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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, December 19, 2013

Police Report: Arrest for Texting while Driving.



About 12:00 PM, on Saturday, December 14, 2013, I, Officer ------ in the unmarked 1B20 unit observed the operator of a gray Volvo Sedan texting while driving, in the adjacent lane on Commonwealth Ave. The vehicle turned right into an alleyway next to St. Paul St. Then turned left onto Dummer St. The operator continued to use his mobile device the entire time. I activated my low profile emergency lights and safely initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of St. Paul St. and Dummer St. All streets listed are public ways in the Town of Brookline.


I approached the vehicle with my badge displayed and identified myself as a police officer. I advised the operator as to the reason for the stop. The operator was identified as ------ . A query of with the registry of motor vehicles, using my cruiser laptop, revealed that had a revoked drivers license. This information was confirmed to be accurate by Brookline Dispatch.

------- was placed under arrest and transported to the station by Officer ------ in the marked 544 unit, followed by Officer in the marked 543 unit. was booked by SGT with the assistance of booking Officers.

------- was charged with the following Offenses:

(MGL 90:23) Operating After Revocation (License)

(MGL 90:13B) Texting while Driving.

l was issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation for the above listed offenses.

12/18 - 12/19

Sector 3

Larceny: 08/21/2013 at 10:00 a.m. – Summit Ave
An officer was dispatched to Summit Ave to take a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who had just discovered several items missing from her jewelry box. The victim informed   the officer that the third floor of their house was currently undergoing renovations, allowing workers access to the bedroom where the jewelry was kept. The matter is currently under investigation.

Sector 4

Operating After Revocation: 12/18/2013 at 5:36 p.m. – Park St.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for the stop sign. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Park St. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was revoked. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation.

Operating After Suspension: 12/18/2013 at 5:47 p.m. – Park St.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop at the stop sign. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Park St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

12/16 - 12/17

Sector 1

Operating After Suspension: 12/16/2013 at 10:29 p.m. – St. Paul St./ Commonwealth Ave.
An officer observed a vehicle operating without a headlight working. The officer initiated a stop on St. Paul St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest.

Sector 4

Operating After Suspension: 12/16/2013 at 11:03 a.m. – Washington St./ White Pl.
 An officer observed a vehicle fail to yield for a pedestrian. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Washington St. and White Pl. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was suspended. He was arrested for Operating After Suspension.

Motor Vehicle Theft: 12/16/2013 at 6:04 p.m. – Washington St./ Park St.
Several officers were dispatched to Washington St. to take a report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. Officers were informed that a cyclist had smashed the rear window of a motor vehicle before fleeing the scene. Officers were met by the victim who stated she had safely driven around a cyclist, who then caught up with her vehicle while she was stopped at a red light. The cyclists became agitated and began yelling at her. The cyclists then used his bicycle lock to smash the rear window of the vehicle. A search of the area revealed a suspect matching the witness’s description. He was placed under arrest for malicious damage to a motor vehicle.

Operating After Suspension: 12/17/2013 at 12:50 a.m. – Boylston St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at an accelerated rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest.

Sector 5

Larceny: 12/16/2013 at 4:00 p.m. – Greenough St.
An officer was dispatched to Greenough St. for a report of a stolen cell phone. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who states she had mistakenly left her cell phone unattended in a classroom. When she returned to get it, she saw it had been taken.

Monday, December 16, 2013

12/14 - 12/16

Not Duly Licensed: 12/13/2013 at 12:51 a.m. – Boylston St./ Reservoir Rd.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at an accelerated rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest for being Not Duly Licensed.
Operating After Suspension: 12/13/2013 at 12:39 p.m. – Boylston St./ Heath St.
An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed the driver had a suspended license. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 1
Malicious Damage: 12/13/2013 at 8:03 a.m. – Pleasant St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Pleasant St. after receiving a report of malicious damage. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who informed the officer that a glass panel on his front door had been smashed.
Operating After Revocation: 12/14/2013 at 12:24 p.m. – St. Paul St./ Dummer St.
An officer observed an operator of a vehicle using his cell phone while driving. The officer initiated a traffic stop on St. Paul St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a revoked license. He was placed under arrest.

Larceny: 12/14/2013 at 6:50 p.m. – Harvard St.
Several officers were dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival the officer were met by a store employee who had the suspect detained in his office. A review of video surveillance revealed the suspect placing items into his backpack. When the employee confronted the suspect, he attempted to flee. A search of the suspect’s backpack also revealed a small plastic bag containing a green, leafy substance believed to be marijuana. The suspect was placed under arrest for Larceny and issued a citation for Possession of Marijuana.

Sector 3

Larceny: 12/14/2013 at 6:03 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. after receiving a report of a shoplifter who was still in the store. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the Asst. Manager who stated he observed the suspect place an MP3 player in the pocket of his coat. The suspect was placed under arrest for Larceny.

Sector 4

Operating After Suspension: 12/13/2013 at 5:07 p.m. – Boylston St.
An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed the driver had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Possession of Heroin: 12/15/2013 at 5:14 p.m. – New Terrace Rd.
An officer was on patrol and noticed two people acting suspiciously. The officer approached the individuals and asked for their identification. A query of one of the suspect’s information revealed she had an arrest warrant. She was placed under arrest without incident. A search of her person revealed a small bag containing what officers believed to be heroin. She was further charged with Possession of Heroin.

Sector 5

Suspicious Activity: 12/14/2013 at 9:03 a.m. – Addington Rd.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Addington Rd. to take a report of a suspicious phone call. Upon arrival the officer met with the victim who stated he had received a phone call from an unidentified male. The man told the victim he was holding his brother hostage until $1000 was wired to him. The victim then became suspicious of the call and hung up. Similar scams have been perpetuated in Brookline before. If you receive a similar phone call, please report it to the Brookline Police Department.

Friday, December 13, 2013

Brookline Detectives Make Another Prostitution Arrest

For the past year, Brookline detectives have been working to identify suspects of drug dealing and prostitution using the internet site, ‘Craigslist.’ Disguised as buyers or sellers, detectives communicated with potential suspects. In the past week, five arrests have been made for those trading sex for drugs. Various drugs were discovered on suspects including heroin, cocaine, and marijuana.

12/12 - 12/13

Not Duly Licensed: 12/13/2013 at 12:51 a.m. – Boylston St./ Reservoir Rd.

 An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed than the posted speed limit. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Boylston St .and Reservoir Rd. A query of the driver’s information revealed he was not duly licensed. He was placed under arrest.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

12/11 - 12/12

Operating After Revocation: 12/11/2013 at 11:02 p.m. – Harvard St.
An officer observed a vehicle operating with no inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license had been revoked. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation.

Sector 4
Not Duly Licensed: 12/11/2013 at 11:09 a.m. – Park St./ Auburn St.
An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Park St. A query of the driver’s information revealed she was not duly licensed. She was placed under arrest.
Warrant Arrest: 12/11/2013 at 9:29 p.m. – Harvard St./ Webster St.
An officer observed a vehicle operating with an expired inspection sticker and no registration plate. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. Upon speaking with the operator, the officer learned that the vehicle was not registered. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had two warrants out of Brockton and Quincy District Court. The operator was placed under arrest. A search of his person revealed a small amount of cocaine hidden in his shoe. He was additionally charged with Possession of a Class B Drug.

Sector 8
Robbery: 12/11/2013 at 11:32 a.m. – Boylston St.
Officers were dispatched to Boylston St. after receiving a report of robbery. Upon arrival, the officers were met by an employee who stated she was handed a note by the suspect informing her to place money into a bag. The suspect was described as an unshaven male in his mid-forties, wearing a black wig and a long trench coat.   
                          

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Arrest made for Rape


Brookline Police have made an arrest of a subject for Aggravated Statutory Rape. MGL  chp. 265 sec 23A The subject is a 29 year old male from Brookline. The victim is a juvenile and no additional information will be released. The subject is scheduled to be arraigned today in Brookline District Court. This was a recent arrest and the investigation is on going.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

12/9 - 12/10

Sector 1
Larceny: 12/07/2013 at 2:00 p.m. – Harvard St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of a stolen wallet. The victim stated she was at a restaurant on Harvard St. when the wallet was taken from her purse without her knowledge. The victim became aware of the theft when she was alerted by her bank of unusual activity on her credit card. She was able to quickly cancel her cards.
    
Suspicious Activity: 12/09/2013 at 2:09 – Commonwealth Ave
An officer was dispatched to Commonwealth Ave to take a report of suspicious activity. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she had received a phone call from an unknown party who claimed to be holding her brother for ransom. The victim was immediately suspicious of the call and made contact with her brother. Once she confirmed her brother was safe, she notified Brookline officers. Please be advised, there have been many similar calls in Brookline over the past few months. If you receive a similar call, please notify the Brookline Police Department.

Sector 2
Malicious Damage: 12/08/2013 at 5:14 p.m. – Harvard St.
An officer was dispatched to Harvard St. to take a report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated he returned to his parked vehicle to find his rear windshield had been smashed. There were no items taken from the vehicle and the car was still locked when the victim returned.
Not Duly Licensed: 12/10/13 at 12:36 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a traffic light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. An inspection of the vehicle revealed a small, plastic bag containing a green, leafy substance believed to be marijuana. The driver was placed under arrest for being Not Duly Licensed and issued a citation for Less Than 1 oz. of Marijuana.

Sector 5
Larceny: 12/09/2013 at 3:30 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival the officer was met by the victim who stated she briefly left her wallet unattended while she bagged groceries. When she went to retrieve her wallet she saw it had been taken.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Two Arrests Made in Narcotic Case

Two arrests were made this weekend for soliciting sex for narcotics. Detectives were able to make the arrests using Craigslist to contact potential suspects. The first arrest was made on December 6, 2013 for Possession of Cocaine. The second arrest was made December 7, 2013 for Possession of Class B and D Drug with Intent to Distribute

12/6 - 12/9

Sector 1
Burglary: 12/07/2013 at 1:45 a.m. – Euston St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Euston St. for a Breaking and Entering. Upon arrival the officer was met by the victim who stated she arrived home to discover her window open and several items missing from her apartment. Nothing else in the apartment appeared to be disturbed.
Burglary: 12/07/2013 at 6:41 a.m. – Mason St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Mason St. for a report of an Unwanted Person. Upon arrival the officer was met by the caller who stated she was awoken by someone ringing her doorbell at least 15 times. She did not answer the door, but was able to observe a man walk around the left side of the house to the rear of the building. She then saw the man attempt to gain entry to the house through a rear door. She yelled to the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave. At this time the suspect fled and the victim contacted the Brookline Police. A search of the area yielded no results.
Larceny: 12/08/2013 at 3:28 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave
An officer was dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave for a shoplifting in progress. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the store manager who stated a male had just left the store with several coats without paying for them. The manager described the suspect as a large male wearing jeans and a black pea coat. Officers searched the area but yielded no results.

Sector 2
Larceny: 12/06/2013 at 10:50 a.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. to take a report of Larceny. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the store manager who was in pursuit of a suspected shoplifter. According to the manager a store employee observed the suspect place a bottle of alcohol in his backpack and then leave the store without paying. Officers were able to apprehend the suspect who then paid for the stolen merchandise.
Robbery: 12/08/2013 at 2:57 a.m. – Beacon St.
Several officers were dispatched to Beacon St. for a report of a disturbance between two males. As the officers approached the suspect turned and fled on foot. Officers were able to apprehend the suspect. The suspect stated that he believed his friend had stolen his cell phone, however the cell phone was found in the possession of the suspect. The other male stated the suspect became agitated when he could not find the cell phone and assaulted him while he was driving. The suspect was placed under arrest.

Sector 4
Larceny: 12/07/2013 at 10:34 a.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. for a report of a stolen cell phone. The officer received a description of the suspect who was wearing a dark sweatshirt and tan baseball hat. A search of the area yielded no results. The officer was informed that the suspect entered the AT&T store where he immediately went to a display of phones and quickly took one and exited the store.

12/6 - 12/9

Sector 1
Burglary: 12/07/2013 at 1:45 a.m. – Euston St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Euston St. for a Breaking and Entering. Upon arrival the officer was met by the victim who stated she arrived home to discover her window open and several items missing from her apartment. Nothing else in the apartment appeared to be disturbed.
Burglary: 12/07/2013 at 6:41 a.m. – Mason St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Mason St. for a report of an Unwanted Person. Upon arrival the officer was met by the caller who stated she was awoken by someone ringing her doorbell at least 15 times. She did not answer the door, but was able to observe a man walk around the left side of the house to the rear of the building. She then saw the man attempt to gain entry to the house through a rear door. She yelled to the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave. At this time the suspect fled and the victim contacted the Brookline Police. A search of the area yielded no results.
Larceny: 12/08/2013 at 3:28 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave
An officer was dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave for a shoplifting in progress. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the store manager who stated a male had just left the store with several coats without paying for them. The manager described the suspect as a large male wearing jeans and a black pea coat. Officers searched the area but yielded no results.

Sector 2
Larceny: 12/06/2013 at 10:50 a.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. to take a report of Larceny. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the store manager who was in pursuit of a suspected shoplifter. According to the manager a store employee observed the suspect place a bottle of alcohol in his backpack and then leave the store without paying. Officers were able to apprehend the suspect who then paid for the stolen merchandise.
Robbery: 12/08/2013 at 2:57 a.m. – Beacon St.
Several officers were dispatched to Beacon St. for a report of a disturbance between two males. As the officers approached the suspect turned and fled on foot. Officers were able to apprehend the suspect. The suspect stated that he believed his friend had stolen his cell phone, however the cell phone was found in the possession of the suspect. The other male stated the suspect became agitated when he could not find the cell phone and assaulted him while he was driving. The suspect was placed under arrest.

Sector 4
Larceny: 12/07/2013 at 10:34 a.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. for a report of a stolen cell phone. The officer received a description of the suspect who was wearing a dark sweatshirt and tan baseball hat. A search of the area yielded no results. The officer was informed that the suspect entered the AT&T store where he immediately went to a display of phones and quickly took one and exited the store.

Friday, December 6, 2013

Arrest made today near the Baker School

On 12/6/13, An officer  observed a Black Mitsubishi with Mass plates make a illegal left turn into the circle in front of the Baker School, 205 Beverly Rd.
 This m/v was stopped and the operator was asked for his license and registration. A check with the Registry of Motor Vehicle revealed that his right to Operate a Motor Vehicle was Suspended.
 A check with Registry of Motor Vehicle revealed that the motor vehicle with Mass plates was status  revoked. This m/v belong to a the passenger in the m/v, her license was also revoked at this time..
  At this time the subject was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension, he was transported to the station by the 555 car he was booked and advised of his right's. He was issued a citation, for Operating after Suspension, Revoke Registration and No Left Turn.
 The M/V was towed the owner of the m/v was issued a citation for Allowing a Unlicensed Person to Operate a M/V and having a Revoke Registration.
 During booking it was revealed that  the subject was also a Level Three Sexual Offender out of Boston. Our investigation is still on going. Late information was obtained during the follow up investigation that he was not dropping off children at the school. He is not a parent of a child that attends there.   He was there to drive the adult passenger. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Brookline District Court on Monday. The subject is a resident of Boston.

11/5 - 11/6

Sector 4

Operating After Suspension: 12/05/2013 at 9:42 p.m. – Harvard St./ Foster St.
An officer observed a vehicle operating with an expired inspection sticker. A query of the car’s information revealed the owner had a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. The driver of the vehicle was confirmed to be the owner. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Operating After Suspension: 12/06/2013 at 2:00 a.m. – Boylston St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a rate of speed above the posted speed limit. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 8

Disorderly Person: 12/05/2013 at 5:14 p.m. – Lee St.
An officer on detail observed a car driving at a high rate of speed through a construction zone. The officer signaled to the vehicle to stop, but the driver ignored the officer and continued to drive quickly away from the scene. The officer once again signaled the vehicle to stop, which it eventually did. The officer observed the driver to be visibly agitated. As the officer approached the vehicle, the driver repeatedly berated the officer and other drivers. Several other officers arrived on scene to assist. At this time, the driver was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

12/4 - 12/5

Sector 1
Larceny: 12/12/2013 at 7:00 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave. to take a report of Larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the store manager who had retrieved a duffel bag full of products from an attempted larceny. The manager stated he heard the store alarm go off and observed a man running from the front of the store. The manager pursued the man who threw the duffel bag down and continued to flee the scene. Brookline officers were able to stop and identify the suspect. The matter is currently under investigation.

Sector 4
Burglary: 12/03/2013 at 7:15 p.m. – Walnut St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Walnut St. to take a report of Burglary. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated when she returned home she noticed two laptops were missing as well as a camera. There were no signs of forced entry. It is believed the suspect entered the home through the unlocked rear door.
Larceny: 12/04/2013 at 5:08 p.m. – Walnut St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Walnut St. to take a report of Larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated a large sum of money was stolen from his bedroom. The apartment is shared with four other occupants, although the victim stated he did not suspect any of them of taking the money.

Sector 5
Operating After Revocation: 12/04/2013 at 1:20 a.m. – Boylston St./ Chestnut Hill Av.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a rate of speed above the posted limit. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a revoked license. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Town Employee Arrested


BROOKLINE POLICE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC STATEMENT/PRESS RELEASE
 ARREST OF TOWN EMPLOYEE
On December 2, 2013, Brookline Police investigators arrested a Town of Brookline employee and charged him with Larceny by Embezzlement. The suspect is scheduled to be arraigned in the Brookline District Court on Wednesday, December 4.  Prior to the suspect’s arrest, he held the position of Administrative Assistant in the Engineering Division of the Town’s Department of Public Works.  Effective December 3, the suspect was placed on administrative leave from his employment with the Town pending a disciplinary hearing. 
The arrest followed an investigation into allegations of the suspect’s involvement in the misappropriation of money received by the Town’s Department of Public Works.  The Town considers the misappropriation of public funds to be an extraordinarily serious offense, and requires strict employee compliance with the state Conflict of Interest law and the Town’s Policy against Fraudulent Conduct, Misappropriation, and Corruption. 
Because the Town’s administrative process and the police investigation remain ongoing, the Town is unable to provide any further comments at this time. 
 
 

12/2 - 12/3

Operating After Suspension: 12/02/2013 at 4:38 p.m. – Hammond St.
A random query of a vehicle revealed the status of the registration plate was revoked. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Hammond St. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was revoked. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 3
Malicious Damage: 12/01/2013 at 10:00 a.m. – Fuller St.
An officer was dispatched to Fuller St. to take a report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the neighbor of the victim who stated his neighbor’s car had been shot with a BB gun. There have been similar incidents in the area.

Monday, December 2, 2013

11/30 - 12/2

Sector 1

Larceny: 11/30/2013 at 6:39 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave
Several officers were dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave after receiving a report for a shoplifting that had just occurred. Upon arrival, the officers were met by an employee who stated the suspect had distracted him and stolen a few packs of cigarettes. The suspect was described as a male wearing a green, winter jacket.  

O.U.I.L.: 12/02/2013 at 1:37 a.m. – Green St.
An officer observed a vehicle with a broken headlight. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Green St. The officer was able to detect a moderate odor of alcohol as he approached the vehicle. Furthermore, the officer noted the driver was slurring his words. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor.

Sector 2

Operating After Revocation: 11/30/2013 at 11:51 a.m. – Harvard St./ Longwood Ave
An officer observed a vehicle operating with an inspired inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard St. and Longwood Ave. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was revoked. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation.

Sector 4

Operating After Revocation: 11/30/2013 at 4:28 a.m. – Park St.
A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the car had a failed inspection sticker. An officer initiated a traffic stop on Park St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a revoked license. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation.

Sector 8

Malicious Damage: 11/28/2013 at 12:17 p.m. – Singletree Rd.
An officer was dispatched to Singletree Rd. to take a report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated that each of her vehicle, all while parked in the driveway of her residence, were ‘egged.’ There was no additional damage to the vehicles.

Burglary: 11/30/2013 at 4:30 p.m. – Heath St.
An officer was dispatched to Heath St. in order to take a report of Burglary. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she left her room for a brief period of time, leaving the door locked. When she returned, the door was still locked but her IPad was missing from her room. The Housing Director was contacted who stated cleaners had entered the room while the victim was out. The matter is currently under investigation.


Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Arrest 11-27-13


11-26-13                               Shoplifting Arrest

A Police detail officer reported a shoplifter running from a store in the Coolidge Corner area.  Multiple police units responded.  The suspect was stopped at 40 Webster St, identified, and arrested

11-26-13                               Traffic Arrest

A subject was stopped for speeding on Boylston St.  A check revealed that the operator did not have a valid license.  The operator was placed under arrest.

11-26-13                               Motor vehicle Arrest

A vehicle was stopped on Beacon St for no headlights illuminated.  A check on the operator revealed an outstanding warrant out of Boston District Court.  The operator was placed under arrest.

Monday, November 25, 2013

11/22 - 11/25

O.U.I.L: 11/24/2013 at 1:05 a.m. – Boylston St./ Hammond Pkwy.
An officer observed a vehicle driving above the posted speed limit and making an unsafe lane change. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. The officer was able to detect the odor of alcohol while speaking with the suspect and her eyes appeared bloodshot and glassy. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor.

Sector 1
Larceny: 11/22/2013 at 3:39 p.m. – Commonwealth Av
An officer was dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Av after receiving a report of Larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by an employee who stated he observed a man attempting to leave the store with a shopping cart full of items which he had not paid for. When the employee approached the man, he fled the store. The suspect was described as male in his late 20s, slim build and wearing a black sweater with tan pants.
Larceny: 11/23/2013 at 3:56 p.m. – Harvard St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of Larceny. The officer was met by a store employee who was currently monitoring the suspect. The employee showed the officer video surveillance of the suspect placing several items into a black duffel bag. The suspect was apprehended and placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Sector 2
Larceny: 11/23/2013 at 12:50 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by an employee who stated a woman had attempted to leave the store with a shopping cart full of flowers without first paying for the items. The woman was confronted by several employees and fled the store. All items were recovered.

Sector 3
Malicious Damage: 11/22/2013 at 6:00 p.m. – Fuller St.
Several officers were dispatched to Fuller St. after receiving numerous reports of malicious damage to motor vehicles. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the victims who returned to their cars to find their cars’ rear windows smashed. In addition to the smashed windows, several cars also had small dents. The dents and broken windows appear to have been caused by a BB gun. No items were stolen from the cars.
Larceny: 11/23/2013 at 6:41 p.m. – Harvard St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of Larceny. The store’s Loss Prevention Officer met the officer upon arrival. The Loss Prevention Officer stated he had been disguised as a shopper when he observed the suspect conceal two bottles of cough medicine in his jacket pocket. The suspect was apprehended and placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Sector 4
O.U.I.L: 11/25/2013 at 2:24 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a higher speed than the posted speed limit. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. While speaking with the driver, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol emanating from the vehicle. In addition, the drive’s speech was slurred and his eyes were glassy. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence.
Sector 5
Larceny: 11/21/2013 at 7:00 a.m. – Washington St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of Larceny. According to the victim, several building materials were stolen from a job site. The materials were left outside under a tarp, when the victim returned for them the following day he saw they had been stolen.

Sector 8
B&E of a Motor Vehicle: 11/24/2013 at 2:01 p.m. – Boylston St.
An officer was dispatched to Boylston St. after receiving a report of a Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated her driver side rear window had been smashed and several items were stolen from the car. The matter is currently under investigation.