Note to Readers:

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

Friday, April 15, 2011

April 14th-15th

April 14th- 15th

Arrests:

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

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

Burglary:

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

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

Breaking and Entering and Larceny from a Motor Vehicle:

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

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

Thursday, April 14, 2011

April 13th- 14th

April 13th- 14th

Arrests:

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

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

Larceny:

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

Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle:

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

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

Robbery:

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

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

Burglary:

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

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

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Press Release


Brookline Police Department
Wanted Person

Level 3
SEX OFFENDER COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION

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




DATE OF PHOTO: 3/12/2011



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

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

April 12th- 13th

April 12th- 13th

Arrests:

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

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

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

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

Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle:

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

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

Possession of a forged instrument:

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

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

Shoplifting:

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

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

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

April 8th- 12th

April 8th- 12th

Arrests:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle:

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

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

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

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

Robbery

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

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

Saturday, April 9, 2011

4-8-2011 Armed Robbery, 1180 Beacon St.

On 4/8/2011 at 5:45 PM a suspect entered the pharmacy located at 1180 Beacon, He brandished a knife and threatened the employees. After taking container's of narcotics he exited the store. Last seen heading out to Beacon Street. Suspect described as a white male, 6 feet tall, blond mustache, wearing a ski mask, dark sunglasses, black jacket, blue jeans and gloves. No one was hurt and a follow up investigation is underway.

Friday, April 8, 2011

April 7th- 8th

April 7th- 8th

Arrests:

Occurred at 10:55 AM (4/7) – Beacon Street

Officers received a call for suspicious activity. The caller reported that his neighbor called him while he was at work and told him he was in his apartment and playing with his dog. The caller did not want the neighbor in his home but was not sure if the subject was telling the truth. When officers arrived, they met with the caller’s neighbor who was in his own apartment but with the neighbor’s dog. They interviewed him and learned that the subject entered the victim’s apartment and removed the dog. The victim confirmed that the subject did not have permission to enter his apartment of take his dog, and that this is not the first time this incident has occurred. The subject was subsequently placed under arrests for breaking and entering in the daytime, and larceny. The dog was returned to the victim’s apartment.


Occurred at 2:06 PM (4/7) – Washington Street/ Boylston Street

An Officer was riding a police motorcycle when another vehicle almost caused a serious collision with the police motorcycle due to failure to stop for a red light. The officer conducted the traffic stop for a red light violation. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject did not have a Massachusetts license. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for not being duly licensed and failing to stop for a red light.

Occurred between 10:29 PM (4/7) and 10:50 PM (4/7) – Amory Street/ Dummer Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a red light violation. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject’s license to operate in Massachusetts was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating with a revoked license, and a red light violation. It was later learned that the subject was also in an area that he has a stay away order for. The subject was additionally charged with violation of a restraining order. Both passengers of the vehicle were giving citation for not wearing seatbelts. One of the passengers of the vehicle was involved in an earlier investigation in Brookline. The passenger was the suspect that had fled from Bournewood hospital earlier in the day. The subject was taken to a hospital in Boston.

Occurred at 7:13 AM (4/8) – Washington Street

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

Press Release

The incident stated below occurred yesterday. The report below states that the subject was not yet located, but the subject was later located and is in a hospital in Boston.

Yesterday on April 7th, at approximately 1 PM, a male subject was being transported to Bournewood Hospital 300 South Street, Brookline. He was being transferred from a facility in Quincy where he was being treated for mental health issues. He was brought to Bournewood Hospital by Fallon Ambulance. When he arrived on the property while in the driveway, this subject walked away from the ambulance attendants. Fallon personnel called the Brookline Police to inform us of this incident. Several officers arrived and began to search the area. Shortly thereafter, Brookline officers were joined by a State Police K9 in an effort to locate the subject. A thorough search was conducted but the subject was not located. It was our belief that he had left the area.

As the search was underway, Officers passed by the Baker School. Baker School contacted the police and inquired about the status of the case. We informed them that we believed there was no known threat to the safety of the students nor was there a need to delay the dismissal of their students.

Follow up investigation with Bournewood Hospital officials revealed that as part of the intake process the sending hospital was asked about the subject’s criminal history. Bournewood told us they were informed the subject did not have a criminal history. Bournewood then agreed to accept the subject at their facility.

As this search was on going, we learned that the subject does have a criminal history but is not a registered sex offender with the State’s Sexual Offender registry board. At this time the subject’s location is unknown. Subject is believed to be homeless. His last known address was in the Quincy/ Randolph area.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

April 6th- 7th

April 6th- 7th

Arrests:

Occurred between 12:48 PM (4/6) and 1:10 PM (4/6) – Beacon Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for an unregistered motor vehicle. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject did not have a proper Massachusetts license to operate. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating without a license, and unregistered motor vehicle.

Occurred at 1:24 PM (4/6) – Harvard Street

Officers responded to a report of shoplifting. Upon arrival officers learned that a female suspect had entered the store, placed several items in her jacket pocket and exited the store. The local jewelry store has surveillance images of the suspect completing these actions. Officers conducted an interview with the suspect and learned that the suspect also had three outstanding warrants. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to Brookline Police Station. In result of an inventory check officers found the stolen items in the suspect’s jacket and the subject was additionally charged with shoplifting.

Operating after revocation:

Occurred at 10:02 PM (4/6) – Boylston Street/ Cypress Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for an unregistered motor vehicle. Upon investigation officers confirmed that the subjects registration was revoked. The subject was issued a uniform citation for operating after revocation and will be summonsed into Brookline District Court.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Year to date Crime Report 2011

Crime in Brookline

YTD (Year to Date)2011


Murder 0 0%

Rape 0 0%

Robbery 5 0%

Assault 49 -8%

Burglary 31 -16%

Larceny 109 -32%

MV Theft 5 -38%

Total: -25%

*As compared to the same time period (1/1-4/3) in 2010.
This information if taken from the weekly comp stat.

April 5th- 6th

April 5th- 6th

Arrests:

Occurred at 6:44 PM (4/5) – Boylston Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for an unregistered motor vehicle. Upon investigation officers confirmed that the vehicle’s registration was revoked due to lack of insurance and the operator did not have a Massachusetts license to operate, solely a Massachusetts ID. The operator was subsequently placed under arrest for operating without a license, and an unregistered motor vehicle.

Occurred at 9:43 PM (4/5) – Washington Street/ Boylston Street

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

Occurred at 3:41 AM (4/6) – Aspinwall Avenue/ Brook Street

Officers observed a subject that was acting in a suspicious behavior. When the officers confronted the subject he seemed nervous and inconsistent with his story. Officers learned that the subject had an active warrant for his arrest. The subject was placed under arrest without incident and transported to the police station. During the booking process officers learned that a bag the subject was carrying contained several small bags of marijuana in a glass jar. They also discovered a large amount of cash. Due to these facts and the officers training, the subject was additionally charged with possession of a class D substance with the intent to distribute, along with drug free school zone violation.

Occurred between 8:01 AM (4/6) and 8:50 AM (4/6) – Clinton Road

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a left turn violation. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject did not have a proper Massachusetts license to operate. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating without a license and a left turn violation.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

April 4th- 5th

April 4th- 5th

Arrests:

Occurred between 5:00 PM (3/30) and 5:00 PM (4/4) – Brook Street

Officers responded to a report of threats and breaking and entering. Upon arrival officers were met with the victims who stated that the back door had been kicked in and damaged and that items were missing. After interviewing all of the roommates, evidence was found proving that he was responsible for the damage and items missing. He had also threatened several of the roommates through text messages and verbal arguments. The suspect was placed under arrest for breaking and entering, larceny from a building, 2 counts of malicious destruction, threats to commit a crime, and assault.

Occurred at 10:10 PM (4/4) – Horace James Circle

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a stop sign violation. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject did not have a Massachusetts license and that the vehicles registration was expired. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for not duly licensed, a stop sign violation and an unregistered motor vehicle.

Occurred at 7:41 AM (4/5) – Washington Street/ Pond Avenue

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

Larceny:

Occurred between 12:00 PM (4/4) and 12:05 PM (4/4) – Beacon Street

Officers responded to a report of larceny. Upon arrival they were met with the victim who stated that her cell phone was stolen from her office when she was in the bathroom. A witness stated that they saw a male enter the office and leave with an object in his hands. This case is under investigation.

Occurred between 8:00 AM (7/1) and 3:00 PM (3/15) – Winthrop Road

Officers responded to a report of larceny. Upon investigation officers learned that the woman hired to clean the victim’s house was altering checks made out to her. The victim submitted the original copies of the correct checks to the police for evidence. This case is under investigation.

Monday, April 4, 2011

April 1st- 4th

April 1st- April 4th

Arrests:

Occurred at 12:55 AM (4/2) – Boylston Street/ Reservoir Road

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

Occurred at 12:09 AM (4/2) – Beacon Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for not using headlights. Upon investigation officers detected an odor believed to be burnt Marijuana coming from the vehicle. The officer learned that the driver of the vehicle’s license was suspended. The operator was subsequently placed under arrests for operating after suspension, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, and operating without headlights. During an inventory of the vehicle, officers found a burnt marijuana cigarette and other paraphernalia. The subject was additionally charged with possession of marijuana less than an ounce.

Occurred at 6:42 PM (4/2) – Mountfort Street/ St. Mary’s Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a no right turn violation. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject’s license was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrests for operating without a license, and a one way violation.

Occurred at 1:57 PM (4/3) – Brook Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for an improper turn. Upon investigation officers learned that the operator did not have a license to operate. The subject was subsequently placed under arrests for operating without a license and making an improper turn. The owner of the vehicle will be summonsed into court for knowingly allowing an improper person to operate a motor vehicle.

Attempted Burglary:

Occurred at 10:10 PM on (4/1) – Summit Avenue

Officers reported to a call of attempted burglary. The victim reported hearing squeaking and shaking of a door handle coming from a back porch. Officers noticed foot prints in the snow coming from the back porch. No suspects or arrests have been made. Residents are advised to report any suspicious behavior in this area.

Larceny:

Occurred between 7:22 PM (4/1) and 8:00 AM (4/1) – Commonwealth Avenue

Officers responded to a call of larceny/ shoplifting. Upon arrival officers learned that two black male suspects had ran out of the store with several jackets. The employee tried to run after the two subjects but they fled to a vehicle. A registration check of the vehicle was done and an address of one of the suspects was found. There have not been any arrests thus far in the investigation.

Friday, April 1, 2011

March 31st- April 1st

March 31st- April 1st

Arrests:

Occurred at 9:53 AM (3/31) – Lagrange Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for having commercial plates with no owner markings. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject did not have a proper Massachusetts license to operate. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest and cited for not duly licensed, no owner marking on a commercial vehicle and allowing an improper person to operate his motor vehicle.

Occurred at 4:19 PM (3/31) – Longwood Avenue/ Sewall Avenue

Officers conducted a traffic stop for an illegal U –turn. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject did not have a proper Massachusetts license to operate. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after revocation and an illegal U-turn.

Occurred between 8:12 PM (3/31) and 8:40 PM (3/31) – Cypress Street/ Davis Ave

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

Larceny:

Occurred between 12:30 PM (3/31) and 12:34 PM (3/31) – Beacon Street

Officers responded to a report of larceny. Upon arrival officers spoke with the pharmacy employees and learned that a suspect had been acting in a suspicious behavior so the manager watched the subject from out back. When the employee behind the register left for a short minute or so the subject took a laptop computer from behind the counter off a shelf and left the store. The manager left the back office to chase after the subject but the subject fled.

Burglary:

Occurred between 2:00 PM (3/31) and 3:00 PM (3/31) – Harvard Street

Officers responded to a report of burglary. Upon arrival officers saw that the front door was damaged in order to gain access to the apartment. Multiple items were rummaged through and stolen. While officers were speaking the residence of one apartment, residents from the apartment next door returned home and noticed the same types of pry marks on the door. No access was gained to the second apartment. Residences in this area are advised to take extra precautions when leaving their homes, and to report any signs of break-ins.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

March 30th- 31st

March 30th- 31st

Arrests:

Occurred at 10:06 PM (3/30) - Chestnut Street/ Pond Avenue

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

Occurred at 1:34 AM (3/31) – Huntington Avenue

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a marked lane violation and impeding the flow of traffic. Upon investigation officers could detect a strong odor of liquor coming from the vehicle and the subject. Officers conducted a series of field sobriety tests and came to the conclusion that the operator was under the influence of alcohol. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating under the influence of alcohol, marked lane violation, and impeding the flow of traffic.

Occurred at 7:39 AM (3/31) – St. Paul Street/ Sewall Avenue

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a red light violation. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject did not have a proper Massachusetts license. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for not duly licensed and a red light violation.

Larceny:

Occurred at 4:00 PM (3/30) – Commonwealth Avenue

Officers responded to a report of larceny at a local pharmacy. Upon investigation officers learned that the suspect had entered the store and then exited with out paying for the items. The store employee had followed him out of the store and confronted the suspect. The items were retrieved but the suspect fled. The suspect was described as a light skinned black male with a beard, wearing a black hat with white lines, a black Northface coat, a maroon colored sweatpants, and sneakers.

Burglary:

Occurred between 4:00 PM (3/30) and 4:45 PM (3/30) – Sheafe Street

Officers responded to a report of attempted burglary. Upon arrival officers learned that the front door was visibly damaged as if someone tried to get in. Access was not gained but damage was done. None of the neighbors reported any suspicious behavior or saw anyone suspicious in the area at that time. Officers advise residence to report any suspicious behavior that may occur in this area.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

March 29th- 30th

March 29th- 30th

Arrests:

Occurred at 7:38 PM (3/29) – Washington Street/ Walnut Street

Officers were traveling southbound on Harvard Street when they observed a vehicle go through a red light. The officers conducted the traffic stop for a red light violation. Upon investigation officers learned that the subject’s license was suspended and that the subject had an active warrant out for his arrest. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension, the warrant, and a red light violation.

Occurred at 6:09 AM (3/30) – Horace James Circle

Officers parked on the West Roxbury Parkway when they observed a motor vehicle that had failed to stop at the stop signs before the rotary. During the traffic stop, officers learned that the subject did not have a license to operate in Massachusetts. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for not duly licensed operation and failure to stop at the stop signs.

Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle:

Occurred between 9:20 PM (3/29) and 9:47 PM (3/29) – Cushing Road

Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival officers learned that there was glass on the ground near the vehicle. The victim learned that a GPS was missing from the vehicle.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

March 28th- 29th

March 28th- 29th

Arrests:

Occurred at 1:40 PM (3/28) – Harvard Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a red light violation. Upon investigation officers learned that the operator did not have a license and only had a Learner’s Permit. The operator was subsequently placed under arrest due to Learner’s Permit violation.

Occurred at 9:00 PM (3/28) – Harvard Street

Officers responded to a report of shoplifting. Upon arrival officers learned that a male subject had entered the local store and removed a razor from it’s package and attempted to steal it. The employee confronted the subject, retrieved the item, and sent the subject on his way. Officers watched the surveillance camera in order to get a description of the subject. MBTA officers later identified the male on a near by train who matched the descriptions of the events earlier. The male was subsequently placed under arrest for shoplifting.

Burglary:

Occurred between 6:15 AM (3/28) and 5:30 PM (3/28) – Lagrange Street

Officers responded to a report of burglary. Upon arrival officers learned that when the victim returned home they noticed glass was broken on a side door. The door was off a three season’s room. Several rooms were ransacked and multiple items and cash were missing. None of the neighbors saw anyone or noticed any suspicious activity. Although day time break ins are rare in this neighborhood, Brookline residence are advised to properly secure all doors and windows of their households in order to prevent break ins. Please report any suspicious activity to the Brookline Police Department.

Press Release: Prescription Drug "Take-Back"

Chief Daniel C. O'Leary is pleased to announce that the Brookline Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in a second nationwide prescription drug ''Take-Back'' initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft by collecting unused, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs.

This national event will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2011, 10 am until 2 pm at the Brookline Public Safety Building, 350 Washington Street, Brookline. Members of the Brookline Police Department and the DEA will be at the prescription drug collection site location.

The DEA, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States, conducted the first ever National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, September 25, 2010. This effort was a huge success in removing potentially dangerous prescription drugs, particularly controlled substances, from our nation's medicine cabinets. There were approximately 3,000 state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the nation that participated in the event. All told, the American Public turned in more than 121 tons of pills on this first National Take Back Day.

The National Take Back Initiative Day will provide a unified opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction since these substances in homes are a potential source that fuels drug abuse and are a risk to public health and safety. Everyone is encouraged to support the initiative and participate with the Brookline Police Department and the Town of Brookline Department of Public Works in hosting this effort. Clean out those medicine cabinets. Controlled, non-controlled, and over-the-counter substances may be collected. No questions or requests for identification will be made. Participants may dispose of medication in its original container. All solid dosage pharmaceutical product and liquids in consumer containers will also be accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. Intra-venous solutions, injectibles, and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens.

Prescription drug abuse in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate. A majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many do not know how to properly dispose their unused medicines, often discarding them in the trash or flushing them down the toilet-both potential safety and health hazards. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue.
For more information about this initiative, call the Brookline Police Department at 617-730-2254or visit http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takebacklindex.html. Directions to the Brookline Public Safety Building can be found on this site under "Collection Sites" as well as information on items that will NOT be accepted.


Public Safety Headquarters 350 Washington Street, Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
Telephone (617) 730-2249 .) Facsimile (617) 730-8454

Monday, March 28, 2011

March 24th- 28th

March 24th- 25th

Arrests:

Occurred at 6:50 PM (3/24) – St. Paul Street/ Beacon Street

Officers were stopped at a red light when they observed the vehicle in front of them proceed through a red light. Officers conducted the traffic stop and learned that the driver’s right to operate in Massachusetts was suspended. The operator was placed under arrest for operating after suspension and red light violation. There were two other occupants in the vehicle. All three occupants were not wearing seat belts within the vehicle. One of the occupants had two outstanding warrants and was placed under arrest. Before towing the vehicle, officer conducted an inventory search of the vehicle and found a bag that contained drug paraphernalia and residue of a substance that is believed to be heroin. The passenger that was arrested for the two warrants was additionally charged with possession of a class B substance.

Larceny:

Occurred between 4:00 PM (3/21) and 2:30 PM on (3/23) – Fuller Street

Officers responded to Fuller Street for a report of larceny of a bicycle. Upon investigation the victim stated that she had left her bicycle in the storage area in the basement and when she returned the bike was missing. The bicycle was not locked up.

Breaking and Entering and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle:

Occurred between 9:20 PM (3/24) and 9:33 PM (3/24) – Beacon Street

Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle. Upon investigation officers learned that the victim’s vehicle was broken into while they were in the store. The back passenger’s window had been smashed and a bag was missing.

March 25th- 28th

Arrests:

Occurred at 10:11 PM (3/25) – Beacon Street

Officers responded to a call of a suspicious person. Upon arrival the caller stated that a man came into the restaurant and was causing a scene by yelling at the employees and customers. The suspect fled when they threatened to call the police. Officers searched the surrounding area and found a man matching the description in a close by restaurant. The male had a warrant out for his arrest and was very intoxicated. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Brookline Police Department.

Occurred between 11:12 PM (3/25) and 11:45 PM (3/25) – Harvard Street

Officers were patrolling the area when they noticed a car parked in an alley way. Due to the frequent drug activity and shoplifting that occurs in the area, officers activated the blue lights to conduct a traffic stop. The operator stated that he was waiting for a friend to exit a store. Upon investigation officers learned that the driver did not have a proper Massachusetts license. When the friend of the operator returned, officers asked if he had a proper license to transport the vehicle home without being towed. Officers then learned that he also did not have a license and also had a straight warrant for his arrest. Both parties were placed under arrest, one for being not duly licensed, and the other for an active warrant.

Occurred between 12:38 AM (3/26) and 1:15 AM (3/27) – Boylston Street

Officers responded to a report of reckless driving. Upon investigation officers learned that the operator was in violation of the Massachusetts Junior Operators license law that states that they should not be operating between the hours of 12:30 AM and 5:00 AM. While the officer spoke with the operator they could detect an odor of alcohol coming from the subject’s breath. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and came to the conclusion that the subject was operating under the influence of alcohol. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for Operating under the influence of liquor, operating to endanger, failure to stop at a red light, operating without a license and a one way violation.

Occurred at 1:05 AM (3/26) – Mountfort Street/ Lenox Street

Officers observed a vehicle conduct a marked lane violation. During the traffic stop officers learned that the operators license was suspended. The operator was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension.

Occurred at 1:25 AM (3/26) – Boylston Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for speeding. Upon investigation officers learned that the operators license was suspended. The operator was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension and speeding.

Occurred at 9:40 AM 3/26) – West Roxbury Parkway

Officers observed a vehicle with commercial plates that did not have any owner marking on it. During the traffic stop officers learned that the operator did not have a proper Massachusetts license to operate. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension.

Occurred at 11:27 AM (3/27) – Washington Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle having an expired inspection sticker. Upon investigation officers learned that the registration and the operator’s license were both suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension.

Occurred at 3:47 AM (3/27) – Beacon Street

Officers responded to a report of shoplifting. Upon investigation officers learned that a male party had reportedly stolen multiple items from the local Trader Joe’s store. Officers took an inventory of the items stolen and the subject was placed under arrest for shoplifting.

Occurred between 9:45 PM (3/27) and 10:08 PM (3/27) – Chestnut Street

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

Occurred at 2:11 AM (3/28) – Boylston Street/ Heath Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for a red light violation. Upon investigation officers learned that the operator did not have a Massachusetts license and the passenger had two active arrest warrants. Both parties were placed under arrest, one for being not duly licensed and one for the warrants.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

March 22nd- 24th

March 22nd- 23rd

Arrests:

Occurred at 9:59 AM (3/22) – Beacon Street

Officers were traveling west on Beacon Street when they observed a vehicle that was following too closely and nearly struck another vehicle. Officers conducted a traffic stop to speak with the operator. Upon investigation officers learned that the operator did not have a proper Massachusetts license to operate. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for being not duly licensed and following too closely.

Occurred at 11:16 PM (3/22) – Washington Street

An officer was on patrol when he observed a vehicle without a registration sticker affixed to the rear plate. The officer queried the registration and learned that the registration of the vehicle was expired. The officer conducted the traffic stop. Upon investigation the officer confirmed the registration status as expired and the operator was not duly licensed. The subject was subsequently place under arrest for not duly licensed.

Occurred at 2:18 AM (3/23) – Corey Road/ Orchard Street

Officers conducted a traffic stop for failure to yield at a red light. Upon investigation officers detected an odor of alcoholic beverages coming from the operator’s breath. Officers asked the operator to exit the vehicle and as he did so he had to balance himself on the door of the vehicle. After investigation the operator was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of an intoxicating liquor and failure to stop at a red light.

Occurred at 4:15 AM (3/23) - Harvard Street

Officers observed a vehicle that did not have fully functioning lights. While conducting a registration status check through dispatch, officers continued to follow the vehicle when they smelled an odor that smelled of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle in front of them. At this time, officers conducted a traffic stop. Officers learned that the operator’s license status was suspended. The operator was placed under arrest for operating after suspension, defective equipment, and failure to use seat belt.

Burglary:

Occurred at 2:55 PM (3/22) – Summit Avenue

An individual reported that a building on Summit Avenue appeared to have been entered and knew that the occupant was out of town. The two rear door handles were in the open position and the doors are off the enclosed patio of the apartment. The bedroom seemed to have several drawers open and scattered on the floor. When officers arrived it appeared that there was no forced entry to gain access.

Not Duly Licensed:

Occurred between 4:54 PM (3/22) and 5:30 PM (3/22) – Beacon Street

Officers were traveling eastbound on Beacon Street and observed a vehicle with an expired registration sticker. Officers conducted the traffic stop and learned that the operators Massachusetts license to operate was expired as well as the registration. The operator was issued a citation for operating without a license and expired registration.

March 23rd- 24th

Arrests:

Occurred between 12:47 AM (3/24) and 1:25 AM (3/24) – Boylston Street/ Philbrick Road

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal u- turn at the intersection of Boylston St. and Cypress St. The officer conducted the traffic stop. Upon investigation the officer learned that the operators Massachusetts license status was suspended. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for operating after suspension and making an illegal u- turn.

Occurred at 2:45 AM (3/24) – Boylston Street

Officers were assigned to patrol when they observed a vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed. When the officers conducted the traffic stop, they learned that the operator had an active warrant out for his arrest. The subject was subsequently placed under arrest for the default warrant and was also cited for speeding. While being placed under arrests, officers discovered a small amount of marijuana in the subject’s vehicle. The subject was additionally cited for possession of marijuana less than an ounce.