Assault with a knife, under investigation

Saturday morning at 2:07 AM Officers responded to a reported Disturbance in the Coolidge Corner area on Center Street. Responding officers stopped a vehicle leaving the scene. Too occupants of the vehicle were taken to the Hospital for non-life threatening injuries caused by a knife. They sustained the injuries while in an altercation with another person.  Parties involved had been on a party bus that had left the area.  Officers are following up on this case

Active Robbery Investigation September 28th

On Monday September 28th.  A report was received at approximately 10 PM from a third party alleging that around 9:15 PM their friend was kidnapped and robbed.  Officers contacted the victim who relayed the following story. As she was getting into her car parked on Marion Street in the Coolidge Corner area, a male subject jumped in. The male forced her to drive to a close by ATM and withdraw a sum of money. The victim then drove the subject to the lower Beacon Street area by Park Drive. The male subject got out. The victim then drove to her home, in another community. Once home she texted her friend who contacted us. Officers made contact with the victim. The description we have at this time is a white male. This is an active investigation. The victim was not hurt. 

09/25/2015-09/27/2015

September 25th- September 27

On September 25th officers were dispatched to Beaconsfield Road for a larceny report. Victim reported moving into her new home although construction was still being conducted.  As a result there were a lot of workers coming in and out of her home. Victim reported leaving her purse in her home and returning to it to find a number of items missing. This matter is still under investigation.

On September 25th officers were dispatched to Chestnut Street for a report of larceny. Upon arrival officers spoke to the victim who reported money missing from a safe. Officers interviewed others in the building as well, this matter is still under investigation.

On September 25th officers were dispatched to Gerry Road for a report of a possible resident break in. Upon arrival officers spoke to the victim who reported leaving the apartment and returning to find evidence that someone had rummaged through the apartment and left the rear door open. This matter is still under investigation.

On September 26th officers responded to Strathmore Road for a complaint of a loud party. On arrival, officers met with the resident of the accused loud party. The individual was cooperative in assisting officers in removing guests and lowering the noise level. Officers advised the resident of the town by-law.

On September 26th officers were dispatched to a Commonwealth Avenue store for a larceny report. Upon arrival, a store employee described witnessing the suspect enter the building and take items and leave without paying. The store employee provided officers with a copy of surveillance footage of the larceny. This matter is still under investigation.

On September 27th officers pulled a car over on Longwood Avenue for an expired inspection sticker. When officers spoke to the driver he informed them of warrants out for his arrest. Officers checked with dispatch who confirmed, and the  individual was placed under arrest without incident.

Indecent Assault

Approximately 10:35 last evening, dispatch received a call from a woman, reporting to be indecently assaulted on Beacon Street near Kent Street.  Assailant is initially described as a white male, 6'00", blonde hair, 20's in age, wearing white shirt, dark-colored shorts and a baseball cap. Suspect grabbed the complainant from behind, and fled on foot on Kent Street away from Beacon Street.  Multiple police units conducted a search of the area for the suspect without success. This suspect is of a similar description of a male suspect committing Open & Gross offenses in the area last year. This matter is under investigation, any one with information is asked to call the Brookline Police  617-730-2222

Arrest Made In Arson Case

A Norfolk County Grand Jury has issued four indictments against Alan F. Kaplan, of Brookline, relating to the alleged July 2013 arson of a property that he was involved in developing on Spooner Road in Brookline.

Kaplan was indicted September 21, 2015 for Arson of a Dwelling, Arson of a Building, Accessory before the fact of Arson and Arson with Intent to Defraud Insurance. An indictment warrant was obtained from the Norfolk District Court and Brookline Police detectives placed him under arrest Monday afternoon.

Kaplan was arraigned Tuesday in Norfolk Superior court. He was released on bail his next scheduled court date is December 17^th.

District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey stated after the arrest. “I have to complement the Brookline Police Department for their work and partnership on this case. They kept on working this investigation and developing evidence.”

Brookline Police Superintendent Mark Morgan commented Tuesday, “This arson incident was very frightening and upsetting to the residents of Spooner RD and vicinity, this criminal act jeopardized the safety of the public along with Firefighters and Police Officers. The Brookline Police Department was determined to put our full investigative efforts into arresting any and all individuals involved in this crime. Our investigators in concert with prosecutors of the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office maintained diligent efforts over the past two years, following up all avenues of investigation leading to the recent  indictment and arrest  of Alan Kaplan along with the previous indictment of Steven McCann.”      

9/18/2015-9/20/2015

On September 18^th, an officer was dispatched to a local gym on Commonwealth Ave. for a report of a larceny.  On scene, the manager reported a gym member was missing a large sum of money from his unsecured locker.  The manager stated he will allow detectives to view the video surveillance.  This matter is still under investigation. 

On September 18^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Beacon St. for a past report of larceny of a bicycle.  On scene, the victim reported having the bicycled attached to a fence outside of his residence. After returning home, the bicycle and lock were gone.

On September 20^th, an officer was dispatch to a residence on Addington Rd. for a report of a stolen motor vehicle.  On scene, the officers spoke with victim who stated his sister car was missing from her parking space on the property parking lot. The vehicle was locked and keys in his possession.

On September 20^th, an officer was dispatch to a residence on Egmont St. for a past report on an attempted larceny of a motorized scooter.  On scene, the victim reported parking his scooter in the rear of the building on Friday evening.  The next morning, the victim noticed his scooter was missing. He contacted his neighbor located the scooter on the other side of the parking lot.  The scooter had a considerable amount of damage caused by the individual attempting to manually start the scooter.

On September 20^th, an officer was dispatch to a local business of Harvard St. for a larceny report.  On scene, the store manager reported a store employee noticed a female subject acting suspiciously.  Upon reviewing the video footage, they observed the subject conceal several items in a bag and proceed to walk out of the store without paying for the items. Suspect still at large. 

09/17/2015

On September 17th officers responded to a store on Beacon Street for a report of two individuals trying to steal items out of the store. The store owner reported witnessing these individuals take things from the shelves. Both suspects were arrested without incident and charged with shoplifting.

On September 17th officers responded to a store on Harvard Street for a report of a larceny. Dispatch relayed a description of the suspect. When officers arrived the store owner described witnessing the suspect take two items and tries to conceal them in an over sized bag. Officers were also able to obtain surveillance footage of the store at the time of the larceny. This matter is still under investigation.

09/16/2015

On September 16th officers at the station took a larceny report. The victim reported going to a gym on Commonwealth Avenue, placing personal items in an unlocked locker in the men’s locker room. Upon his return he noticed some personal items missing. This matter is still under investigation.

On September 16th officers responded to a convenience store on Commonwealth Avenue for  a report of counterfeiting bills. Victim was able to give a description of the suspect and the matter is still under investigation.

On September 16th officers responded to Littell Road for a report of a bike theft. Victim reported coming home and leaving her bike in plain view in front of her residence. Victim came back out later to notice the bike was missing. A description of the bike was given and this matter is still under investigation.

09/14/2015-09/15/2015

September 14th- September 15th 

On September 14th officers responded to Chestnut Street for a report of a stolen package. The victim reported items were stolen off her front porch around the estimated time of delivery. This matter is still under investigation.

On September 14th officers were dispatched to Commonwealth Avenue for a report of a larceny from a convenience store. Officers were able to obtain evidence that help identify two suspects wanted in connection with the larceny. The suspects were arrested without incident.

On September 15th officers were approached by two individuals on Harvard Street who stated they just had a motorized scooter stolen from behind their apartment. This matter is still under investigation.

On September 15th officers observed a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on Station Street. Officers pulled the vehicle over to conduct a traffic stop. After obtaining the driver’s license and registration a query of the driver’s information came back that the driver had a suspended license. The individual was placed under arrest without incident.

On September 15th officers were dispatched to Beacon Street for a report of a suspicious person. Officers were able to locate the suspicious person and stop him for questioning. After identifying the individual the officers were able to query his name and dispatched relayed that the individual had a warrant out for his arrest. The individual was placed under arrest without incident.

9/11/2015-9/13/2015

09/13/2015    1:00pm                       B&E&L.

Victim reported that she left her apartment on St Paul St at approximately 9:00pm last night and when she returned this morning at approximately 10:15am her laptop was missing from her bed.  She has a first floor apartment.  She said that she left her windows ajar overnight.  Also, she left the back, exterior door which is located in her bedroom locked.  When she returned home it was unlocked.  No other property was taken.

09/13/2015    0209                B+E&L.

Victim stated he and his 3 roommates had all left their apartment on St Paul St for a couple of hours at 2230 hours on 09/12/2015 and when they returned at 0200 hours on 09/13/2015 he discovered his laptop missing.  Victim stated that he left one of his windows all the way open but the screen closed.   When he returned the screen was halfway up.

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09/12/2015      3:40pm                     Larceny

           

Victim reports a larceny of a bicycle at his residence on the VFW Parkway . Victim stated that he and his wife went riding earlier in the day. They came home at 1200 hours, and left the bicycle next to the front door behind the bushes unlocked.

He came back out at 1500 hours and discovered the bicycle missing.

 9/12/15                        9:07am                     B&E&L          

Victim reports her motor vehicle was broken into on Monmouth Ct  She stated that her car was parked last night around 8:00pm. Upon coming out this morning around 9:00am she observed that both the Passenger door and rear driver's side door were ajar. Upon a closer look she observed that her black duffel bag containing numerous items was taken. Also someone had attempted to steal her radio.

A neighbor saw  a suspicious  Hispanic male, bald, in his mid 40's, about 6'00", 190lbs, wearing a long blk jacket, blk khaki pants, and red sneakers in the area prior to the break.

    

 09-11-2015     1127am                    Fraud

Victim reports her Bank VISA debit card had being used for a fraudulent transaction.  Victim reports that on 09-05-2015 a charge was made to her card in, Winchester VA.  Victim never lost control of her card and the bank has cancelled that number, a new card is being mailed to her.

09/08/2015

On August 8th, officers were dispatched to Harvard Street for a report of a larceny at a supermarket. When officers arrived the store manager followed the suspect and gave the officers a description of the suspect. Officers were able to catch up with the suspect and arrest the individual without incident.

9/4/2015-9/6/2015

On September 4^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Beacon St. for a past larceny report.  On scene, the victim reported she was shopping at a local grocery store and had placed her wallet under her purse, which was located in her shopping cart. While inside the store she walked away from her cart several times. Upon checking out she noticed that her wallet was missing. This matter is still under investigation.

On September 4^th, an officer was dispatched to the intersection of Chapel Street and Longwood Avenue for a report of a larceny of a bicycle. On scene, the victim reported having his bicycle locked to a telephone pole with a cable and padlock. The victim stated he had left his apartment early in the afternoon and on his arrival home in the early evening he noticed the cable was cut and his bicycle was stolen.

On September 5^th, an officer conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Harvard Street and Longwood Avenue observe a vehicle travel make a complete stop and noticed only one functional brake light.  The officer pulled the behind the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop at Harvard Street and Thorndike Street.  The officer request the operator’s license and registration.  The driver produced his license but failed to produce the vehicles registration. A query of the operator’s information revealed his license was suspended.  Brookline Dispatch confirmed the status of the subject license was suspended and placed him under arrest.

On September 5^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Coulbourne Crescent for a report of a stolen bicycle. On scene, the victim reported leaving her bicycle in her garage, which was left open all night.  The next morning she noticed her bicycle was gone. No other items were missing from the garage.

On September 6^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Thornton Rd. for a report of a past Breaking and Entering.  The victim stated that he and his family had been out a few hours during the evening.  When they arrived home, the victim noticed back door was damaged and it appeared to be kicked in.  The victim reported nothing missing.

On September 6^th, an officer was dispatched to the Brookline Police front desk to take a report of a past larceny of a motorcycle. Upon the officer’s arrival, the victim reported living at an apartment on Babcock St. The victim stated she had taken her trash out and noticed her motorcycle was missing for her open air garage.  The victim stated she had the set of keys in her possession. This matter is still under investigation.

On September 6^th, officers were dispatched to a local grocery store on Harvard Street. for a report of a shoplifting in progress. At this time Brookline Police Dispatch broadcast that a female suspect had just fled the store being pursued by a loss prevention employee. On scene, officers observed a male and a female appear to be in a verbal altercation. The female was walking away from the stores property and was emptying items out of her handbag and throwing them back towards the male. The officers stopped her from fleeing the scene.  The store employee stated he had noticed the subject putting a number of items into her handbag and proceeded to exit the store.  The employee alerted a co-worker to call the police and confronted the subject, which is when the police arrived.  The subject has been placed under arrest.  

9/3/2015

On August 3^rd, an officer was dispatched to Russell Street for a report of a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle.  On scene, the victim reported parking his car in the driveway next to his wife’s car the night before.  The next morning, the victim noticed both vehicles contents were in disarray. The victim reported missing a small sum of loose change, a license plate and the vehicle’s owner’s manual.

On August 3^rd, officers were dispatched to Commonwealth Ave. for a shoplifting in progress.  Brookline Dispatch gave the description of the suspect over the radio.  On scene, the officers observed an individual matching the description of the shoplifter at a self-serve pay station.  A store employee confirmed the individual was the male in question and stated the subject had placed multiple items into his pockets and backpack. Subsequently, the subject walked away from the kiosk without removing any of the described items out or paying for them.  Officers stopped the individual and admitted he place the store items into his backpack without paying for them.  One of the officers searched the subject’s backpack which contained the stolen items.  The subject was placed under arrest and transported to the Brookline Police Station.

On August 3^rd, an officer while assigned to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Enforcement Unit, on St. Mary’s St. observed a vehicle operating the wrong direction.  The vehicle approached the driver and advised him of a reason for the stop and asked for his license and registration. The operator informed the officer that he did not have his license in his possession, but that he did have a license.  The officer returned to his cruiser and conducted a computer check on the operator which revealed his license was revoked. The subject was placed under arrest.

09/02/2015

On September 2nd, officers were on patrol on Harvard Street when they observed a vehicle make an illegal “U-Turn”. Officers pulled the vehicle over, when asking for the driver’s license and registration it was determined that the driver was the registered owner of the vehicle but did not have a license. Officers dispatched in the information about the driver and the vehicle and it was revealed that the driver had a suspended license. Officers informed the driver they would be placing her under arrest for operating a motor vehicle after suspension. The officers arrested the driver without incident.

On September 2nd, officers where conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Essex Street. When they observed a vehicle traveling at what officers believed to be a high rate of speed. Officers ran a query of the vehicle and the vehicles registered owner had a warrant out. Officers pulled the vehicle over and it was identified that the driver was indeed the registered owner. Officers placed the driver under arrest without incident for the warrant.

8/31/2015-9/1/2015

On August 31^st, an officer parked on Independence Drive observed a vehicle entering the travel lane without signaling.  The officer activated his emergency overhead lights and safely initiated a traffic stop. The officer asked the operator to produce his driver's license and vehicle registration. He produced a only a vehicles registration. The officer queried the driver’s information on the cruisers laptop which revealed the operator did not have a valid driver’s license.  The subject was placed under arrest.  

On August 31^st, officers were dispatched to a residence on Egmont St. for a past report of a larceny.  On scene, the victim reported locking his bicycle to a bike rack in the rear of the building the night of August 30^th. The next day the victim noticed the bicycles wheels were removed from the bike.

On August 31^st, an officer conducting traffic enforcement at the intersection of Park St. and Marion St. observed a vehicle make a wrong turn onto Marion St. which is marked as a “One Way” street.  The officer motioned for the operation to pull over.  The officer informed the driver as to the reason for the stop and asked for his driver’s license and registration. A query of the operators’ information revealed he did not have a valid driver’s license.  The subject was placed under arrest and transported to Brookline Police Department for the booking process.  During the process, officers found a small plastic baggy containing a white powdery substance.  Due to the officers’ training and experience, he believed the substance to be cocaine.

On August 31^st, officers were dispatched to Freeman St. for a past report of a residential Breaking and Entering and Larceny of Property.  The victim reported during the process of moving into her apartment she left with her son for a few hours.  When she returned the victim noticed someone had gained entry through the side bathroom window.  The victim reported missing several pieces of jewelry and a laptop.  This matter is still under investigation.

On August 31st, officers were dispatched to Babcock St. for a past report of a residential Breaking and Entering and Larceny of Property. On scene, the victims reported leaving their apartment for a couple hours and when they returned they noticed the rear apartment door was opened ajar.  The victims reported missing several pieces of jewelry, a camera, and a laptop.  This matter is still under investigation.

On September 1^st, an officer was dispatched to a Kent St. for a past report of a residential Breaking and Entering.  On scene, the victims reported she had been out of the apartment due to repair working being done.  When she returned home, the victim reported noticing her pair of expensive boots missing.

On September 1^st, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Beacon St. for a past report of a larceny.  On scene, the victim stated hiring movers to move from her residence on St. Mary’s St. to her new Beacon St. apartment.  After unpacking, the victim noticed several pieces of jewelry missing and money in her wallet were missing.  This matter is still under investigation. 

8/28/2015-8/30/2015

On August 29^th, an officer while on patrol on St. Paul Street was approached by a Brookline resident who wanted to report her son’s bicycle missing.  The resident stated her son locked the bicycle to the fence behind her building in the afternoon on August 27^th.  She stated the bicycle was locked with a chain and pad lock to the fence.  The next morning, she discovered the bicycle as well as the chain and pad lock was gone.

On August 30^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Linden Street for a report of an attempted breaking and entering.  On scene, the victims stated they were on vacation and when they returned home they noticed the rear window screen cut and patio furniture moved around.  The victims stated the apartment was left undisturbed and reported nothing missing at this time. 

8/26/2015-8/27/2015

August 27th, 2015

On August 27th officers were conducting speed enforcement on Hammond Street when officers stopped a vehicle for going over the designated speed limit. The officers asked the individual for his license and registration and the individual produced an out of country license and the officers noticed the license had expired. The individual was placed under arrest for speeding, no registration in Possession and no license to operate a motor vehicle.

August 26th, 2015

On Wednesday August 26th, 2015 officers where on patrol in the area of Washington Street, when officers noticed a motor vehicle was not displaying a Registration Sticker on its license plate. Officers ran a query of the vehicle and it came back that the registered owner had a suspended license. Officers proceeded to pull the vehicle over and placed the individual under arrest without incident.

8/24/2015-8/25/2015

On August 24^th, an officer while on patrol on Harvard Street observed an individual riding a bicycle matching a description of a bicycle that was recently reported stolen.  The officer approached the subject and identified himself as a Brookline Police Officer. The officer requested to speak with an individual to which he agreed.  The individual stated he was the owner of the bicycle and Brookline Dispatch confirmed the bicycle he was riding was not reported stolen. Brookline Dispatch conducted a criminal history query on the individual, which revealed the subject had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.  The individual was placed under arrest.

On August 25th, an officer while on patrol on Washington Street conducted a random query of a vehicle stopped at a red light.  The query revealed the vehicle’s registration and the owner’s driver’s license were suspended. The officer activated her overhead emergency lights and safely initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of White Place and Washington St.  The officer asked the operator for his license and registration which confirmed he was the owner of the vehicle. Brookline Dispatch confirmed the operator’s license and the vehicles registration were suspended and the subject was placed under arrest.

On August 25^th, an officer stationed at the front desk spoke with a resident who wanted to report her bicycle stolen.  The victim stated the night before she had locked her bicycle to a tree at the corner of Willow Crescent and Clinton Rd.  The next morning the victim noticed the bicycle was missing and the cable lock that secured the bicycle was cut and lying on the ground.  

On August 25^th, an officer responded to Beacon St. for a disturbance call.   The caller reported to Brookline Dispatch that the individual fled the apartment in his vehicle.  The officer spotted a vehicle matching the description that had been broadcasted over the radio and activated his overhead emergency blue lights to initiate a traffic stop on Kent St.  The officer advised the individual as to the reason for the stop. The individual stated that he got into a verbal altercation with the reporting person and was banging on the door to get his medication and check book so he could stay at a hotel. The reporting person’s version of what happened matched the subjects.  The officer then requested Brookline Dispatch to run a query check on the subject, which revealed he had a revoked license. The subject was placed under arrest.

On August 25^th, Brookline Dispatch requested units to respond a local gas station on Washington St. for an armed robbery.  Dispatch gave a description of the subject and reported he exited the door heading onto Brookline Ave. Units patrolled the area to no avail. On scene, the store employee reported the individual came through the entrance and announced he was robbing the store. The employee stated the subject had pulled a handgun out and ordered him to put the money from the register into a bag. After taking the money the suspect fled on foot. The store manager arrived on scene and gave the responding officers a copy of the surveillance video. This matter is still under investigation.  

8/21/2015-8/23/2015

On August 21^st, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Atherton Rd. for a possible assault.  On scene, the officer spoke with the male party fitting the description given by the reporting party.  The subject stated he was visiting a friend and they stepped outside the building and both got locked out of the apartment. The friend was located in the area of Summit Ave.  The victim stated that the subject got upset after locking the keys in the apartment and struck the victim in the forehead with his fist. The victim was able to run away from the subject and a neighbor called 911.  The subject was placed under arrest.

On August 21^st, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Beacon St. for a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle.  On scene, the victim stated he had parked his vehicle locked in the back of the apartment building. A few hours later, the victim went to retrieve an item from his vehicle and he noticed the passenger door ajar. The victim reported missing several medications located in the car.

On August 21^st, an officer observed a vehicle stopped at a red traffic signal in the left lane on Beacon St. westbound at Harvard St. The officer observed the vehicle go through the red traffic signal, crossing two other lanes of vehicle’s for the light and proceed north on Harvard St.  The officer activated his emergency overhead lights, and safely initiated a traffic stop.   The officer then advised the driver as to the reason for the stop and asked for his identification. The operator presented the officer with a passport. The officer queried the operator’s information which confirmed he did not have a valid driver’s license. The subject was placed under arrest.

On August 21^st, an officer was dispatched to a Bonad Rd. for a report of a past residential Breaking and Entering and Larceny of Property.  The victim stated that she had arrived home and observed the contents of her home to be in disarray. The officer concluded the suspect entered through a second story bathroom window and exited through the rear of the porch. The victim reported missing several gift cards and a dress.

On August 22^nd, an officer responded to a business on Commonwealth Ave. for a report of a female shoplifter inside the store. On scene, the officer was approached by a store employee who pointed out and female subject.  The store employee reported the subject was a known shoplifter.  The officer observed the subject walking out the front door with a large bag of  items.  The officer identified himself as a Brookline Police officer. The subject identified herself and a criminal history check of the subject revealed she had outstanding warrants. The officer also found in the subject possession a stolen wallet with a driver’s license and three credit cards.  The suspect was immediately placed under arrest.

On August 22^nd, an officer working on a detail entered a store to purchase a beverage. As the officer was about to exit the store and individual in a hurried fashioned entered the store almost bumping into the officer.  The officer observed the individual remove his backpack and place a bottle of alcohol into the bag.  The subject placed the backpack over his shoulders and exited the store.  The officer confronted the individual and identified himself as a Brookline Police officer. The subject removed the backpack and immediately began to run from the officer.  A foot chase ensued and the subject was stopped at the intersection of Beacon St. and Pleasant St. The subject was placed under arrest and immediately transported to back to the Brookline Police Station.

08/19/2015

On August 19^th, officers were dispatched to Pearl Street for a report of a past theft. Victims stated they came home dropped his bag down at the entrance of their building and leaving it there and returning to his car to get his keys. When he returned he noticed his bag was missing. The victims reported a number of valuable items where in the bag at the time of the theft. This matter is still under investigation.

On August 19^th, officers were dispatched to James Street for a report of an attempted motorcycle theft. The victim recalled parking his motorcycle and returning later to find significant front end damage to the bike and also the ignition area. It appears the suspect tried stealing the bike but after an unsuccessful attempt the suspect fled the scene. This matter is still under investigation.

8/18/2015

On August 18^th, an officer on patrol observed a sedan traveling eastbound on Montfort St. The officer conducted a random query of the vehicles registration with the cruisers laptop. The query revealed the vehicles registration was revoked and the owner of the vehicle had an Expired/Non-renewable driver’s license. The officer activated his overhead emergency lights and safely initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Essex St. and Mountfort St.  The officer then advised the operator as to the reason for the stop and asked the driver to identify herself, which confirmed she was the owner of the vehicle.  The subject was placed under arrest.

On August 18^th, an officer on patrol was flagged down by a Brookline resident on the corner of Babcock St. and Commonwealth Ave. The resident informed the officer that an individual just set fire to cardboard boxes in the trash pile on the backside of the resident business in front of Babcock St. The officer located the suspect and asked him to identify himself.  Brookline Dispatch indicated that the male had an outstanding warrant and placed him under arrest.

On August 18^th, an officer was dispatched to Brookline Ave. for a past report of a bicycle stolen.  The victim stated he noticed his bicycle was missing from River Rd., The victim reported the bicycle was left unlocked leaning against a No Parking sign.

On August 18^th, an officer on patrol on Lee Street, observed a vehicle switching lanes without a using a turn signal.  The officer conducted a random query of the vehicle on the cruisers laptop, which revealed the inspection sticker was expired. The officer activated the overhead emergency blue lights and initiated a traffic stop. The officer asked the operator, for his operator's license and vehicle registration, and advised him for the reason of the vehicle stop.  The driver advised the officer he did not possess a valid driver’s license and the subject was placed under arrest.

Brookline Police report the arrest of a subject this past weekend. This subject had been sought for committing several breaks and entering’s in our Town. The breaks happened in the early part of this month in the north section of Town. Evidence from the house break-ins led officers to get an arrest warrant out of Brookline District Court late last week. Saturday August 15th the subject was located and arrested.  

8/17/2015

On August 17^th, an officer while on patrol recognized a subject from past encounters and believed the subject to have active warrants for his arrest.  The Brookline Dispatch confirmed the subject had two outstanding warrants and was placed under arrest.

On August 17^th, an officer was dispatched to Warwick Rd. for a past report of larceny.  On scene, the victim stated his unlocked scooter was missing from the alley way that runs the length of Warwick Rd.

On August 17^th, an officer was dispatched to St. Paul St. for a past report of a larceny of a bicycle. The victim reported he had chained the bicycle to a metal fence just outside of his residence the night before.  The victim noticed the bicycle and lock missing the next morning.

On August 17^th, an officer assigned to the front desk was approached by a man who wanted to report his vehicle stolen.  The victim stated that he had attended church service in Brookline on Colchester St. the morning before. The vehicle would not start and left vehicle to be towed.   The towing company had never arrived and the vehicle was gone. 

8/14/2015-8/16/2015

On August 14^th, an officer while monitoring traffic at Independence Dr. and Gerry Rd. observed a vehicle crossing the double yellow line in the middle of the road. The officer activated his overhead emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop. The driver did not have a valid driver’s license and was placed under arrest.

On August 14^th, officers dispatched to Harvard St. for a check on a well-being.  According to the reporting person, the male had not shirt on and was pushing a shopping carrier in the middle of Harvard St., accompanied by a white female. On scene, the officers asked the individuals for identification. The officers conducted a criminal history inquiry of the subjects revealed the female had outstanding warrants for her arrest. The female subject was placed under arrest.

On August 14^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on James St. for a past report of breaking and entering and larceny. On scene, the victim stated he was out of town for a few weeks. A few days before returning home, the neighbor notified the victim that door to his residence as well as the rear bedroom window were left open. The victim asked the neighbor to secure the residence until he could make arrangements to return home. Once home, the victim noticed his apartment in disarray.  The victim reported missing several electronic devices and pieces of his wife’s jewelry missing.

On August 14^th, an officer stationed at the intersection of Harvard St. and School St. observed a vehicle make a left turn from Harvard St. onto School St. without yielding to the oncoming traffic. The officer activated his overhead emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop. The driver had a valid license and was the registered owner of the vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle were not wearing seat belts and the officer requested the occupants’ identification. The officer conducted a criminal history inquiry of the passengers, which revealed one of the passengers had a warrant outstanding warrant for his arrest. The passenger was placed under arrest and the driver was issued a citation.

On August 14^th, an officer assigned to the area of Cypress Field heard a radio transmission by an officer stationed in the Coolidge Corner that he was in pursuit of a scooter which was failing to stop.  The subject was stopped at intersection of Harvard St. and Linden St. and the subject was placed under arrest.

On August 15^th, an officer was dispatched to Beacon St. for report of a stolen bicycle. On scene, the victim stated his bicycle was stolen from a bike rack in the rear of the building between the night of August 14^th and the early afternoon of August 15^th. This matter is still under investigation.

On August 16^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Pearl St. for a reporting of breaking and entering of a dwelling. On scene, the victim stated he had gone to church and when he arrived home he observed the locking mechanism was detached from the door. The victim noticed missing several pieces of jewelry missing and an alarm clock missing. This matter is still under investigation.

On August 16th, an officer monitoring traffic at the intersection of Harvard Street and Green Street observed a vehicle traveling in his location and conducted a random query of the vehicles registration with the cruisers laptop.  The query revealed the subject had two outstanding warrants out for his arrest. The officer activated his overhead emergency blue lights and initiated a traffic stop. The officer advised the operator as to the reason for the stop. The driver of the vehicle was in fact the owner of the vehicle. The subject was placed under arrest. 

8/12/2015

On August 12^th officers where on patrol in a marked cruiser and observed a vehicle traveling on St. Paul Street. A random query of the vehicle’s registration revealed the owner of the vehicle had a warrant out for their arrest. Officers proceeded to pull over the vehicle. Once it was determined that the driver was indeed the owner of the vehicle they were placed under arrest.

On August 12^th officers were dispatched to Kent Street for a larceny report. Upon arrival officers spoke with the victim who stated the bike had been taken from underneath the rear porch. The bike was left unsecured underneath the porch.

On August 12^th officers were on patrol in the area of Harvard Street. Officers observed a vehicle traveling southbound. Officers proceeded to run a random query of the vehicle’s registration. The query revealed that the registered owner of the vehicle had two active warrants. The query also revealed the vehicle did not have a valid inspection sticker. Officers proceeded to pull over the vehicle. Officers identified the driver as the registered owner of the vehicle and placed him under arrest without incident. 

8/11/2015

August 11^th blog

On August 11^th officers were dispatched to Commonwealth Avenue for a report of suspicious activity outside of a Pharmacy. The Pharmacy store owner recognized these individuals from past incidents and relayed there description to the police. Upon arrival noticed two individuals matching the description and stopped them for questioning. After questioning one of the individuals was placed under arrest for shoplifting from the Pharmacy. This individual was placed under arrest for shoplifting.

On August 11^th officers were patrolling the area around Kendall Street. Officers noticed two individuals who appeared to be soliciting door to door. The officers stopped these two individuals who stated they were preparing to solicit but did not start yet. After explain the towns by law the officers asked for identification. One of the individuals produced an out of state license while the other did not have any identification but told the officers there name. After dispatch ran queries for both individuals, dispatched informed the officers that the individual with no identification had an outstanding out of state warrant for their arrest. Officers placed the individual under arrest. The warrant was for Failure to Appear and Trespassing on Private Property and called for Full Extradition.

8/7/2015-8/10/2015

On August 7^th, officers were dispatch to Babcock Street for report of a patient being release who had an active warrant out for her arrest.  Upon arrival to the scene, the officers located the individual on the 2^nd floor and the individual was placed under arrest without incident.

On August 7^th, officers were dispatched to St. Mary’s street for a past breaking & entering & larceny of a residential building. Upon arrival, the officers spoke with the victims who stated they were both out of the apartment for several hours. The residents also reported locking the doors and the windows before leaving the apartment. When the two arrived home, they noticed the rear door was unlocked. After further inspecting the apartment, the two noticed several items missing including pieces of jewelry, a Bluetooth speaker, and a cellphone.

On August 7^th, an officer was dispatched to Harvard Street for a past report of breaking & entering & larceny of a residence. On scene, the victim reported arriving to her apartment and noticed the front door was kicked in.  The victim also reported that drawers and boxes were placed on the floor. The victim reported missing several electronic devices and several pieces of jewelry.

On August 7^th, an officer was dispatched to St. Paul St. for a report of a larceny of a bicycle. On scene, the victim stated his bicycle was attached to a pole outside his apartment the day before. The next morning he noticed the bicycle was missing and immediately reported the crime to the Brookline Police Department.

On August 7^th, an officer was dispatched to a local hotel on Beacon St. for a report of a larceny.  On scene, the victim reported placing her purse on the bench near the pool deck. After twenty minutes of watching her son in the pool, the victim noticed her purse was missing from the bench. The victim immediately approached the front desk and asked if anyone had taken the purse and turned it in. The reception desk had confirmed the purse was returned and gave it to the victim. On further inspection of the purse, the victim noticed a large sum of money was missing.

On August 7^th, an officer while on patrol traveling on Harvard St. observed a vehicle without a valid inspection sticker.  The officer activated his overhead emergency lights and safely initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Longwood Ave and Sewall Ave. The officer then advised the operator as to the reason for the stop and asked him for his license and registration. The driver stated he did not have a valid driver’s license on him and gave the officer his Social Security Number. A query of the operator’s information revealed the operator had two warrants out for his arrest.  The warrants were confirmed by Brookline Dispatch and the individual was placed under arrest.

On August 7^th, officers were dispatched to area of Chestnut Hill Ave. at Clinton Rd. for a report of an SUV traveling erratically at a high rate of speed.  An officer stopped at the intersection of Chestnut Hill Ave. observed a SUV matching the description of the reported vehicle. The officer activated his overhead emergency lights in an attempt to stop initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle continued down the street until finally coming to a complete stop at Boylston St. The officer informed the operator as to the reason for the stop and asked for her license and registration. The individual became emotional and started to cry when she could not find her wallet. The officer could also smell an order of intoxicating liquor coming from the driver.  The officer then asked for the individual to step out of the vehicle to perform a Field Sobriety Test.  After completing the tests, the officer concluded the subject was intoxicated. The officer then asked the individual if individual was willing to summit to a chemical breath test.  The subject refused and officer explained to the subject that a refusal could lead to her immediate arrest.  The subject stated she understood and still refused to take a chemical breath test. The subject was placed under arrest.

On August 9^th, an officer while assigned to the front desk was approached by a Brookline resident who wanted to report that someone had stolen his mother’s wallet.  The resident stated that his mother was shopping alone at a local grocery store. When the victim was going to pay for the items she could not find her wallet in her purse. The victim stated to her son she had left her bag unattended several times while shopping.  This matter is still under investigation.

On August 10^th, several officers were dispatched to the area of Boylston St. for a reported hit and run that had just recently taken place. Brookline dispatchers put out the description of the vehicle and within minutes an officer successfully initiated a traffic stop. The driver was advised as to the reason for the stop and was asked to produce a driver’s license and registration. The driver stated he did not have a driver’s license on him. The officer noticed the order of intoxicating liquor emanating from the driver .  When asked about if he had made contact with any vehicles while driving, the subject stated “Oh that White car?” but did not deny or admit to hitting any motor vehicle. The officer asked the subject to step out of the vehicle to perform a Field Sobriety Test.  The officer advised the subject to his right to a chemical breath test.  The subject agreed to take the test.   The subject was placed under arrest.

On August 10^th, an officer was traveling Eastbound on Beacon Street and observed a vehicle with a piece of cardboard over the rear license plate mount.  The officer activated his overhead emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop.  The driver was advised as to the reason for the stop and was asked to produce a driver’s license and registration. A query of the driver’s information revealed the driver had a warrant out for his arrest.  The warrant was confirmed by Brookline Dispatch confirmed and the subject was placed under arrest.

On August 10^th, an officer was dispatched to Beacon Street for a report of a stolen motor vehicle.  On scene, the victims stated that he and his partner worked as cable installers. The victims stated their work van had the keys inside and the vehicle was unlocked. When they came out to retrieve some equipment they realized the van was gone and immediately reported the vehicle stolen. 

8/6/2015

August 6^th blog

On August 6^th, 2015 officers responded to Egmont Street for a Breaking and Entering and Larceny from a building. The victim reported returning to her apartment to find the door open and the apartment ransacked. Officers observed pry marks along the frame of the door and the dead bolt lock torn off.  This is the 7^th burglary in the town last week. Many of these breaks the culprits forced their way into the apartments either through a window or door. This matter is still under investigation.

8/5/2015

August 5^th Blog

On August 5^th officers responded to Clinton Road for a report of a stolen bicycle. The victim reported that sometime between the 4^th and the 5^th someone entered there open garage and stole a bike. This matter is still under investigation.

On August 5^th an officer returned to his cruiser to find the windshield damaged. The officer reported the broken window. This matter is still under investigation.

On August 5^th officers responded to Egmont Street for a report of a larceny from a motor vehicle.  The victim stated he parked his vehicle and returned to it the next day and found several items missing. This matter is still under investigation.

On August 5^th officers where on patrol on Mountfort Street, officers observed a vehicle traveling on this street and ran a random query of the vehicle, the query indicated the registered owner had a revoked license status. The officers pulled over the vehicle and identified the driver as the registered owner. The officers were able to place the individual under arrest without incident.

On August 5^th officers were on Thayer Street when they observed a school bus stop with its caution lights and stop sign. The officers then observed a vehicle travel passed the bus while the lights where still flashing.  The officers pulled over the vehicle. After the driver produced his license and registration, a query of the driver’s information indicated that the driver had a warrant out for his arrest. The officers were able to arrest the individual without incident.

On August 5^th officers were dispatched to Harvard Street for a report of a Breaking and Entering. Officers spoke to the victims who stated upon arriving home they noticed the front door had sustained damage around the lock and door frame. They also stated noticing their bedrooms had been rummaged through. This matter is still under investigation.

8/4/2015

August 4^th, Blog

On August 4^th officers were on patrol on Toxteth Street when a father reported his son hallucinating and he also had a screw driver in his possession. The officers were lead into the residence by the father and came into contact with the son. The officers detained the son. The officers searched the son for any weapons and anything the son may have tossed and came upon a brown substance which from their training the officers believed it to be heroin. After the father described what happened the officers decided to file a section 12 and transport the suspect to a local hospital for further evaluation. The suspect also has been summoned to court.

On August 4^th, officers responded to Egmont Street for a report of a stolen bike. Upon arrival officers talked with the victim who stated she secured her bike to a bicycle rack a couple days ago and noticed the bike missing yesterday. This matter is still under investigation.

8/3/2015

On August 3^rd, an officer was dispatched to a parking lot on James St. for a report of a larceny of a motor vehicles tires and rims. On scene, the victim reported he parked his car for the night and the next morning he observed all four tires and rims were gone. The vehicle was placed on top of two liter soda containers.

On August 3^rd, an officer was dispatched to Bartlett Crescent for a report of a stolen bicycle.  On scene, the victim reported the bicycle was left unsecured, resting against the rear of the house in the driveway. The next morning, the victim noticed the bicycle was missing from the driveway and immediately reported the bicycle was stolen.  

On August 3rd, officers assisted the Park & Open Space Department at the grand reopening of Warren Field at 133 Eliot Street. While on scene, officers gave young community members an opportunity to sit behind the wheel of a Brookline Police cruiser. One community member reported not being able to see over the steering wheel or touch the pedals.

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7/29/2015-8/2/2015

On July 29^th, an officer communicated over the radio that he was involved in a motor vehicle pursuit. The officer indicated that the initial infraction occurred at the intersection of Washington Street and Cypress Street. The subject was riding a motorcycle and was traveling a high rate of speed. The pursuit ended on Huntington Avenue in Boston. The subject has been placed under arrest.

On July 30^th, officers were dispatched to a local business on Harvard St. for a shoplifter. The description of the subject was broadcasted over the radio by Brookline Police Dispatch. One of the officers noticed a man matching the description in a nearby parking lot. The officer stop the individual and advised the man of his rights. The officer proceeded to ask the subject if he had been shopping at the store which was recently shoplifted from. The individual stated he bought several items from the store, but was unable to produce a receipt. The individual gave consent for the officer to search his bag, which contained the reported stolen items.  The subject was placed under arrest.

On July 30^th, while on patrol in the area of Coolidge Corner,  an officer observed two suspicious individuals walking around and aggressively asking people money.  The two individuals were stopped and advised as to the reason they were being stopped. One of the individuals did not have any active warrants and was sent on his way.  The second subject had two active warrants and was placed under arrest.

On July 31^st, an officer monitoring southbound traffic on Harvard Street observed a vehicle with a cracked windshield and an expired inspection sticker. The officer activated his emergency overhead blue lights and safely initiated a traffic stop.  The officer approached the driver and immediately advised him as to the reason for the stop. The operator stated he did not have a valid driver’s license. Brookline Police Dispatch confirmed he did not have a valid license and also had a warrant out for his arrest. The subject was placed under arrest

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On July 31^st, an officer traveling inbound on Commonwealth Ave. came to a stop at a red traffic light. The officer conducted a random query of the vehicle. The query revealed the vehicle did not have a valid inspection sticker. The officer activated his overhead blue lights in an attempt to pull the vehicle over. The vehicle pulled over to the shoulder, but continued to travel on the shoulder. The officer then signaled with the air horn and siren and the vehicle pulled over to the shoulder and stopped.  The operator was advised as to the reason for the stop. The subject stated he did not initially stop for officer because he did not have a valid driver’s license. Brookline Dispatch confirmed he did not have a valid license and was placed under arrest.

On August 1^st, an officer was dispatched to the area of Boylston St. and Clarke Rd. for a report of an individual breathing but slumped over in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. The reporting person stated the vehicle was stopped but was still running.  On scene, the officer noticed the vehicle was still in drive so he placed the vehicle in park and turned the vehicle off.  The man awoke shortly after the officer turned the vehicle off. The officer then called for the Brookline Fire Department and EMS to evaluate the man for any medical conditions. The EMT’s concluded the man had no medical issues and left the scene.  The officer observed a hypodermic needle lying on the floor board in the front of the center console. The officer ordered the subject out of the vehicle and began searching the vehicle. The search revealed several used syringes and one syringe filled with a cloudy liquid substance. The subject was placed under arrest.

On August 2^nd, an officer traveling northbound on St. Paul Street observed a vehicle make a wrong turn onto a mark One-Way road.  The officer activated his emergencies overhead blue lights to initiate a safe traffic stop. The officer then advised the driver as to the reason for the stop. The officer then checked the status of the individual’s driver’s license, which revealed his license was suspended. The subject has been placed under arrest.

On August 2^nd, an officer was dispatched to Marshall St. for a report of a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. On scene, the victim reported his back windshield shatter and the contents of his in disarray. The victim reported missing a small sum of loose change.

7/27/2015-7/28/2015

On July 27^th, an officer observed a vehicle stopped at a red arrow in the left turn lane at the intersection of Beacon St. and St. Paul St.  The vehicle quickly turned right onto St. Paul from the left hand turn lane of Beacon Street.  The officers activated the cruisers overhead emergency blue lights and safely initiate a traffic stop. The officer advised the operator of the reason for the stop and asked for the operator’s license and registration.  The officer then queried the driver’s vehicle registration which revealed his right to operate a motor vehicle had been revoked. The subject has been placed under arrest.

On July 27^th, an officer was dispatched to Cameron St. for a past report of Breaking and Entering.  On scene, the owner of the building stated that the three apartment units are currently being renovated. He stated after finishing working on the units around 7 p.m. on July 26^th  and he remembers locking all the doors and windows. The victim stated the next day the door to the first floor unit had been kicked in and a ladder was placed under a second floor window.  The victim reported missing tools which were being stored in the third floor unit.

On July 28^th officers responded to a report of burglary, upon arrival the victim stated there apartment had been burglarized. The victim stated the suspect broke in through the bedroom window. After noticing where the suspect broke in the victim stated seeing her apartment ransacked. She reported a wide array of personal items missing. This matter is still under investigation.

7/24/2015-7/26/2015

On July 24^th, officers were traveling Southbound on Washington St. and performed a query of the registration on the cruiser’s laptop.  The query revealed that the registered owner had an active warrant out for his arrest.  The officers activated the emergency lights and initiated a motor vehicle stop. The operator of the vehicle was the owner and was placed under arrest

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On July 24^th, an officer was dispatched to Greenough St. for a past report of larceny.  Upon arrival to the scene, the officer spoke with a security guard who stated a laptop was missing from the building. The reporting person also stated there have been several events that have taken place in the building and it was likely taken during that time. This matter is still under investigation.

On July 24^th, an officer was dispatched to Linden St. for a report of a stolen bicycle. On scene, the reporting person stated she had locked her bike to a “No Parking Anytime” Town of Brookline Street sign. Later that afternoon, the victim found her bike was missing but the lock itself was still intact and attached to the street pole.

On July 24^th, an officer assigned to the front desk received a report of a package theft from a Brookline resident. The victim stated she was expecting the packaged to be delivered on Tuesday, July 21^st, 2015. According to the delivery service tracking system, the package was delivered to the front lobby of her apartment. However, when the victim arrived home the package was not present.

On July 24^th, an officer patrolling the Coolidge Corner area was traveling Southbound on Harvard Street and conducted a query of a sedan into the cruisers laptop. The query revealed the registered owner of had a warrant out for her arrest.  The officers activated the emergency lights and initiated a motor vehicle stop. The operator of the vehicle was the owner and was placed under arrest.

On July 24^th, an officer on foot patrol was flagged down by a Brookline resident to report the theft of her son’s watch.  The woman stated she was leaving her apartment to give the watch to her ex-husband for him to fix.  As she was leaving, she noticed some packages had been delivered and were lying on the vestibule. The woman reported placing the watch on the vestibule floor and carried the packages upstairs to her apartment.  Minutes later, when she came back downstairs the watch was gone.  This matter is still under investigation.

On July 25^th, officers responded to a local business on Harvard St. for a shoplifting in progress. On scene, the night manager reported witnessing the suspect place several items in a reusable shopping bag and attempted to exit the store.  The manager instructed an employee to call the police as he attempted to keep the suspect on scene until the police arrived. The suspect has been placed under arrest.

On July 25^th, an officer was dispatched to Pleasant St. for report of a stolen bicycle. On scene, the victim stated his bicycle along with U-lock which was attached to a street pole was missing. The officer noticed metal shavings on the ground, which indicates the U-lock may have been cut off.

Only July 25^th, an officer was dispatched to the area of Station Street for an activation of the “bait bike’s” GPS system.  The officer observed a group of three juveniles riding bikes in the area of Kent Street traveling towards Aspinwall Avenue.  The officer recognized one of the bicycles as the Brookline Police Departments “bait bike”. The officer activated his emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop. The officer informed the individual riding the “bait bike” as to reason why he was stopped.  The subject then stated the bicycle was his friends. The suspect has been placed under arrest.

On July 26^th, officers responded to a local business on Beacon St. for a report of shoplifting in progress.  On scene, the store manager stated he observed the individual enter the liquor section of the store and pick up two bottles of liquor and concealed them underneath his jacket. The individual then proceeded to walking towards an MBTA bench and began running from the uniformed Officer that arrived on scene. The suspect was apprehended and has been placed under arrest. 

7/23/2015

July 23rd blog

On July 23rd officers responded to Englewood Avenue for a report of a breaking and entering. The victim reported that he came home to find out that the lock to his apartment had been tampered with and broken. After canvasing the apartment the victim noticed that only one personal item was missing. This matter is still under investigation.

On July 23rd officers were in the area of Longwood Avenue when an individual approached the officers stating their motorized scooter had been stolen. The victim reported that the scooter was stolen off the bike rack at the Longwood MBTA station. This matter is still under investigation.

7/20/2015-7/21/2015

On July 20th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Babcock St. for a past report of breaking and entering.  On scene, the officer talked to the victim who stated when she arrived home at her apartment, and the door was open. After further inspecting the door, she noticed that the door had been forced open by a screwdriver or crowbar and her bedroom had been rummaged through.  The victim reported missing several pieces of jewelry and a small sum of money.

On July 20th, officers were dispatched to Egmont St. to speak with a resident about a past larceny. The victim stated over the weekend she allowed one of her family friends to stay at her apartment.  On Sunday, the victim stated she awoke in the middle of the night and noticed her pocket book was open on the table. She reported missing her debt card and a large amount of cash.  The next morning, the victim noticed her bank account was drain and contacted the banking company to close the account. This matter is still under investigation.

On July 20th, officers received a fax from Norfolk Superior Court Probation that an individual had violated his probation and issued a warrant for his arrest.  Officers responded to the address listed on the probation warrant and were able to contact the subject.  The individual was advised of the probation warrant and was placed under arrest without incident.

On July 20th, officers were dispatched to an apartment on Park St. for a fight in progress.  On scene, officers spoke with the victim. The victim stated that one of his roommates was heavily intoxicated and eating the victim’s pineapple at the kitchen table. The victim asked if the pineapple was his and the roommate continued to eat.  The victim then removed himself from the kitchen and went to his room. Minutes later, the subject bangs on the victims door and yelled that there conversation was not finished.  The victim feeling confused about what his roommate meant, opened the door to talk. The intoxicated roommate aggressively pushed and shoved the victim.  The victim was able to free himself and leave the room. The subject has been placed under arrest.

On July 20th, an officer on patrol noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in a parking lot off Washington St., which is usually empty at the particular time at night. The officer noticed the doors were wide open and two individuals a male and female appeared to be rummaging through the car. The officer pulled up behind the vehicle and noticed the vehicle was parked in the marked handicap spot without a visible placard. On scene, the male subject stated that they had just come from the beach and spilled root beer on the car and were attempting to clean it up. When the male subject was asked to produce identification he could not and became increasing nervous.  The officer then observed the woman quickly throw something under the vehicle. The officers then ordered the individuals to step away from the vehicle and searched for the object thrown, which he believed to be contraband.  The officer failed to produce any contraband under the vehicle; however he did notice in plain sight on the passenger side floor were syringes.  The officer then asked the owner of the vehicle if he could search the vehicle the male subject consented.  The search revealed a white rock like substance that believed to be cocaine based on the officer’s prior training and experience. The male individual was placed under arrest.

On July 21^st, an officer monitoring traffic at the intersection of Harvard St. and Beacon St. observed a sedan traveling southbound on Harvard St approaching the intersection. The vehicle took an illegal left hand turn heading eastbound on Beacon Street. The officer activated his overhead emergency lights and safely initiated a traffic stop and advised the operator as to the reason for the stop. The officer then asked the operator for his Driver’s License and the driver stated he left his wallet at home. The officer made a request for dispatch to run a driving history report on the operator, which revealed his license was suspended. The individual was placed under arrest.

On July 21^st, an officer conducting bicycle enforcement along Beacon St. noticed a vehicle attempting to travel the wrong way down Marion St., which is clearly marked as a One-Way Street. The officer whistled and yelled for the vehicle to pull over. The officer approached the driver and requested his driver’s license and registration. The operator produced a license from Moldova and stated his registration was at home. The officer ran a check of the registration and showed he did not have a valid driver’s license.  The driver was placed under arrest.

On July 21^st, an officer was dispatched to Beech Street for a report of Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a motor vehicle. On scene, the victim stated that she had parked the car in her driveway and left the car unlocked with her purse on the front seat. The following morning she noticed that her purse was emptied and several personal items were missing.

On July 21^st, an officer while on patrol observed an SUV containing three occupants on Beacon St. The officer noticed the occupant sitting in the passenger’s seat alerted the driver of the officer’s presence. The driver made an abrupt stop and pulled into a parking lane on Beacon St., which led the officer to believe the drivers behavior to be an example of nervousness. The officer to activated his emergency overhead lights to initiated a traffic stop. The officer advised the driver as to the reason for the stop and asked for a driver’s license and registration. The driver stated his license was suspended. The Brookline Police Dispatch confirmed the driver’s license was suspended and the individual was placed under arrest.

On July 21^st, an officer was dispatched to a local business on Beacon St. for a report of past larceny. On scene, the victim state she had left her wallet on her desk while she was working and realized it was missing after closing the store. The wallet contained several items including the victim’s personal identification, debt and credit cards.

On July 21^st, an officer was dispatched to Walnut Hill Rd for a report of a past Break and Entering and Larceny of a motor vehicle. On scene, the reporting person stated that her car was parked in her driveway at night. The next morning she noticed the vehicles glove compartment and center console was rummaged through. The victim reported missing a small sum of loose change and an electronic MP3 player.

On July 21^st, an officer was dispatch an apartment of Marshall St, for a report of an attempted larceny of a motorized scooter. On scene, the victim stated during the late afternoon she heard a horn beep, which was similar to the horn on motorized scooters.  The victim’s scooter was parked in the rear parking lot of her apartment and reported looking out the back window shortly after the horn beeped. The victim noticed the cover which she usually keeps on the scooter was off and the headlights were on. The victim did think the activity was suspicious but did not initially report the incident. When she arrived home from work the next day, she noticed her scooters ignition had been removed from the scooter and broken on the ground.  This matter is still under investigation. 

7/17/2015-7/18/2015

On July 18^th, officers were dispatched to a report of an intoxicated male who was passed out on the sidewalk on St. Paul St. On scene, both officers attempted to wake the male, and after several attempts the individual woke up. After being evaluated by paramedics, it was determined that his level of intoxication it was suggested to the individual he should be transported to an area hospital for further care. The subject refused medical attention and the officers explained that he should be placed into protective custody. At this moment, the subject took off and a foot pursuit ensued.  Once the officer caught up with the subject he became combative towards the officers. The subject was placed under arrest.

On July 18^th an officer observed a black sedan traveling southbound of Harvard St. without a valid inspection sticker.  The officer activated his overhead emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard St. and Alton Place.  The officer advised the operator as to the reason for the stop. The officer then conducted a query of the driver, which revealed the he did not have a valid driver’s license.  The subject was placed under arrest.

On July 18^th, an officer was dispatched to John St. for a report of past larceny.  On scene, the victim stated that when she arrived home from work she noticed several items missing. These items included a cellphone, cellphone charger, video camera, jewelry, and a sum of money.  The victim stated that her housekeeper would usually come in on Thursday afternoons to clean the house.  However, the homeowner stated she was not even sure if was in the house Thursday. This matter is still under investigation.

On July 19^th, an officer was dispatched to Cypress St. for a noise complaint. Upon arrival, the officer could hear loud yelling and noise coming from an apartment. The resident of the apartment opened the door for the officer and explained her boyfriend and friends were visiting. The resident was issued a Town By-Law citation for excessive noise/loud party.

On July 19^th, an officer was dispatched to Walnut Hill for a report of a Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with victim who stated that she had parked her car, which was unlocked in her driveway. Later that night, she noticed some unknown person enter the vehicle  and rummaged through the glove box and center console. Nothing was reported missing.

On July 19^th, an officer was dispatched to Walnut Hill for a report of Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle.  The victim stated he parked his car in his driveway the night before and the next morning the car was rummaged through.  The car owner reported missing only a small of sum of loose change.

On July 19^th, an officer was dispatched to Goodnough Rd. for a report of Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle.  The victim state he had parked his car last night in his driveway and the next morning noticed the car was rummaged through.  The victim reported missing four pair of sunglasses and a small sum of money.

On July 19^th, an officer was dispatched to Sumner Rd for a past report of breaking and entering.  Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the victim who stated he went away for the day and arrived home the next morning to find the front door open ajar. Inside the apartment, most of the bedroom drawers were rummaged through; however nothing appeared to be missing.

On July 19^th, an officer was dispatched to 69 Park St. for a past Breaking and Entering of a storage unit. On scene, the victim stated he went down to his storage unit and noticed someone had unscrewed the lock to the door and took several items. These items included a bicycle, backpack, sunglasses and a sunglass case.

On July 19^th, an officer observed a black SUV traveling southbound on Harvard St. A random query of the vehicles registration with the officer’s cruiser laptop revealed that the car registered owner had a suspended driver’s license.  The officer activated his overhead emergency lights and safely initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Longwood Ave and Sewall Ave.  The officer then advised the driver as to the reason for the stop. The driver stated the vehicle was registered to him and he had a hearing to restore his license status.  Dispatch confirmed the operator’s license was suspended and the subject was placed under arrest.

On July 19^th, an officer was dispatched to Walnut Hill for a past Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle.  Upon arrival, the victim stated that his car was unlocked and parked in his driveway the night before. The next morning he noticed the center console and glove compartment were rummaged through.  The victim reported missing a small sum of loose change.

On July 19^th, an officer was dispatched to an alleyway on Babcock St. for a report of a person who was stabbed.  The victim who was injured was transported to a hospital. The other party involved was located a short while later on Osborne Rd. The subject was uncooperative and revealed very little about the incident. However, upon further questioning the subject revealed she discarded a bag on Naples Rd. that contained the knife used in the assault. The subject has been placed under arrest.