Note to Readers:

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

Thursday, May 12, 2011

May 10th-11th

May 10th-11th

Arrests:

Occurred at 1:45 PM (5/10) – Colchester Street

Officers were conducting surveillance in the area due to recent breaking and entering and larceny’s when they observed a male subject acting suspicious near vehicles and holding a bag that appeared to be light in weight or empty. Due to several other suspicious facts officer stopped the subject. Officers observed in plain site clear plastic bags containing a substance known to be marijuana. The subject was subsequently placed under arrests for possession of marijuana.

Occurred at 3:01 PM (5/10) – Harvard Street/ Lawton Street

Officers responded to a report of a bank robbery. Upon arrival of the area officers observed Boston University Police conducting a field interview with a subject that matched the description of the subject involved in the bank robbery. Officers learned that the subject had a warrant out of New Hampshire. During the stop the subject fled and a foot pursuit ensued between the subject and officers. The subject was soon after placed under arrests and charged with resisting arrests, malicious damage, assault and battery on a police officer, and two counts of fugitive from justice.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

May 5th- 9th

May 5th- 9th

Arrests:

Occurred at 10:49 PM (5/5) – Harvard Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a marked lanes violation. Upon investigation officers learned that the drivers license was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension. During the inventory of the vehicle officers discovered a bag containing roughly 45 pills known to be narcotics. The subject was additionally charged with possession of class B with intent to distribute and a school zone violation.

Occurred between 6:59 PM (5/6) and 7:32 PM (5/6) – Harvard Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop. Upon investigation officers confirmed that the drivers license was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension.

Occurred at 10:41 PM (5/6) – High Street/ Walnut Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a prohibited left turn. Upon investigation officers learned that the operators license was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension. In result of a search incident to arrest, officers discovered a small amount of substance consistent with marijuana in the subjects backpack. The subject was additionally cited with possession of marijuana less than an ounce.

Occurred at 2:47 PM (5/8) – Harvard Street

Officers responded to a report of shoplifting. Upon investigation officers learned that a male subject had placed items into a duffle bag at a local pharmacy and fled out the back door. A few moments later, another officer stopped a male subject that matched the description. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for shoplifting.

Breaking and Entering and Larceny:

Occurred between 4:30 PM (5/5) and 12:15 AM (5/6) – Egmont Street

Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering and larceny. Upon arrival officers learned that a laptop computer was taken out of the apartment. All roommates reported that all of the doors were locked when they left the apartment. There were signs of forced entry through the window. There were other break-ins within the surrounding areas.

Occurred between 12:15 AM (5/6) and 2:15 AM (5/6) – Egmont Street

Officers were reporting to a past break-in when the apartment next door reported a break in as well. Upon investigation officers learned that the apartment had also been broken into by forced entry through the window. Items missing from the apartment included multiple laptops, cash and other items.

Occurred between 10:00 PM (5/5) and 6:45 AM (5/6) – Beacon Street

Officer responded to a report of a break-in. Upon investigation officers learned that the homeowner of the house was out of the country and a neighbor/ friend was retrieving the mail for them until they returned. When the neighbor went to put the mail in the house they found the door broken and the bolt lock snapped off. The house was ransacked and multiple items were missing from the household.

Occurred between 2:15 PM (5/6) and 4:00 PM (5/6) – St Paul Street

Officers responded to two reports of Breaking and Entering and Larceny. Upon arrival officers learned that two apartments within the building had been broken into. Both break-ins appeared to be through the front door. Both apartments were missing computers, and other various items.

Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle:

Occurred between 10:00 PM (5/5) and 7:10 AM (5/6) – Bonad Road

Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle. Upon investigation officers learned that the vehicles passenger window was smashed and cash/ coins were missing from the vehicle.

Occurred between 5:30 AM (5/6) and 1:28 PM (5/6) – Brookline Avenue/ Parkway Road

Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle. Upon investigation officers learned that the front side passenger window was smashed and a GPS was missing from the vehicle.

Occurred at 8:58 PM (5/8) – Beacon Street

Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle. Upon investigation officers learned that the vehicles window had been smashed and a handbag was missing from the vehicle.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

May 2nd- 4th

May 2nd- 4th

Arrests:

Occurred at 1:03 PM (5/2) – Clyde Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for failure to come to a complete stop. Upon investigation officers learned that the driver’s license was suspended. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension and a red light violation.

Occurred at 3:20 PM (5/2) – Commonwealth Avenue

Officers responded to a report of larceny. Upon investigation officers learned that the suspect had removed a razor from its package and placed in to a plastic bag that the suspect was carrying. The store employee confronted the suspect, retrieved the item and called the police. The suspect was subsequently placed under arrest for shoplifting.

Occurred at 6:36 PM (5/20) – Perkins/ Chestnut

Officers conducted a traffic stop for failure to yield at a rotary. Upon investigation officers learned that the subjects license to operate was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension, and was issued a citation for failure to yield.

Burglary:

Occurred between 11:00 PM (5/1) and 9:00 AM (5/2) – Harvard Avenue

Officers responded to a report of burglary. Upon investigation officers learned that one of the apartments had been ransacked and rummaged through. There were several windows that appeared open and doors were unlocked. No items have been reported missing at this time.

Occurred between 9:00 AM (5/2) and 4:00 PM (5/2) – Verndale Street

Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering. Upon arrival officers learned that one of the apartments had been broken into. The apartment was processed for evidence.

Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle:

Occurred between 7:20 AM (5/2) and 2:10 PM (5/2) – Boylston Street

Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle. Upon investigation officers learned that the passenger window was smashed and a GPS was taken from the vehicle.

Occurred between 8:00 PM (5/2) and 7:18 AM (5/3) – Codman Road

Officers responded to report of breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle. Upon investigation officers learned that a window had been smashed and a wallet was stolen. There were no other targeted vehicles in the area.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

April 28th- May 2nd

Arrests:

Occurred at 8:24 PM (4/28) – Harvard Street

Officers responded to a report of larceny. Upon investigation officers learned that three females were acting suspicious and gathering multiple items into a cart. They then met in the corner with a male subject who started to head towards the exit of the store with all of the merchandise. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for Larceny.

Occurred at 2:43 AM (4/29) – Washington Street/ Pond Avenue

Officers conducted a traffic stop for an expired inspection sticker. Upon investigation the officer could smell a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the vehicle. Officers also observed two beer cans in a center console. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and learned that the subject was operating under the influence of alcohol. The subject was subsequently placed under arrests for operating under the influence of alcohol.

Occurred at 1:40 AM (4/30) – Boylston Street/ Cypress Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for speeding. Upon investigation officers learned that the subjects license to operate was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrests for operating after suspension and speeding.

Occurred at 3:11 AM (4/30) – Clyde Street/ Lee Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a marked lane violation and failure to display a front license plate. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject’s license as suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension and not duly licensed.

Occurred at 6:00 AM (4/30) – Kenwood Street/ Harvard Street

Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop for failure to wear a helmet on a motorized scooter. The subject refused to stop, which later turned into a foot pursuit. After an extensive search of the subject, another officer observed a vehicle with multiple passengers stop and attempt to move the scooter. Officers conducted the traffic stop of that vehicle. Upon investigation the subjects seemed to be very nervous. The passenger of the vehicle kept reaching for an object under the seat. For the safety of the officers and subjects, officers removed the passenger from the vehicle and attempted to conduct a pat and frisk. The subject did not cooperate and was fighting and assaulting the officers. When additional officers arrived they were able to identify the subject as the suspect previously on the stolen scooter. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for 2 counts of Assault and Battery on a police officer, receiving stolen property, possession of burglarious tools, resisting arrest, threats, and failure to stop for police. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and found several weapons, burglarious tools, and marijuana paraphernalia. The three remaining passengers were subsequently placed under arrests. One subject was charged with accessory after the fact, possession of burglarious tools, and receiving stolen property by joint venture. The second subject was charged with accessory after the fact and receiving stolen property by joint venture. The third subject was charged with using a false name, accessory after the fact, possession of burglarious tools, receiving stolen property by joint venture. The third subject was also issued citations for marked lanes violation and not duly licensed.

Occurred at 1:36 AM (5/1) – Hamilton Road

Officers responded to a report of malicious damage to a building. Upon arrival officers located a subject that matched the description of the suspect that had smashed the glass window of the building. Officers learned that the subject had been drinking and got into a small argument with his girlfriend. When she refused to speak with him the subject got angry and smashed the window with a fire extinguisher. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for malicious damage to a building.


Occurred between 6:07 PM (5/1) and 6:50 PM (5/1) – Boylston Street/ Heath Street

Officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash. Upon investigation officers observed the subject had visible signs of intoxication. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and learned that the subject was under the influence of alcohol. The subject was subsequently placed under arrests for operating under the influence of alcohol.

Occurred at 12:35 AM (5/1) – Hammond Street/ Woodland Road

Officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival officers learned that there was one subject involved who was being treated by the paramedics. It was clear that the subject had been drinking due to the odor of alcohol. The subject was transported to the hospital. The subject’s license was seized and the subject will be charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, operating to endanger, speeding, and marked lanes violation.


Open and Gross:

Occurred between 1:15 PM (4/30) and 1:26 PM (4/30)- Washington Street

Officers responded to a report of sexual assault. Upon arrival officers learned that a male subject that was described as 5’10 with long, dark hair, a beard, and wearing a dark coat had inappropriately exposed himself to another subject within the library. The male fled and the investigation is ongoing.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

April 26th- 27th

Arrests:

Occurred at 9:40 AM (4/26) – Longwood Avenue/ St Paul Street

Officers were conducting surveillance in the area due to a recent string of burglaries. Officers observed a vehicle that matched the description of the vehicle reported in the past burglaries. Officer’s observed one of the males of the vehicle enter the courtyard of the buildings that have recently been burglarized, knock on some doors and windows, and then returned back to the vehicle. The vehicle then left the premise. Officers learned that the vehicle’s status was stolen and they conducted a traffic stop. Upon investigation officers learned that the driver of the vehicle did not have a proper driver’s license and was subsequently placed under arrests. Officers also observed multiple tools and items related to burglary activity. Both subjects were additionally charged with possession of burglarious tools and conspiracy to commit a felony.

Occurred at 12:48 AM (4/27) – Boylston Street/ Lee Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for speeding. Upon investigation officers learned that the driver’s license status was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension and speeding. The passenger was not wearing a seat belt. After officers conducted a query of the passenger, officers learned the passenger had a default warrant out for her arrest. The passenger was subsequently placed under arrest for the warrant.

Occurred at 2:00 AM (4/27) – Boylston Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for speeding and marked lane violations. Upon investigation officers learned that the driver smelled of alcohol. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and came to the conclusion that the subject was operating under the influence of alcohol. Officers also learned that the driver’s license was expired. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating under the influence of alcohol, not duly licensed, marked lane violation, and speeding.

April 27th- 28th

Larceny:

Occurred at 3:56 PM (4/27) – Commonwealth Avenue

Officers responded to a report of attempted larceny. Upon arrival officers learned that a male subject had entered the pharmacy and was walking up and down the isles suspiciously. An employee of the pharmacy was doing surveillance out back and saw the male place items into a plastic bag that he was carrying and headed for the exit. The employee was able to obtain the bag but the suspect fled.

Burglary:

Occurred at 8:07 PM (4/27) – Allerton Street

Officer responded to a report of a burglary. Officers learned that the family heard a noise coming from the front porch. When the victim looked she saw a male subject running from the house with one of the family bikes and riding away on it. No suspects have been found thus far.

Possession:

Occurred at 1:16 AM (4/28) – Aspinwall Avenue/ Kent Street

Officers observed a male acting suspicious in front of a local residence. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject had a smoking pipe filled with what appeared to be marijuana. The subject was issued a citation for possession of marijuana less than an ounce.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Press Release: Liquor Stings

Brookline Police Department/ Media Relations

The Brookline Police Department will be conducting liquor stings, which involve liquor compliance checks starting now throughout the year. These stings will be conducted at all liquor licensed establishments, including package stores, restaurants and variety stores. These compliance checks are part of the duties of the department’s liquor control officer and will be done on a continuous basis throughout the year.

Preventing underage drinking is everyone’s responsibility. Compliance checks reassure youths do not have easy access to alcohol and that people over 21 years of age are not buying alcohol for underage youths, including employees and liquor license holders. Such activities and frequent oversight of alcohol retailers increases compliance.


Thank you,
Brookline Police Department

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Press Release: Leaf Blower Rules

As spring is upon us we want to remind you of the rules pertaining to the operation of leaf blowers. These rules are covered in our Nuisance Control By -Law that went into effect last year. This Nuisance Control by Law can be found on the Town Of Brookline Website. Set out below are pertinent sections addressed in the By-Law

• No leaf blower shall be operated before 8:00A.M or later than 8:00P.M Monday through Friday. No leaf blower shall be operated before 9:00A.M or after 8:00 P.M on the weekends and holidays.
• All leaf blowers are to be operated as recommended by the manufacturer. No modifications to the machine are allowed.
• In the event that a police officer or other Town employee, observes that a leaf blower has been modified or damaged, or does not have the proper manufacturer’s or Town label, the operator will be instructed to have the machine tested by the Town
• Starting May 3rd`, inspections will be conducted by the Town at the DPW facility at 870 Hammond Street. They will continue every first and third Tuesday night from 5:00PM through 7:00PM. These inspections will determine whether or not the machines are in compliance with the acceptable noise levels as set out in the by-law. No appointments necessary. The by-law prohibits the use of leaf blowers that exceed 67db. Those machines that pass inspection will be furnished with a label indicating that they may be operated within Brookline.
• Questions and information call the DPW at 617-646-2700.

We are recommending that you check your leaf blowers for the proper manufacturer’s label indicating that the noise level of the machine does not exceed 67 db. If it does, it will be illegal to use this machine in Brookline and you may be subject to a fine. If no label is attached, we strongly suggest you attend an inspection at your earliest convenience.

Thank You.

Sincerely,
Brookline Police Department

Brookline Police Commendations

The Brookline Police Department would like to congratulate the following Officers and Dispatchers for receiving Letters and Certificates of Commendation for excellence in performance of duties. For additional information please see the Brookline Police Website. www.Brooklinema.gov/police

- Detective Lieutenant Andrew Lipson
- Detective Keith Lacy
- Detective Carlos Crespo
- Detective Jennifer Paster
- Detective Kenneth McHugh
- Patrol Officer Russell O’Neill
- Detective Matthew McDonnell
- Patrol Officer Timothy Stephenson
- Patrol Officer John Bradley
- Patrol Officer Michael Fay
- Patrol Officer Steven Yung
- Patrol Officer Robert M. Collins
- Patrol Officer Michael Disario
- Patrol Officer James Reardon
- Dispatcher Steven LaBelle
- Dispatcher Michelle Slavin
- Sergeant Richard Barron
- Patrol Officer Thomas Maquire
- Patrol Officer Sean O’ Brien
- Patrol Officer Alfred Amendola
- Patrol Officer Mark Harrington
- Patrol Officer Deborah Hatzieleftheriadis
- Patrol Officer Peter Muise
- Dispatcher Kevin Lessard
- Patrol Officer Yu Kajita
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April 25th- 26th

April 25th- 26th

Arrests:
Occurred at 5:26 PM (4/25) – Brook Street/ Aspinwall Avenue

Officers conducted a traffic stop for marked lane violation. Upon investigation officers learned that the driver’s license was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrests for operating after suspension. Officers learned that the passenger of the vehicle had syringes with residue of what appeared to be heroin. The subject was subsequently placed under arrests for possession of a Class a substance. During the prisoners search at the station officers discovered two clear plastic bags of substances that appeared to be consistent with heroin on the driver’s person. The driver was additionally charged with possession of Class A with intent to distribute, and violation of a Drug free school zone.

Larceny from a Building:

Occurred between 5:30 PM (4/15) and 6:00 AM (4/19) – Beacon Street

Officer responded to a report of larceny from a building. Upon arrival officers met with the victim who stated the building is under construction. The construction owner stated that several tools were missing from the site. An electrician also working in the same building complained of missing tools as well. All employees have been advised to remove their tools from the premises before leaving at night.

Monday, April 25, 2011

April 22nd- 25th

April 22nd- 25th

Arrests:

Occurred at 3:06 AM (4/23) – Harvard Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for following too closely, failure to dim headlights, and marked lane violation. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject did not have a proper Massachusetts license to operate. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for not duly licensed, marked lane violation, following too closely, and failure to dim headlights.

Occurred at 5:13 PM (4/23) – Beacon Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a failed inspection sticker. Upon investigation officers learned that the subjects license was revoked. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating with an expired license.

Occurred at 5:27 PM (4/23) – Harvard Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a red light violation. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject’s license to operate in Massachusetts was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension and red light violation.

Occurred at 2:03 AM (4/24) – Park Drive/ Brookline Avenue

Officers were conducting foot patrol when they observed a male within a vehicle handling what seemed to be marijuana. Officer approached the vehicle, identified themselves as officers, and asked the driver to roll down his window. The male subject did not comply and began to drive away. The officers informed the police over the radio the description of the vehicle and the reason for the stop and additional officers who were in the area stopped the vehicle. Upon investigation officers observed a dangerous weapon in plain view of the vehicle. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for refusing to obey an officer, and carrying a dangerous weapon. Upon inventory of the vehicle, officers additionally found marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and additional dangerous weapons. The subject was additionally charged with marijuana possession less than an ounce and another count of carrying a dangerous weapon.

Occurred at 2:58 AM (4/24) – Fisher Avenue/ Leicester Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for spinning the tires of a vehicle, and a dangerous left turn. Upon investigation officers detected an odor of liquor emanating from the vehicles interior. Officers learned that the subject was operating under the influence of alcohol and subsequently placed under arrests.

Occurred between 6:45 AM (4/24) and 7:10 AM (4/24) – Cypress Street/ Davis Avenue

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a marked lane violation. Upon investigation officers could detect a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the vehicle and the subject. Officers learned that the driver was operating under the influence of alcohol and was subsequently placed under arrests.

Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle:

Occurred between 7:00 PM (4/21) and 7:57 AM (4/22) – Bonad Road

Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival officers learned that the vehicle had a smashed window and a purse was stolen. The purse was later recovered and no other damage was done to the vehicle.

Burglary:

Occurred between 10:00 PM (4/23) and 10:45 PM (4/23) – Alton Place

Officers responded to a report of burglary. Upon arrival officers learned that a basement window had been smashed and two laptops and cash were missing from the residence. There were footprints coming from the smashed window which were submitted as evidence. This case is under investigation.

Friday, April 22, 2011

April 21st- 22nd

April 21st- 22nd

Arrests:

Occurred at 2:03 PM (4/21) – Lagrange Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for lane violations. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject’s license to operate in Massachusetts was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension, unsafe lane change and failure to signal a lane change.

Occurred at 7:38 PM (4/21) – Hammond Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for failure to stop at a stop sign and speeding. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject did not have a proper Massachusetts license to operate. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for not duly licensed, speeding, and stop sign violation.

Occurred at 8:56 PM (4/21) – Boylston Street/ Clark Road

Officers conducted a traffic stop for defective equipment. Upon investigation officers learned that the driver’s license to operate in Massachusetts was suspended and the subject had an active arrest warrant. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension, the charges from the warrant and operating with defective equipment. Officers learned that one of the passengers of the vehicle also had an active warrant for his arrest, and was subsequently placed under arrest. During the booking process at the police station the passenger subject was very uncooperative, and was kicking and fighting with the police officers. The subject was additionally charged with Assault and Battery and resisting arrest.

Occurred between 2:00 AM (4/22) and 2:43 AM (4/22) – Davis Avenue

Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated person causing a disturbance. Upon arrival officers observed a male outside of the reported building who was unsteady on his feet. Officers questioned the male and the male was unable to answer questions due to the level of intoxication. The male was screaming and causing a disturbance. The reported caller confirmed the identity of the male and the subject was subsequently placed under arrest for disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct. Later in the morning while the subject was in the cell at the police station the subject became very violent and uncooperative causing damages to the police station equipment. The subject was additionally charged with malicious damage to town property and tampering with a fire alarm.
Occurred between 3:01 AM (4/22) and 3:24 AM (4/22) – Harvard Street

Officers observed a vehicle that was parked with its blinker on and its reverse lights on. As officers pulled next to the vehicle, they observed what appeared to be a male sleeping in the vehicle. It took the officers many attempts to wake the subject up, and when they did so there was a strong odor of alcohol coming from the subject’s vehicle and breathe. Officers also observed a small container of alcohol that was empty on the passenger’s seat. Officers confirmed that the subject was visibly intoxicated and was subsequently placed under arrest for operating under the influence of alcohol and refusing to identify himself.

Occurred at 6:45 AM (4/22) - Harvard Street/ Verndale Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for failure to use a signal during a turn. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject did not have a proper Massachusetts license to operate. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for not duly licensed, and will be issued a citation for failure to use a turn signal.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

April 20th- 21st

April 20th- 21st

Arrests:

Occurred between 6:28 PM (4/20) and 7:35 PM (4/20) – Beacon Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for an illegal left hand turn. Upon investigation officers learned that the operator did not have a proper Massachusetts license. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for Operating without a license and will be issued a citation for a left turn sign prohibits.

Occurred at 7:18 PM (4/20) – Boylston Street/ Reservoir Road

Officers conducted a traffic stop for speeding. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject’s license to operate in Massachusetts was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension and will be issued a citation for speeding.

Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle:

Occurred between 11:30 PM (4/20) and 7:15 AM (4/21) – Thorndike Street

Officers responded to a report of malicious damage to a vehicle. Upon arrival officers observed the vehicle rear window smashed out. There were no items taken and no signs of entry to the vehicle.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

April 19th- 20th

April 19th- 20th

Arrests:

Occurred at 5:28 PM (4/19) – Boylston Street/ Fisher Avenue

Officers conducted a traffic stop for failing to have an inspection sticker. Upon investigation officers learned that the operator’s license was suspended. The operator was subsequently placed under arrest for operating with a suspended license and cited for not having an inspection sticker.

Occurred at 6:47 PM (4/19) – Beacon Street

Officers responded to a report of assault and battery. Upon arrival officers observed two males who seemed to be in a dispute. Upon investigation officers learned that one of the male subjects entered the local grocery store and was screaming profanity and acting inappropriate. Once the subject left the store he continued to loiter outside of the store and was disturbing the employees and customers through the window. When an employee of the store approached the subject he shoved the employee and continued to try to hit and agitate the employee. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing the Peace, Assault and Battery.

Occurred at 12:43 AM (4/20) – Washington Street/ Pond Avenue

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a marked lane violation and failure to use signals. Upon investigation officers learned that the operator’s license was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension and failure to use signals.

Burglary:

Occurred between 12:00 PM (4/16) and 5:30 PM (4/19) – Longwood Avenue

Officers responded to a report of Burglary. Upon arrival officers were met with the father of the victim. Officers learned that the father had arrived to meet with his daughter who was arriving home from vacation. When he arrived at the house he noticed multiple items misplaced and rummaged through. When the victim arrived home, officers learned that a large sum of cash and jewelry were taken from the home. The home was processed for fingerprints. While investigating, officers checked the other units of the home to see if any other apartments were broken into. A second unit was broken into and a lap top computer was stolen. The Brookline Police Department advises residents of this area to be cautious of locking all doors and windows of their homes, and to report any suspicious behavior or signs of break-ins.

Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle:

Occurred between 7:00 PM (4/19) and 10:15 PM (4/19) – Beacon Street

Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle. Upon investigation officers learned that the vehicle’s passenger window was smashed in and items were missing from the vehicle.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

April 18-19th

April 18-19th

Arrests:

Occurred between 5:25 PM (4/18) and 5:44 PM (4/18) – Washington Street

Officers responded to a report of threats that turned into an assault. Upon arrival officers met with the three subjects involved. Officers learned that one of the subjects was trying to park his vehicle when he saw two pedestrians walk behind his car. He applied the breaks to avoid hitting the pedestrians. The subject and the two pedestrians exchanged words in a verbal altercation. The two pedestrians began to threaten the driver and attempted to throw a rock at his vehicle. The altercation then escalated and one of the pedestrians kicked the driver. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and threats to commit a crime. The second subject was placed under protective custody and will be summonsed to court for assault and battery and threats to commit a crime.

Occurred at 9:17 PM (4/18) – Harvard Street/ Stedman Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for suspicious driving behavior. Upon investigation officer immediately observed that the driver and the passenger were under the influence of drugs due to signs that officers learn in training. Officers asked the occupants to exit the vehicle and when they did so officers observed paraphernalia used for heroin use. The passenger also had drugs in his shoe. The passenger was placed under arrest for possession of a Class E substance. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating under the influence of heroin.

Transportation to Hospital:

Occurred at 1:39 PM (4/18) - Beacon Street

Officers responded to a report of an individual that had fallen through a skylight from the roof. Upon arrival officers learned that the individual was attending a party and some of the individuals had gone on the roof to watch the marathon. Multiple individuals heard the sound of glass breaking and realized a person had fallen through into the stairwell of the building. The individual was treated for his injuries and transported to a local hospital.

Monday, April 18, 2011

April 15th- 18th

April 15th- 18th

Arrests:

Occurred between 5:54 AM (4/16) and 6:10 AM (4/16) – Beacon Street/ Winchester Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a lane violation. Upon investigation officers learned that the driver’s license was expired. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for operating with an expired license and cited for an unsafe lane change.

Occurred at 1:29 PM (4/16) – Harvard Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle causing gridlock. Upon investigation the officers learned that the operator’s license was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension and cited for causing gridlock.

Occurred at 9:05 PM (4/16) – Beacon Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for an illegal left hand turn. Upon investigation officers could detect a smell that is consistent with marijuana. Officers learned that the subject and the passengers had marijuana in the vehicle and on their persons. Officers queried the driver and two passengers and confirmed that one of the passengers had outstanding warrants for his arrests. The passenger was placed under arrest for the warrants and will be cited for possession of class d substance.

Occurred between 1:45 AM (4/18) and 2:02 AM (4/18) – Boylston Street/ Hammond Pond Parkway

Officers conducted a traffic stop for speeding. Upon investigation officers learned that the operator was driving a rental car and was from out of state. While speaking to the operator officer could detect the smell of alcohol coming from the operators breathe along with other signs of alcohol use. Officers conduct field sobriety test and found the operator to be under the influence of alcohol. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating under the influence of alcohol.

Occurred at 3:45 AM (4/18) – Englewood Avenue

Officers responded to a report of a party that was getting out of control. Upon arrival the reported party was quiet but officers could see visible signs of a party. After multiple attempts to contact the residence, the resident finally answered. It was determined that the residents and its guests were responsible for the malicious damage done to the building and vehicles in the area. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for Defacement of property and disorderly conduct.

Friday, April 15, 2011

April 14th-15th

April 14th- 15th

Arrests:

Occurred at 6:41 PM (4/14) – Harvard Street

Officers were travelling on Lawton Street when they observed a group of 5 males riding bicycles. One of the five males was acting very suspicious and nervous when he saw the presence of the officer. Due to the suspicious activity of the male weaving in and out of traffic and turning the opposite way, the officer stopped and queried all five of the boys. One of the boys had a straight warrant out for his arrest and was placed under arrest without incident.

Burglary:

Occurred between 10:00 AM (4/14) and 5:30 PM (4/14) – Longwood Avenue

Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering of an apartment. Upon investigation officers learned that when the residents returned home from work they noticed several items out of place and rummaged through in their home. A laptop and two cameras were taken from the apartment. Neighbors of the building advised police that there was a vehicle with two males inside of it parked out front earlier that night that did not look familiar to the area or building. The vehicle was described to be a gold or silver colored Mitsubishi or similar type of 4 door sedan. No suspects have been located at this time.

Breaking and Entering and Larceny from a Motor Vehicle:

Occurred between 10:00 PM (4/14) and 7:47 AM (4/15) – Carlton Street

Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle. Upon investigation officers learned that the passenger window was smashed with an unknown object. One item was stolen from the vehicle.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

April 13th- 14th

April 13th- 14th

Arrests:

Occurred at 1:02 AM (4/14) – Harvard Street/ Longwood Avenue

Officers responded to a report of taxi cab fare evasion. Upon arrival officers were directed to the suspect. When they approached the subject to talk, the subject became very angry, loud and aggressive. Officers attempted to calm the subject down but were unsuccessful. Officers attempted to place the suspect who had been drinking into protective custody due to the disorderly conduct, but again the subject struggled with officers. Once officers successfully placed the subject in handcuffs the subject continued to yell profanities and attempted to spit on one of the officer’s face. The subject was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, assault, resisting arrest, and taxi fare evasion.

Larceny:

Officers responded to a report of larceny. Upon investigation officers learned that a laptop computer was stolen from a local doctor’s office storage room. The employees stated the computer was locked up over the weekend and the only persons with access are the cleaning service and the doctors. There is no further information at this time. This case is under investigation.

Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle:

Occurred between 5:20 AM (4/11) and 12:00 PM (4/11) – Brookline Avenue

Officers received a report of breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle. Upon investigation officers learned that the locks of the two side sliding doors of the van were popped out and several tools were missing from the van.

Robbery:

Occurred at 2:40 PM (4/13) – Beacon Street

Officers responded to a report of a bank robbery. Upon arrival officers learned that a male suspect, 5’4 to 5’5, wearing a ski mask with a long sleeve yellow shirt with stripes on it entered the bank and asked for the money. The suspect then retrieved the money and left the bank quickly and fled towards the Park drive area. Surveillance pictures were retrieved and this case is under ongoing investigation.

Burglary:

Occurred between 8:00 PM (4/13) and 9:15 PM (4/13) – Longwood Avenue

Officers responded to a report of burglary. Upon arrival officers learned that the residents left the apartment at 8:00 PM and when they returned at 9:15 PM they noticed that a window was opened and items were missing. Two lap top computers and a large sum of cash were missing from the residents rooms.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Press Release


Brookline Police Department
Wanted Person

Level 3
SEX OFFENDER COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION

Name: Robert Graham
Home Address: Homeless/ Copley Square
Boston, MA 02116
Work Address: N/A
Age: 56
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: 5’8
Weight: 180
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black




DATE OF PHOTO: 3/12/2011



BROOKLINE DISTRICT COURT WARRANT DOCKET # 1109CR000248; FAILURE TO APPEAR; WARRANT # W7992409

IF OBSERVED PLEASE CONTACT THE BROOKLINE POLICE DEPARTMENT (617)730-2222 OR CALL 911

April 12th- 13th

April 12th- 13th

Arrests:

Occurred at 7:15 PM (4/12) – Prince Street/ Perkins Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for an expired inspection sticker. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject’s license to operate in Massachusetts was expired. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating with an expired license, and for an expired inspection sticker.

Occurred at 1:47 AM (4/13) – Washington Street/ Brookline Avenue

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a suspended license. Upon investigation officers confirmed that the subject’s right to operate in Massachusetts was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating with a revoked license and failure to obey a police officer due to the subject providing a false name.

Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle:

Occurred between 3:00 PM (4/12) and 3:30 PM (4/12) – Browne Street/ St. Paul Street

Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle. Upon investigation officers learned that a rock had been thrown through the passenger side window of the vehicle causing the window to smash. A GPS was stolen from the vehicle.

Possession of a forged instrument:

Occurred at 4:15 PM (4/12) – Longwood Avenue/ Sewall Avenue

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a revoked registration. Upon investigation officers confirmed that the registration was revoked. Officers learned that the inspection sticker did not match the vehicle and looked as if it had been forged or tampered with. The subject will be charged with false inspection sticker, operating with revoked insurance, unregistered motor vehicle, and not having a registration in possession.

Shoplifting:

Occurred at 6:47 PM (4/12) – Beacon Street

Officers responded to a report of shoplifting/ larceny. Upon investigation officers learned that a suspect came into the store and stole a small globe. The suspect fled the store so quickly so the employee went to the back to check the surveillance cameras to make sure nothing else was stolen. While reviewing the cameras the employee realized that the suspect had stolen a larger globe as well. This case is under investigation.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

April 8th- 12th

April 8th- 12th

Arrests:

Occurred at 11:46 AM (4/8) – Beacon Street/ Dean Road

Officers conducted a traffic stop for having commercial license plates with no owner markings on the vehicle. Upon investigation officers learned that the operator did not have a Massachusetts license to operate. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for not having owner markings and for being not duly licensed.

Occurred at 6:21 PM (4/8) – Park Street

Officers responded to a report of disorderly conduct. Upon arrival officers met with two men who were causing the disturbance. Both of the subject seemed intoxicated and under the influence and had been arguing over money. Neither subjects cooperated with the police and were so loud that the neighbors were exiting their apartments to see what the commotion was. Both parties were placed under arrest for disorderly conduct and the investigation is ongoing.

Occurred at 3:09 AM (4/10) – Harvard Street/ Linden Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle accelerating in a high rate of speed and switching lanes without a signal. Upon investigation officers learned that operator was under the influence of alcohol. The subject was subsequently placed under arrests for excessive noise by screeching his tires, marked lane violation, failure to use seatbelt, and operating under the influence of alcohol.

Occurred at 1:22 PM (4/10) – Beacon Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for an illegal left turn. Upon investigation officers learned that the operator had an active warrant out for his arrests, a long with having a suspended license to operate. The subject was subsequently placed under arrests for operating after suspension, an illegal left turn, and for the warrant.

Occurred between 6:43 PM (4/10) and 7:20 PM (4/10) – Boylston Street/ Leverett Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for an illegal left hand turn. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject’s license to operate was revoked. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after revocation and for an illegal left hand turn. During the inventory of the vehicle, officers found a couple clear plastic baggies containing a substance that is consistent with marijuana. The subject was additionally cited with possession of marijuana less than an ounce.

Occurred at 1:18 AM (4/11) – Beacon Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for making an illegal left turn. Upon the traffic stop officers observed that the vehicle had pulled over too far and the front wheel was on the curb. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject did not have a proper Massachusetts license and was under the influence of alcohol. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating under the influence of alcohol, operating without a license, left turn violation, and no inspection sticker.

Occurred between 6:08 PM (4/11) and 6:45 PM (4/11) – Boylston Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for an illegal U – turn. Upon investigation officers learned that the operator’s license was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension, and illegal u turn.

Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle:

Occurred between 7:30 PM (4/7) and 8:10 AM (4/8) – Bellingham Road

Officers responded to a report for breaking and entering and larceny of a Motor vehicle. The victim reported that an unknown person had smashed her front passenger side window of her vehicle. Several items were removed from the vehicle. Several of the removed items were located in the backyards of houses on the street but some items are still missing.

Occurred between 4:30 PM (4/7) and 8:30 AM (4/8) – Arlington Road

Officers responded to a report of larceny from a motor vehicle. Upon arrival officers met with the victim who reported that her purse was missing from the front seat of her vehicle. The passenger window was left down and it is believed that access was gained by the window.

Robbery

Occurred at 5:53 PM (4/8) – Beacon Street

Officers responded to a report of robbery. Officers learned that a male with a blond beard wearing a black ski mask and who had a knife had entered the business and asked the employee behind the counter to fill the pillow case with narcotics. The male told the employee not to scream and that if they did not cooperate there was another male outside in a car with a gun that would kill them. This investigation is on going and surveillance footage will be reviewed.