in white on the side.
Operating After Revocation: 8/29 at 5:17pm – School St & Harvard St
Officer observed a vehicle grid locking the intersection of Harvard St and School St, restricting traffic flow. A registration query revealed that the operator of the vehicle had a revoked license. Operator was placed under arrest and issued citations for Operating after Revocation and Gridlock.
B&E&L of MV: Occurred b/t 8/28 at 5:00pm & 8/29 at 7:45am – Beacon St
Victim stated that his vehicle had been entered overnight. Victim claimed that the vehicle was parked in the rear lot and he found his leather briefcase and sunglasses were missing from the vehicle. Officer did not observe any signs of forced entry.
Sector 5
Larceny-Shoplifting: 8/28 at 7:17pm – Washington St
Officer responded to a report of a past shoplifting call. Employee stated that he observed a suspect take a white plastic bag out of his pocket; he then began filling it with razor blades. Suspect then proceeded to exit the store without paying. The suspect is described as a black male approximately 6' tall, wearing a baggy white t-shirt, shorts, and a black helmet.
Sector 8
Resisting Arrest: 8/29 at 9:48pm – Heath St
Officer responded to a request for assistance in dealing with a trespasser. Subject ignored officer’s orders and continued to walk away. Officer attempted to stop the subject when she swung her arms around, hitting the police officer. Subject was detained and informed of the trespass law.
Graffiti Law: 8/29 at 6:15pm – Foster St
Officer responded to a report of a graffiti complaint. Upon arrival, officer observed a dumpster with graffiti spray -tagged “PHOP!” -painted in white on the side.
Operating After Revocation: 8/29 at 5:17pm – School St & Harvard St
Officer observed a vehicle grid locking the intersection of Harvard St and School St, restricting traffic flow. A registration query revealed that the operator of the vehicle had a revoked license. Operator was placed under arrest and issued citations for Operating after Revocation and Gridlock.
Accident MV/Property: 8/29 at 9:28am – Harvard St / Sewall Ave
Vehicle 1 was taking a right turn when it struck a parked vehicle. Vehicle 1 sustained minor damage to the passenger side and the parked vehicle sustained damage to the driver’s side rear quarter panel and taillight.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Suspects: Shoplifting of $1,200 of Medicines (Mucinex & Zyrtec)
Occurred 8/18 at 2:03pm – Commonwealth Ave
Officer was dispatched for a report of a past shoplifting. Through a review of surveillance footage, Store manager and Loss Prevention Officer discovered two suspects shoplifting numerous over-the-counter medications from the store. Suspect 1 is described as a black male, wearing a white Adidas shirt, and blue Yankees hat. Suspect 2 is described as a black male wearing blue jeans and a black t-shirt.
If you have any information about the identity of this person or where they are, contact:
Brookline Police Department
Detectives Division
Detective Matthew McDonnell
(617) 730-2222 x 2712
Brookline Police Take Top Honor
The Brookline Police Department was one of 23 local police departments honored at the annual Massachusetts Law Enforcement Challenge (MLEC) Awards Ceremony along with the Massachusetts State Police for excellence in traffic safety efforts during calendar year 2011 to reduce motor vehicle related fatalities, injuries, and economic losses to the Commonwealth.
MLEC awards were based on traffic safety activities such as internal policies, officer training, effective patrolling and public information projects during the 2011 calendar year.
In recognition of their efforts, the Brookline Police Department was awarded first place by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.
Police Reports 8/27 - 8/29
Sector 1
B&E of MV: 8/28 between 8:00pm & 12:01am - James St
Officer responded to a radio call for a malicious damage. Upon arrival, officer observed a parked vehicle with a smashed rear window. The owner of the vehicle stated a handbag and a pair of sunglasses missing. Fraudulent charges were also made to the owner’s account.
Sector 1
Fire: 8/27 at 7:34am – Beacon St
Officer, along with the Brookline Fire Department, were dispatched for a person stuck in an elevator. Victim had been stuck in the elevator for approximately 20 minutes. BFD made a entry in the basement mechanical room and was able to reset the elevator. Victim was released and was unharmed.
Sector 2
Warrant: 8/29 at 12:30am – Harvard St
Officer observed a vehicle operating with a defective taillight. A registration query revealed that the operator’s right to operate was currently suspended. Operator was placed under arrest for operating after suspension and defective equipment.
Sector 2
Malicious Damage-Auto: 8/28 at 7:00am – Stearns Rd
Victim stated that she noticed that her passenger side rear-view mirror was damaged- the mirror was missing and the encasement was hanging by a wire. She believes that it was forcefully pulled off.
Sector 2
ID Fraud: 8/28 at 3:45pm – Alton Place
Officer responded to a report of an identity theft. Victim stated that that she was notified from the IRS that she may be a victim of identity theft. She stated that she checked her credit report and did not notice any unauthorized transactions.
Revoked Registration: 8/27 at 11:35pm – Harvard St
A registration check of a vehicle revealed a status of revoked Insurance. Operator will be charged with Revoked Insurance, Unregistered M.V., and Revoked Registration.
Sector 3
Larceny: Occurred sometime b/t 8/26 at 11:00am – 8/27 at 3:35pm – St Paul St
Victim reported that two of his bikes had been stolen from the basement garage of his building. Bikes were left unlocked at the rack and the garage door was left open.
Sector 4
Not Duly Licensed: 8/27 at 6:12pm – High St & Boylston St
Officer observed a vehicle making an illegal left turn onto High St. Operator had a driver’s permit and stated that she was using her friend vehicle. Operator was placed under arrest for Illegal left turn and not duly licensed.
Sector 4
Weapons Violation: 8/27 at 7:17am – Franklin St
Upon officers’ arrival, subject was observed to be holding a loaded firearm. Subject compiled with the officers’ instructions and they were then able to secure and confiscate the weapon. Subject stated he was concerned that somebody had broken into his house and came in through the skylight. There were no signs of forced entry into the house, the alarm was still set, and subject stated that nothing was missing. A registration query of the firearm serial number did not match the make and model of the firearm recovered. Officer filed for a civil fine due to possession of the firearm passed the 90 day grace period after his FID Card expired.
Sector 5
Larceny: Occurred b/t 8/21 at 2:30pm – 8/12 at – Tappan St
Victim reported his bike stolen outside of a residence on Tappan Street. Victim claimed that the bike was left locked to a pole, and when he returned, he found that the lock had been cut and his bicycle had been stolen.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Police Reports 8/24-8/27
Sector 1
Assault: 8/25 at 2:49pm – Beacon St and Harvard St
Officers were alerted by witnesses that they observed two men fighting. Victim stated that he and a male subject got into a verbal agreement. The subject bumped him with his body twice and then punched the victim in the face. Subject will be summonsed in for Assault and Battery.
Sector 1
Accident MV/Property: 8/25 at 7:27am - St. Paul St
Caller stated that she saw a vehicle on the front part of her driveway and the side walk. Caller then stated that after the crash, the vehicle had a flat tire and it began to pull away slowly. The vehicle later pulled up and was immediately identified by the caller. Driver stated that he fell asleep and his vehicle ran up the curb, struck the sign and stopped in front of St. Paul St. Driver was issued citation for Marked lanes violation and Driving upon sidewalk.
Sector 1
Warrant: 8/24 at 10:30pm – Amory Park
Officer observed a vehicle parked in Amory Park which was closed with signs clearly posted at the entrance to the park. As the officer approached the vehicle, he saw a clear plastic bag containing marijuana- that was in plain view in the center consul of the vehicle. One party in the vehicle was placed under arrest for a default warrant. All parties in the vehicle were issued a Town By Law Citation for Possession of less than an Ounce of Marijuana.
Sector 2
MV Theft: 8/25 at 3:52pm – Perry St
Victim stated his wallet and truck missing. He has since cancelled the credit card and reports no pending transactions from the card. On 8/26 he stated that cash withdrawal was made in his bank statement.
Sector 3
Assault: 8/26 at 2:35am – Harvard St toward Centre St
Officers were dispatched to a residence to speak with a party about a suspicious person. Caller stated that a female party had been walking through an alley when a male party had attempted to grab her. As she tugged away from the suspect, he struck her in the face with an open hand. The victim was uninjured and did not require any medical attention. Suspect is described as a Middle Eastern man in his 20-30s, average build, 5'5" to 5'11" with curly black hair that was approximately neck length and was gelled back. He was wearing a white or light colored button up shirt.
Sector 3
Bike Larceny: Occurred sometime after 8/24 at 10:00pm – Beacon St
Victim stated that her bicycle was stolen off the bike rack in the rear of the building.
Sector 4
Bike Larceny: Occurred 8/23 b/t 5:00pm & 8/26 b/t 5:00pm – Cypress Street
Officer responded to a report of a stolen bicycle. Victim stated that he last placed his bike unlocked in the garage of his apartment building. On 8/26, victim discovered his bicycle-damaged- leaning on a pole along the walkway that leads to Cypress Street.
Sector 8
Malicious Damage Auto: 8/25 at 8:00pm – Hammond St towards Woodland Road
Victims (passenger and driver) stated that as vehicle cut them off, victims sounded his horn as a warning to the other driver in an effort to avoid a collision. The driver of the vehicle pulled over to the side of the road, exited his car and struck (kicked) the vehicle on the passenger's side rear quarter panel resulting in a dent on that side.
Operating After Suspension: 8/25 at 12:40am – Cypress St
Officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-Turn. A vehicles registration check revealed that the Driver’s right to operate a MV was suspended. Driver was placed under arrest for Operating a MV with a Suspended License.
Not Duly Licensed: 8/27 at 1:10am – Eliot Ave
Officer observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. A registration check revealed that the operator did not have a driver's license or a learner's permit. Operator was placed under arrest for Operating without a Driver's License. Officers later uncovered marijuana in the middle console of the vehicle. Operator was issued a civil citation for possession of less than one ounce of Marijuana.
Operating After Suspension: 8/25 at 7:40pm – Harvard St
Officer observed a vehicle making an illegal U-turn around a median divider and reverse direction. A registration query revealed that the operator’s license was suspended. Operator was placed under arrest and cited for After Suspension and an Illegal U-Turn.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Police Reports 8/23
Sector 1
Larceny-Shoplifting: 8/23 at 11:40am - Harvard St
Officer responded to a report of a shoplifting in progress. the loss prevention representative stated that he observed the suspect take several sweaters. The items were later retrieved from the suspect’s bag. Suspect was placed under arrest for shoplifting.
Sector 3
Larceny: 8/24 at 1:00am – Beacon St
Victim stated that his stroller was removed from under the tarp and stolen. She stated that he left the stroller unlocked, under a tarp, in the rear of his home. The area from which the stroller was stolen is a secluded parking lot which is accessed off of Lancaster Terrace.
Sector 4
Burglary: 8/23 at 1:30am-2:00am – Walnut St
Victim stated that two male suspects had broken into her apartment earlier this morning and the back door was kicked in. Victim claimed she recognized the two male suspects. Officers were able to obtain the addresses and telephone numbers listed to both parties. Both male suspects were later found, placed under arrest, and charged for Breaking and Entering in the Night Time with intent to commit a felony.
Sector 4
Accident: 8/23 at 5:28pm – Washington St / Beacon St
Veh #1 was driving north bound on Beacon Street approaching the turn around at Westbourne Terrace when Veh #2 completing a U-turn onto Beacon Street and hit Veh #1. Passenger of Veh#1 sustained laceration to her head.
Sector 7
Accident: 8/23 11:24pm - Philbrick Rd and Boylston St
Units responded to a report for a tree down on a vehicle. The operator of the vehicle had already exited the vehicle and was unharmed. She stated that she was just driving down Boylston St. (Westbound) when suddenly a tree fell on top of her vehicle. The Brookline Highway/Forestry Department was notified.
Sector 9
ID Fraud: Reported 8/23 at 3:51pm – Rangeley Rd
Victim reported that an account was opened in his name. It is unknown where or how this account was opened at this time. Victim was advised to contact one of the three credit bureau fraud departments.
Larceny-Shoplifting: 8/23 at 11:40am - Harvard St
Officer responded to a report of a shoplifting in progress. the loss prevention representative stated that he observed the suspect take several sweaters. The items were later retrieved from the suspect’s bag. Suspect was placed under arrest for shoplifting.
Sector 3
Larceny: 8/24 at 1:00am – Beacon St
Victim stated that his stroller was removed from under the tarp and stolen. She stated that he left the stroller unlocked, under a tarp, in the rear of his home. The area from which the stroller was stolen is a secluded parking lot which is accessed off of Lancaster Terrace.
Sector 4
Burglary: 8/23 at 1:30am-2:00am – Walnut St
Victim stated that two male suspects had broken into her apartment earlier this morning and the back door was kicked in. Victim claimed she recognized the two male suspects. Officers were able to obtain the addresses and telephone numbers listed to both parties. Both male suspects were later found, placed under arrest, and charged for Breaking and Entering in the Night Time with intent to commit a felony.
Sector 4
Accident: 8/23 at 5:28pm – Washington St / Beacon St
Veh #1 was driving north bound on Beacon Street approaching the turn around at Westbourne Terrace when Veh #2 completing a U-turn onto Beacon Street and hit Veh #1. Passenger of Veh#1 sustained laceration to her head.
Sector 7
Accident: 8/23 11:24pm - Philbrick Rd and Boylston St
Units responded to a report for a tree down on a vehicle. The operator of the vehicle had already exited the vehicle and was unharmed. She stated that she was just driving down Boylston St. (Westbound) when suddenly a tree fell on top of her vehicle. The Brookline Highway/Forestry Department was notified.
Sector 9
ID Fraud: Reported 8/23 at 3:51pm – Rangeley Rd
Victim reported that an account was opened in his name. It is unknown where or how this account was opened at this time. Victim was advised to contact one of the three credit bureau fraud departments.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Police Reports 8/22
OUIL: 8/23 at 1:40am - Longwood Ave at St Paul St
Officer observed a vehicle cross the marked double yellow line in front of a resident on Longwood Ave. As the officer approached the vehicle, he detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the vehicle. Officer also observed that the operator had blood shot eyes. Operator was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor and Failure to Stay in Marked Lanes.
Warrant: 8/22 at 7:07pm – Beacon St
Officers observed a subject who was known to have 2 outstanding warrants for his arrest: Operating After Suspension and Number Plate Violation to Conceal ID. Subject was placed under arrest for the warrants.
Attempted Larceny: 8/22 at 6:24pm – Winthrop Rd
Officer responded to a report of an attempted larceny of a bicycle. Witness stated that he observed a male subject leap over his neighbor’s fence and then observed a bicycle come over the fence from his neighbor's yard. Witness than stated that the subject then left the bicycle where it was and walked back up the driveway/walkway towards Winthrop Rd. Subject is described as a black male in his mid-20s, nicely dressed, wearing a white shirt, khaki pants, short cropped hair, lean build, approximately 5'10"
Larceny: July 15
Victim reported her TV stolen out of her apartment approximately one month ago. She initially believed the TV had been stolen, but dismissed this notion, and thought that it had just been misplaced. Officers noticed no evidence of forced entry and the doors and locks appear to be intact. No other electronics or other items of value have gone missing.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Police Reports 8/22
Operating After
Suspension: 8/22 at 3:20am – Boylston St
Officer was performing radar enforcement when he observed a
vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. A vehicle’s registration check
revealed that the operator’s license was suspended. Operator was placed under
arrest and issued citations for Operating After License Suspension, Operating
MV with License Not In Possession, and Speeding.
Operating After
Suspension: 8/22 at 2:30am – Commonwealth Avenue
& Babcock St
Officer noticed an operator of a vehicle driving slowly and
continued to drive through a solid red light. A vehicle’s registration check
revealed that the operator’s license was suspended. Operator was placed under
arrest and charged for driving for Operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license,
failing to stop for a red light.
Not Duly License: 8/22 at
12:41am – Washington St
Officer observed a vehicle that did not have a valid
inspection sticker. A vehicle registration query revealed that the operator had
an expired non-renewable drivers license. Operator was placed under arrest and
charged for Unlicensed Operation of Motor Vehicle and Failure to Submit Vehicle
for Inspection.
Burglary: Occurred between 8/10 - 8/21 at 6:47pm – Russett Rd
Officer responded to a residence on a report of a past
attempted residential Breaking and Entering. Resident stated that he returned
from a vacation and noticed the screen on the window damaged. Nothing was reported
stolen.
Larceny-Shoplifting:
8/81 at 2:03pm -2:19am – Commonwealth Ave
Officer responded to a report of a past shoplifting. Manager
and Loss Prevention Officer discovered that a shoplifting of over the counter
medicine had occurred. Subjects are described as a back male wearing a white
Adidas shirt, and a blue Yankees hat, and another black male wearing blue jeans
and a black t-shirt.
Larceny-Shoplifting:
8/21 at 4:03pm – Harvard St
Officers responded to a report of a shoplifting report.
Manager stated that he observed a suspect placing items into his backpack. The
manager confronted the suspect and recovered multiple stolen items. Suspect was
placed under arrest and will be criminally charged for Shoplifting.
Larceny-Shoplifting:
8/21 at 12:46pm – Harvard St
Units responded to a report of a shoplifter leaving the
store. An officer observed a white
female fitting the description of the same white female who exited the store
without paying for the items. Suspect was placed under arrest for Shoplifting.
MV Accident: 8/21 at 10:40am – Beacon St
Officer responded to a report of a hit and run causing
property damage. Witness stated that he
heard and observed a vehicle leaving a parking spot that hit the parked car in
front. Witness was able to write down the registration of the vehicle that
fled. The owner of the vehicle will be issued a citation for Leaving the scene
of a property damage accident.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Citizens Alert
We have received reports of people, specifically the elderly population, that the Brookline Fire Department has been soliciting donations for Dead/Injured Firefighters. At this time, the Brookline Fire Department is NOT holding any funds for donations. When they do hold donations, they do not contact private residents - only businesses. The Fire Department adheres to specific steps in recieving funds for their donations. Please be aware of unauthorized contacts and scams.
For more questions, please call
Brookline Police Department
Community Service Division
617-730-2603.
For more questions, please call
Brookline Police Department
Community Service Division
617-730-2603.
Police Reports 8/20 - 8/21
Sector 1
Bike Larceny:
Occurred between 8/16 at 12:00m - 8/20 at
12:30pm– Freeman St
Victim reported his bike
missing from a bike rack on the Dexter Park property. The lock and chain were also missing.
Sector 3
Bike Larceny:
8/20 at 4:03pm– Beacon St
Victim stated that his bike
was stolen from a locked storage unit located in the basement of his
building.
Sector 4
MV Accident:
8/20 at 12:32pm – Beacon St
Operator of a vehicle was
backing into a handicap parking spot and struck a parked motorcycle.
Sector 4
Possession: 8/21 at 1:59am – Pond Ave
Officer observed that the
operator of a moped was not wearing a helmet. The operator claimed that he
borrowed the moped from his friend. Operator will be issued for Not Duly
Licensed, Operating a Moped without a helmet, One-way violation.
Sector 4
Operating After Suspension: 8/20 at 12:25pm
– Harvard St
Officer observed a vehicle
make an illegal U-turn in an area of Harvard
Street. A registration check revealed that the
operator’s license was suspended. Operator was placed under arrest for
Operating after Suspended license and will be cited for making a illegal
U-turn.
Sector 4
Warrant/Traffic Violation: 8/20 at 7:40am
- Boylston St
and High St
Officer stopped a vehicle
that went through a red traffic signal. A CJIS check showed that there was a
warrant for the operator. Operator was issued a citation for Failing to Stop
for a Red Light and placed under arrest for the warrant.
Sector 6
Not Duly Licensed: 8/20 at 10:28am – Boylston St
Officer observed 2 vehicles
traveling at a high rate of speed at the same time. Both vehicles were stopped.
Operator of vehicle 1 was cited for speeding and the operator of Vehicle 2 was
placed under arrest for Not Being Duly Licensed. Officers later discovered
marijuana and a ceramic pipe in vehicle 2. Operator of Vehicle 2 will also be
issued a Town By Law Violation for Possession of less than 1 oz of Marijuana.
Sector 7
Accident: 8/20 at 4:50pm – Goddard Ave
Operator of a vehicle stated
that as he was attempting to avoid contact with an animal, that crossed the
road in front of him, he applied his brakes. As he applied his brakes, the rear
wheel slide out from under his motorcycle and he fell to his side. Operator was
transported to the hospital for further treatment.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Police Reports 8/16 - 8/19
Baby on the Way: 8/16 at 9:58pm – Kenwood Rd
Officers were sent to a medical emergency for a woman having
labor pains. Officers arrived to assist the mother, and along with the
Brookline Fire Department, in delivering the child at home. Mother and child were
transported by ambulance to the hospital.
Pedestrian/Vehicle
Accident: 8/19 at 10:40pm – Beacon St
Officers responded for a traffic accident involving a
pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Driver claimed that the pedestrian ran
out into the streets in front of his vehicle as he was traveling westbound on
Beacon St. Officers arrived on scene to find the pedestrian conscious and
breathing, and appearing to have a broken leg. She was takent o the hospital
for further medical attention. At this time this crash is still under
investigation.
Operating After
Revocation: 8/19 at 6:42pm – Harvard St
Officers observed a vehicle, traveling southbound on Harvard St, with a
missing front license plate. A query of the vehicle’s registration revealed
that the registration had been cancelled and the vehicle was not registered and
did not have insurance. Officers also observed that the vehicle's inspection
sticker had expired. Following further investigation, a motor inventory search
revealed a set of bolt cutters and a black scooter helmet. Driver was placed
under arrest and charged with the following offenses:
Operating after
Revocation (License), Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Operating Uninsured
Motor Vehicle, Attaching Number Plate, Number Plate Missing, Failure to Submit
Vehicle for Inspection, Attaching Inspection Sticker, Possession of Burglarious
Tools.
Operating After Revocation: 8/19 at 5:07pm - Beacon St
A
random query of a vehicle's registration revealed that the registered owner had
a suspended license. Operator was placed under arrest and charged for Operating
After Suspension.
Bike Larceny: Occurred
on 8/18 sometime between 11:00am &
10:00pm – Linden St
Officer responded to a resident on Linden Street for a report of a stolen
bike. Owner of the bike states that her bike was parked in the rear of her
house at the end of the driveway behind her grill, unlocked.
Traffic Offenses:
8/16 at 8:30am - Hammond St and Woodland Rd
Officer was conducting traffic enforcement when a driver of
a vehicle was traveling at a speed considered unreasonable, swerved around the
stopped traffic in the left lane into the inside lane and caused the officer to
jump out of the way to avoid getting struck. Driver will be issued a citation
for Unsafe Lane Change.
Trespassing: 8/19 at 6:26pm – Beacon St
Officers responded for a suspicious person call. Caller
observed a six foot tall, black male suspect within the trash receptacle at the
rear of the building. Officers were unable to locate the suspect, nor the
vehicle in which the subject used to leave the scene, but was able to retrieve identification
from the license plate number. Suspect will be charged with Trespassing.
Operating After Suspension: 8/18 at 9:02pm - St. Paul St
Officer
observed a vehicle with a missing front license plate. A query of the vehicle's
registration revealed that the driver’s license was suspended. Further
investigation revealed Marijuana in the center console of a vehicle. Driver
will be charged with Operating after Suspension (License), Failure to Submit MV
for inspection, Number Plate violation, Possession of One Ounce or Less of
Marijuana.
MV Fire: 8/18 at 5:18pm - New Terrace Road
Officers were dispatched for a Motor Vehicle fire. The
operator stated that he had just started the vehicle when all of a sudden he
could smell burning wires. He and his family exited the vehicle when he saw
flames coming out of the hood of his vehicle. All family members exited safely
sustaining no injuries.
Loud Music/Party:
8/12 at 11:00pm - Strathmore Rd
Officers responded to a report of a loud party in the area.
Officers heard loud talking and music coming from the area of the roof deck. All
guests left the residence and the resident was issued a citation for Nuisance
Control.
Single Vehicle
Accident: 8/17 at 10:46pm – Lagrange St & Princeton Rd
Officers were dispatched to investigate a traffic crash. The
vehicle was on its side after striking a town tree and pole. Driver was
evaluated and taken to the hospital for further medical evaluation.
Shoplifting: 8/17 between 7:30pm & 8pm – Harvard St
Assistant store manager stated that a phone had been stolen
from a store display. At this time there is no further information.
Shoplifting: 8/17 at 6:54pm – Boylston St
Officer was dispatched to investigate a report of a
Shoplifting incident. Store owner stated that a female juvenile suspect stole a
skateboard.
Larceny: 8/16 at
8:00pm – Pleasant St
Victim states that he was in the process of moving items
from his apartment to his new address when he returned to find items missing
from his home.
Bike Larceny:
Officer was dispatched to Longwood Ave for a temporary tow zone
violation. It was later revealed that the front wheel of the complainant’s bike
was stolen. The bike was locked to the front railing of her building.
Assault: 8/17 at
12:05am – Beacon St
Units responded for a report of a past assault &
battery. Victim reported that he was the
sidewalk outside his residence on Beacon
Street when a subject approached him and removed
an item from his pocket, possibly a knife. Subject is described as a black
male, in his late-twenties or early-thirties, medium-dark complexion,
5'11", medium build, short/"natty" hair, and wearing jeans.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Polcie Reports 8/16-8/17
Warrant Arrest: 9:23
am on 8/16- Washington St
The owner of a vehicle that had been towed earlier was in
the police station looking for the paperwork to release her vehicle. During a license check it was found the owner
had a warrant and she was placed under arrest.
Break & Enter of a Motor Vehicle: Between 8:30 pm (8/15) and 8:30 am (8/16) - Monmouth St
Victim reported to police that the car was parked in the
driveway overnight and in the morning the reporting party noticed the front
passenger’s window had been smashed.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Police Reports 8/15
Graffiti: 8/15 at
12:37 pm- Village Way
Officers responded to the report of graffiti on the
management door and a recycling bin on Village Way.
Malicious Damage:
8/15 between 6:00 am and 2:15 pm - Brookline Ave/Parkway Rd
Victim reported to police that the rear windshield of his
vehicle had been smashed in two spots. The
vehicle was parked at approximately 6:00 am and when he returned to the vehicle
he noticed the damage. It did not appear as if anyone attempted to make entry
into the vehicle.
Larceny: between 6:30
pm (8/14) and 8:00 am (8/15) - Vernon Street
Victim reported to police that two bicycles were stolen out
of a private parking garage. The victim
stated that the bikes were left unlocked in a parking space. When he went to get them in the morning they
were gone.
Larceny/Shoplifting:
8/15 at 3:57 pm- Beacon Street
The AT&T store reported that two white males (approx
25-30 years old) had entered the store and removed a display phone. One of the males acted as a distraction to
the employees as the other stole the phone.
Warrant Arrest: 12:52
am 8/16 - Longwood Ave/ Sewall Ave
Officers stopped a vehicle for traveling without the proper
use of headlights. During the traffic stop Officers found that the operator had
a warrant out for his arrest. The
operator was placed under arrest for the warrant and cited for the traffic
offenses.
Arrest: 8/16 at 2:37
am - Harvard St/ Naples Rd
Officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with
defective equipment. The operator was
placed under arrest for operating with a suspended license.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Police Reports 8/14
Operating After
Revocation: 8/14 at 1:51pm – Harvard St at Beacon St
A random vehicle registration check revealed that a vehicle
held a revoked license status. The operator was placed under arrest and charged
with Operating Motor Vehicle After Registration Revocation and Operating Motor
Vehicle without Registration in Possession.
Warrant: 8/14 at 5:00pm - Harvard St. & Longwood Ave
Officer observed a vehicle making an illegal U-Turn from the
intersection of Harvard St
and Sewall Ave. A registry check revealed that the operator
of the vehicle had a straight warrant. Operator was placed under arrest for the
warrant and issued a citation for a U-Turn violation.
Larceny: 8/14 at
9:00pm – Harvard St
Victim reported her phone stolen from her place of work.
Malicious Auto Damage: 8/10 at 7:00am – Winchester St
Victim
reported that his vehicle, which was parked and secured in a public garage, had
been keyed.
Burglary: 8/14 at 6:08pm - Walnut St
Units were dispatched to a residence for a Breaking and
Entering report. Home owner noticed that dressers were rummaged through and
several items were found missing.
Larceny: 8/14 sometime between 11:00am-5:30pm – Boylston St
Victim discovered his wallet missing from an office that was
not used by anyone on the staff on this day.
He claimed that he left the wallet on top of a stack of folders on a
counter top. The wallet contained cash and credit cards – credit card company
reported no activity on the stolen credit cards.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Police Reports 8/11- 8/14
Found Property: 8/14 at 1:18am – Newton St and Goddard Circle
Officer
was dispatched for suspicious activity. Caller stated that while traveling down
Newton St.
towards Larz Anderson Park,
he observed a motorized scooter lying on the sidewalk with its headlight
illuminated with no one around it. Officers noticed that the scooter had major
scrapes to the body plastic on both sides as well as missing mirrors. The
vehicle was not reported stolen. Officers were unable to make contact with the
owner.
Bicycle Accident:
8/13 6:02pm – Beacon St
Officer responded to investigate a Traffic accident between
a Car Operator and a Bicyclist. Operator
claimed that he was in the right lane attempting to pull in to a parking spot
when he made contact with the cyclist. Bicyclist was evaluated and treated by
ambulance and sent to the hospital for additional medical aid.
Operating After
Suspension: 8/13 at 4:27pm - Risley Rd & Allandale Road
Officer observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.
Officer entered the registration into the cruiser laptop and the query
indicated the registration was revoked, and the registered owner of the vehicle
had a suspended license. Driver was placed under arrest and charged with
Operating After Suspension, Revoked Registration, and Traffic Offenses.
Shoplifting: 8/13 at 1:15pm - Havard St
A Loss Prevention detective from a store stated he observed
a suspect take a belt off the shelf and duck his body down towards the floor
and place the belt inside a bag he was carrying. The suspect then got up and kept looking
around the store in a suspicious manner and then made his way to the front door
of the store to exit, where he was then stopped. A warrants check revealed that
the suspect had an outstanding default warrant for trespassing. He was placed
into custody for the outstanding default warrant as well as charged with
Shoplifting.
Burglary: Occurred sometime after 8/11 at 10:00pm –
Carlton St
Officer was dispatched to Carlton St for a report of a past
breaking and entering. Victim stated that his basement office was broken
into. He noticed multiples items in the
office were out of place and rummaged through. He states that no one else had
been to the office until this morning, 8/14, when he noticed the damage.
Counterfeiting: 8/12 at 12:00pm - Beacon St
Officer
responded to a report of counterfeit money that had been passed in the store.
Caller states that the person who passed the counterfeit note is a regular
customer. The person is described as a white male, early 30's years old.,
5'09", skinny to thin build, sometimes a scruffy beard, short black
whiffle type hair cut, wears a baseball
cap backwards or bandana, jeans, and headphones.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Police Reports 8/9-8/12
Larceny: 8/12 at 6:25pm - Pond Ave
Victim stated that she recently discovered that her necklace
was missing. She last saw the necklace approximately two weeks ago. She
informed officers that she gets her apartment cleaned once a month – last time being
on 7/31.
Larceny: Occurred sometime between 11:00pm on 8/11 &
6:00pm on 8/12- Gardner Rd
Caller reported that two license plates were stolen form her
landlord’s two vehicles. Caller was advised to contact the landlord, who is
currently out of the country.
Larceny: 8/12 between 1:15pm and 1:45pm – Brookline Place
Victim stated that he accidentally left his laptop in the lab
and when he went to retrieve it, the laptop went missing. The laptop was
located near the rear entrance of the lab.
Operating After
Revocation: 8/12 at 4:30pm – Beacon St
Officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of
speed. A query checked revealed that the operator’s right to operate a motor
vehicle had been Revoked. Operator was placed under arrest and will be charged
for Revoked License and Speeding
Malicious Damage:
8/12 at 12:13am – Browne St
Victim stated that someone had broken a window to the
basement of their building. Victim’s mother stated that she was awoken when she
heard the sound of breaking glass. She
went to look out the window and saw a male run down the driveway look out to Browne St. and then
run towards Pleasant St. He is described as a younger male, medium
build, wearing white shirt or t-shirt, and light colored shorts.
Motor Vehicle Theft:
8/10 sometime after 9:00pm – Babcock St
Victim reported her vehicle stolen. She stated that the
vehicle was parked directly in front of a resident on Babcock Street.
Fraud: Occurred after 8/9 –
Leverett St
Victim
reported her wallet missing. Her bank informed her that three fraudulent
charges were made in her account. She was advised and has already cancelled all
her cards.
MV Accident: 8/12 at 4:00am – Coolidge
St
Officer
responded to a report of a vehicle with front end damage that was parked in
front of Coolidge St. Officer observed a fresh set of skid marks from the tree
leading to the back tires of the vehicle which was parked, locked and
unoccupied. Driver stated that she had hit the curb causing damage. She did not realize she had struck a tree and
had tried to continue driving. Due to
the damage she had left the vehicle and locked it. Driver was issued a citation
for Leaving The Scene Of A Property Damage Accident.
Assault: 8/12 at 2:10am - Washington
Square to Williston Road via Corey Road
Victim
stated that she was walking home when a male subject rapidly approached her,
pushed her and knocked her to the ground. Subject did not to steal anything
from her, nor did he continue the assault after she began screaming. She was
unable to give any detailed description other than that she believed he was
Hispanic.
Trespassing: 8/12 at 1:30am - Washington St/Davis Ave
Officer
observed a male subject walking out from the enclosed parking lot area
appearing disheveled. Subject walked back towards the parking lot through a
stairwell that was secured and had a sign stating “No Trespassing". He
will be charged for Trespassing.
Possession of Fireworks: 8/11 at 8:43pm
– St Paul St
and Brown St
Multiple
units were dispatched for a report of a gun shot in the park. Caller state that
she was passing the park in Winthrop
Square when she saw a bright flash and heard a
loud bang. She then saw a white male subject in his teens run down Still St. in the
direction of Freeman St. Subject was recognized officers by for previously
experimenting with a chemistry set. He was the same subject setting off
homemade firecrackers in the park. He will be charged for violating the
Massachusetts Fireworks Law.
Warrant: 8/11 at 3:50pm - Harvard St
Officer
observed a female subject remove a plastic shopping bag that appeared to be
heavy and full of items from a backpack that she had. She then engaged in conversation with a male
subject and handed him the plastic shopping bag that was full of contents. The
female subject walked into another store with the backpack that now appeared to
be empty. At this time, the officer
entered the store from the rear and saw that the subjects had boarded the bus.
Additional units were requested to conduct a stop of the bus and requested the
above described subjects to exit. The bags contained several items that were
stolen from the area stores and also contained a small folding knife along with
a Charlie Card under the name of someone else. The female subject was found to
have a Default Warrant against her. Both subjects were placed under arrest.
Male subject will be charged with 2 counts of Shoplifting (Joint Venture).
Female subject will be charged with the Default Warrant, 2 counts of Shoplifting,
Carrying Dangerous Weapon, and Receiving Stolen Property.
Credit Card Fraud: 8/11 at 12:30pm – Dwight
St
Victim
relayed information to officer regarding seven fraudulent withdrawals made from
her bank account. Victim stated that she has never used her debit card for
online transactions, and it's unknown how anyone would have accessed her
account information. Her account has
since been credited for the fraudulent purchases by her bank. She had previously
reported being the victim of fraudulent charges in December 2011. She was
advised to place a fraud alert with the credit reporting bureaus.
Malicious Damage: 8/11 between 2:00am and 8:00am – Winthrop Rd
Resident
reports that someone threw a large rock through his front middle window. He has no idea who could have done it.
OUIL: 8/11 at 2:05am – Harvard St
Officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed
and came to an abrupt and sudden stop over the "stop line" at the
same intersection. The light turned green the vehicle then rapidly accelerated
and abruptly cut over and into the right lane. After officer pulled the
operator over, he immediately detected strong odor of intoxicating liquor
emanating from the vehicle and the operator’s eyes were bloodshot and glassy.
Operator was placed under arrest and charged with the following: Failure to
Stop at Red Light, Marked Lanes Violation, OUI-Liquor, License Not in
Possession, and Open Container of Alcohol.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Police Reports 8/8-8/10
Bat in House: 8/10 at 1:01am – Garrison Rd
Resident stated that he was awoken by a bat that was flying
around his bedroom. He then left his bedroom trapping the bat inside. Resident
was advised of possible exposure. He was advised to contact Critter Control to
try and capture the bat and have his doctor conduct a follow up.
Operating After
Suspension: 8/10 at 11:50am – Washington Street
& Brookline Ave
Officer observed a vehicle displaying an expired inspection
sticker. Check of the vehicle’s registration revealed registered owner had a
suspended right to operate. Operator was placed under arrest and will be issued
for Operating after sustention and Failure to submit vehicle for inspection.
Straight Warrant: 8/9 at 5:35pm – High St
Officer
observed a vehicle parked and unoccupied in the parking lot. A query of the
registration revealed that the registered owner had an active straight warrant.
Registered owner was of the warrant and placed under arrest without incident.
Larceny: Occurred 8/8 after 4:30pm – Auburn St
Victim states that she returned home from dropping her
daughter at daycare that morning she noticed that her bike was gone. Bike was
stored in the garage. The garage has no garage door. The bike had a Kryptonite
lock on the front tire, locking the tire to the frame. The bike was not locked
to the garage at all and would have had to be carried away.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Theft Suspect
Brookline Police Department
Is requesting information about the identity of this suspect
Occurred
Saturday June 30th, 2012@ Tappan
St between 10:30am – 11:15pm
Employee
of the Kirrane Aquatics Center
reported that someone had broken into his secured locker and removed several
credit cards from his wallet. Fraudulent charges were immediately made to the
victim’s account at Apple Retail Store
locations in Cambridgeside Mall & Boston. See above for surveillance
photos. Brookline Police Department requests that anyone with any information
on this unknown suspect, to please contact:
Brookline Detectives Division
617-730-2244
Police Reports 8/6-8/9
Warrant: 8/9 at 1:30am - St. Marys St. and Commonwealth Ave
A random query of a vehicle’s registration revealed that the
registered owner of the vehicle had a warrant. Driver was placed under arrest,
vehicle was towed.
Not Duly Licensed:
8/9 at 1:45am – Cypress St
Officer observed a vehicle displaying a rejected
state-issued inspection sticker. A query of the vehicle’s registration revealed
that the registered owner had an "H" license restriction. Dispatch
confirmed that the driver was unlicensed to operate at this hour. Driver was
placed under arrest and issued a citation for being not duly licensed.
Breaking &
Entering: 8/8 at 12:15am – Beacon St
Officer was dispatched for a report of malicious damage. The
victim stated that he parked his vehicle on the reservation, next to the MBTA
trolley tracks. When he returned, he
noticed a large cut to the soft top, on the driver side. Officers believe that
the suspect was attempting to unlock the driver side door.
MV Accident: 8/8 at 6:08pm – Grove St
Driver was about to enter Ryan circle when she was hit from
behind by another vehicle. There was no reported injury. Driver’s mother
arrived and drove the car away from the accident scene. Operator of the other
vehicle was issued a citation for Following Too Closely.
Malicious Damage: 8/6 at 11:10pm - Washington St
Officer responded to a report of a past Malicious Damage
report. Owner of the store stated that on Monday the glass on his front door
had been smashed. Surveillance video captured
two girls kicking the door. One of the girl tried to open the door and
when she was unable to gain entry, she kicked the door. A witness who observed
the incident was able to recognize and identify the two female suspects. Officer
reported to the suspects’ place of resident, but was unable to find them.
Officer will conduct a follow up with the walk and talk to try and locate the
suspects.
Larceny: Occurred 8/8 between 11:30am and 2:00pm – Walnut Pl
Victim left her bike parked in far rear of Walnut Place. It
was found missing at 2:00pm.
Pedestrian Accident:
8/8 at 11:16am - Harvard St
Operator of a vehicle was backing up from a marked parking
space in the parking lot when the operator struck a pedestrian, causing minor
injuries. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital. A registration check
revealed that the operator’s license was expired. The operator was cited for
Not Being Duly Licensed and Failing to Use care While Backing.
Arrests Made from Knyvet Park Robbery
On Sunday, August 5,
2012 at approximately 11:05pm ,
the Brookline Police Department responded to the area of 175
Freeman St on a report of a Robbery. The victims reported they were assaulted and
robbed in Knyvet Park
(directly in front of 175 Freeman St ). One victim was punched and knocked to the
ground. One suspect then went through
the victim’s pockets, taking the victim’s wallet and BlackBerry Cell
Phone. The 3 suspects then ran from the
Park.
On 8-12-12 ,
one of the victims contacted the Brookline Police to report he had just seen
one of the subjects that was involved in the Robbery. The victim said he had seen the subject in
the area of 338 St Paul St .
After an extensive investigation, police officers were able
identify two suspects. Two subjects were place under arrest for Unarmed
Robbery. One suspect is a juvenile from Hyde
Park and the other is a 17 year old form Baltimore ,
Maryland . An arrest warrant was issued for
a third subject involved in the Robbery. The 3rd suspect is an adult
from Brookline .
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Police Reports 8/7 - 8/8
Sector
1
Straight Warrant: 8/8 at 12:31am - Harvard
St/Beacon St
Officer
noticed a vehicle with a defective passenger side headlight. Dispatch confirmed
that the vehicle was active and that the driver had an active license, but he
had a Straight Warrant issued. Driver was placed under arrest for the warrant.
Sector 2
Larceny: Occurred sometime between 7/27 & 8/2 – Stearns Rd
Victim stated that her bike was left unsecured in her foyer.
She stated that stated that although the front door to the building is usually
locked, the door is often propped open or left opened by a resident.
Sector 4
Larceny: Occurred
8/5 between 9:00am & 9:00pm - High
St
Resident reported two bikes were found missing from their
backyard. On 8/6 at approximately 7:00am, the resident’s husband went out for a
jog when he found one of the bikes abandoned on Chestnut St. He was unsuccessful at locating the second
bicycle.
Not Duly Licensed:
8/7 at 7:43am – Washington St
Officer
noticed a vehicle that did not have a valid inspection sticker. A registration
query revealed that the driver did not have a valid driver’s license. Driver
was placed under arrest charged for Unlicensed Operation of Motor Vehicle and
Failure to Submit Vehicle for Inspection.
Sector 5
Malicious Damage:
Occurred between 8/6 at 6:30pm & 8/7
at 7:00am – Beacon St
Victim reported that someone ripped off the door to one of
her dryers at her Laundromat. Report was taken and detectives will conduct a
follow up investigation.
Sector 9
Larceny: 8/7 at 9:09am – Puddingston Rd
A construction company supervisor reported that one of his
crew had one of their blowers stolen. The crew was using the blowing machine
and had left if on the street lawn area at the corner of the West Roxbury Parkway and Puddingstone Rds
to go and get one of the company trucks to pick up the blower. When the crew returned with the truck, the
blowing machine was not there. The supervisor stated that this piece of
equipment is heavy and would require two individuals to lift it.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
FREE Rape Agression Defense Workshop
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Location
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Dates
Monday - August 27th
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Contact
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Location
Pierce School @ Brookline
Dates
Monday - August 27th
Tuesday - August 28th
Wednesday - August 29th
Contact
For more information
Officer Ronnie McNeil
617-212-0127 Police Reports 8/4-8/7
Sector 1
Burglary: Occurred 8/2 sometime after 5:30pm
A
landlord and a resident of their building reported finding the rear window to
the 1st floor unit wide open the screen removed to the ground and the air
conditioner was pushed halfway into the apartment. Officers determined that
there were no signs of forced entry into the front door and that entry was
gained through the rear window and exit was via the front door. Detectives processed
the scene for further investigation.
Sector
2
Operating
After Suspension: 8/6 at 5:45pm – Harvard
St
Officer observed a vehicle displaying a rejected blue
inspection sticker stopped at an intersection. A query check revealed that the
operator’s right to operate was suspended. Operator was charged with Operating
after Suspension and Failure to submit for Inspection.
Sector 3
Night Burglary: 8/7 at 3:30am – Centre St
Caller reported that a male suspect was spotted standing in
the corner of her bathroom with his hands by his side and his head down. The man
turned and walked out the apartment without speaking. Officers were later dispatched
towards River Way
to an individual matching that description. Suspect was later identified by the
caller as the same male suspect that was in her bathroom. Officers recovered a small
amount of marijuana in his possession. Suspect was placed under arrest and
charged for B& E Night Time with Intent to Commit Felony and possession for
less than once ounce of Marijuana.
Sector 3
Not Duly Licensed: 8/6 at 6:40pm - Harvard St. and Green St
Officer
observed a vehicle attempt to pass through the intersection of Harvard St. and Green St while a pedestrian
was in the middle of the crosswalk. A query check of the registration revealed
that the operator’s license was expired and non-renewable. Operator was placed
under arrest and charged for Operating without a License and Failing to Stop
for a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk.
Sector 3
Larceny: 8/5 sometime after 1:00pm –Harvard St
Victim reported that her wallet was taken from her backpack.
Fraudulent charges were made on her account at a 7-ll on Beacon St. She noticed a white male in
his early twenties, sitting at the next table.
Sector 5
Day Burglary: 8/4 between 9:45am & 10:45am
Victim reported that his locker was broken into and items
including cash, a credit card, and debit card were removed from his wallet. There
were charges made on the victim’s account shortly after.
Sector 8
Day Burglary: 8/6 at 9:00pm – Heath St
A general contractor requested to meet an officer at Heath Street to report
the B & E of a house that he was constructing and the subsequent larceny of
an electric generator. The chain link fence was found cut open, all the
exterior doors to the nearly completed house were wide open, and a recently
purchased generator that belongs to the electrical contractor was missing.
There is no additional information at this time.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Police Reports 8/3 - 8/5
Sector 1
Robbery: 8/5 at 11:05am – Knyvet Park
Units were dispatched to a report of a robbery that
occurred. Victims stated that they were walking through Knyvet Park
when they were approached by a white male suspect and two black male suspects.
Suspects took the victims’ wallet, driver’s license, school ID, credit card,
and a cellphone. Suspects descriptions include: White male, 5'6, early
twenties, thin build, black shirt and blue jeans ; black male; 5'8-5'10, dark
skin, no facial hair, short hair, medium build wearing a brown t-shirt and dark
shorts to his knees, early twenties ; 2nd black male, 6'-6'2, dark
skin, white t-shirt, dark shorts, unshaven beard, short hair early twenties and
had a large fake diamond earring on his right ear. One of the victims did sustained
minor cuts on his face but neither required any medical attention. There is no additional information at this
time.
Larceny: 8/5 at 3:38pm - Harvard St (TJ Maxx)
Officer responded to a report for a shoplifter being
detained by store security. Security claims that he has seen suspect in the
store multiple times in the past and suspected her of shoplifting, but has been
unable to catch her in the act until today. Suspect was issued a No-Trespass
order for the store and will be charged for Shoplifting.
Assault: 8/3 at 2:18pm - Harvard St (near Starbucks)
Victim stated that she was walking and listening to music on
her headphones, when she was suddenly punched without provocation in the left
eye by a female suspect. Suspect did not say anything to the victim, and fled
on Harvard Street
northbound toward Green Street.
Suspect is described as a black female, mid 20's to mid 30's, 5'5" tall,
heavy set, round face, and straight black hair in a bun.
Assault: 8/3 at 8:10pm - Harvard St and Beals St
Officer
responded to a report of a past assault and battery. Victim stated that he was attempting to cross
Harvard Street
in a marked pedestrian crosswalk when a vehicle almost struck him. Victim
stated that he had to put his hands out on the front of the vehicle, as he had
anticipated being struck. This apparently angered the operator, who then exited
the vehicle and used both hands to shove the victim in his chest. Operator then
returned to the vehicle, and continued north on Harvard Street. Victim captured a picture of the vehicle’s
license plate. The operator of the vehicle refused to speak with the
investigating officer.
Sector 2
Larceny: Occurred 8/1between 11:41am &10:00pm – Harvard St
Victim claims that her package was stolen from the front
hall way or at the rear apartment door.
Officer advised the victim on ways to better secure her house and
property.
Larceny: Occurred on 8/3 between 12:30pm & 2:00pm
– Linden Place
Victim stated that his bicycle was stolen out of his garage.
He stated that during that time he left his garage door open. The contents of
the garage were visible from outside the garage and in the driveway. Victim
stated that this has never happened to him before, but he also has never left
his garage door open before either. A neighbor reported that she saw a white
male wearing gym clothes, approximately 6 feet tall riding down Linden Place on a
bicycle at around the same time, she was not sure if it was the bike in
question and she did not recognize the unidentified male.
Malicious Auto
Damage: Occurred 8/4 between 1:56pm
& 1:59pm - Harvard St
Officer was dispatched to a store parking lot for a report
of a malicious damage. Victim stated that that somebody had used a key to damage
his vehicle. He stated that he stepped away from his vehicle for approximately
2 minutes when he went back into the store. During that time, security footage
captured a suspect stepping out of his vehicle and walking from the front to
the rear with an object in his hand. The footage was also able to capture an
image of the suspect’s license plate number. Suspect was later contacted and
questioned by officers. Suspect stated that he had a negative interaction with
the victim and that he was upset and decided to "key his car" to get
back at him. Suspect will be charged for Malicious Destruction of Property.
Sector 4
MV Accident: 8/5 at 2:40pm - Cypress St at Waverly
Victim stated that she stopped for traffic in front of her
when she was struck from behind by another vehicle. The operator of the other
vehicle stated that she was emotionally distracted due to recent argument with
her boyfriend. She reacted too slowly and struck the rear end of victim’s
vehicle. Victim suffered a nose bleed. No citations were issued.
Operating After
Suspension: 8/4 at 11:00pm - Pierce
St and Holden St
Officer noticed that a vehicle’s taillight were not working,
causing a safety hazard to other motorists. A query check revealed that the
operator had a suspended motor vehicle license status. Operator was placed
under arrest and charged for Operating after Suspension and Defective Equipment
(taillights).
Sector 5
Bicycle Larceny: Occurred on 8/3 between 3:30pm &5:30pm –
Tappan St
Caller stated that his son's bicycle was stolen from in
front of his residence. Bike was left unlocked on the steps.
Larceny: Occurred 8/3 between 12:45pm & 2:00pm – Tappan St
Victim
reported cash taken from his wallet. Wallet was kept unlocked in the employees’
locker room locker. He believes it may be an employee, because the public is
not allowed in that locker room, although the door to that locker room is
propped open and unlocked.
Sector 7
Not Duly Licensed:
8/4 at 12:58am - Boylston St / Lee St
Officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of
speed. A query check revealed that the operator had no license to operate a motor vehicle. At this
point he was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle while not being
duly licensed.
Sector 9
Operating After
Suspension: 8/5 at 5:54pm - LaGrange St
Officer was monitoring the stop sign on LaGrange St when he observed a vehicle
travel right through the stop sign without slowing down. A vehicle registration
check revealed that the operator’s license had been suspended. Operator was
placed under arrest and issued a citation for Operating After Suspension and
the Stop Sign violation. At the station, Officers also uncovered non-prescribed
Oxycodone pills. Operator will also be charged for Possession of a Class B
Substance.
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