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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

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Police Reports 3/5-3/6

OUIL: Occurred on 3/5 at 3:56 PM- Lee St.

A vehicle was driving in the middle of the road, straddling the center white line on Clyde St. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Lee St. Officers noticed that the left rear tire of the vehicle was flat. Upon talking to the driver, officers could detect an odor of alcohol emanating from her person. Based on the observations, the driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor. The operator also had a default warrant out of Brookline District Court. The operator will be charged with OUIL, open container, and weaving.

Package Theft: Occurred on 2/28- Beacon St.

A Beacon St. resident reported a package theft. The victim stated that a package had been stolen from the lobby of her building. The package had been confirmed delivered on 2/28, however it was not in the lobby when the resident went to retrieve it.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Police Reports 3/2-3/5

Robbery: Occurred on 3/2 at 10:00 PM- Cypress St.

An individual reported that she believed her boyfriend was the victim of a robbery on Cypress St. A search of the area did not produce this particular victim or any suspects, therefore officers responded to the victim’s residence. The victim stated that he was walking on Cypress St. when he was approached from behind by two suspects, one of which held a knife. The victim stated that the subjects pulled his sweatshirt over his head and demanded that he give up his cell phone. The victim stated that after the suspects fled, he observed them robbing another individual on Cypress St. The suspects were both described as dark skinned black males, mid 20’s, approximately 6’0”, wearing dark baggy pants, and dark sweatshirts. The two victims were unaffiliated and had been walking separately on Cypress St. when the incidents occurred.

Robbery: Occurred on 3/2 at 10:10 PM- Cypress St.

Officers were met by an armed robbery victim on Cypress St. The victim stated that he had purchased a case of beer and was walking on Cypress St. when he observed two black males robbing another individual. The victim stated that the subjects then approached him with a knife. The subjects took a cell phone and the case of beer, fleeing up Hart St. towards Franklin St. Officers canvassed the area but could not locate the suspects. The two victims were unaffiliated and had been walking separately on Cypress St. when the incidents occurred.

Arrest: Occurred on 3/3 at 2:06 AM- Boylston St./ Reservoir Rd.

A vehicle was traveling around the Hammond St. area several times with no apparent destination, turning around and reversing direction several times. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Hammond St. As the officer approached the vehicle, the operator accelerated and drove away from the officer. The officer then began to pursue the vehicle, which traveled at a slow speed. The vehicle eventually stopped at the intersection of Boylston St and Reservoir Rd.

When the operator exited the vehicle, officers were able to detect a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his person. Based upon the observations, the driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor and Failure to Stop for a Police Officer. The operator was additionally charged with Possession of a Class B Substance.

OUIL: Occurred on 3/4 at 2:11 AM- Boylston St.

A vehicle was traveling on Boylston St. at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Boylston St. Upon reaching the driver’s window, the officer could detect a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the vehicle. Based on the observations, it was determined that the driver was intoxicated and was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor.

OUIL: Occurred on 3/5 at 12:47 AM- Winthrop Rd.

A gray Toyota that was traveling on Boylston St. drove over the curbstone in the left lane and side swept the guardrail. The vehicle corrected itself and pulled onto Beacon St., straddling the center line. The vehicle made an abrupt left turn onto Winthrop Rd. where the officer conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking to the driver, the officer could detect a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the vehicle. Based on the observations, the driver was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. The driver will be charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended license, Marked Lanes Violation, Failure to Signal while Turning and Driving on Sidewalk.

OUIL: Occurred on 3/5 at 3:02 PM- St. Paul St./ Browne St.

Officers responded to a radio call for a traffic crash at the intersection of Browne St. and St Paul St. Upon arrival, officers observed a disabled purple Honda Accord on St. Paul St. with extensive damage. Upon reaching the driver officers could detect a strong odor of alcohol emanating from his person. Based on the observations the driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Police Reports 3/1-3/2

Burglary: Occurred on 3/1 between 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM- Brook St.

A Brook St. resident reported a burglary. The victim stated that he left for work at 8:30 AM. When he returned at 7:00 PM, he noticed that a laptop computer was missing from the residence. There did not appear to be any signs of forced entry.

Arrest: Occurred on 3/1 at 2:45 PM- Harvard St./ School St.

An officer was stopped for a red light at the intersection of Harvard St. and School St. Before the light turned green, the officer was hit by another vehicle from behind. A query of the operator’s information revealed that his license was revoked. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating a MV after Revocation. There were no injuries in the accident.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Police Reports 2/29-3/1

Arrest: Occurred on 3/1 at 2:20 AM- Beacon St.

At 1:02 AM, a passerby reported that the front window of a Beacon St. business had been smashed. A search of the vicinity did not produce any potential suspects. It appeared unlikely that the suspect had gained access to the business, although several items were reported missing. Officers remained fixed in front of the store until a key holder could arrive to take control of the store.

While waiting for a key holder to respond, an officer observed a male reach in through the broken window. The officer observed the individual remove a necklace from a display and place it in his pocket. The subject was placed under arrest for Larceny from a Building. He was additionally charged with two counts of Possession of Class E Drug.

Shoplifting: Occurred on 2/29 at 1:45 PM- Commonwealth Ave.

A CVS employee reported a shoplifter. An employee stated that he observed an individual place several items into a plastic bag and attempt to exit the store. The subject was placed under arrest for shoplifting.

Larceny: Occurred on 2/29 between 1:00 and 9:50 AM- Chestnut St.

A Chestnut St. resident reported a larceny. The victim stated that the rear tire, rim, hubcap, and lug nuts were removed from his vehicle.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Police Reports 2/28-2/29

Traffic Stop: Occurred on 2/27 at 6:11 PM- Harvard St.

A vehicle was traveling on Harvard St. A query of the vehicle’s information revealed that the registration was suspended and non-renewable. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Harvard St. The status of the registration was confirmed and the vehicle was towed. The operator will be summonsed to Brookline District Court for Operating a Motor Vehicle after Suspension of Registration and Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

Traffic Stop: Occurred on 2/27 at 6:50 PM- Harvard St.

An SUV was traveling on Harvard St. with a headlight out. The officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Harvard St. and Longwood Ave. A query of the operator revealed that her license was suspended. The operator will be summonsed to court for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Police Reports 2/27-2/28

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred on 2/26 between 10:30 PM and 8:30 AM- Carlton St.

An individual reported a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that he parked his vehicle on Carlton St. at 10:30 PM on 2/26. When the victim returned to the vehicle at 8:30 AM on 2/27, he noticed the passenger side window was smashed and a GPS unit was missing from the vehicle.

Burglary: Occurred between 2/23 and 2/26- Heath St.

A resident of Pine Manor reported a burglary. The victim stated that when he returned to his room on 2/26, there were several valuables missing. The victim stated that he had locked the door prior to leaving, and there did not seem to be any signs of forcible entry.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Police Reports 2/24-2/27

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred on 2/26 at 6:50 PM- Parkway Rd.

A Parkway Rd. resident reported a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The witness stated that he heard glass break and looked out his window to see three people breaking into his vehicle. The witness described the suspects as young looking and that they fled away riding bicycles. A GPS unit was taken from the vehicle.

Arrest: Occurred on 2/26 at 4:24 PM- Boylston St.

A Mercury sedan was traveling on Boylston St. with an expired inspections sticker. The officer conducted a traffic stop at the corner of Boylston and Sumner St. A query of the operator revealed that his license was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest and was issued a citation for Operating after Suspension and Expired Inspection Sticker.

Arrest: Occurred on 2/26 at 1:50 AM- Washington St.

A vehicle was stopped at a red light. A query of the vehicle revealed that the registered owner had an active arrest warrant. The officers conducted a traffic stop on Washington St. It was confirmed that the operator was in fact the registered owner, and he was placed under arrest for the warrant issued out of Dedham District Court.

Arrest: Occurred on 2/25 at 8:16 PM- Beacon St.

A black BMW was traveling on Beacon St. A query of the vehicle’s information revealed that the registered owner had a suspended license. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Beacon St., and it was confirmed that the operator was in fact the registered owner. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Shoplifting: Occurred on 2/25 at 4:19- Harvard St.

An employee of a Harvard St. Stop & Shop reported a shoplifting incident. The employee stated that he observed a subject exit the store without paying for items that were in his carriage. After being confronted by employees, the subject fled from the store towards Auburn St. The employees were able to give a description of the subject, and a short time later an individual matching the description was stopped on Washington St. The employees were able to identify this individual as the shoplifter. The subject was placed under arrest for shoplifting.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

B& E Arrest Made

On Friday Feb 24 at 5:24 PM officers were dispatched to the area of 108 Winthrop Road. A person was reporting a live breaking and entering of an apartment. Prior to the arrival of the officers, the subject fled the rear of the building. Shortly after that, less than a block away, officers stopped a subject fitting the description. A witness showed up and identified the subject as the one they saw breaking into an apartment at 108 Winthrop.
The subject was arrested. As the follow up investigation got under way, evidence was found to charge the subject with the following, two counts of breaking and entering and one count of attempted breaking and entering. All three apartments are in the same vicinity.
The subject was released on bail and is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday Feb 27 in the Brookline District court.

Friday, February 24, 2012

Police Reports 2/23-2/24

Arrest: Occurred on 2/23 at 5:26 PM- Harvard St.

An employee at TJ Maxx reported a shoplifter. The employee stated that he observed the suspect conceal several clothing items in a backpack. The suspect was placed under arrest for shoplifting. A search of the suspect’s backpack revealed hypodermic needles and a substance consistent with heroin. The suspect is being charged with Shoplifting and Possession of a Class A Substance.

Larceny: Occurred between 2/22 and 2/23- Hammond St.

A Hammond St. resident reported a burglary. The victim stated that two bikes had been locked inside a garage on 2/22 at 10:30 PM. When the victim left for work at 7:30 AM on 2/23, the bikes were missing.

Larceny: Occurred on 2/13- Dudley St.

A construction employee reported a past larceny. The employee stated that while renovating a Dudley St. residence, copper parts had been removed from the house and placed in the backyard for later use. The employee stated that on 2/13 he discovered the property had been stolen.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Police Reports 2/22-2/23

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred on 2/22 between 6:30 and 9:54 PM- Browne St.

A Browne St. resident reported a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that he parked his car at 6:30 PM, and when he returned at 9:54 PM he noticed the passenger window was smashed. A radar detector was missing from the vehicle.

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred on 2/22 between 8:30 and 10:00 PM- Rawson Rd.

An individual reported a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that she parked her car on Rawson Rd. at 8:30 PM. When she returned at 10:00, she noticed the passenger side window was shattered and a GPS unit was missing from the vehicle.

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred on 2/22 between 8:00 and 11:11 PM- Parkman St.

An individual reported a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that she parked her car on Parkman St. at 8:00 PM. When she returned at 11:11, she noticed that the passenger window had been smashed. A GPS unit was missing from the vehicle.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Police Reports 2/21-2/2

Burglary Attempt: Occurred on 2/21 between 9:00 and 10:45 PM- Kent St.

A Kent St. resident reported an attempted burglary. The resident stated that she went into her bedroom and noticed a window was open with the screen missing. There appeared to be pry marks on the outside of the window. It does not appear that the suspect gained entry to the house, and no items were reported missing.

Arrest: Occurred on 2/21 at 7:33 PM- Hammond St.

A black Honda Accord was traveling on Hammond St. at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Hammond St. A query of the operator revealed that she had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest and issued a citation for Operating after Suspension and Speeding. The driver also had a warrant out of Stoughton District Court.

Traffic Stop: Occurred on 2/22 at 12:30 AM- Boylston St.

A vehicle was traveling on Boylston St. at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Boylston St. and Reservoir Rd. A query of the driver revealed that his right to operate in Massachusetts was suspended and the registration was expired. The driver will be summonsed to Brookline District Court. He was issued a citation for Operating after Suspension, Expired Registration, and Speeding.

Larceny: Occurred between 2/19 and 2/20- Centre St.

An employee of a Centre St. business reported the larceny of a locked-box from an office. The employee stated that she had locked the office on 2/16, and returned to work on 2/20 when she noticed the locked-box was missing. Another employee stated that he had locked the office on 2/19 and when he returned the next day the office was unlocked.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Police Reports 2/17-2/21

Arrest: Occurred on 2/18 at 12:37 AM- Harvard St.

A vehicle was traveling on Harvard Street with its registration sticker improperly affixed to the rear number plate. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the operator revealed that he had three default warrants out of South Boston District Court. The driver was placed under arrest for the outstanding warrants.

OUIL: Occurred on 2/18 at 2:15 AM- Beacon St.

A brown Honda Accord took an illegal left turn from Harvard St. onto Beacon St. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Beacon St. Upon reaching the operator’s window, the officer noticed the driver’s side door was covered in vomit, and there was an odor of alcohol emanating from the vehicle. Based on the observations, the driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor. The operator’s license was subsequently suspended.

Assault: Occurred on 2/18 at 2:52 AM- Babcock St.

An officer responded to Babcock St. for a disturbance call. The officer was met by two individuals, one of whom was bleeding from the mouth. The two individuals stated that they were walking on Babcock St. when they encountered a third party, who began to accost them. The victim and the witness stated that as they were crossing Babcock St., the third party struck the victim in the face with his fist, resulting in lacerations and a loose tooth. Officers observed blood spatter in the area described by the victim. The suspect was identified and was found sitting in front of his Babcock St. residence. The suspect was placed under arrest for Assault and Battery and Disorderly Conduct.

Arrest: Occurred on 2/19 at 4:15 PM- Beacon St.

A gray vehicle was traveling on Beacon St at a high rate of speed and with an unreasonably loud exhaust system. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Beacon St. A query of the operator revealed that his right to operate in Massachusetts was suspended and that he had an active arrest warrant. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension and the warrant.

OUIL: Occurred on 2/20 at 1:39 AM- Beacon St./ Pleasant St.

Officers observed a taxi cab and a Jeep stopped at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Beacon St. that had just been involved in an accident. The driver of the taxi stated that he was struck from behind by the Jeep at the intersection of Beacon and Pleasant St. Upon talking to the driver of the Jeep, officers could detect a strong odor of alcohol emanating from his person. Based on the observations, the driver of the Jeep was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor.

Burglary: Occurred between 2/12 and 2/19- Atherton Rd.

Atherton Rd. residents reported a burglary. The victims stated that they returned home on 2/19 at 8:00 PM after being away for a week. The victims noticed a side window was open and items in the bedroom had been scattered around. The victims reported items to be missing from their bedroom.

Assault: Occurred on 2/21 at 6:44 AM- Babcock St.

Officers responded to HRI hospital to take an assault report. The victim stated that she was watching television when the suspect threw a cup of hot coffee in her face. A staff member who witnessed the incident corroborated the victim’s statements. The suspect will be summonsed to Brookline District Court for Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Police Reports 2/16-2/17

Burglary: Occurred on 2/16 between 7:00 and 10:30 PM- Winthrop Rd.

Winthrop Rd. residents reported a Breaking and Entering and Larceny. The victims stated that when they returned home at 10:30 PM, they noticed that several items had been taken from various bedrooms in the apartment. It appears that the suspect gained entry through a basement level window.

OUIL: Occurred on 2/17 at 1:05 AM- Boylston St.

A vehicle traveling on Cypress St. came to a stop at a red light in the middle of an intersection. When the light turned green, the vehicle turned onto Boylston St., traveling at a high rate of speed and straddling the center line. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Boylston St. Upon speaking to the driver, the officer could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the vehicle. Based on the observations, the driver was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Burglary: Occurred on 2/16 between 5:40 and 9:00 PM- Winthrop Rd.

Winthrop Rd. residents reported a Breaking and Entering. Victims stated that when they returned home at 9:00 PM, several items were missing from various bedrooms in the apartment. The victims stated that rear door had been locked prior to their leaving, and it was unlocked when they returned.

Burglary: Occurred on 2/16 between 12:00 and 6:00 PM- Sheafe St.

A Sheafe St. resident reported a Breaking and Entering. The victim stated that when he returned home at 6:00 PM, he noticed that his apartment had been entered. The front door appeared to have been forced open. Several items were taken from bedrooms.

Arrest: Occurred on 2/16 at 4:35 PM- Newton St.

A blue truck went through a red light while turning from Clyde St. onto Newton St. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Newton St. A query of the driver revealed that he did not have a driver’s license. The driver was placed under arrest and issued a citation for Not Duly Licensed and Failure to stop for a red light.

Shoplifting: Occurred on 2/16 at 4:18 PM- Commonwealth Ave.

A CVS employee reported a shoplifter at Commonwealth Ave. location. The employee stated that she observed the suspect placed items into his jacket and left the store without paying. The suspect was placed under arrest for shoplifting.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Benefit Basketball Tournament for Fire Victims

Benefit Basketball Tournament for Brookline victims of the January 16th fire

On January 16th, 2012 a fire badly damaged apartment buildings at 1469 and 1471 Beacon Street

WHAT: Basketball game between BHS students and members of the police department followed by a game between the BHS faculty and members of the Brookline Fire Department

WHEN: Friday February 17th, 2012 1st Game 6:00 PM; 2nd Game 7:00 PM

WHERE: Brookline High's Schluntz Gymnasium

Tickets are $5.00 for students and $10.00 for adults. Children under 10 admitted free.

All proceeds will go to the fire victims fund that has been set up at the Brookline Credit Union. For further information, please call either Alan Balsam, Director or Public Health and Human Services 617 730--2302 or Joe Campagna, BHS Assistant Athletic Director, 617-713-5290. Anyone unable to attend who would like to make a donation can mail a check payable to "Beacon Street Fire Fund", to the Brookline Credit Union, 334 Washington Street, Brookline, Ma 02445.

Police Reports 2/15-2/16

Arrest: Occurred on 2/16 at 1:57 AM- Monmouth St.

A Volkswagen Toreuge was traveling on St. Mary’s St. without its lights on. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Monmouth St. A query of the operator revealed that his license was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for operating after suspension.

Assault: Occurred on 2/15 at 8:45 AM- South St.

An individual at the Bournewood Hospital reported an assault. Witnesses stated that at approximately 8:45 AM, a subject became upset and began to throw fruit around the room. The subject threw an apple, which struck another individual in the head. The subject will be summonsed to court for Assault and Battery.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Recent Medical Call

On Tuesday February 14, 2012 at 2:38 PM Brookline Public Safety Dispatch received a 911 call from a resident on Dwight Street. The caller was a ten year old child who said his baby sister was not breathing. The calm brother was able to get the phone to his mother. Shortly before the call the one year old child had fallen in the kitchen and struck her head causing her to go unconscious. The Dispatcher began giving emergency medical procedures to the mother. The mother was instructed to place the child on the floor and within seconds the child can be heard in the background crying. At this time it is unclear what the medical condition of the child was. When EMS arrived the child was breathing and conscious. The child was transported to a local hospital, treated and released.

Police Reports 2/14-2/15

OUIL: Occurred on 2/15 at 2:32 AM- Boylston St.

A red Toyota Camry was traveling on Boylston St. at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Boylston St. Upon speaking to the driver, the officer could detect a strong odor of alcohol emanating from his person. Based on the observations, the driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor. A query of the driver also revealed that his license was suspended. The driver was issued a citation for Operating Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor, Operating After Suspension of license, and Speeding.

Arrest: Occurred on 2/15 at 12:07 AM- Boylston St.

A red Volkswagen was traveling at a high rate of speed on Boylston St. The officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Boylston St and Hammond St. A query of the driver revealed that his license was expired and nonrenewable. The driver was placed under arrest and was issued a citation for Not Duly Licensed and Speeding.

Burglary: Occurred on 2/14 between 4:30 and 9:15 PM- Greenough St.

An employee at Brookline High School reported a possible attempted burglary. The employee noticed damage to the doorknob of a room believed to hold computers. It appeared that the suspect was unable to gain access to this particular room. Officers then checked other rooms that might contain computers. In one room, officers noticed a damaged window pane and wood molding on the door. Several computers were missing from this room.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

M/V Crash Witness needed

This morning at 7:20AM on Route 9 west bound near the Chestnut Hill theater, there was a motor vehicle crash. Officers found a single car crashed into a tree. The operator was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. Anyone who may have seen this accident take place is asked to call the Brookline Police. 617-730-2222

Police Reports 2/13-2/14

Arrest: Occurred on 2/13 at 5:20 PM- Beacon St.

A green mini van made an illegal left turn at the intersection of Webster Street and Harvard Street. The operator pulled into the rear parking lot of Trader Joe's, disobeying a detail officer’s commands to stop. A query of the driver revealed his right to operate a vehicle was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension, Failure to Obey a Police Officer, and Illegal Left Turn.

Traffic Stop: Occurred on 2/12 at 10:08 PM- Amory St./ Freeman St.

Officers observed a gray Volvo at the corner of Amory St. and Freeman St. A query of the registration revealed that it had been revoked. The officers conducted a traffic stop. The registration status was confirmed, and the operator will be summonsed to court for operating after revoked insurance and operating an unregistered motor vehicle. The vehicle was towed and the registration plates were confiscated.

Graffiti: Occurred on 2/13 at 4:43 PM- Chilton Rd.

A Chilton Rd. resident reported a Graffiti Law complaint. The victim’s front door had been tagged with a sharpie marker. The graffiti appeared to be from the same individual who tagged several homes over the weekend.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Police Reports 2/10-2/13

OUIL: Occurred on 2/12 at 3:00 AM- Beacon St./ Winthrop Rd.

An officer responded to the intersection of Beacon St. and Winthrop Rd. for a report of a disabled motor vehicle. A gray Chrysler was pulled to the side of the road, running and with the hazard lights on. There was significant damage to the front of the vehicle. The officer was able to locate several broken parts that had fallen off the vehicle, which led to a fire hydrant that had been struck and tipped over. Upon reaching the driver, the officer could detect a strong odor of alcohol emanating from her person and the vehicle. The driver was placed under arrest and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle while under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident.

OUIL: Occurred on 2/11 at 2:48 AM- Hawes St./ Colchester St.

An officer noticed a white pick-up truck parked on the curb of Colchester St. with extensive front end damage and deployed air bags. The officer observed major damage to the fence, numerous tire tracks in the yard, and vehicle parts in the yard at a Colchester St. residence. There was also damage to a town sign. Based on a license found in the empty vehicle, a description was sent out to officers of the possible driver. A short time later, officers stopped a party matching the description at the intersection of Aspinwall Ave. and Kent St.

It was determined that this subject had been operating the vehicle. The subject was placed under arrest and transported to the hospital. He was charged with Operating under the influence liquor, Leaving the scene of an accident, and Operating to endanger.

Shoplifting: Occurred on 2/10 at 9:51- Beacon St.

Employees of Trader Joe’s reported a shoplifter in their store. An employee stated that he observed a man placing items from the shopping cart into his coat pockets. The employee stated that the subject left the store through the rear exit without paying for the items in his pockets. The subject was placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Larceny: Occurred between 2/3 and 2/9- Washington St.

A Washington St. resident reported several packages stolen from her residence. The victim stated that a payroll check and a UPS package were stolen from the front vestibule of the building.

Arrest: Occurred on 2/12 at 4:59 PM- Pleasant St.

A green Honda Civic was traveling on Pleasant St. with no front registration plate. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Pleasant St. A query of the operator revealed that his license was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Graffiti: Occurred on 2/11

Several residents reported graffiti marked on their front doors. Two Babcock St. residents, two Beals St. residents, and two Stedman St. residents reported similar graffiti markings made by a sharpie marker on their front doors.

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred on 2/9 between 9:00 PM and 11:00 AM- Kent Sq.

A Kent Sq. resident reported a Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle. The victim stated that she had parked her car in her driveway at 9:00 PM, and the next morning she noticed the front driver’s side window was smashed. A GPS unit was stolen from the vehicle.