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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

Friday, June 8, 2007

Crime Report (6/8/07)

Arrest

Occurred at 7:26 pm (06/06/07)- 72 Cypress St

Steflen Michaliszyn of Medford was arrested for operating without a license. Michaliszyn received a citation for providing a false name to a police officer and traffic offenses.


Occurred at 10:00pm (06/07/07)- 4 Brookline Ave

Michael Neely of Roxbury was arrested for unarmed robbery. An employee of the Village Market stated that Neely and another male had entered the store. Neely stood in front of the counter and distracted the clerk with questions as the second male went behind the counter and took three packs of cigarettes. Neely and the other male then left the store. When speaking with Officers, it was found that Neely had a warrant for his arrest. Neely had attempted to use an ID with a different name and was also charged with giving a false name to a police officer. Officers were unable to locate the other male involved at this time.

Occurred at 1:16 am (06/08/07)- 665 Washington St

Lyndia Lewis of Roxbury was arrested for operating on a suspended license. Richard Jones was arrested for minor in possession of alcohol when a bottle of alcohol was found on his person.

Occurred at 8:43 am (06/08/07)- Independence Rd/ Russett Rd

Paulo Pereira of Framingham was arrested for not being duly licensed to operate a motor vehicle. It was also found that Pereira had a warrant.

Larceny

Occurred at 5:57pm (06/07/07)- Commonwealth Ave

Employees of CVS reported that a customer had attempted to purchase a disposable camera with a fake American Express gift check. When the clerk attempted to authorize the check, the customer walked out of the store with the camera and continued on Commonwealth Ave.

Thursday, June 7, 2007

Crime Report (6/7/07)

Arrest

  • Occurred at 2:58am (06/07/07) 1010 Commonwealth Ave

Justin Goodwin of Revere was arrested for operating with a suspended license. Goodwin’s passenger, Corey Olenik was arrested for possession of marijuana.

Burglary

  • Occurred between 10:30pm (06/06/07) and 6:41am (06/07/07)- Harvard St

The front door of Madras Masala was found with a smashed window pane by a neighboring business. Officers found the door still locked upon arrival and rolls of coins on the floor. Officers entered the business, but did not find anyone in the store. The cash register was found open and empty along with several empty plastic lottery scratch ticket dispensers displaced from the wall. Officers were unable to make contact with the owners of the business at the time of the report, so it is unknown what was missing.

B&E&L of a Motor Vehicle

  • Between 5:00pm (05/29/07) and 12:00pm (05/30/07)- Newton Street

The victim stated that some time between the above times an i-Pod and a purse were stolen out of their unlocked motor vehicle. The purse was later found in a yard nearby.

Larceny

  • Between 12:00pm (06/05/07) and 5:06 pm (06/06/07) Commonwealth Ave

Employees of the Ski Market stated that two bicycles were stolen from the store.

  • Between 8:00am and 5:30pm (06/06/07) West Roxbury Pkwy

Victim stated that she received a watch for a present. The watch was left in a bookcase, when the victim returned home the watch was missing. Nothing else was missing from the house.

  • Between 8:00pm (06/06/07) and 3:30am (06/07/07)-St. Paul St/Parkman St

The victim stated that both xenon headlights from his vehicle had been removed. There was damaged to the fender from the removal of the headlights.

Scam Alert

  • Occurred 9:32 am (06/06/07) - Beacon Street

The victim stated that she received two separate phone calls from a male stating that he worked for Social Security and that tree hundred people were selected to receive $300. for six months because they paid their taxes on time. The victim stated that the caller asked her to verify her phone number, address and bank account information. The victim would not provider her bank information. The victim stated that the caller became rude and vulgar. The victim contacted Social Security after the two phone calls and was advised that the phone calls were not coming from their department.

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Crime Report (6/6/07)

Arrest

  • Occurred at 4:37 am (06/06/07) Griggs Rd/Griggs Terr

Officers observed the vehicle in the area several times. When the registration was entered into the computer, it was found the pick up truck was stolen. Officers were able to stop the vehicle at Griggs Rd just at Griggs Terr. After removing the three from the vehicle, a search of the vehicle found a back pack and two purses. One purse contained a glassine baggy with what is believed to be cocaine. Officers also found a small digital scale with a white powdery residue and numerous power tools. During transport a suspect was found with two yellow pills clenched in his hands, and three more were found in the seat when he was removed.

The owner of the vehicle was contacted and arrived at the police station to identify items that belonged to him. The owner stated that his vehicle was stolen on 6/4 at a little peach in Everett with the keys in the ignition.

Arson

  • Occurred at 12:05 am (06/06/07)- Beacon St

Brookline Fire responded to the rear of the Citizens bank for a dumpster that had been set on fire.

Crime Report (6/5/07)

Arrest
  • Occurred at 11:20 a.m. (06/05/07)- Dudley St/ Warrant St

Neto Sinesio of Canton was placed under arrest for not being duly licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Siensio was issued a citation for speeding.


B&E&L of Motor Vehicle

· Between 4:55 p.m. and 910p.m. (06/04/07)- Brookline Ave/Aspinwall Ave

The rear vent window of the victim’s car was smashed, and the radio was taken out of the dashboard.

· Between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm (06/04/07)- Brookline Ave/River Rd

Rear passenger window of the victim’s car was smashed. The victim’s radio was taken out of the dashboard, along with an amp that was attached to the and under the seat. The victim also stated that he had a back-up camera on his front dashboard that was stolen.

Larceny

· Between 10:00 pm (06/01/07) and 09:00 am (06/02/07)- University Rd

Victim stated that between the above dates the “Acura” emblem was stolen from the rear of his vehicle.

Graffiti

  • Occurred between 8:00 am and 4:25pm(6/4/07)- Highland Road

New tags of “BAM” and “Boston Artist Movement” were found on the equipment shed at Downes Field. Latex-gloves were found in the area; they were collected and placed into evidence. Photos were taken

Monday, June 4, 2007

Crime Report (6/4/07)


Arrests

  • Occurred at 3:00 a.m. (06/01/07)- Griggs Rd/ Washington St

Angela Aiello of Allston was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension. Aiello also received a citation for speeding and defective equipment.

  • Occurred at 9:30 am (06/01/07)- Rockwood Street

Preslrey Witter of Dorchester was placed under arrest for a warrant.

  • Occurred at 10:47 am (06/01/07)- Beacon Street

Christopher Halfond of Providence, RI was placed under arrest after attempting to make a fraudulent transaction at the Bank of America. Halfond was also charged with attempt to commit a crime, false name violation, forgery, illegal possession of credit cards, larceny and uttering. Halfond also had four outstanding warrants

  • Occurred at 6:61 pm (06/01/07)- Kent St/ Linden St

Ronan Casey and Joshua Zunick, both of Brookline, were arrested and charged with minor in possession after being observed with cans of Bush Light as they were walking down Kent St. Casey and Zunick were in the company of a juvenile who was released to a parent.

  • Occurred at 2:51 pm (06/02/07) 1024 Beacon Street

Justin Turner of Boston was arrested for shoplifting after an employee of the Wine Press observed Turner placing items into his backpack. Turner also had a warrant.

  • Occurred at 6:44 pm (06/02/07)- Ewe Street

David Velez last known address out of Boston, was arrested for a warrant

  • Occurred at 9:04 pm (06/02/07)- Longwood Ave

Thomas Crowell of Lexington, NC was arrested for domestic assault and battery.

  • Occurred between 11:20 am and 11:43 am (06/03/07) Village Way

Wesley Beaumont of Brookline was placed under arrest for domestic assault and battery.

Larceny

  • Between 6:00 pm (05/22/07) and 6:00 pm (05/20/2007)- Beacon St/Englewood Ave

Town of Brookline Park and Conservation department reported that a total of twenty-four bushes were stolen from three different locations along Beacon Street.

  • Between 7:40 am (06/01/07) and 2:30 pm (0601/07)- Kennard Road

Between the above times, the victim stated that his bike was stolen from the front of the Lincoln School. The victim parked the boy’s bike in the bicycle rack, without a locking mechanism. When the victim returned the bicycle was missing.

  • Between 08:00 am (05/21/07) and 2:05 pm (05/21/07)- School St

Victim reported that his cell phone was stolen from his sons back pack at the Pierce School.

  • Between 6:00pm (06/01/07) and 7:00 am (06/02/07)- Beaconsfield Rd

Victim stated that between the above times her bicycle was stolen from her back backyard and a different bike was left in its place.

  • Occurred between 12:30pm and 9:15 pm (06/02/07)- Stanton Road

Victim stated that between the above times a stainless steel solar powered walkway light was stolen from their yard.

Malicious Damage

  • Occurred at 2:58 pm (06/01/07)- Leverett Street

The victim stated that she owns the property above, when she entered with a handyman to do repairs, it was found that there were pictures on the wall that had been tagged with spray paint. A set of stairs within the house were missing as well as damaged banisters and a chandelier. The victim also reported that the insulation on the pipes had been damaged along with some of the plaster and sheer rock within the house. Officers were unable to make contact with the tenants.

  • Between 9:00pm (06/02/07) and 5:00am (06/03/07)- Harvard St

Victim stated that he parked his car in his rented space overnight. When the victim returned to the vehicle in the morning he found the sun visor clams to be damaged along with his dome lamp and drivers side seat lever. Items were moved around the vehicle, but nothing appeared to be stolen.

B&E&L of Motor Vehicle

  • Between 5:00 pm (06/02/07) and 9:00 am (06/03/07)- Williams St

The victim stated that when she returned to her vehicle she noticed that from the center console, a life line road kit had been opened and a screwdriver was missing.


Bomb Threat

Occurred between 1:06 am and 2:00am (06/02/07) 1681 Beacon St (C#3183)

Boston Dispatch received a call from an anonymous call from a male caller on a pay-phone located at 2002 Beacon St (7-11 stores) stating that he had planted a bomb at 1681 Beacon St. Boston Police units were sent to the area. Brookline Police did not notice any suspicious packages upon arrival with Brookline Fire. Tenants in the building were evacuated. A search of the building, roof tops and the MBTA platforms showed no devices found.

Friday, June 1, 2007

Crime Report (6/2/07)

LARCENY

  • Between 9:30 p.m. (5/30/07) and 4:00 a.m. (5/31/07)- 133 Brook Street

At the above time and location, the victim reported that he had placed his laundry in the washing machine but when he returned he noticed his laundry was all over the laundry room. Some of the victim’s clothing was also missing. The room is located in the basement at 129 Brook Street, and is shared with the tenants of 133 Brook Street.

  • Between 5:45 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. (5/30/07)- 278 Harvard Street

The victim reported that her locked bicycle was stolen while she was at work. The lock was left on the ground and appeared to be in working order. The bike was described as a female frame, light blue in color, single speed, racing tires and regular handle bars.

BURGLARY

  • Between 5:30 p.m. (5/30/07) and 8:00 a.m. (5/31/07)- 822 Boylston St

The victim reported that a door leading into an office at the commercial establishment had been damaged. The door had been damaged in and around the area of the door frame near the locking mechanism. It appeared that an attempt was made to pry open the door. No items have been reported missing from the office.

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Crime Report (5/31/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 2:02 a.m. (5/30/07)- 29 Harvard Street

Chris McNeill of Allston was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension. McNeill also received a citation for an expired inspection sticker.

  • Occurred at 9:42 p.m. (5/30/07)- Beacon Street/ Harvard Street

Michael Doyle of St. Attleboro was stopped on Harvard Street for making an illegal left turn from Beacon Street. A check with the registry of motor vehicles revealed that Doyle’s license had been suspended and that he had an outstanding warrant. He was placed under arrest and received citations for Operating after Suspension, Illegal Left Turn, and not wearing a seatbelt.

  • Occurred at 11:09 a.m. (5/30/07)- 637 Washington Street

Phuong Nguyen of Quincy was arrested as a result of an ongoing investigation into theft of money from the business, Rofe Dental Associates. Nguyen is believed to have stolen and forged a number of checks. The checks were either cashed or deposited into personal accounts. The investigation is ongoing and continuing.

B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Between 8:00 p.m. and 9:42 p.m. (5/29/07)- Green Street

The passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle had been smashed. A GPS unit was missing.

  • Between 3:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (5/30/07)- Freeman Street

The front passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle had been smashed and a GPS unit was taken from the front passenger side seat.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE

  • Between 11:00 p.m. (5/29/07) and 7:30 a.m. (5/30/07)- 24 Webster Place

The victim reported that his office window at Brookline Bank had been broken. There was nothing missing from the office. The act appeared to be malicious damage with no further intent.

LARCENY

  • Between 2:30 p.m. (5/29/07) and 11:30 p.m. (5/30/07)- St Paul Street

At the above time and location, the victim’s bicycle was stolen from the front hallway of the building. Since the hallway is usually secured by the inside vestibule door, the victim did not secure the bike with a chain and/or lock. Upon inspection of the vestibule door, it was determined that the locking mechanism is not secure. The bike was described as a maroon mountain style, with a gray child seat and black/chrome handlebars.

FRAUD

  • Between 2:24 p.m. (4/28/07) and 2:24 p.m. (5/29/07)- Park Street

The victim reported that a fraudulent Sprint Phone account had been opened in her name. The account had been opened using her name and social security number. The account has had $1323.89 charged to it. The victim also reported that her Wal-Mart account had also been accessed in the amount of $540.18.

GRAFFITI

  • Between 6:00 p.m. (5/25/07) and 8:00 a.m. (5/26/07)- 185 High Street

The fence between 183 and 185 High Street had been spray painted with orange paint. There was also graffiti on the fence in the parking lot area.

  • Between 9:30 p.m. and 10:43 p.m. (5/29/07)- 14 Edwin Street

The victim reported additional graffiti to his rental truck. The truck had been tagged earlier in the day on the right side of the truck, and was later tagged on the left. The tag was done in black spray paint and read “NAS” or “JAS”.

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Crime Report (5/30/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 9:49 a.m. (5/29/07)- 115 Greenough Street

Brandon Woodsonof Brookline was arrested for the larceny of another student’s pocketbook. Brookline High School’s video surveillance caught footage of Woodson with the pocketbook. Woodson had removed multiple items, including an I Pod and put them into his own bag.

  • Occurred at 4:04 p.m. (5/29/07)- Washington Street/ Brookline Avenue

Janick Medina of Roxbury was arrested for operating a stolen motor vehicle. He had been operating a red Dodge Pick-up reported stolen from Saugus on May 25. Medina also received a citation for operating with only a learner’s permit.

ASSAULT

  • Occurred at 11:00 a.m. (5/29/07)- Brookline Ave/Aspinwall Ave

A Parks Department employee reported that after he had opened the park gate and drove a tractor into the Brookline Avenue Playground to begin mowing, a male suspect approached him aggressively. The suspect spat on the employee and then turned and left the park. Two witnesses of the incident stated that the suspect had been in the park with two dogs. The dogs were unleashed and ran out of the gate that the employee had left open. The suspect was described as a white male, late 30’s, balding, 5’6”-6’0”, wearing a red shirt and possibly khaki colored shorts.

B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Between 6:00 a.m. and 11:48 a.m. (5/23/07)- 20 Chapel Street

Two vehicles were observed with the front passenger side window smashed on each. Notes were left on the motor vehicles for the victim’s to contact the police.


GRAFFITI

  • Occurred at 8:20 p.m. (5/29/07)- 14 Edwin Street

The victim reported that the moving truck he had rented was tagged with black spray paint. The tag read “NAS”. The victim had parked the truck and left it unattended for approximately 5-10 minutes. When he returned he observed the freshly sprayed paint dripping down the right side of the truck.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Crime Report (5/29/07)

ARRESTS

  • Between 4:23 a.m. and 4:57 a.m. (5/25/07)- 77 Marion Street

Dennis Fournier of Brookline was arrested for Possession of Class D Substance (Marijuana).

  • Occurred at 6:45 a.m. (5/25/07)- Dean Road/ Clinton Road

Felix Rumkin of Framingham was stopped for failing to stop at a stop sign. The officer that had initiated the traffic stop asked for Rumkin’s license and registration, but he refused to provide his license. Additional police units were called to the scene. An officer was finally able to get Rumkin to produce his license. Dispatch later revealed that the vehicle that Rumkin was operating had revoked insurance. Rumkin was placed under arrest. He refused to cooperate, but was eventually placed in handcuffs. Rumkin received citations for the multiple traffic offenses and for resisting arrest.

  • Occurred at 8:10 a.m. (5/25/07)- 400 Washington Street

Peter Daly of Brookline was placed under arrest for Assault and Battery, shoplifting, and disorderly person. Daly had entered the CVS at the above location and removed items from the store without paying. The store supervisor followed Daly from the store and grabbed his hand in an attempt to stop him. At this time, Daly started to punch the supervisor.

  • Occurred at 3:44 p.m. (5/25/07)- 525 Harvard Street

Officers responded to TJ Maxx for a report of a shoplifter being detained in the security office. Store security had observed Leslie Lipscombof Roxbury attempting to shoplift two pairs of shoes from the store. Lipscomb had cut the security tags off the shoes using a pair of pliers and then placed them in a plastic bag she had been carrying. Lipscomb was stopped as she was leaving the store. Lipscomb also initially provided a false name to security and reporting officers. She will be charged with Shoplifting and furnishing a false name.

  • Occurred at 4:24 p.m. (5/25/07)- 1334 Beacon Street

The Radio Shack at the above location reported a shoplifter. Dispatch gave out a description of the suspect, William Carter of Brookline. Carter was later detained and a search of his person revealed the stolen merchandise from Radio Shack. At the station another package was found on Carter. The package had been stolen from the CVS located on Harvard Street.

  • Occurred at 10:26 p.m. (5/25/07)- 62 Walnut Hill Road

At the above time and location, units were dispatched for a loud party call. Aaron Eisenberg and Matthew Nasif were arrested for Minors in Possession (alcohol).

Gregory Nasif was placed under arrest for Minor Transporting Alcohol. An officer had observed Nasif driving away from the above scene at an excessive speed. Nasif was pulled over for speeding. During the stop, the officer had observed a Coors Light cardboard box and 2 cans of Coors Light in the rear storage area of the vehicle.

  • Occurred at 11:56 p.m. (5/25/07)- Amory Street/ Dummer Street

A caller had reported that a female was standing in the middle of the street while cars were going by. An officer responded to the scene and observed an individual that fit the description the caller had given. The officer approached the individual, later identified as Nicole McNeil , and attempted to conduct a field interview. McNeil became volatile and started to yell. She refused to cooperate with the officer. She was then placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct. McNeil resisted the officer and will additionally be charged with resisting arrest.

  • Occurred at 3:25 a.m. (5/26/07)-

Steven Young of Brighton was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery. Young and his partner had been having an argument. The fight became physical and Young hit the victim in the face with a closed fist. During the search incident to arrest, marijuana was found on Young’s person.

  • Occurred at 11:14 p.m. (5/26/07)-

Jaymmy Colon-Ortiz of Brookline was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery. Colon-Ortiz had spit her alcohol at her ex-boyfriend as he walked past her on the porch of the apartment building. The victim picked up the alcohol and smashed it. He then entered the building and went to his apartment. Colon-Ortiz followed the victim and began to grabbing and assaulting him as he attempted to enter his apartment.

  • Occurred at 2:36 a.m. (5/27/07)- St Mary’s/Essex

Mohammad Alqamar of Boston was arrested for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence. Alqamar will also be charged with operating without a license, failure to stop for a red light, and failure to yield to oncoming traffic.

  • Occurred at 12:12 a.m. (5/27/07)

Philip Beygelmakher of Brookline was arrested for Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon. Beygelmakher had thrown a razor at his younger sister’s head. Beygelmakher’s mother reported that Philip has been very abusive over the past month.

  • Occurred at 6:42 p.m. (5/27/07)- 46 Channing Road

The officer had responded to a call concerning suspicious persons. The officer stopped the two suspects while they were in a motor vehicle on Baxter. Benson Hinga of Medfield was the passenger of the vehicle. He was identified and dispatch revealed that there was a warrant out for his arrest. As the officer spoke to the driver of the vehicle, Philip Strafello, he observed a bottle of Heineken on the back seat, along with tools, clothing, and other belongings. Strafello was placed under arrest for underage and knowingly transporting/possessing alcohol. Strafello was searched at the station and a bag containing two packages of heroin was found in his left sock. A check book found in the vehicle was later determined to be stolen. Strafello was additionally charged with possession of stolen property.

ASSAULT

  • Occurred at 11:00 a.m. (5/21/07)- 64 Westbourne Terrace

The victim reported that his son has been being bullied at school. He noticed bruising on his son’s arm. When inquired about the bruising, the son reported that another student at school has been assaulting him.

  • Between 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (5/28/07)- 518 Harvard Street

At the above time and location, residents of the basement apartments had an argument concerning a past incident. The argument(s) escalated and resulted in members of each party physically assaulting one another.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE

  • Between 9:00 p.m. (5/24/07) and 10:00 a.m. (5/25/07)- Fisher Ave

The passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle was shattered while parked in her parent’s driveway. Nothing appeared to be stolen from the vehicle and no other vehicles in the driveway had been disturbed.

  • Between 11:28 p.m. (5/25/07) and 12:32 a.m. (5/26/07)- Marion St

At the above time and location, two suspects had been knocking on the victim’s apartment rear window asking him to come outside. The victim informed the suspects that he did not want to go outside and went into another room of his apartment. The suspects continued to knock on the window, but the victim eventually heard it break.

LARCENY

  • Occurred at 12:08 p.m. (5/26/07)- 193 Harvard Street

At the above time and location, an employee at Laundry Express had taken $200 and a credit card from the victim’s wallet. The victim had left the laundry mat to use her cell phone. At this time, the suspect took the wallet into the employee office, and removed the items.

  • Between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (5/27/07)- 400 Washington Street

The victim reported that someone had pick pocketed her wallet while she was waiting in line at CVS. Video surveillance showed nothing definite.

B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Between 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (5/26/07)- Commonwealth Ave

The passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle was smashed. A GPS system and holder, along with an I Pod and its cable were stolen.

  • Between 3:00 p.m. (5/27/07) and 11:45 a.m. (5/28/07)- Rawson Rd

At the above time and location, the rear emblem of the victim’s Mercedes Benz was damaged. It appeared as though someone had used a tool to attempt to pry the emblem. The pry movement left significant scratches on the vehicle. An observation of the lot revealed that three other cars were missing their emblems.

Friday, May 25, 2007

Crime Report (5/25/07)

ARRESTS

  • Between 1:34 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. (5/24/07)- 55Buckminster Road

Carlos Gonzalez of Dorchester was arrested for Operating after Suspension. Gonzalez also received a citation for speeding in a construction zone, and failing to wear a seatbelt.

  • Occurred at 4:15 a.m. (5/24/07)- High Street

Annsyya Jones of Dorchester was placed under arrest for Trespassing, Assault and Battery, and disorderly conduct. The victim reported that Jones had been drinking a lot of alcohol and she began to feel uncomfortable with Jones at her apartment. The victim asked her to leave, but she refused. A verbal argument started, which lead to a physical altercation between Jones and the victim.

  • Occurred at 1:55 p.m. (5/24/07)- 284 Washington Street

Selahaddin Ercsili of Allston was arrested for Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault and Battery to collect funds, threats to commit a crime, and malicious damage of property. Ercsili had brandished a knife while demanding that the victim give him money that was owed to him. Ercsili had threatened the victim’s life and also went to attack him with the knife in his hand during their altercation. Ercsili fled as the police were called, but was later detained on Harvard Street. Ercsili no longer had the knife in his possession.

  • Occurred at 6:54 p.m. (5/24/07)- Commonwealth Ave/Winslow Road

Leonard Cornelius of Brighton and Christopher Lewis were both arrested for trafficking of cocaine. Cornelius was initially arrested after fleeing from the police during a stop interrogation in which a knife was found on his person. When detained, he assaulted both of the officers involved. A witness informed police that he had observed Lewis with Cornelius shortly before the incident had taken place. Lewis was in the immediate area and was questioned by officers. A knife was also found on Lewis’s person. During the chase, Cornelius had thrown an object from his person. This object was later identified as a bag containing crack cocaine. Lewis and Cornelius were both in each others cell phones, and a call was made between the two minutes prior to the stop.

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

  • Between 1:45 p.m. and 1:57 p.m. (5/24/07)- 115 Seawall Avenue

The victim reported that his motor vehicle was stolen while he was delivering packages for Eastern Connection Delivery. The victim parked his car and left the keys in the ignition while he went to the front door of a customer’s home. When the victim returned to the street, the vehicle was gone.

B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Between 6:00 a.m. and 11:48 a.m. (5/23/07)- Chapel Street

The front passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle was smashed. Nothing is believed to be missing from the vehicle at this time.

BURGLARY

  • Between 7:05 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (5/24/07)- St Paul Street

At the above time and location, the victim’s home was broken into. A stereo sub woofer, four speakers, a computer monitor, and a digital camera were stolen from the living room. The victim had found the front door open when he returned home. There appeared to be no damage to the doors or locks in the apartment.

MISSING PERSON (RETURNED)

  • Occurred at 9:00 p.m. (5/24/07)- 165 Chestnut Street

Robert Cormier was returned to the Goddard House facilities via cab with a former friend and neighbor from Ipswich Street.

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Crime Report (5/24/07)

ARSON

  • Occurred at 9:46 a.m. (5/23/07)- 115 Greenough Street

At the above time and location, a fire was set in a men’s restroom on the third floor at Brookline High School. The suspect is believed to be a student.

MISSING PERSON

  • Occurred at 9:00 p.m. (5/23/07)- 165 Chestnut Street

Goddard House reported a missing person from their facility. Robert Cormier is described as a white male, wears glasses, thin build, and 74 years old. The day that he was reported missing he was wearing a dark colored grey or blue sport coat, light gray pants, brown sandals with white tube socks, a blue and white vertical striped shirt, carrying a black shoulder strap bag with the words “Brookstone” written on it. Cormier suffers from dementia and has a past head injury. He was reportedly last seen by his sister at her address in Boston. She stated that Cormier frequently uses the MBTA Copley bus, #9 route, to travel to his former address on Ipswich Street.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Crime Report (5/23/07)

LARCENY

  • Between 3:30 pm (5/19/07) and 3:40 pm (5/21/07)- 115 Greenough St

A grill was reported missing from the quadrangle at the Brookline High School. The grill had been used at the basketball tournament held earlier on 5/19. The grill was described as a stainless steel grill measuring 50” by 16”.

  • Between 8:00 a.m. (5/7/07) and 8:00 a.m. (5/22/07)- Beacon St

The victim reported that her gold ring was stolen from a bookshelf located in her bedroom. Also taken from the victim’s apartment were the contents of a prescription pill bottle that is normally store in her dresser drawer. There are no signs of forced entry into the apartment. The victim reported that her home is currently being shown by a variety of realty companies as she is in the process of moving.

FRAUD

  • Occurred 12:00 a.m. (5/22/07)- Nelson Drive

Someone had attempted to use the victim’s credit card to purchase a Marriott gift card in the amount of $5117. The gift card was requested to be sent to an address in Indonesia. Marriott Hotel Corp expected an irregularity and notified the credit card holder.

  • Occurred at 5:00 p.m. (5/21/07)- Newton Street/Grove Street

The victim reported the fraudulent use of her credit card at JD Exxon Station on Newton Street. She used her credit card to buy gasoline, but had not gone inside the station to retrieve her receipt. The victim’s bank statement revealed that two unauthorized transactions took place in rapid succession of one another at the gas station

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Crime Report (5/22/07)

ARSON

  • Between 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (5/21/07)- 115 Greenough St, B.H.S.

The reporting person stated that as he was walking up the stairwell to the High School’s Athletic Department, he observed the remains of an 8.5 X 11 sheet of paper and soot on the wall.

LARCENY

  • Between 3:00 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. (5/21/07)- Babcock Street

At the above time and location, the victim’s bicycle was stolen from the rear of her apartment. The bicycle had been locked to the rear stairway.

  • Occurred at 7:45 p.m. (5/21/07)- Griggs Road

The victim’s bicycle was taken from her front porch. It had not been locked. The bike was described as a gray BMX bicycle with red and white handle bars, a black seat, and several colored wheel spokes.

FRAUD

  • Between 3:00 p.m. and 4:40 p.m. (5/210/07)- Beacon Street

The victim reported that she lost her organizer which had contained credit cards, a social security card, cell phone, and an assortment of other items. When she called to cancel her credit cards, she was notified that one of her credit cards had been used.

Monday, May 21, 2007

Crime Report (5/21/07)

ARRESTS

  • Between 2:33 p.m. and 3:33 p.m. (5/17/07)- 11 Kent Street

While traveling down Kent Street, an officer had observed three juvenile males punching another juvenile male. Upon his arrival, the officer proceeded to break up the fight. The victim reported that he had been walking home from Pierce School with another student when the three juvenile males approached them. The victim recognized one of the juveniles as a former student of Pierce School. This suspect asked the victim for his cell phone. Once done, the victim asked for it back, but the suspect refused and yelled “Hit him!” and “You wanna fight?” As the victim continued to ask for his phone, the three suspects began to throw the phone back and forth to one another. This continued until one of the suspects punched the victim in the head. The other suspects then proceeded to punch the victim as well. The fight was eventually broken up by afore mentioned officer. A pat frisk was conducted and the cell phone was found on the suspect that first hit the victim. Considering the circumstances of the situation, the three suspects were arrested. A laptop computer was found in one of the juvenile’s backpacks. A detective immediately recognized the laptop as one that was reported stolen last week from the Lawrence School. All three juveniles were charged with armed robbery, disorderly conduct, and assault and battery. Two of the three were additionally charged with receiving stolen property.

  • Between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (5/18/07)- 27 Francis Street

Juvenile of Dorchester was arrested for Larceny. The juvenile had been involved with the theft of laptops from the Lawrence School.

  • Occurred at 6:09 p.m. (5/180/7)- 61 Park Street

Sean Patrick of Brookline was placed under arrest for a default warrant.

  • Occurred at 6:40 a.m. (5/19/07)- 63 Longwood Avenue

Alec Sense of New York was arrested for Daytime B&E without Force and Trespassing. Sense was found inside the victim’s apartment and appeared very intoxicated. He didn’t seem to know where he was or how he got into the apartment.

  • Occurred at 7:15 p.m. (5/19/07)- John Street/Green Street

Fernando De Oliviera of Brighton was arrested for Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License and for an illegal left turn.

  • Occurred at 6:14 p.m. (5/19/07)- 27 Egmont Street

Nomar Lugo of Brookline was arrest for two outstanding warrants.

  • Occurred at 1:53 a.m. (5/20/07)- Harvard Street/Babcock Street

Milton Alvarado of Jamaica Plain was placed under arrest for Unlicensed Operation of a motor Vehicle. Alvarado also received a citation for a defective headlight.

  • Between 2:19 a.m. and 2:53 a.m. (5/20/07)- Beacon St/Marshal Street

Melinda Martland of Rhode Island was arrested for Operating under the Influence of an Intoxicating Liquor. Martland was initially stopped for a red light violation. She additionally received citations for the violation and for operating a motor vehicle without a license or registration in possession.

B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Between 7:30 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. (5/18/07)- Westbourne Terrace

The front right passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle had been broken. A portable GPS unit, MP3 player with a charger, a cell phone and 4 CD cases filled with CD’s was stolen.

  • Between 5:00 p.m. (5/16/07) and 10:00 a.m. (5/17/07)- Newton St

The victim’s backpack had been stolen from his motor vehicle. The vehicle had been unlocked.

LARCENY

  • Occurred at 3:54 p.m. (5/19/07)- 890 Commonwealth Avenue

At the above time and location, a male suspect stole a bike from Landry’s Bicycles. An employee of the store had chased the suspect on bike on Commonwealth Avenue. He was able to catch up to him. The suspect dropped the bike, but continued to run. The suspect was described as a white male, 5’8”, mid-thirties, brown hair, wearing a black baseball hat, gray sweatshirt, blue jeans, and red sneakers.

  • Between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (5/20/07)- 730 Commonwealth Ave

The victim reported that she had left her wallet at Café Royal. A check of credit card and bank accounts revealed that the victim’s bank card had been used.

ID FRAUD

  • Between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. (4/3/07)- Village Way

The victim reported that her checking account was missing money that she had not taken out herself. The victim contacted her bank and she was informed that the money was taken out using her ATM card. The victim believes that she may have lost her card or left it at an ATM. She stated that she writes her pin on the back of the card and that is why someone could have taken the money out.

GRAFFITI

  • Between 11:30 p (5/16/07) and 3:30 p (5/17/07)- Davis Ave/White Pl

There are numerous tags on the wall of the Davis Path footbridge. The tags were “TANS” (which appeared seven times in red paint), and “REACT” (which appeared four times in gold paint).

  • Occurred at 7:26 p.m. (5/20/07)- Perry Street/Francis Street

Numerous mail boxes in the area of Kent Square, Harrison Street, and Francis Street have been tagged. The tags include: TANS, TANGENT, REACT, KEYS, and ETHEK.

Friday, May 18, 2007

Crime Report (5/18/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 11:15 a.m. (5/17/07)- 637 Washington Street

Melanie Allen of Malden was arrested for extortion. Allen had begun a relationship with a male she met off of “Craig’s List”. She had requested money from this male, reportedly to pay for school fees and a TV. The male had requested that Allen stop her demands, but she allegedly told the male that she will expose him if she does not continue to receive money.

  • Between 5:38 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (5/17/07)-1317 Beacon Street

As officers responded to Trader Joe’s for a report of shoplifting, they observed three employees chasing Dylan Vogt of Brookline, on foot on Longwood Avenue. Vogt had been observed stuffing items into his personal bag. Vogt had been cooperative when confronted inside the store, but he ran once he was informed the police had been called.

GRAFFITI

  • Between 12:27 p.m. (5/10/07) and 12:27 p.m. (5/17/07)- Browne St

The victim reported that the side door to her home had been defaced. The door had been tagged with a blue marker and read “UTJG” with a loop line above it.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Crime Report (5/17/07)

ARRESTS

  • Occurred at 12:24 a.m. (5/16/07)- 1595 Beacon Street

Christopher Small of Brookline was arrested for a default warrant. Officers had responded to a loud party.

  • Between 1:00 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. (5/16/07)- 525 Harvard Street

Mark Allen of Brighton was placed under arrest for a default warrant. Allen had been stopped concerning an open container violation.

B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Between 6:00 p.m. (5/15/07) and 12:30 a.m. (5/16/07)- 4 Euston Street

The rear driver’s side window of the victim’s vehicle was smashed, and a portable GPS system had been stolen.

  • Between 6:00 p.m. (5/14/07) and 5:30 p.m. (5/15/07)- Beacon St

The driver side window of the victim’s vehicle had been smashed. A Magellan GPS unit was stolen.

Crime Report (5/16/07)

ARRESTS

  • Between 2:39 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. (5/15/07)- Thorndike Street

Alexander Aird (white male, age 19) of Brookline was arrested for Arson of Personal Property and Disorderly Person. Aird had been arrested based on probable cause that he was responsible for three recent fires on Francis and Toxteth St. Aird is also a suspect in six various fires that had occurred over the last couple of nights in Brookline.

ASSAULT

  • Between 2:34 a.m. and 3:15 a.m. (5/15/07)- Beacon Street

The victim had given his female friend a walk to her home on Beacon Street. While hugging good-bye, the victim was suddenly hit across the side of his face. The suspect was an individual that had been conversing with the female friend earlier that night at Mary Ann’s Bar. The friend had been made uncomfortable by the suspect and asked the victim to walk her home. The suspect was described as a black male, approx. 6’3”, 180-220 lbs, short cropped hair, tattoos on his shoulders and both arms, wearing a white tank top and khaki pants.

B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Between 12:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. (5/15/07)- Rawson Road

The driver side window of the victim’s vehicle had been smashed into a circular hole. An I-Way GPS system (valued at $800) was stolen.

LARCENY

  • Between 8:40 a.m. and 9:10 a.m. (5/9/07)- 115 Greenough Street, B.H.S.

The victim’s T-Mobile Sidekick cell phone was stolen from her locker. There was no forced entry and the culprit must have been someone that knew the victim’s locker combination.

GRAFFITI

  • Occurred at 4:46 p.m. (5/9/07)- 996 Commonwealth Avenue

The word “true” was written on the sign for Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Crime Report (5/15/07)

ARRESTS

  • Between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. (5/14/07)- 22 Leverett Street

Michael Culletto (white male, age 23) of Brookline was placed under arrest for Open and Gross Lewdness. Culletto had exposed himself to a number of MBTA workers from his living room window. When Culletto made visual contact with the workers, he began to jump up and down while touching himself inappropriately. It was also reported by the workers that while Culletto was exposed, he gestured and pointed to bring attention to his waist.

B&E&L OF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Between 7:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. (5/13/07)- 599 Brookline Avenue

A rear passenger window of the victim’s vehicle was smashed. An Apple I Pod, charger, and tape adaptor were taken from the vehicle.

Monday, May 14, 2007

Crime Report (5/14/07)

ARRESTS
  • Occurred at 10:08 a.m. (5/110/7)- Thornton Road

    Gerardo Agit of Brookline was placed under arrest for Domestic Assault and Battery. Agit and a member of his family had been having an argument concerning a computer when the fight escalated. Agit pushed his the victim down two sets of stairs, and then punched and kicked him once he was at the second landing.

  • Between 4:35 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. (5/11/07)- 1317 Beacon Street

    Sharon Surprise of Brookline was arrested for shoplifting. A Trader Joe’s store employee had observed Surprise take several items off the shelves, put them into her bag, and then attempt to leave the store without paying. When the employee approached Surprise as she was leaving, she ran out into the parking lot. The employee was able to hold her for a short time and she dropped the bag. She fled south on Harvard Street, but was later detained by officers on Webster Street. The manager of Trader Joe’s advised Surprise of the trespass law and stated that she was no longer allowed in Trader Joe’s.

  • Occurred at 5:14 p.m. (5/11/07)- 50 School Street

    Police responded to the area of Pierce Elementary School and the Brookline Public Library for an intoxicated male exposing himself. A witness had observed Anthony Martinez of Jamaica Plain sitting against the wall of Pierce while touching himself inappropriately. Martinez was placed under arrest for Open and Gross Lewdness and for an outstanding warrant.

  • Between 12:41 and 1:00 am (5/12/07)- Commonwealth Av/Carlton St

    Jose Cetina of Chelsea was arrested for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of an Intoxicating Liquor. Cetina also received a citation for failure to stop for a red traffic signal.

  • Between 6:30 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. (5/12/07)- 525 Harvard Street

    Ademar Pedro of Allston was arrested for Shoplifting. Pedro had attempted to steal a ladies black purse from TJ Maxx, but was stopped by the store’s detective.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE

  • Between 9:30 p.m. (5/10/07) and 6:30 a.m. (5/11/07)- Harvard Ave

    The rear window of the victim’s vehicle was smashed. It appeared to have been done using a bat or tool since there were no items found inside of the vehicle.

  • Between 2:06 a.m. and 2:56 a.m. (5/12/07)- 1485 Beacon Street

    A group of three male suspects had been observed performing destruction to Town property. The destruction included: planks used to support newly planted trees had been broken and pulled out of the ground, a pair of Handicap Parking signs were pulled out of the ground and left leaning against a speed limit sign ten feet way, and traffic barrels had been moved and pushed over. The suspects were later detained and identified. One suspect was determined to have done the damage, while the other two suspects had watched. He will be summonsed to court for a hearing for Malicious Damage to Town Property.

  • Between 4:30 p.m. (5/11/07) and 7:00 a.m. (5/12/07)- High Street

    The window of the exterior door to the community room had been broken. The frame around the window was also damaged.

FRAUD

  • Occurred at 9:21 (5/11/07)- Juniper Street

    The victim’s credit/debit card was fraudulently used to purchase a computer laptop online. The package was to be delivered to an address in New Jersey.

LARCENY

  • Between 2:35 p.m. (5/10/7) and 7:05 a.m. (5/11/07)- 120 Seaver St

    The reporting person explained that $5500.00 USD worth of copper plumbing was missing from the second floor of building E, Long Year Manor Building. The larceny is believed to have been an inside job.

  • Occurred at 10:52 p.m. (5/11/07)- 66 Tappan Street

    The victim’s camera was allegedly stolen from her bag while in attendance of the Brookline Recreational Dance at the above location. There were approximately 375 attendees at the dance.

  • Occurred at 10:53 p.m. (5/11/07)- 66 Tappan Street

    The victim’s cell phone was taken from a friend’s bag while at the Brookline Recreational Dance. The bag had been underneath the bleachers in the gym.

  • Occurred at 2:55 p.m. (5/13/07)- 890 Commonwealth Avenue

    A black/red Cannondale Prophet bicycle was stolen from Landry’s Bicycles. The suspect had taken the bike from the store without paying and rode east on Commonwealth. The suspect was described as a white male, 5’8”, brown hair, wearing a gray t-shirt, blue jeans, and a red baseball hat.

Friday, May 11, 2007

Crime Report (5/11/07)

ARRESTS
  • Occurred at 12:49 a.m. (5/10/07)- St Paul Street/Commonwealth Ave

    Suspect was arrested for Unlicensed Operation and also received a citation for speeding.

  • Occurred at 1:24 a.m. (5/10/07)- 1387 Beacon Street

    Ronald Caggiano of Plymouth was placed under arrest for Operating under the Influence of Alcohol, failing to submit a vehicle for inspection, and for a prohibited left turn, the initial reason for the stop. The passenger of the vehicle, Rachel Caggiano of Plymouth, was arrested for possession of marijuana. During the search of the vehicle, the marijuana was found in R. Caggiano’s purse located under the rear seat.

  • Occurred at 2:43 a.m. (5/10/07)- 1200 Beacon Street

    Krisada Jaruthatsanakul of Brighton was arrested for Operating under the Influence of Alcohol. Jaruthatsanakul also received a citation for making an illegal left turn and failure to come to complete stop at a red light.

  • Occurred at 5:36 a.m. (5/10/07)- 880 Commonwealth Avenue

    When officers responded to a Commercial/Business alarm at the Tweeter center they observed a white male, later identified as Thomas Nee of Dedham, standing in front of a side entrance door. An officer asked Nee what he was doing and he immediately ran. A foot chase ensued and Nee was eventually detained with struggle. Nee had numerous cuts and open wounds on his body and was bleeding from many of them. A further search of Tweeter revealed a large plate glass window completely shattered located on the side of the building in the alley. The insulation behind the window had been completely removed from the building and the dry wall had been kicked and/or punched in. There was blood on both the insulation and dry wall. A flat head screwdriver was found lying on the ground next to the door, and a black hat with the letters SF in orange lettering was inside the glass and on top of the insulation. Nee was charged with two counts of Burglary, Resisting Arrest, and Possession of Burglarious tools.

  • Occurred at 9:05 a.m. (5/10/07)- 737 Newton Street

    Marcos Dos Santos of Allston was arrested for being Not Duly Licensed. Santos had been stopped because the trucks contents were spilling onto the roadway.

  • Between 7:45 pm and 7:49 pm (5/10/07)- Washington St/Salisbury Rd

    Elker Chajon-Navas of Boston was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery. During an argument with his girlfriend, Chajon-Navas had grabbed and pushed his girlfriend against his vehicle. Two witnesses had observed the incident. Chajon-Navas was also charged with malicious damage because he had thrown the face plate from the vehicle’s radio out the window while arguing.

LARCENY

  • Occurred at 12:23 a.m. (5/10/07)- 22 Leverett Street

    A pizza delivery person reported that two white males had fled without paying after receiving the pizza.

  • Between 3:30 p.m. (5/9/07) and 7:30 a.m. (5/10/07)- 27 Francis Street

    A teacher at Lawrence school reported that her laptop computer was missing from her desk. Two students were later observed using a white Apple laptop on the playground at the school. When questioned where they had gotten the computer, the students stated that another student had given it to them. This same student had also told one of them earlier in the day that he had stolen the laptop.

B&E&LOF MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Between 3:30 am and 5:00 am (5/10/07)- 1200 Beacon St

    Three motor vehicle located in the rear Holiday Inn parking garage had been broken into. All of the vehicles had a window smashed. A stereo and stereo equipment stolen was stolen from the Volkswagon and a GPS system was stolen out of the Dodge Caravan. Nothing was reported stolen from the Audi.

BURGLARY

  • Occurred at 1:06 p.m. (5/10/07)- Salisbury Road

    An attempted burglary was made at the above time and location. The pane glass on the front door had been broken and it appears that the suspect had reached through the broken window to unlock the dead bolt lock. There did not appear to be a larceny from the residence and it did not seem as if the suspect had actually entered the residence. A loud audible alarm had been trip, and may have chased the suspect away. A possible suspect had spoken to a mail man that had been in the area and inquired about the particular address. The mail man also observed the suspect walk around the residence, but lost sight of him when he entered the back yard. The suspect was described as a white male, approx. 5’10”, slim build, tattoos all over his arms, a crew cut, wearing a t-shirt and shoes.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE

  • Between 3:55 p.m. and 4:11 p.m. (5/10/07)- Harvard Avenue

    A female apartment resident broke a window of another resident’s apartment with whom she has had numerous disputes with in the past.