3/11/16 to 3/14/16

3/11/2016

9:21am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard Street and Webster Street for driving with a suspended license.

10:57am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop on Harvard Street for a default warrant related to a prior offense.

4:08pm: A shoplifting in progress was reported on Commonwealth Ave. Officers responded and arrested a suspect who was located nearby. Stolen goods were found in their possession and recovered.

3/12/2016

8:43am: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Walnut Street. The break-in was believed to have occurred sometime over the previous week, and a report was taken.

10:23pm: Two bikes were reported stolen on Mason Terrace. One bike was locked and the second was reportedly unlocked. A report was taken and the matter is under investigation.

3/13/2016

7:56am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop on Newton Street for driving without a license.

8:24am: A past burglary was reported on Cutler Lane. Jewelry was reported missing. The matter is under investigation and a report was taken.

4:39pm: A resident on Lawton Street reported a theft at their home. Items were taken from their residence, possibly by a hired cleaner. A report was taken.

3/14/2016

4:04pm: Two bikes were reported stolen from a residence on Westbourne Terrace. Both bikes had locks, which were found to be cut. A report was taken.

6:59pm: Multiple subjects were arrested at a traffic stop, with a possible connection to previous break-ins. Please see the last blog entry for more details.

03/15/16

3-14-16                                 Arrests

As a result of several burglaries throughout the town an officer stopped 3 subjects in the area of Coolidge St. The stop led to the arrest of 3 subjects for the following offenses:

Possession of Burglarious Tools

Conspiracy to Commit a Felony  Breaking and Entering

Warrant Arrest

One of these subjects has been the suspect in a month long investigation for 18 Burglaries committed in the Town of Brookline

3/10/2016

3:17pm: A shoplifting was reported at a business on Commonwealth Ave. A description of the suspects was given and a report was taken.

7:01pm: A resident on Rawson Road called to report a past breaking and entering. A window was found damaged and items were reported missing. Officers collected evidence and a report was taken. The matter is under investigation.

9:41pm: A past breaking and entering was reported on Salisbury Road. Doors and a window screen were found damaged and items were reported missing. The matter is under investigation.

3/9/2016

A man was arrested at a traffic stop near the intersection of Harvard Street and Coolidge Street for a prior warrant.

3/8/2016

6:43pm: A woman was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard Street and Marion Street for a prior warrant. 

3/7/2016

9:05pm: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Ackers Ave. A phone and wallet were reported stolen. A report was taken.

10:12am: A motor vehicle was reported broken into on Smythe Street, with items taken from the vehicle. The theft occurred in the early morning hours, and a description of a suspect was obtained.

11:23am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop near the intersection of Harvard Street and Thorndike Street. He is being charged with falsifying an inspection sticker.

11:45am: A resident on Walnut Street reported the breaking and entering of their vehicle. The incident likely occurred earlier that morning. Nothing was reported stolen from the vehicle.  A report was taken.

12:38pm: A shoplifting occurred at a business on Commonwealth Ave. Officers found the suspect as they were leaving the scene and found several stolen items. The suspect will be summonsed to court.

2:41pm: A caller on Washington Street reported a past larceny. Items were reportedly taken from the owner’s residence back in January. A report was taken.

2:45pm: The breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Leverett Street. Loose change was reported as possibly taken. A report of the incident was taken by officers.

3/4/2016 to 3/6/2016

3/4/2016

1:13pm: Two bicycles were reported stolen on Gerry Road. Both bikes were taken from outside the residence, and it is believed the theft occurred the previous day. A report was taken.

3/5/2016

12:56am: A breaking and entering was reported on Buckminster Road. Police officers arrived and arrested a male suspect.

4:25pm: A package theft was reported at a residence on Beacon Street. A phone was reported missing. A report was taken.

3/6/2016

7:16am: A woman was arrested during a traffic stop for a prior warrant near the intersection of Harvard Ave and Commonwealth Ave.

8:17am: A caller on St. Paul Street reported damage to a neighbor’s rear door. The incident is being investigated as a breaking and entering and a report was taken.

3:48pm: A shoplifting occurred on Beacon Street. A suspect was located and given a no trespass order for the business.

2/24/2016 to 2/28/2016

2/24/2016

2:56pm: Officers responded to reports of a shoplifting from a Beacon Street business. The suspect fled before arrival, but a description was given. He was described as a man in his 20s or 30s, wearing a gray sweatshirt. Officers are investigating.

6:08pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Hammond Street. The crime occurred during the late afternoon. Entry was made through a rear window, and jewelry, electronics, and several other items were taken. This case is under investigation.

2/25/2016

2:58pm: A shoplifting was reported at a local business on Beacon Street. The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s, who fled in a dark jeep or small SUV.

5:19pm: A package theft was reported on Kent Street. A resident reported that a package was taken from their home, possibly earlier in the week. A report was taken.

2/26/2016

8:56am: A resident on Francis Street reported the theft of their phone. The theft had occurred a short time earlier. A report was taken.

8:59am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Chestnut Hill Ave and Ackers Ave.

2:11pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Craftsland Road. Officers found signs of forced entry, and it is believed to have occurred earlier in the morning. The matter is under investigation.

2/27/2016

1:34am: A man was arrested at a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard Street and Homer Street for an existing warrant.

9:03am: A broken window was reported at a chapel on Harvard Street, although nothing was reported taken. Shortly thereafter, a window was also discovered broken on a vehicle parked nearby, again with nothing reported missing. A report was taken of both incidents.

11:34pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Columbia Street. Signs of forced entry were found, and it is believed that the crime occurred earlier in the afternoon. A laptop was reported stolen. This case is under investigation.

2/28/2016

11:10pm: A resident on Park Street reported that their vehicle was broken into. A window was smashed and a purse was taken. The matter is under investigation.

2/23/2016

1:50pm: Officers responded to a residential alarm on Eliot Street. When they arrived, they found signs of forced entry through a rear window. Officers are investigating this case as a burglary.

3:12pm: A man was arrested during a traffic stop near the intersection of Mountfort Street and St. Mary’s Street. He was brought in on two outstanding warrants and driving with a revoked license.

4:31pm: A bicycle was stolen from a home on Sherman Road. The bike was left unsecured in front of the residence. A report was taken.

4:48pm: A resident reported a past larceny. They stated that jewelry had been taken back in January, and a report was taken.

5:29pm: Officers arrested a man at a traffic stop at the intersection of Cottage Street and Goddard Ave for driving with an expired license.

9:18pm: A resident on Pleasant Street reported a package theft that had occurred earlier that afternoon. The package was delivered but its contents were missing. A report was taken. 

2/22/2016

11:28am: A man was pulled over for a traffic violation on Beacon Street. Officers arrested the suspect when it was discovered that he had an outstanding warrant and possessed of a dangerous weapon.

12:25pm: A resident on Marion Street reported a package theft from their home. A report was taken.

4:59pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Sumner Road. The crime is believed to have occurred earlier that day. The matter is under investigation. 

2/19/2016 to 2/21/2016

2/19/2016

7:21am: A possible shoplifting was reported at a business on Harvard Street. The suspect is described as a tall man in a grey hoodie. The matter is under investigation.

2/20/2016

5:30pm: A Beacon Street business reported a shoplifting in progress. An officer was able to stop the suspect as they left the scene, and the items were recovered. The suspect was summonsed to court.

11:00pm: A breaking and entering was reported on Greenough Circle. The suspected entry point was an unlocked door, and the crime occurred earlier that evening. Officers collected evidence and the matter is under investigation.

2/21/2016

9:39am: An attempted breaking and entering was reported on Highland Road. A screen door was damaged but nothing was reported stolen. The case is still under investigation.

10:31am: A resident of Highland Road reported damage to their neighbor’s screen door. The damage appeared similar to the case reported earlier on Highland Road. Officers inspected the scene and attempted to contact the residents, who were away. This case is under investigation.

4:07pm: A resident of Forest Street reported their snow blower stolen from their garage. A report was taken. 

2/17/2016 to 2/18/2016

2/17/2016

At 8:39pm, a resident reported a breaking and entering at their home on Waverly Street. Officers found signs of forced entry, and several electronics and other valuables were reported missing. The matter is under investigation.

2/18/2016

At 9:30am, a fire broke out on Orchard Road. Brookline Police officers were on scene to support Brookline Fire Department, Boston Fire Department, Newton Fire Department, and Fallon Ambulance.

At 9:43am, a man was arrested during a traffic stop on Boylston for driving with a suspended license.

At 6:39pm, a business on Commonwealth Ave reported a shoplifting that had occurred a few minutes prior. The suspects are described as a white female in a camo jacket and a white male in a black hoodie. The matter is under investigation.

At 6:55pm, a resident on Roberts Street reported a breaking and entering. A door was found open and several items were reported missing. The matter is under investigation.

2/13/2016 to 2/15/2016

2/13/2016

At 9:09am, a man was arrested during a traffic stop on Boylston Street for driving with a suspended license.

At 1:55pm, a man was arrested for shoplifting from a Beacon Street business.

2/15/2016

At 1:04am, a man was arrested at a traffic stop near the intersection of Harvard Street and Alton Place. He is charged with driving with a suspended license.

2/5/2016 to 2/8/2016

2/5/2016

At 12:25pm, a caller on Egmont Street reported malicious damage done to their vehicle. The vehicle’s tires had been slashed at some point earlier in the week. A report was taken.

At 2:29pm, a resident came to the station to report the theft of a bicycle from Sewall Ave. A report was taken and the matter is under investigation.

2/6/2016

At 1:30pm, a caller on Reservoir Road reported the theft of their snow blower. They believe it had been taken the previous day. A report was taken.

2/7/2016

At 12:45pm, a resident of Green Street reported the theft of a package, which they believe occurred at some point in the past two weeks. A report was taken.

2/8/2016

At 9:40am, a caller on High Street reported the theft of shoes from their hallway. A report was taken.

2/4/2016

At 8:51pm, a resident walked into the station to report a case of fraud. The resident had purchased tickets from a stranger, which had turned out to be forgeries. A report was taken.

2/3/2016

At 9:50am, a resident walked into the station to report embezzlement by an employee at their business on Harvard Street. The embezzlement occurred over the course of the past year, and the case is under investigation.

At 10:49am, a man was arrested during a traffic stop on Brookline Ave for driving with a suspended license.

At 11:06am, a man was arrested after shoplifting from a business on Beacon Street. The man was caught fleeing from the scene and the stolen items were returned.

2/1/2016 to 2/2/2016

2/1/2016

At 1:57pm, a cell phone was reported stolen at the Babcock Street T stop. Officers searched the Naples Road area. A report was taken by the transit police.

At 7:14pm, a man was arrested on Harvard Street for shoplifting.

At 10:47pm, a breaking and entering was reported on St. Paul Street. The caller stated that the crime had occurred earlier in the month. A report was taken.

2/2/2016

At 5:24pm, an officer was requested to Harvard Street. A restaurant stated that two customers left without paying a large bill. A description of the suspects was given as two young women wearing dark clothing, with one wearing a red jacket. A report was taken.

1/29/2016 to 1/31/2016

1/29/2016

At 7:20am, a man was arrested at a business on Commonwealth Ave after assaulting the clerk. The victim was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

At 10:07am, a disturbance was reported on Beacon Street. A woman had entered a store and stated that she was on the phone with kidnappers, who had a relative of hers and demanded money. Officers determined that this was a phone scam and that the relative was unharmed. The incident is being investigated.

At 11:44am, an attempted shoplifting was reported at a store on Beacon Street. The suspect is described as a white female in a black puffy coat, who left the scene in a white sedan. The merchandise was left behind at the store. A report was taken.

At 10:31pm, an ongoing fight was reported on Kent Street. Two suspects were summonsed to court on assault charges for the incident.

1/30/2016

At 1:46pm, a caller on Washington Street reported that her vehicle had been maliciously damaged after finding a dent in her car. A report was taken.

1/31/2016

At 10:32am, a bicycle was reported stolen on Washington Street. A report was taken.

1/28/2016

At 1:36pm a caller on Russett Road reported a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. According to the caller it occurred at some point between the previous night and that morning. Several items were reported stolen. A report was taken of the incident.

This is the only reported incident like this in the area, residents are reminded to lock your doors and hide your valuable from plain sight.

1/27/2016

At 10:22am, a caller on Sumner Road called to report a suspicious man at their home, which they did not answer. Officers located the man and arrested him on several charges including attempted Breaking and Entering.

At 11:47am, a disturbance was reported on St. Paul Street. A caller reported hearing loud voices and footsteps. A wounded man was found at the scene and was transported to an area hospital. Officers are investigating.

At 11:49am, multiple callers reported a traffic incident on Harvard Street. Two wounded males were found in the street, and were sent to area hospitals. This incident is seen as being connected to the one at St. Paul Street and is being investigated as such.

1/26/2016

At 9:40am, a caller on Kenwood Street reported an attempted Breaking and Entering that had occurred the previous day. The officers responding found evidence of the attempt but determined that no entry was made. A report was taken and the matter is being investigated.

At 6:42pm, a shoplifting was reported at a business on Harvard Street. A male suspect was arrested at the scene.

At 8:47pm, a male suspect was arrested on Pond Ave on a warrant for previous charges.

1/25/2016

At 11:26am, a resident on Chestnut Street called to report suspicious activity after their home alarm system was triggered. The alarm company had notified the resident, and neighbors reported spotting footprints along the side of the house. Officers confirmed that a break-in had occurred. A report was taken and the matter is under investigation.

At 2:47pm, a caller on Eliot Street reported a breaking and entering at their home. The break in occurred at some point earlier that morning. A report was taken and the case is being investigated.

1/22/2016 to 1/24/2016

1/22/2016

At 3:45pm, a resident on Mason Terrace called to report the theft of multiple credit cards. The cards were taken from their home earlier this month, and charges have been made on the cards since. A report was taken.

At 9:02pm, Brookline Police officers assisted the Newton Police in transporting multiple shoplifting suspects to their department after they were detained on Boylston Street in Newton.

1/23/2016

At 12:55pm, a caller reported that their vehicle was damaged while parked in a garage on Harvard Street. The vehicle was found to have pry marks on it from some time in the past three weeks. A report was taken.

1/24/2016

At 10:03am, a newly installed stop sign was reported stolen from intersection of High Street and Allerton Street. A report was taken.

At 2:56pm, a resident reported the theft of their cell phone. The phone was taken about 20 minutes before the call. A report was taken.

1/20/2016

At 10:56am, officers were called to a business on Beacon Street for a reported customer disturbance. A man was yelling in the lobby and throwing papers. Officers spoke to the man and sent him on his way.

1/19/2016

At 9:12am, a shoplifting was reported at a business on Harvard Street. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man of medium build, wearing a gray hoodie and jeans. A report was taken and the case is being looked into.

At 12:51pm, a resident walked into the station to report a breaking and entering on Harvard Street. The matter is under investigation.

1/18/2016

At 8:58am, a resident walked into the station to report the theft of their jacket from their vehicle. The vehicle was parked outside of a business on Harvard Street when the theft occurred. A report was taken.

1/15/2016 to 1/17/2016

1/15/2016

At 10:07am, a resident walked into the station to report that their cell phone had been stolen. A report was filed.

At 12:06pm, a resident reported that paperwork was stolen from their backpack while at a business on Harvard Street. The theft occurred while the victim was at work on Monday. A report was filed.

1/16/2016

At 6:26am, a caller reported the theft of cosmetics on Commonwealth Ave. The caller stated that they had a video of the potential suspect, who is described as a middle-age white male with glasses, jeans, a blue jacket, and a blue hat. A report was taken.

At 7:11pm, a small group of teenagers was reported egging cars in the area of Washington Street and Gardner Road. The group was gone when the officers arrived.

1/17/2016

At 12:53pm, a caller on Winchester Street reported that their phone was taken at a local business. The theft had occurred an hour prior, and the victim had since returned home. A report was taken.

At 4:16pm, a vehicle’s license plate was reported stolen on Hawkes Street. A report was taken.

At 7:36pm, officers responded to a shoplifting at a business on Beacon Street. A male suspect was taken into custody.

1/14/2016

At 8:27am, a larceny was reported at a residence on High Street. The caller said that multiple packages were stolen the previous week. A report was taken.

At 5:21pm, a caller on Thatcher Street reported the theft of a vehicle’s rear license plate. The license plate was taken the previous night. A report was taken.

1/13/2016

At 9:16pm, a shoplifting was reported at a business on Beacon Street. Several male suspects were seen placing items into their clothing. Six suspects were arrested.

1/12/2016

At 7:28pm, a third party caller reported the breaking and entering of two motor vehicles on Clinton Road. The caller believed the crime occurred on Saturday night. A phone and sunglasses were reported stolen. Officers will follow up with the victim.

1/11/2016

1/11/2016

At 8:46am, a larceny was reported on Marshal Street. A car parked in a lot had all four rims and wheels stolen. The caller was unsure about when the theft had occurred. A report was taken.

1/7/2016 to 1/10/2016

1/7/2016

At 8:49pm, a resident on Winthrop Road called to report suspicious activity. A male claiming to be from a local news station had rung her doorbell. Unsure of what he wanted, the resident called the station, which stated that it had no reporters in the area. Officers searched the area, but could not find him.

1/8/2016

At 9:45am, officers responded to an Assault and Battery on Harvard Street. The officers resolved the issue, and the victim stated that they did not want to press charges.

1/9/2016

At 2:27pm, a caller reported their cell phone stolen from a business on Beacon Street. The victim’s friend gave a description of a suspicious male possibly attempting to take the phone earlier. The possible suspect was described as a white male in his 30s, about 5’6”, with dark hair and wearing a black shirt and black pants. A report was taken.

1/10/2016

At 11:17am, a Breaking and Entering was reported on Tappan Street. Two bikes were taken from the property. A report was taken.

At 6:22pm, an attempted larceny was reported at a residence on Eliot Street. Two packages were opened but left behind. All contents were still there. A report was taken.

1/6/2016

At 11:58pm, officers spotted a shoplifting in progress occurring at a business on Harvard Street. A male suspect was arrested at the scene.

At 3:54pm, a caller reported a woman’s wallet as stolen from a business on Beacon Street. A third party caller contacted officers about it, and a report was taken.

1/5/2016

At 9:55am, officers were called about offensive graffiti written on a light pole at the corner of Dudley Street and Warren Street. A report was taken.

At 11:32am, a break in of a motor vehicle was reported on Beacon Street. A description of the suspect was noted.

At 12:14pm, a resident walked into the station to report an identity theft. A report was taken.

At 6:25pm, a theft was reported on Euston Street. Several packages were reported as taken earlier in the afternoon. A report was taken.

At 6:58pm a man suspected of trespassing was brought to the station. After speaking with the property owners, he was cleared and sent on his way.

1/4/2016

At 10:21am, a male suspect on South Street was arrested on a warrant.

At 3:42pm, a larceny was reported on Euston Street. A package was reported as stolen back in December. A report was taken.

At 5:56pm, a report of identity theft was called in. A resident reported that someone was accessing their data from another state. A report was taken.

A bike was reported as stolen from Davis Ave at 6:07pm. A report was taken.

At 6:34pm, a shoplifting was reported at a business on Harvard Street. A male suspect was taken into custody.

Brookline Police ring in New Year on a busy note

December 31st, 2015 and the morning off the first day of 2016 kept officers  quite busy.  Multiple incidents  many alcohol involved, resulted in arrests ranging from drunk driving, to open and gross lewdness, to assault. A naked man was removed from the hallways of a Harvard Avenue apartment building after being found heavily intoxicated. Residents called police for assistance with a man yelling and screaming in the hallways of the Harvard Ave building at 10:40 pm on New Years Eve. The man was removed from the building and placed under arrest after officers assisted in getting the individual clothing.

On New Year's Day at 2:30 m officers responded to an alarm at Brookline High Scho0ol. They found an open window on Tappan St and gained access to check the school. Eight individuals were found inside, all appearing to be under the influence of alcohol. They were identified as former BHS students  and criminal charges are being sought on each.. Later in the evening at 3:11 am officers responded to a Assault & Battery on Boylston St and identified multiple parties who were accosted by an individual after being dropped off by an Uber driver. The subject struck the Uber driver's car and then assaulted one of the occupants before fleeing the area. Police are following up to identify the suspect.

At 4:10 am officers responded to Village Way for a disturbance and found a Brookline man who was heavily intoxicated had down damage to a residence  he was visiting, and subsequently fell through a glass door.  The individual was transported to the hospital and will be summoned to court on Malicious damage charges.

At 0:715 am officers found a vehicle on Dudley Street par4ked  on the wrong side of the road with a New Bedford man asleep behind the wheel. When questioned, officers detected a strong odor of alcohol. The operator could not tell officers when or how he got to Dudley Street and did not remember where he came from. Subsequent to this the officers removed the operator and found him highly intoxicated and unstable. The individual was arrested and his vehicle was towed.

December 30

12/30   Package Theft

Resident of St. Paul street reports they had a package stolen from their front door. The item the resident was waiting was delivered and left at the front of the residence on 12/22 and was no longer there when the resident went to retrieve it. 

12/30 Arrest

During a traffic stop on Harvard Street, Officers found the operator’s license was suspended. The operator was placed under arrest.

December 28-30, 2015 Arrest: At approximately 9:23 PM officers received a call to be on the lookout for a man who had been caught shoplifting shrimp from Stop and Shop. Officers pursued the suspect on foot through Harvard St and Homer St before finally apprehending him. When officers went to arrest the man, he was combative and actively resisting arrest. Officers subsequently pepper sprayed him and successfully and safely brought him into custody. Car Break: On 12/28, an unknown suspect broke into a resident’s car that was parked in his driveway on Copley Street. There was also a second vehicle broken into on Crowninshield Rd on the same date. These neighborhoods are very close to each other, and both cars had been unlocked. This creates the perfect situation for someone to quickly steal from multiple cars. It is imperative that citizens take an active role in ensuring that they do not fall victim to a crime. Please make sure that you are locking your doors to your car, house, and anything of value. Burglary: A Freeman Street residence was broken into on 12/29. Access was gained through use of force. No suspects at this time. Larceny: On 12/16, a Pearl Street resident reported that she had property stolen from her home while her couch was being cleaned. An important reminder: even when you are home, things can be stolen. It is important to lock up valuables when anyone is in your home. Not Duly Licensed: On 12/29 at 11:10 AM, officers stopped a vehicle for failing to yield to the oncoming cruiser while making a left turn onto John St. The failure to properly yield the right of way necessitated the officer operating the cruiser to come to a sliding and sudden stop on the slick, snowy road to avoid a collision. It was discovered that the operator of the vehicle was unlicensed and unregistered. He was placed under arrest.

Arrest: At approximately 9:23 PM officers received a call to be on the lookout for a man who had been caught shoplifting shrimp from Stop and Shop. Officers pursued the suspect on foot through Harvard St and Homer St before finally apprehending him. When officers went to arrest the man, he was combative and actively resisting arrest. Officers subsequently pepper sprayed him and successfully and safely brought him into custody.  

Car Break: On 12/28, an unknown suspect broke into a resident’s car that was parked in his driveway on Copley Street. There was also a second vehicle broken into on Crowninshield Rd on the same date. These neighborhoods are very close to each other, and both cars had been unlocked. This creates the perfect situation for someone to quickly steal from multiple cars. It is imperative that citizens take an active role in ensuring that they do not fall victim to a crime. Please make sure that you are locking your doors to your car, house, and anything of value.  

Burglary: A Freeman Street residence was broken into on 12/29. Access was gained through use of force. No suspects at this time.

Larceny: On 12/16, a Pearl Street resident reported that she had property stolen from her home while her couch was being cleaned. An important reminder: even when you are home, things can be stolen. It is important to lock up valuables when anyone is in your home.

Not Duly Licensed: On 12/29 at 11:10 AM, officers stopped a vehicle for failing to yield to the oncoming cruiser while making a left turn onto John St. The failure to properly yield the right of way necessitated the officer operating the cruiser to come to a sliding and sudden stop on the slick, snowy road to avoid a collision.  It was discovered that the operator of the vehicle was unlicensed and unregistered. He was placed under arrest. 

12/29/2015                         Arrest  

Officers stopped a motor vehicle for failing to yield to oncoming traffic on Pleasant St.  The operators license was expired and the vehicle registration was expired.  The operator was placed under arrest For being Not Duly Licensed

12/28/2015                         Arrest

A motor vehicle was stopped for faulty equipment.  Further investigation revealed the operator had a Revoked License.  The operator was placed under arrest for a Revoked license.  The operator was also charged with Attaching Plates, Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

12/29/2015

12/28/2015                         M.V. Accident

Officers responded to a 3 vehicle traffic crash on Kent St just before Longwood Ave.  No injuries reported and 1 operator was cited for Following too Closely.

12/27/2015                         Larceny

Victim reports 4 Bridgestone tires stolen from an unlocked garage on Linden St.  Mater under investigation.

12/27/2015                         Larceny

Victim reports cash was taken from her wallet and a man’s watch stolen while she and her daughter attended a ceremony on Green St.  Report taken and under investigation

12/26/2015                         Larceny

Victim reports her phone stolen while at work on Park St.

12/23/2015                         Larceny

Victim reports while shopping on Beacon St her cell phone and credit card were stolen from her baby stroller.  Officers responded and a report was taken

Bank Robbery Suspect arrested on Freeman Street

A suspect wanted on Federal bank robbery charges was arrested on Freeman St on Wednesday 12/23/2015 at 2:30 pm. Officers were assigned to unmarked units in response to a series of package thefts in north Brookline.  Officer Robert Teahan observed a suspicious male taking particular interest in several properties. After the subject entered one of the properties and retrieved an item he was stopped by Officer Teahan.  The subject was interviewed and gave various accounts of why he was in the area and why he had entered  the property. He further gave false identification in an attempt to mislead investigators. A subsequent search of a canvas bag he was carrying led investigator to his true identity. They were able to identify him as a subject wanted by the U.S. Marshall’s Service on Federal Bank Robbery charges stemming from an incident in Boston on December 11^th. After placing the subject under arrest, he was released to the Sheriff's Department to answer to the Federal charges.

BPD and School staff take part in Norfolk District Attorney William Morrissey Naloxone Training,

DA Morrissey trains school nurses

In spotting abuse, reversing overdoes

Two school nurses and a detective from Brookline joined more than 80 of their colleagues, athletic directors and trainers from across Norfolk County for a two-part opiate safety training, hosted by Norfolk DA Michael W. Morrissey.

The event included how to use the opiate overdose reversal drug naloxone and an evidence-based screening system to identify students at risk for addiction – particularly following post-operative prescribing for sports injuries.

“The training was in two distinct parts. The Director of School Health Services for the Department of Public Health, Mary Ann Gapinski, provided the SBIRT training,” District Attorney Morrissey said. “SBIRT stands for Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment.”

The second training segment, instructing school nurses on administering the opiate overdose reversal drug naloxone, and associated treatment, was provided by Dr. Daniel Muse, director of the emergency department at Brockton Hospital.  “Dr. Muse serves at medical director for the naloxone program we have provided to our municipal police departments,” Morrissey said.

The Norfolk DA’s Office was the first in the state, if not the country, to offer naloxone training and supply to every police and fire department in its district. It is the first in Massachusetts, if not the country, to offer the training to all of its school nurses and sports trainers.

Nurses Jill Seaman-Chandler and April Armstrong were joined by Detective Julie McDonnell at the Dec. 16 training, held at the headquarters of the Bank of Canton.

“The naloxone training grabbed the headlines and the TV spots, but we view the SBIRT portion as equally important,” Morrissey said. “It is aimed at identifying bellwether behaviors and initial warning signs before the disease of addiction has taken full hold. We are looking to prevent the eventual need for naloxone, even as we train to use it.”    

Morrissey reviews the circumstances of every fatal overdose his office responds to looking for trends and commonalities. “Many overdose decedents were introduced to opioids during their high school years following surgery for a sports injury,” Morrissey said. “Everyone with a medical role in our schools needs to know that. It may save lives.”

Morrissey, who has provided school safety grants to public school systems for the last several years, is going to supplement DPH funding to make the full implementation of SBIRT possible without cost to the towns as his grants this year.

“As one of our trainers said, schools don’t have universal postural screening because every student has scoliosis,” Morrissey said. “But if screening catches a problem early enough, prompt intervention can prevent a lifetime of negative consequences. The same holds with substance-abuse screening.”

Statement by Police Chief

December 23, 2015

Brookline Police Department Statement

The Police Department and all of our members are deeply concerned about the allegations of improper conduct made by two of our minority officers. At the time the allegations were made, the Police Department promptly initiated investigations and took steps to address issues that were raised.  The Town has a policy for investigating complaints of discriminatory behavior, part of which requires an independent investigation by the Town Human Resources Department. Therefore, until that investigation is complete we will be unable to comment further.

The Police Department has also taken the important step to engage the services of an outside consultant to assist with assessing the overall climate of the department. These allegations, though disturbing, will be dealt with and should not take away from the outstanding work the Department and our Members do on a daily basis.

Thank you.

Daniel C. O’Leary

Chief of Police

12/22/2015

On December 21^st, an officer assigned to the front desk was approached by a Brookline Resident who wanted to report her sons’ saxophone stolen.  The victim’s mother reported, her son leaving the instrument in the driveway for a few minutes, and when he returned outside to get it the saxophone was gone.

On December 21^st, an officer was dispatched to Longwood Ave. for a report of a past attempted breaking and entering. On scene, the officer spoke with the victim who reported showing his dinner guests the outside of his house when he noticed pry marks on his front door frame.  The officer determined the pry marks were consistent with that of someone using a pry bar attempting to gain access. 

School Bus Crash

Today at 8:08 AM Dispatch received a call by a passing motorist reporting a school bus had struck a pole on Chestnut Hill Avenue near Boylston Street. The bus is a Boston School bus, carrying 5 young students, believed to be under the age of eight. One student was transported to Children’s Hospital, for minor injuries, the driver was transported to Beth Israel Hospital for minor injuries. A second bus was dispatched to pick up the students; one parent had arrived on scene to take their child. The students attend a public school in Brighton. The bus has a camera system and Police have requested a copy of the video to help them determine what happened. The accident at this time is still under investigation.

12/16/2015-12/20/2015

On December 16th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Walnut St. for a report of a past larceny. The victim reported receiving a notification from the delivery service which stated the package had been delivered to her residence. However, on her arrival home, she noticed the package was missing.

On December 17th, an officer while on patrol noticed a vehicle with a broken tail light at the intersection of Washington and Boylston St. The officer activated his emergency blue lights and made a stop at the corner of Washington St. and Pond Ave. The officer requested the driver’s license and registration. A query of the driver’s information revealed the operator’s license was suspended. The subject was placed under arrest.

On December 17th, an officer assigned to the front desk was approached by a Brookline resident who wanted to report a past larceny.  The victim reported two packages had been delivered to her apartment building on two separate dates and both packages were missing.

On December 17th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Beacon St. for a report of a package theft. The victim reported receiving a notification from the delivery service which stated the package had been delivered. However, on her arrival home the package was missing.

On December 18^th, an officer was dispatched to Englewood Ave. for a report of a past residential Breaking and Entering. On scene, the victim reported going away for a few days and on his arrival home he noticed his apartment in disarray. The victim stated the television was the only item missing at this time. This matter is still under investigation.

On December 18^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Thorndike St. for a report of a package theft. The victim reported receiving a notification from the delivery service that her packages had arrived; however, on her arrival home she notice there were not packages present.

On December 19^th, an officer was dispatched to a local business on Harvard St. for a report of a shoplifting in progress. On December 18^th, the officer was dispatched to the same business for a report of a shoplifting in progress from the same person; however the subject fled the scene before the officers arrived. On scene, the manager pointed out the subject who was taking items and placing them in a tote bag. The subject was placed under arrest.

On December 19^th, an officer was observed a vehicle operating on Mountfort St. and a query of the registration indicated that the registered owner of the vehicle has his license suspended. The officer activated his emergency blue lights and safely initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Commonwealth Ave. and Carlton St. The officer advised the driver as to the reason for the stop and asked the driver to step out to the rear of the vehicle.  The subject was placed under arrest and transported to the Brookline Police Station. 

12/12/2015-12/15/2015

On December 12^th, an officer assigned to the front desk of the Brookline Police was approached by a Brookline resident, who wanted to report a larceny from his residence that occurred sometime in late October.  The victim stated he did not report the crime earlier because he felt his children misplaced the electronic tablet. There was no sign of forced entry.

On December 12^th, an officer was dispatched to a possibly breaking and entering in progress on Beech Rd. The reporting person stated he thought somebody was in his house and that he found the doors to his car open. More officers arrived and set up a perimeter around the house. A search of the house revealed nobody was there. The victim reported watching television in his basement when he heard someone walking upstairs, and he observed that his front door was still locked and assumed his family had come home. Victim searched the house and looked outside and did not see anyone; however he noticed the doors to his vehicle were open.  Nothing was reported missing from the vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.

On December 13^th, an officer was dispatched to a local business on Marion St. for a report of a past larceny. On scene, the store manager reported the night security guard he observed numerous grounding cables cut, and portions of the cables to be missing.  There was no sign of forced entry and this matter is still under investigation.

On December 14^th, an officer was dispatch to a residence on Tappan St. for a past report of a stolen package. The victim reported receiving a notification from the delivery service that her package had arrived; however, on her arrival home she noticed the package was missing.

On December 15^th, an officer was dispatched to a local business on Harvard St. for a report of a shoplifting.  On scene the reported person stated a female subject was in the back of the store and observed the woman grab a pair of pants and stuff them into her white purse. The employee than watched her as she walked out of the store. The reporting person was about to give a description of the subject, which was broadcasted over the radio. A search of the surrounding area proved fruitless. 

Breaking and Entering Arrest

12-15-15       Arrest Breaking and Entering /Attempted Breaking and Entering
Officers responded to Thorndike St on a report that someone had just broken into a convenience store.  The suspect was described as a male wearing a black hoodie and grey beanie.  A short time later a subject fitting the description was stopped.  Further investigation, corroborating evidence, and an identification by a witness led to the arrest of the subject for Breaking and Entering. Additional charges of Attempted Breaking and Entering were filed after evidence linked the subject to another nearby commercial establishment.

12-15-15    Disorderly Arrest-Peeping
Officers responded to the area of 1090 Beacon St on a report of a suspicious male looking into apartment windows.  Officers responded and observed a subject just outside a window between 1080 and 1090 Beacon St.  Further investigation and a positive identification led to the arrest of the subject. Evidence gathered at the scene tied the subject to recent similar crimes in the area.

12/9/2015-12/10/2015

On December 9^th, an officer was dispatched to Glen Road for the report of breaking and entering with larceny of a motor vehicle. The victim reported that her belongings had been tampered with, and a GPS and sunglasses were reported stolen.

On December 9^th, an officer observed a vehicle traveling northbound on High St. fail to stop for the posted red light at the intersection with Cypress.  The officer activated his emergency blue lights and safely initiated a traffic stop, and requested the driver’s license and registration. The officer queried the driver’s information, which revealed his license was suspended. The subject was placed under arrest and transported back to the Brookline Police Station

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On December 10^th,  an officer was dispatched to Mulford Street for a reported larceny. The victim said that her daughter’s violin and case were missing from a playground after being left. Officers are following up on the report and are investigating.

12/7/2015-12/8/2015

On December 7^th, an officer was dispatched a residence on Walcott Rd. for a report of a past larceny.  On scene, victim stated her house has been undergoing renovations for approximately 3 months.  The victim reported noticing a few workers who were unfamiliar and decided to check her jewelry she keeps in her drawer. She discovered several pieces of jewelry and money missing from her drawer. This matter is still under investigation.

On December 8^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Chestnut St. for a report of a package theft. On scene, the victim reported receiving a notification from that his package had arrived. However, once the victim went to pick up the package was missing.

On December 8^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Sewall Ave. for a report of an attempted larceny of a package.  The victim reported arriving home and noticing her package in the lobby of the apartment open, but the contents were still in the box. This matter is still under investigation. 

Armed Robbery and Multiple Car Breaks

An adult and two juveniles were arrested for an armed robbery by knife last evening. On Tuesday, 12-08-2015 at 18:59 hrs, Brookline Police responded to Griggs Park for  a report of an Armed Robbery. The victim stated that 6 young males had beat him up and robbed him at knife point; stolen was money, a cellphone, and  a coat.  Officers located 3 individuals a short time later near the scene of the incident and during a show up identification, the victim positively identified 3 of the individuals .  All 3 were placed under arrest and charged with Armed Robbery and Assault & Battery.

On 12/9/2015 at approximately 0230 hours an Officer stopped a bicyclist for failing to stop for a red light at the intersection of Cypress St and Washington St.  The subject refused to remove his hands from his pocket after being stopped, and was found to be in possession of several cell phones and a large amount of loose change.  Further investigation revealed several motor vehicles had been broken into in the area .  The subject was placed under arrest and charged with Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle with Intent to Commit a Felony and Receiving Stolen Property over $250.00. Police are actively investigating to determine if there is any connection to  a series of car breaks over the last several weeks.    

  

12/4/2015-12/6/2015

On December 4^th, officers were dispatched to a residence on Beacon St. for a past larceny report.  On scene, victim reported leaving his apartment around 11:25 pm on 12/3/2015. He later realized he did not have his wallet on him and believed he had dropped it. Victim retraced his steps and found the wallet in the bushes near the rear of the building. The victim reported missing a small sum of money.

On December 4^th, an officer was dispatched to Station St. for a past report of a larceny. On scene, the victim reported receiving a notification from a delivery service stating her package had arrived.  Upon arrival to her apartment, the victim noticed the package was missing from the foyer of the apartment.

On December 4^th, an officer was dispatched to an apartment on St. Paul St. for a report of a past theft of a cellphone. On scene, the victim reported shopping at a local grocery store and on his arrival home he realized his cellphone was missing. The victim did not recall taking the phone out while shopping, nor felt anyone reach into his pocket. This matter is still under investigation.

On December 5^th, an officer was dispatched to a resident on Monmouth St. for a report of a past larceny. The victim reported missing two plants from his back yard. The victim stated both plants were located in his back yard which is fenced in, meaning someone open the gate walked in and dug up both plants. The last time he noticed the plants was around 11/25/15.

On December 6^th, an officer while on patrol observed a vehicle traveling inbound on Beacon Street take an illegal left turn onto Pleasant Street.  The officer activated his emergency blue lights and safely initiated a traffic stop. The officer advised the operator as to the reason for the stop and requested his license and registration to which the operator provided both. A query of the individual’s information revealed his license was suspended and subject was immediately placed under arrest without incident. 

12/2/2015-12/3/2015

On December 2^nd, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Strathmore Road for a past report of a theft of a package. On scene, the victim reported receiving a notification from a delivery service stating his package had arrived; however, the package was missing. 

On December 2^nd, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Kent St. for a report of a package theft. On scene, the victim reported receiving an electronic notification from a delivery service stating his packages had arrived. On his arrival home, he discovered the two packages were opened and the contents had been removed.  

On December 3^rd, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Garrison Rd. for a report of past report of a package theft. On scene, the victim reported receiving an electronic notification from a delivery service stating her package had arrived. On her arrival home, she discovered the package was opened and the items had been removed. 

On December 3^rd, an officer while out on patrol on the West Roxbury Parkway, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed well over the post speed limit. The officer activated his emergency overhead lights and initiated a safe traffic stop on Horace James Circle. The officer advised the driver as to the reason for the stop and requested the operator’s license and registration.  A check of the driver’s information revealed she had a warrant out for her arrest. The individual was placed under arrest without incident. 

11/30/2015-12/1/2015

On November 30^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Harvard St. for a theft at a local business. On scene, the victim stated his tablet had been removed from his seat while he briefly went into the restroom.  The store manager reported witnessing an individual remove the tablet and provided the police with a description of the subject which was broadcasted over the radio. Officers were able to locate the subject matching the description traveling on Harvard St.  The officers stopped the subject and advised him as to the reason for the stop. Officers read subject his Miranda Rights and consented to a search of his bag. The search revealed the victims tablet and the suspect was immediately placed under arrest.

On November 30^th, an officer was dispatched to an apartment on Tappan St. for a past report of an breaking and entering. On scene, the victim reported her apartment was broken into 11/25/2015-11/29/2015, while the victim and her roommate were away. Victim reported missing several handbags, jewelry, and a laptop was missing.

On December 1^st, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Beacon St. for a report of a larceny. On scene, the victim reported noticing on 11/30/2015 that several pieces of jewelry were missing from her apartment. There are no signs of forced entry, and the victim stated several people have access to her apartment and suspects on of these people have taken it.

On December 1^st, an officer was dispatched to the lobby of the Brookline Police Station for a past report of a larceny. The victim reported being a victim of a robbery that occurred on Washington St. after exited an MBTA bus. The victim reported witnessing a man from across the street run and knocked the subject to the group and grabbed her pocketbook. The victim was able to give a description of the suspect. This matter is still under investigation.

On December 1^st, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Beacon St. for a report of a package theft. On scene, the victim stated the delivery service sent her a notification that the package had arrived on 11/30/2015. On her arrive home, she noticed the package had been ripped open and the contents of the box were missing.

On December 1^st, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Stanton Rd. for a past breaking and entering. On scene the victims reported missing entering their home to find the victims bedroom had been ransacked. Victims report nothing missing at this time. This matter is still under investigation.

On December 1^st, an officer was dispatched to a residence for a report of a past breaking and entering. On scene the victim reporting leaving the house for a couple of hours to run some errands. On her arrival home, she noticed somebody had entered her home through a rear window and had taken her jewelry. This matter is still under investigation. 

11/24/2015-11/29/2015

On November 24^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Beacon St for a report of a past package theft. On scene, the victim reported receiving a notification from the delivery service that her package had arrived a couple days prior; however, no package was present.

On November 25^th, an officer assigned to the front desk of the Brookline Police Department received a call from the manager of a car dealership, who wanted to speak with a detective. The reporting person was transferred to a detective and reported a customer had walked in wanting to get mechanic work done on his vehicle. The manager received a phone call from a detective from a Police Department in Virginia that the man had several warrants for his arrest. The Brookline Police detective contacted the Virginia detective for more information on the subject. At approximately 1330 hours, Brookline Dispatch received a call from the dealership manager who stated the subject wanted to pick up his vehicle.  Several officers arrived on scene and located the subject on Boylston St. Subject was placed under arrest and transported to the Brookline Police Department for booking.

On November 27^th, an officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. for a report of a dispute. On scene, the stores security reported getting into a verbal argument with a customer and that customer slashed one of the tires to his vehicle. The victim gave a description of the subject, after receiving multiple reports from several witnesses who saw the subject slash the tire. This matter is still under investigation.

On November 28^th, an officer while on patrol observed a vehicle traveling on Kent Street driving considerably faster than the posted speed limit.  A query of the vehicles registration revealed the owner of the vehicle had a suspended license and the inspection sticker on the vehicle was expired.  The officer activated his emergency blue lights and initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Brookline Avenue and Aspin wall Avenue. The officer advised him as to the reason and requested the operator’s license and registration. A check with Brookline Dispatch confirmed the operator’s license was suspended. The subject was placed under arrest and transported to the Brookline Police Department.

On November 28^th, an officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. for a past report of a larceny. On scene, the victim reported going to pay for her items at the cash register and noticed her wallet was missing from her purse. The victim described missing her license, checks, debt and credit cards. The victim was advised to cancel credit cards.

On November 29^th, an officer was dispatch to Amory St. for a past report of a larceny. On scene, the victim reported going playing at a football game and his cell phone missing after allowing his friend to use the cellphone to contact his father. The victim told the friend to place it on top of a locker next to his.  On his arrival to the locker, the victim noticed the phone was missing. The victim’s mother attempted to track the phone; however, it had been turned off. 

11/20/2015-11/22/2015

On November 20^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on James Street for a past report of a theft of a package. On scene, the victim reported receiving a notification from the delivery service that stated two packages were left in the vestibule of the apartment; however, only one was present.

On November 20^th, an officer while traveling on Commonwealth Avenue entered the vehicles registration plate into his cruisers laptop.  The results indicated that the vehicle had an expired registration as of October 2015 and the registered owner had a suspended license.  The officer activated his overhead emergency blue lights and siren in order to initiate a traffic stop. The officer informed the driver as to the reason for the stop and requested her license and registration, which she did not produce. The individual was placed under arrest and transported back to the Brookline Police Station.

On November 21^st, an officer was dispatched to a residence on St. Paul Street for a past report of a package theft. On scene, the victim reported receiving a notification from the delivery service that stated his package had arrived and was placed in the apartment’s vestibule. On his arrival home, no package was present in the vestibule.

On November 21^st, an officer was dispatch to a residence on Gerry Road for a past report of a package theft. On scene, the victim reported receiving a notification from the delivery service that stated her package had arrived was placed at the front door. On her arrival home, she discovered the package had been ripped open and the contents were missing. This matter is still under investigation.

On November 22^nd, officers were dispatched to a residence on Kenwood Street for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle that occurred over night. On scene, the victim reported parking his car in the driveway and locking the door at approximately 11pm. At approximately 1am the victim walked out to his car only to discover the contents from the glove box emptied on the passenger side floor. The victim reported missing a GPS and a small sum of loose change. This matter is still under investigation.

On November 22^nd, officers were dispatched to a residence on Kenwood Street for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle that occurred over night. On scene, the victim reported parking his vehicle in the driveway the day before at approximately 2pm. After speaking, his neighbor he checked his own vehicle which revealed he center console opened and the glove box emptied onto the passenger side floor. Victim reported nothing missing from his vehicle.  This matter is still under investigation.

On November 22^nd, officers were dispatched to a residence on Columbia St. for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. On scene, the victim reported parking his vehicle in his driveway around 5pm the day before.  The next morning, the victim went to the vehicle and observed the contents of the glove box and center console emptied on the passenger side floor. The victim stated his spare key was the only item missing. 

11/19/2015

On November 19^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Babcock St. for a report of a past package theft.  On scene, victim reported getting a confirmation email stating her package was delivered on November 18^th, 2015 at 2:00pm, but on her arrival home she noticed it was missing. A review of the surveillance video shows a subject entering the building and taking the package immediately after the delivery man dropped it off. This matter is still under investigation.

On November 19^th, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Harvard Ave. for a past larceny of a package.  On scene, the victim reported picking up the package in the foyer of the apartment. The victim noticed the package was open and one of the items she had ordered was missing. This matter is still under investigation. 

Indecent Assault and Battery On Beacon Street

The Department is investigating an indecent assault and battery that occurred on Beacon Street last night. Anyone who may have been in the area of 1700-1900 Beacon Street last evening around 8PM and may have witnessed  anything suspicious please contact the Brookline Police Department. 617-730-2222

On November 18, 2015 at approximately 8:26 PM, units were dispatched to the area of 1782 Beacon St. for a reported sexual assault.  Upon arrival, officers met with the victim. 

The victim stated she went to Cityside Bar (located just over the Brookline line in Brighton at Cleveland Circle) at 6:00PM.  She left just after 8:00PM and was walking inbound on the outbound sidewalk of Beacon St. 

 As the victim approached 1782 Beacon St. a male came from behind her and using his hand he indecently touched her from behind. The victim simultaneously screamed which she believed startled the subject.  He turned around and took off running towards Warwick Rd. which he eventually ran down.  The victim lost sight of him as he turned onto Warwick Rd.  The only description she could provide of the subject was a male, approximately 5'06", 160 lbs, wearing a dark hoodie, dark colored pants or jeans and a black backpack. 

The victim was upset.  She was offered but refused any medical attention by paramedics.   The department is actively following up on this case and at this time have nothing else to release.