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The following information is based on initial reviews of incident reports and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all incidents reported. The blog reports do not include sex crimes, domestic abuse, juvenile information, medical reports, and other sensitive police reports. The blog may differ from local news sources as well as trends reported at crimereports.com

Thursday, July 5, 2007

July 3rd Police Report

Arrests

· Occurred at 3:18AM (7/03)- 0 Perkins Street

David Balerna was arrested and charged with, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, resisting arrest, possession of a firearm while under the influence of liquor, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, marked lanes violation, possession of a class D substance (Marijuana), and possession of a class E substance (Vicodin). Officers observed a car driving erratically, not keeping in the marked lanes of the roadway. Officer asked the driver to exit the vehicle and upon a safety frisk discovered a loaded .32 caliber semi-automatic handgun in Balerna's waistband. The man was placed under arrest. Police searched the vehicle, and found two unmarked bottles of prescription drugs, two folding knives, one butcher knife, as well as a bag containing a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana.


· Occurred at 1:44PM (7/03)- 125 Lee St

Steven Lander was arrested and charged with Operating after Suspension. Officers noticed a vehicle traveling at high rate of speed. After pulling the vehicle over, the officer noticed the driver had a suspended driving license. Lander was additionally charged with speeding, and a seatbelt violation.

Larceny

· Occurred between 7AM (7/02) and 5:36AM (7/03)- 230 Heath Street

Officers were dispatched to a report of breaking and entering of a residence. The victim reported that sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning a suspect had gained entry into his house by breaking the backdoor window. The suspect’s wallet containing $400 was taken from the home.

· Occurred between 5PM (7/02) and 6PM (7/03)- 37 Lapland Road

Officer responded to a call of breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival officers spoke with the victim who said she left her car unlocked in her driveway for about an hour. Upon returning she discovered about $6 in change missing from the vehicle.

· Occurred between 3PM (7/02) and 1PM (7/03)- 790 Heath Street

Victim reported that on 7/02 he parked his car in his driveway and left it unlocked. When he returned to his vehicle the next day he noticed a bag of change in the amount of $150 missing from his car.

· Occurred between 1AM (7/03) and 8AM (7/03)- 48 Summit Avenue

Victim reported that someone had stolen two clay pots and a large cactus from the outside of his residence. The value of these items is unknown.

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Police Report July 2nd

Arrest

· Occurred at 7:07p.m. (7/2)-Washington Street/Corey Road

. Robert Desautels was arrested and charged with possession of a class D substance (Marijuana) with intent to distribute. In addition to the drugs officers found a large amount of cash, a glass pipe, several lighters, as well as a box cutter.

Operating Violation

· Occurred at 2:11a.m. (7/2)- Boylston Street/ Brington Road

Officers traveling in their squad car observed a vehicle with an expired registration sticker. Officers pulled the car over and informed the driver he would be summoned to court for having an expired Registration and Operating After Suspension.

· Occurred at 5:37p.m. (7/02)- 1408 Beacon Street

While on patrol officers observed a vehicle that appeared to have an expired registration. When pulling the driver over for that violation police learned he has an expired license. The subject will summoned to court for Operating After Suspension and Operating an unregistered motor vehicle.

Larceny

· Occurred at 10:30p.m (7/01) to 8:14a.m. (7/02)- 111 Holland Road

Victim reports that he parked his rented car in the driveway of 111 Holland Road at 10:30p.m upon return to the vehicle the next morning he discovered the passenger side window smashed and a GPS navigation device missing from the dashboard. The GPS device was valued at $300. No other items were taken from the vehicle.

· Occurred at 9:10p.m. (6/26)- 10 Brookline Place West

On July 2nd Police responded to the New England Art Institute on a report of larceny. Police met with the security director for the school, who explained that on June 26th a male came into the building and when asked to sign in he wrote illegibly. Cameras capture the man checking doors to residences in the building. When he found a door unlocked the suspect entered the residence then proceeded to steal a lap-top computer. The computer was valued at $200. This case is still under investigation.

· Occurred between 8a.m. and 12:06p.m. and from (1/29)-(7/02)- 750 Commonwealth Avenue

Police responded to the Guitar Center store on July 2nd for a report of a larceny. The manager explained that on 7/02 he discovered one of the guitars valued at $3750 missing from the store. He explained he last saw the guitar on 1/29 while doing inventory.

· Occurred at 7a.m (7/02)-230 Heath Street

Officers responded to a dwelling where the owner said a man had broken into his house and stolen goods. The man said the house was broken into sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Entry was made by breaking a back door window. The suspect stole $400 from the homeowner’s wallet which was left on the kitchen table.

Malicious Damage

· Occurred between 8:15a.m. and 4:50p.m. (7/02) -233 Tappan Street

Caller informed officers that he and his wife had left their residence at around 8:15a.m when they returned at 4:50p.m, they discovered damage to their home. The front storm door was broken.

Police Report June 29th-July 1st

June 29th, 2007

Larceny

· Occurred at 3p.m. (6/29)- 204 Chestnut Street

A woman reported that her child’s bike, a blue and white Mongoose; had been stolen from 204 Chestnut Street at around 3pm on June 28th. The bike was valued at $200.

· Occurred at 1:50p.m.(6/29)- 400 Washington Street

A victim came into the station to report a stolen green Trek Antelope 800 bicycle. The victim stated he left his bike unlocked at 400 Washington Street and unattended for several hours. Upon his return his bicycle was gone. The bike was valued at around $100.

· Occurred at 10:50p.m. (6/29)- 419 Washington Street

A victim reported a stolen 18 speed red and gray Mongoose bicycle. The victim said he locked the bike at around 8pm. Upon his return at 10:50pm the bike was missing. The bike was valued at $250.

· Occurred at 10:40a.m. (6/29)- 117 Clinton Road

Officers responded to 117 Clinton Road at approximately 10:40am to a call of a breaking and entering, and larceny of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival the victim reported to police she had found her car unlocked and her purse missing the morning of June 29th. The purse contained $90; no forced entry of the vehicle was discovered.

June 30th, 2007

Arrests

· Occurred at 1:54p.m. (6/30)- 1129 Beacon Street

Upon arrival officers spoke with two witnesses who reported seeing two males leaning over a scooter. One of the witnesses went to investigate and found the scooter running and the front starter panel ripped off, lying on the ground next to the scooter. At this point witnesses called police. The witnesses were able to give police a through description of the suspects seen by the scooter. At this point officers several blocks away on Longwood Ave. radioed in after reporting seeing a male on a bicycle fitting the description given by the witnesses. The juvenile was found in possession of a small screwdriver. He was placed under arrest. The juvenile is charged with possession of burglarious tools, larceny of a motor vehicle, and malicious destruction of a motor vehicle.

· Occurred at 1:17am (6/30)- Sears Road/Lee Street

Irfan M. Usman (Male, age 21) was arrested when officers responded to a motor vehicle crash on Lee St. near the rotary at Warren St. Upon arrival Officers saw a green 2006 Dodge Caravan with heavy front end damage disabled on the road, and a concrete light pole knocked over lying in the street. Usman was charged with operating while under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, and a marked lanes violation.

Malicious Destruction of Property

· Occurred at 10:14am (6/30)- 71 School Street

Officers responded to a report of a car with a smashed window. The owner of the vehicle reported that the car was left in the rear parking lot of 71 School Street on June 29th at approximately 9pm. The owner returned to the vehicle the next morning (June 30th) and noticed the front passenger window smashed. Upon investigation a rock was discovered in the front seat of the automobile. Nothing was reported missing from the vehicle.

Malicious Damage

· Occurred at 7p.m (6/30)- Hawes Street/Colchester Street

Officers responded to the intersection of Hawes Street and Colchester Street for a report of an attempted larceny of a motor vehicle. The owner of the vehicle stated he had parked his car on Hawes Street and Colchester, at around 7pm. Upon return he noticed his window smashed.

July 1st 2007

Crime Report

Arrests

  • Occurred at 11:02 p.m. (7/1/07)- Longwood Avenue (C#3754)

A twenty-five year old female was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery.

  • Occurred at 12:15p.m. (7/1)-92 Harvard Street (C#3737)

Sharon Surprise (female age 37) allegedly entered the home of a neighbor demanding money for medication. Upon being rejected the funds Surprise apparently punched the man in the head, and then again demanded cash. Surprise was arrested at her home without incident.

Larceny

-Occurred at 9a.m. (7/01) -1030 Commonwealth Avenue

Upon arrival Officers noticed the front door of the establishment (Kayuga Japanese Cuisine) completely smashed and partially open. The store owner stated that around $600, and a Dell lap-top computer had been stolen from the cash register. Upon further investigation the officers noticed the phone lines behind the building outside in the ally had been severed. This tactic prevented the alarm company from being immediately notified of the break in.

-Occurred at 5p.m. (7/01)- 5 Caitlin Road

The owner of the vehicle reported he had gone away on vacation on June 24th, and had just returned. Upon arrival the owner found his car’s drivers side window smashed. The owner noticed his Garmin c550 GPS device valued at $800 missing from the dashboard

Robbery

-Occurred at 11:17pm (7/1/07) -179 Babcock Street

The victim reported that she was leaving a friends house when she heard several people running from behind her. When she reached the corner of Babcock and Dwight Street, a male ran from her right side grabbed her by the shoulders. As the male held the victim, 3 females proceeded to rifle through her pockets, grabbing her purse. Among the items stolen were a leather handbag, cell phone, an iPOD shuffle, a Sony digital camera, and a ladies wallet containing several credit cards. The victim was advised to immediately cancel the credit card services. The victim was able to give police an accurate description of the suspects. The group was described as consisting of three female’s who all had dark skin tone, and were all early to mid 20’s, one of the females was wearing a blue shirt.

-Occurred at 11:31p.m (7/01) - Harvard Street and Naples Road

Officers responded to a report of a robbery which took place on Harvard St near Commonwealth Avenue. The two victims who were visibly shaken were interviewed by police. They reported they were walking along Harvard Street with hooked arms listening to an iPOD, when suddenly they were split apart by a female who demanded everything the two had. The female was accompanied by 3 males and 1 other female. The females were described as 18-24 years old one of the females is about 5’6” and was last seen wearing a white shirt and black headband. The other female was described as being 5’8” with dark skin tone also wearing a white shirt with a black headband. One of the males involved was described as 18-24 years of age with a medium build and was last seen wearing a white shirt. The other two suspects were described as dark skin tone and both were wearing white shirts.

Motor Vehicle Theft

-Occurred at 7p.m. (7/01)-1 Larz Anderson park

Dispatch received a call of a stolen motor vehicle. The owner reported he parked the car on Goddard Avenue by the lower lot of Larz Anderson park. The owner entered the park at around 3pm and last saw his car around 6:50pm. When he arrived 20 minutes later the owner discovered his car missing. The owner reported all his doors were locked and the keys were in his possession. The owner could not give an estimated amount for the cars value.

Threats

-Occurred at 1:25p.m. (7/01)- 1530 Beacon Street

Officers met with a woman who claimed the two involved used to be roommates but were not getting along. The victim had moved out of the apartment two weeks ago and was staying with a friend. The victim returned to 1530 Beacon Street at approximately 12:30pm July 1st, to secure some of her property. Upon arrival the roommate became angry with the victim allegedly raising her hand in a striking manner as well as throwing a magazine in her direction. The argument then turned verbal in which the victim alleges the roommate said she would “kill you”, with the threat targeting the victim. After that statement there was no further discussion between the two and the victim promptly exited the apartment and reported the incident to the Brookline Police Department. The police spoke with the roommate who said she did not want any problems with police and the roommate could come back to claim her property at anytime without incident.

Friday, June 29, 2007

Crime Report (6/29/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 2:37 a.m. (6/28/07)- 1530 Beacon Street

A suspect was placed under arrest for Domestic Abuse and B&E of a Building with Intent to Commit a Misdemeanor (trespass). The suspect and his girlfriend had a verbal argument that eventually escalated to a physical altercation. During the verbal argument, The suspect left the victim’s apartment, but later forced his way back in. The physical altercation began when the victim attempted to remove him from the apartment again. The victim stated that she was struck several times in the face and arm, and was also put into a headlock during the confrontation. She bit the suspect’s arms in attempts to free herself. Once released, the victim went to call the police. This matter was dropped in court.

LARCENY

  • Between 3:30 p.m. (6/27) and 7:00 a.m. (6/28)- Beacon St/ Charles St

The owner of Mobile Mason Corporation reported that several tools (worth up to approx. $4,000) had been taken from a tool box at the above location. The tool box has two master locks. When the owner arrived in the morning he noticed one lock was missing, and the other was unlocked, although it did not appear to be tampered with. The owner and one other employee are the only two people with keys to the box. There are no suspects at this time due to the amount of people working at the job site.

  • Occurred at 2:15 (6/28/07)- 1620 Beacon Street

According to the owner of Velvet ribbon, a suspect had entered the store and took two skirts. During the time the owner went to the back of the store, she heard the suspect hurry out the front door. Upon inventory, the owner discovered the two skirts were missing from the area the suspect had been standing. The suspect was described as a black female in her 30s, with her hair pulled back, wearing a long floral skirt, yellow top, and carrying a Banana Republic bag. The vehicle that the suspect was seen entering was a green Mercury Mountaineer.

  • Between 7:00 a.m. (6/8) and 2:13 p.m. (6/28)- 14 Dummer Street

A manager at The Cottage Farm Program reported that $50-$100 has been missing from the petty cash box on several separate occasions. When confronted, no employees came forward with any information.

  • Between 6:00 p.m. (6/24) and 6:00 a.m. (6/27)- 36 Harvard Street

The victim reported the larceny of a bicycle. The bike had been locked to a cement pole in the basement at the above location. Upon returning to his bike, the victim observed that the lock had been cut.

FRAUD

  • Between 10:33 a.m. (6/25) and 10:33 a.m. (6/26)- Gibbs Street

The victim reported that several unauthorized charges were made to his credit card/debit card. All of the charges were ATM withdrawals totaling $1402.00.

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Crime Report (6/28/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 6:02 a.m. (6/27/07)- 25 Washington Street

Gregory Joyce of Dorchester was arrested for a default warrant for failure to appear. Joyce was arrested while walking in the area of the above location.

BURGLARY

  • Between 7:00 p.m. (6/19) and 8:00 a.m. (6/20/07)- 193 Harvard Street

The manager of Laundry Express reported that a side room located within the laundry mat had been broken into. This particular room is where the money is kept. The side room door was damaged and broken, and the drawer that holds the cash box had been pried open. Approximately $250 in cash was taken.

B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Occurred at 2:51 p.m. (6/27/07)- 167 Willard Road

The victim reported that loose change was missing from the center console of her motor vehicle. There was no damage to the vehicle, nor any evidence of forced entry. The victim stated that she could not remember whether or not the vehicle had been locked the night before.

  • Between 7:30 p.m. (6/25) and 5:30 a.m. (6/26)- 19 Hilltop Road

The victim reported that a digital tape recorded was taken from the center console of her motor vehicle. A laptop computer and digital camera were also removed from the cargo area. The vehicle had not been locked.

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Crime Reporty (6/27/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 1:46 a.m. (6/26/07)- 83 Brook Street

Robert Shea of Brookline was placed under arrest for larceny from a building. While Shea had used another tenant’s telephone, he took $80 and a credit card from their wallet. The wallet had been on a table next to the telephone that Shea was using. Shea stated that he later threw out the credit card in Boston after using it at a CVS.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE

  • Occurred at 6:48 a.m. (6/26/07)- 103 Griggs Road

The victim reported that a significant portion of her vehicle’s rear window and door were broken. A small rock was observed on the ground in the area of the rear bumper. No items were disturbed within the vehicle.

BURGLARY

  • Between 10:00 p.m. (6/19) and 11:00 a.m. (6/20)- 234 Harvard Street

The victim reported an attempted B&E of Kashmir (Market). The bottom half of the front door had three cracks, and there were three indentations on the side of the door. It appeared as if the door had been attempted to be pried open.

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Crime Report (6/26/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 12:30 p.m. (6/21/07)- 194 Boylston Street

Virak Prum was placed under arrest at the above time and location for operating a motor vehicle after revocation.

Monday, June 25, 2007

Crime Report (6/25/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 7:34 a.m. (6/21/07)- 706 Washington Street

Brandon Wellington of Dorchester was arrested for being Not Duly Licensed.

  • Occurred at 11:46 a.m. (6/21/07)- 350 Washington Street

Carlos Furtado of Brookline was placed under arrest for being Not Duly Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to operate a motor Vehicle.

  • Occurred at 1:26 a.m. (6/23/07)- Harvard Street/ Beacon Street

Rafael Outland of Georgia of placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension. Outland also received citations for operating an unregistered motor vehicle and operating with no headlights.

  • Occurred at 2:41 a.m. (6/24/07)- 525 Harvard Street

Matthew Aiello of Weymouth was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Aiello also received citations for failing to submit a motor vehicle for inspection and marked lanes violation.

  • Between 12:35 p.m. and 12:40 p.m. (6/20/07)- 0 Churchill Street

The reporting officer had observed Julio Garcio of Dorchester, make an illegal left turn onto Beacon Street. The officer activated her blue lights in order to make a traffic stop. Garcio did not stop and continued to drive to the dead end of Churchill Street, at which point he put his vehicle into reverse and then got out. He ran through the trees into the parking area behind 1060-1200 Beacon Street and in the direction of Halls Pond. The officer put the vehicle in park and gave chase to Garcia. Multiple units responded to the area to look for the suspect. He was eventually seen and identified at the intersection of Kent Street and Beech Road. It was ultimately determined that Garcia had used his brother’s vehicle, but had a revoked driver’s license. A pat frisk of Garcia revealed a blue folding knife. Garcia was placed under arrested for failing to stop for a police officer, carrying a dangerous weapon (knife), and multiple traffic offenses. While inventorying Garcia’s property at the station, a small plastic bag containing heroin was found in a cigarette pack on top of the cigarettes. Garcia was additionally charged with possession of a class-A drug.

BURGLARY

  • Between 10:00 a.m. (6/17) and 9:00 p.m. (6/20)- 56 Mason Terrace

The victim reported that an unknown suspect had attempted to break into her home while she had been away. The glass panes of her rear door had been broken and the door lock and dead bolt were unlocked. The suspect had not gained entry due to a third lock that was not defeated.

LARCENY

  • Between 10:21 a.m. (6/19) and 12:00 p.m. (6/20)- 18 Browne Street

The victim reported that a bird bath was stolen from her yard. The bird bath was gray-colored, made from resin ceramic, and about 20 inches tall. The bird bath had been in a common walkway of 18 and 26 Browne Street.

  • Between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (6/21/07)- 155 Harvard Street

The victim reported that she believes her wallet was stolen from her backpack during her times in either Stop and Shop or Trader Joe’s Supermarket. The victim described her wallet as a black leather bi-fold with red on the top portion.

B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Between 1:30 p.m. and 3:25 p.m. (6/22)- Pond Avenue/ Allerton Street

The passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle was smashed and a Magellan GPS unit was stolen.

  • Between 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. (6/22/07)- 1200 Beacon Street

The right passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle was smashed while parked just before the taxi stand in front of the Holiday Inn. The TomTom GPS unit that had been attached to the front windshield was stolen from the vehicle.

  • Between 6:00 p.m. (6/22) and 5:00 p.m. (6/23)- 49 Marion Street

The front passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle had been broken. The main part of the victim’s GPS unit was taken from the closed center console, along with the mounting system which had been attached to the front windshield.

GRAFFITI

  • Occurred at 11:19 a.m. (6/24/07)- 0 Park Street

Graffiti was reported on a “Do Not Enter” sign on Park Street. The graffiti was done using white paint.

  • Between 12:00 p.m. (6/18) and 4:15 p.m. (6/20)- 389 Washington St

The manager of the Clothesline Laundromat reported a large tag had been keyed into the two front window panes on the left side of the Laundromat’s front entrance.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Crime Report (6/21/07)

B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (6/20/07)- 1050 Commonwealth Ave

The passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle was smashed while parked behind Bob’s Wilderness House. It appeared as though the suspect had used an instrument to pry the lower left hand corner of the window, causing it to break. The victim reported that her gym bag was taken which had contained a pair of Nike sneakers and assorted sport clothing.

The following three reports occurred at approximately the same time and location. The overhead to the building’s garage had been broken and unable to be closed the day before. The garage had been unsecured the entire night.

  • Between 7:00 p.m. (6/19) and 8:10 a.m. (6/20/07)- 30 Gardner Road

The passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle had been smashed. A XM satellite radio and an IMB ThinkPad laptop were stolen.

  • Between 7:00 p.m. (6/19) and 1:51 a.m. (6/20/07)- 30 Gardner Road

The victim reported that his motor vehicle had been broken into. His driver’s side window had been smashed and his Garmin GPS unit had been stolen.

  • Between 7:00 p.m. (6/19) and 1:52 p.m. (6/20/07)- 30 Gardner Road

The victim’s vehicle’s driver side window was smashed and a GPS unit was reported missing.

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Crime Report (6/20/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 9:37 p.m. (6/19/07)- Park Street/ Marion Street

Rogelio Serratos of Waltham was placed under arrest for operating without a license. Serratos also received a citation for a one way violation.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE

  • Occurred at 5:03 a.m. (6/19/07)- 1316 Beacon Street

A rock was thrown through the front window of Dunkin Donuts. There was no apparent entry made into the store.

LARCENY

  • Between 1:20 pm (6/18) and 8:30 am (6/19)- 361 Brookline Public Library

A library employee reported that her digital camera was stolen from her locked office at the main Brookline Library branch. The camera had been in her desk drawer. The victim stated that her office is always locked, but all library staff have access to the office by a key swipe system.

  • Between 8:00 pm (6/15/07) and 11:55 am (6/19/07)- 1100 West Rox Pk

The victim reported that her Trek mountain bicycle was stolen from her open garage.

B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Between 12:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. (6/19/07)- 295 Russett Road

The victim’s locked motor vehicle was broken into, and an I Pod and an I Pod charger were stolen. There was no damage done to the vehicle. The victim reported that his two parent’s cars were also broken into at the same time.

  • Between 10:00 p.m. (6/12/07) and 8:26 p.m. (6/13/07)- 127 Chestnut St

The victim reported his motor vehicle had been broken into and the steering column had been broken. It appeared the window had been pried from the frame and pulled back so that the suspect good reach in and unlock the door.

BURGLARY

  • Between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (6/19/07)- 111 Westbourne Terrace

The victim reported that her home had been broken into. Her Dell laptop and assorted jewelry were stolen from her bedroom. The suspect had gained entry by cutting the window screen to the bedroom and opening the window, which had been left slightly open. The suspect exited through the front door. The victim’s two roommates were not missing anything.

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Crime Report (6/19/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 12:05 p.m. (6/18/07)- 1302 Beacon Street

Juvenile 1 and Juvenile 2 of Brookline were arrested for Shoplifting from Mint Julep on Beacon Street. The store owner had observed one of the juveniles with unpaid merchandise in her bag. Both juveniles were also issued verbal no trespass orders by the owner.

BURGLARY

  • Between 11:30 a.m. and 4:43 p.m. (6/18/07)- 23 Hurd Road

At the above time and location, the victim’s apartment had been broken into. The victim stated that most of her jewelry was taken from her bedroom along with some loose change. It seemed that the point of entry was the front door. The door’s locks appeared to be pried open by the use of some sort of pry tool and body pressure.

Monday, June 18, 2007

Crime Report (6/18/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 12:33 p.m. (6/16/07)

A caller had advised police of an argument occurring within the apartment building with a possibility of physical violence. Police responded to the scene and interviewed the victim and suspect, David Sanchez of Dorchester. The victim stated that Sanchez and she had pushed each other during their argument. During the interview with Sanchez, his actions caused police to fear for their and the victim’s safety, therefore a pat frisk was performed. A knife was found in Sanchez’s front pocket, and a hard object was felt in his back pocket. When asked what the object was, Sanchez responded “I’ll get it” and lunged forward, turning away from the officer while reaching into his pocket. Sanchez was ordered to stop moving, but refused to comply. The officer than restrained him, and removed the object from his pocket. Sanchez continued to resist the control of the officer. The object in his back pocket was an ammunition clip containing bullets for a handgun. During the search for the gun in the immediate area, Sanchez continued to refuse to comply with requests made by the officers and caused a further disturbance by yelling. Sanchez was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery and was also charged with resisting arrest. Sanchez also received a citation for possession of the ammunition.

BURGLARY

  • Between 9:30 p.m. (6/14/07) and 7:37 a.m. (6/15/07)- 107 Browne St

The victim reported that her upstairs neighbor had contacted her and informed her that there had been a man on a ladder at the victim’s back window. When the suspect saw the neighbor, he had fled the scene. Approximately two hours after this incident, the victim’s step-son arrived home from work and observed his bedroom had been ransacked. It appeared that the suspect had returned to the rear of the building and climbed the ladder to the first floor apartment, raised the screen, and pushed in the window. A portable Playstation (PSP), 8 DVDs, and 4 hats were stolen from the bedroom. The suspect was described as a white male, average height, wearing a hat and a small knapsack.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE

  • Between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (6/15/07)- 1620 Beacon Street

The rear window of the victim’s vehicle had been shattered with a rock.

  • Between 1:49 a.m. and 2:05 a.m. (6/17/07)- 62 Cypress Street

The victims reported that a small group of teenagers had been in the area of Cypress and Elm Street. The group had been drinking beers and playing basketball in the streets. They had all dispersed when a light had come on. As they were dispersing, the victims heard a window break. When one of the victims went to the front porch of the building, she observed a storm window on the first floor had been broken and a beer can on the floor.

  • Between 11:05 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (6/17/07)- Sterns Road

The rear window of the victim’s vehicle had been smashed. The victim observed a blue Gatorade bottle in the rear seat, but was unaware if it had been used to break the window or if it had been left there by her son.

LARCENY

  • Occurred at 1:35 p.m. (6/16/07)- 345 Harvard Street

A woman had stolen an infant hat from a kiosk’s display at the Brookline Arts Fair. The kiosk owner had observed the suspect remove the hat and stuff it either into her pocket or down her pants. The owner approached the suspect and asked that she either pay for the hat or return it. The suspect refused and left. She sat down on a bench in front of the Devotion Playground, where she was later approached by the police. During questioning of the suspect she had been very evasive, but it was eventually determined that she had taken the hat from the kiosk. A request for the suspect to be summonsed into court for Shoplifting/Larceny will be made.

ASSAULT

  • Between 2:58 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (6/16/07)- 64 Linden Street

At the above time and location, a group of neighbors had gotten into a physical fight due to a parking dispute. A vehicle had been blocking the driveway belonging to one of the suspects. When he approached the vehicle owner about moving his car, a verbal argument began. The argument escalated into a shoving match, during which the vehicle owner’s brother became involved. A request for all parties to be summonsed into court for Assault and Battery has been made.

FRAUD

  • Occurred at 9:00 p.m. (6/15/07)- 52 Kendall Street

The victim reported the unauthorized use of her credit card. The card at been used on at least four separate occasions at four different locations.

Friday, June 15, 2007

Crime Report (6/15/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 10:17 a.m. (6/14/07)

Judith Reed of Brookline was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery and Assault and Battery by means of a dangerous weapon. Reed had attempted to strangle her mother. She had also swung her purse at her mother’s head. When officers attempted to question and arrest Reed, she reacted violently, striking a number of officers. Reed was also arrested for resisting arrest and assault and battery on a police officer.

  • Occurred at 7:37 p.m. (6/14/07)

John Clarke of Dedham was placed under arrest for Domestic Assault and Battery. He allegedly pushed his ex-wife into a shopping carriage while inside her apartment. Clarke appeared to be intoxicated at the time of his arrest.

ROBBERY

  • Occurred at 1:26 p.m. (6/13/07)- 371 Harvard Street

The victim reported that while she stood in front of 371 Harvard, a group of 8-10 black males approximately 15-17 years of age also came to the front of the store. Four of these youths entered the store. At this time, a youth that had stayed outside put his hand in one of the victim’s coat pocket and tried to remove what was inside. The victim stated that she put her hand inside her pocket to keep him from taking her keys and glasses. The suspect took his hand out of her pocket and pushed her to the ground. The group of youths then fled. A witness who had been driving by when the incident occurred described one suspect as a black male, wearing a red t-shirt, long shorts, and a grey hoodie.

LARCENY

  • Between 9:00 p.m. (6/11/07) and 10:00 p.m. (6/12/07)- Park Street

The victim reported bicycle was stolen from her open garage parking space. The bike had been left unlocked. The bike was described as a red Jamis women’s bicycle, with a black seat and a ripped black brake cushion.

  • Between 8:50 p.m. and 8:57 p.m. (6/13/07)- 155 Harvard Street

The assistant manager at Stop and Shop reported that two suspects had walked to the front of the store with a duffel bag filled with assorted meats and baby formula. The suspects walked out of the store and got into a red station wagon in the parking lot. The assistant manager stated that she approached car and tried to open the door, but the suspects locked the doors and drove away. The assistant manager was only able to describe the suspects as two black females.

  • Between 8:35 a.m. (6/13/07) and 8:35 a.m. (6/14/07)- 1370 Beacon St

The victim reported that she had left her credit card at the FedEx Store. When the victim notified the credit card company, she was informed that her card had been used at various stores in Watertown.

  • Occurred at 11:30 a.m. (6/14/07)- 900 Commonwealth Avenue

A cashier at CVS pharmacy reported that suspect had approached the register and asked him to cut the tag off a pair of sunglasses. At this time, the suspect turned around and walked toward the exit. The cashier told the suspect that he had to pay for the sunglasses. The suspect responded by saying, “Catch me if you can”, and continued out the exit. Officers were later able to stop the suspect. He will be summonsed into court.

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

  • Between 4:00 p.m. (6/13/07) and 8:59 a.m. (6/14/07)- 1343 Beacon St

The victim reported that her vehicle was stolen at the above time and location. According to records, the vehicle was not towed or ticketed.

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Crime Report (6/14/07)

MALICIOUS DAMAGE

  • Between 7:30 a.m. (6/12) and 12:00 p.m. (6/13)- 1 Beaconsfield MBTA

The driver’s side window of the victim’s vehicle was smashed while parked in the Beaconsfield parking lot. Nothing was taken.

LARCENY

  • Between 6:00 p.m. and 6:54 p.m. (6/9/07)- 1000 Boylston Street

At the above time and location, that victim left her billfold on the check-out counter at Putterham Market. The victim went home and realized that she had forgotten her billfold on the counter. Upon returning to the store, the victim and a clerk searched for the billfold, but were unable to locate it. The billfold had contained $60-$80, a Bank of America card, and the victim’s driver’s license.

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Crime Report (6/13/07)

ARRESTS
  • Occurred at 1:50 p.m. (6/12/07)- 910 Boylston Street
Aaron Eisenberg was arrested and given citations for the following: 1) Failing to Keep Right, 2) Crossing Solid Double Lines, 3) Speeding, 4) Failure to Stop for a Police Officer, 5) Operating to Endanger, 6) Unsafe Turn (right), and 7) Failure to Use Turn Signals.
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BURGLARY
  • Between 5:00 p.m. (6/11/07) and 2:03 am (6/12/07)- 115 Greenough St
At the above time and location, a security gate in the Brookline High School cafeteria was pried open. Three food cases had been forced open and there were food wrappers scattered on the floor. Storage cabinets and the cash registers were opened, but nothing appeared to be missing. An investigation of the area revealed a broom handle that was most likely used to pry open the security gate.
LARCENY
  • Between 7:00 p.m. (6/11/07) and 8:44 a.m. (6/12/07)- Davis Ave
The victim’s bicycle was stolen from her shed. A witness stated that the night before the victim’s bicycle was stolen; he had observed a suspect in the backyard. The suspect stated that he was only hiding from a friend. At this time, another man had been on a bicycle in the next yard. The witness described the suspect as a Hispanic male, 17 years of age, thin build, with medium to dark skin, and a “corn row” hair style. The other man on the bicycle was described as a black male, approximately 17 years of age, dark skinned, thin to medium build, wearing a white “do rag”.
  • Between 9:00 a.m. (6/6/07) and 12:39 p.m. (6/7/07)- 400 Heath Street
At the above time and location, two LCD projectors were missing from Pine Manor’s anti-theft tether locations inside two Hayden Hall classrooms.
MALICIOUS DAMAGE
  • Between 10:00 p.m. (6/2/07) and 6:00 a.m. (6/4/07)- 75 Harvard St
Spa Restaurant’s front door lower window panel was smashed.
B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE
  • Between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (6/12/07)- 49 Highland Road
The right passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle was smashed and a GPS device was missing.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Crime Report (6/12/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 2:32 a.m. (6/11/07)- Boylston Street/ Chestnut Hill Avenue

A road rage incident involving a knife was reported to the police. The occupants of a Volvo and Jeep were involved in the altercation. The passenger of the Volvo, Pawel Antonik of Newton, had allegedly brandished a knife when confronting the occupants of the Jeep. Antonik was placed under arrest for Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and disorderly conduct.

  • Occurred at 3:16 p.m. (6/11/07)- Francis Street

Juvenile of Dorchester was arrested for a warrant. During apprehension, the juvenile was uncooperative and also attempted to run while waiting for the transport vehicle. He was additionally charged with resisting arrest.

ASSAULT

  • Occurred at 9:35 p.m. (6/11/07)- 131 Carlton Street

The victim reported that as she approached her parked vehicle in the area of 131 Carlton Street, she was attacked by what she believed to be two females. The victim stated that the suspects punched, scratched, and kicked her in various areas of her body. She described the suspects as two females, both 5’5”, one chubby, the other medium build, both wearing dark clothing and dark ski knit masks.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE

  • Between 2:00 p.m. (6/8/07) and 7:00 a.m. (6/11/07)- 1 Incinerator Dr

Two recycling trucks had thief windshields smashed while parked at the Transfer Station over the weekend.

  • Between 2:00 p.m. (6/8/07) and 7:00 a.m. (6/11/07)- 1 Incinerator Dr

An office window at the Transfer Station was broken with an unknown object over the weekend. Entry was not gained.

B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Occurred at 5:30 p.m. (6/11/07)- Lenox Street

The rear passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle had been smashed. A witness had heard the victim’s car alarm sound at approximately 5:30 pm. Nothing was disturbed within the vehicle.

  • Occurred at 3:24 a.m. (5/25/07)- Bonard Road

At the above time and location, the victim was awakened by the sound of a vehicle’s open door chimes. When the victim looked out his window, he observed a suspect inside his own vehicle. The victim and another resident of the apartment went out to confront the suspect. The suspect was no longer in the victim’s vehicle in the driveway, but had gone into another vehicle parked in the street. The victim yelled to the suspect who then took off running. It appears nothing was taken from the vehicles. The victim described the suspect as a black of Hispanic male, late 20’s, approx. 5’10” and 225 lbs, wearing a black leather jacket, baggy black khakis, and a red baseball cap.

  • Between 10:00 pm (5/29/07) and 11:00 am (5/30/07)- Arlington Rd

The front passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle had been smashed. A waist pack containing a passport and driver’s license was taken from the front seat. A check of the area did not turn up the victim’s property, but a brief case containing papers of another victim’s was found. The victim was contacted and he stated that his brief case had been stolen from his vehicle while parked on Beresford Road the day before.

GRAFFITI

  • Between 6:00 pm (6/6/07) and 10:53 am (6/11/07)- 11 Longwood Ave

The brick wall outside the building at the above location was tagged. The wall had three P’s with a R underneath written with what appeared to be a blue magic marker.

  • Between 12:00 p.m. (6/4/07) and 7:02 p.m. (6/11/07)- 10 Dwight Street

The alley at the above location had been spray painted in five different areas. One tag included “SWEET 2007”.

Crime Report (6/11/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 3:30 p.m. (6/8/07)- 301 Harvard Street

Kevin Hudson and Nazario Martinez were arrested for Shoplifting and possession of burglarious tools. Sprint Store employees reported that the two suspects had stolen a phone from the store. Hudson and Martinez were later observed in the Verizon Wireless store attempting to shoplift another cell phone. A search of both persons revealed burglarious tools, including a screwdriver and box cutter. Hudson was also in possession of a blank check belonging to an identified victim. Hudson was additionally charged with Receiving Stolen Property.

  • Occurred at 2:00 a.m. (6/9/07)- Kent Street/ Beacon Street

Luis Morales of Brookline was arrested for Operating without a license, and also received a citation for marked lanes violation.

  • Occurred at 8:26 a.m. (6/9/07)- Boylston St/ Dunster Road

Jose De Freitas of Roslindale was placed under arrest for being Not Duly Licensed and speeding.

  • Occurred at 2:53 a.m. (6/10/07)- 1180 Beacon Street

Michael Perrotta of Brockton was arrested for a default warrant.

B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Occurred at 12:30 a.m. (6/6/07) and 2:00 a.m. (6/7/07)- Harvard St

The passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle was smashed. A Garmin GPS system was missing.

  • Between 9:00 p.m. (6/9/07) and 9:00 a.m. (6/10/07)- Centre Street

The passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle had been broken and a bag of change worth $15 was taken.

  • Between 9:00 p.m. (6/80/70) and 4:24 p.m. (6/10/07)- Centre Street

While taking a report for a B&E&L of another motor vehicle, the officer observed a car in the lot that had been broken into. The car had a broken driver side window. The victim was contacted and stated that she does not believe that anything was missing from the vehicle at this time.

  • Between 11:00 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. (6/10/07)- Washington Street

The front passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle had been smashed. A portable Garmin GPS system and cell phone were stolen.

LARCENY

  • Between 12:00 p.m. (6/3/07) and 7:00 a.m. (6/4/07)- 115 Greenough St

At the above time and location, the victim stated that she had used a third floor staff restroom at Brookline High School to change her clothing after the graduation ceremony. The victim took off her sting of pearls necklace and a pair of pearl earrings, and placed them in an antique silver jewelry box. She placed the box on the side of the sink in the bathroom. The victim reported that she must have forgotten the box there because when she returned home she realized that it was missing. The box and the jewelry were no longer in the bathing on Monday, June 4. The necklace is described as an eighteen inch, antique, fresh water string with a gold clasp. The earrings are antique pearl stud earrings. Both items are believed to be about 100 years old and have been passed down for several generations. The jewelry box is described as a round, small, silver box that unscrews for items to be placed inside. The top is engraved with the initials "LMW".

  • Between 2:26 p.m. (6/7/07) and 7:00 a.m. (6/8/07)- Greenway Ct

A package addressed to the victim was opened and the contents were taken. The victim observed the opened package in the foyer of her apartment building.

  • Between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (6/8/07)- Griggs Road

The victim’s bicycle was stolen from the bike rack located at Pierce Park. The bike had been locked to the rack. It was described as a blue 21-speed Mongoose with knobby tires and a bell on the left handlebar.

  • Between 12:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (6/6/07)- Jordan Road

The victim reported that his 1992 “specialized Hard Rock” bicycle was missing. The victim had left his garage door open.

  • Between 9:00 pm (6/9/07) and 11:00 am (6/10/07)- Middlesex Rd

The victim’s black hand bag was taken from her front porch. The victim reported that that she had set her hand bag down on the porch while she was in the process of moving. She forgot about the bag and left it on the porch. When she returned the next morning the bag had been stolen.


MALICIOUS DAMAGE

  • Between 12:30 p.m. (6/8/07) and 9:00 a.m. (6/9/07)- 1 Incinerator Road

A trailer/office belonging to the town of Brookline was damaged. The window on the front door had been shattered. The perpetrator did not appear to have gained entrance.

  • Between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (6/8/07)- 227 Washington Street

The victim reported that an Asian male suspect had cut the top to her convertible. She and two other witnesses had observed the suspect committing the act. The suspect will be summonsed into court for the damage.

ARSON

  • Occurred at 11:29 p.m. (6/9/07)- 400 Washington Street

A dumpster fire was reported behind CVS. A witness observed a small white car turn off of Cypress Street and pass through the rear parking lot of CVS before turning onto Washington Street.

  • Occurred at 12:02 a.m. (6/10/07)- 115 Greenough Street

An outside trash fire was reported at Brookline High School. Two witnesses stated that they had observed three white males surround the trash barrel and set it on fire. The suspects had been wearing dark clothing and riding two bicycles. Two of the suspects had been on one bike together.