9/1-9/2

Larceny:

Occurred at 12:03 PM on 9/1 – Beacon St./Summit Ave.

Officers responded to the area for a report of a larceny. The victims had left some of their personal belongs on the sidewalk while they moved into their new apartment. They unloaded all their belongings and went inside the building for no more than 5 minutes. When they came out, most of their personal items were missing, and some of their clothing was scattered all over the side walk.

It should be noted that some items were in trash bags, and since many people were moving, their items left on the sidewalk could of been mistaken as being trash. At this time, there is no description of the suspect(s).

Occurred on 8/26 – Bellingham Rd.

The victim came into the Police Station to report that some unknown person had stolen her 30' metal ladder from her side yard sometime during 9 AM and 5 PM on Friday 8/26/11. There was nothing else missing at this time.

OUI:

Occurred at 2 AM on 9/2 – Willard Rd.

An officer on patrol in the area noticed a vehicle crossing the intersection in front of him and failing to stop at the red light while doing so. The officer began following him, and noticed the driver was unable to stay within his lane and was drifting over the solid yellow lines. The driver also struck a yellow "yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk" sign. The officer then initiated a traffic stop. The driver admitted to crossing the yellow line so that he could hit the “yield to pedestrians” sign with his hand.

After further investigation it was determined that the operator was Driving Under the Influence and was placed under arrest.

Burglary:

Occurred on 9/1 – Lawton St.

Officers responded to the area for a report of a burglary. The victim stated that he had been going in and out of the apartment, moving his personal belongings to his new home in Allston.

At approximately 1 AM, he moved some items from Lawton St. to Allston. When he left he recalled locking the door. The victim then came back at approximately 2:30 AM to move more items, and again he recalls locking the front door. When he came back at approximately 6:30 AM, he noticed that the front door to the apartment was left open. When he went up to retrieve more of his personal belongings, he noticed that his LCD TV and his laptop were missing from the apartment. The suspect(s) are believed to have gained access via broken glass panel discovered near the doorknob.

Malicious Damage:

Occurred on Overnight, 8/31-9/1 – Dudley St.

Victim reports that sometime overnight on 8/31 someone defeated the gate leading to the tennis courts at the rear of her property. She discovered the gate open this morning on 9/1. Upon inspection of the gate in question and it appeared that the bracket holding the lock was removed. There appears to have been no attempt to enter the residence.

8/26-9/1

MV Break-In

Occurred between 2:30 pm and 11:30 pm on Brookline Avenue near Parkway Road. Victim reports that their front passenger side window had been broken and that their glove compartment was open and items from within were littered on the floor. Missing from the vehicle was some loose change as well as a GPS which was taken from inside the center console. The GPS unit was not visible from the street. Brookline Detectives were called to the scene to process for prints.

Arrest

Officers stopped a vehicle after running the license plate and finding that the registered owner has a suspended license. Officers confirmed that the driver was the registered owner of the vehicle, and the subject was placed under arrest. During an inventory search of the subjects vehicle the officers located a small amount of marijuana. The operator was additionally cited in accordance with Town By-Law 94C:32L Possession of Marijuana less than one ounce.

MV Theft

Officers responded to Enterprise Rent a Car, for a report of a larceny of a motor vehicle. While an employee was busy cleaning rental cars, a subject on a bicycle drove by the employee and make a complete lap of the building.

The subject then made a second lap however this time, stopped and looked into one of the vehicle in the lot. The subject is then seen riding out of the lot, still on the bicycle. Seconds later the suspect runs back into the lot on foot, and enters the same vehicle he had been canvassing. The suspect, now operating the vehicle, reverses out of the space, and exits the parking lot turning right onto Crowning shield Rd travelling in the wrong direction. The vehicle turns left onto Adams St. The vehicle is a blue 2011 Chrysler 200C convertible (MA Reg 629JD2). This information was obtained from video surveillance. No abandoned bicycles were located near the scene.

Larceny of Bike

A woman’s “cruiser” bicycle was stolen from the 1300 block of Beacon St. The NEXT Avalon 26” bicycle was taken from the rear of the victims building. The bike was secured with a chain lock however the suspect removed the bicycle leaving the rear tire and the lock still attached to the hand rail.

Malicious Destruction

A resident of Winthrop Rd reports having malicious damage done to his vehicle. The vehicle was parked in a lot on Adding ton Rd. for the night, and when the owner went to his car in the morning he found that all 4 of his tires were flattened. He called AAA to fill his tires but they wouldn't take any air, they had been punctured. Access was not gained to the interior of the vehicle.

Found Property

A citizen, while exiting the MBTA trolley at the Coolidge Corner MBTA stop, noticed a pair of keys sitting on the trolley stop bench. The good Samaritan turned the keys over to the Brookline Police where they will be held for safe keeping.

MV Accident

3 vehicles were involved in a minor damage accident on Mountfort St. All vehicles were driven away by the operators.

A cyclist complained of neck pain after being struck by a motor vehicle on Chestnut Hill Ave on 8/31. He stated the traffic was backed up from the light and the vehicle traveling behind him struck his bicycle rear tire knocking him to the ground. All he could remember was the motor vehicle was a small red vehicle and the operator was a male with brown hair, possibly in his thirties. He believes the operator was wearing a tuxedo.

B & E Suspect

We have secured videotape of a suspect in breaking and entering and attempts of commercial businesses from earlier this morning in the Coolidge Corner area.

The Coolidge Corner incidents were:

1. FIRE OPAL - 320 Harvard St. 0525 hrs 2011-4745 / cash taken from register. Entry via smashed front door.

2. BOTTEGA FIORENTINA 313 Harvard St. 0542 hrs. 2011- 4747 / unknown amount of cash taken from register. Entry via smashed front door.

3. COOLIDGE CORNER CLUBHOUSE - 307 Harvard St. 2011-4750 / attempt on rear door captured on video surveillance camera. Suspect unable to gain entrance and attempted other business doors without success.

Suspect appears to be a B/M, light complexion, 6', 25-35. Wearing a Blue/Purple New Era brand hat. Blk T-shirt, light blue jeans, gray sneakers w/white soles.

8/26-8/29

Larceny:

Occurred between 8/26-8/29 – Monmouth St.

A generator, a Multi-Quip MQ45, was reported missing from a construction site. The only way it could been taken was to have been towed away. The phrase “CAT 26” was on the side of it.

Burglary:

Occurred Overnight, 8/28-8/29 – Harvard St./Babcock St.

Officers who had responded to the area for a commercial break were canvassing the area speaking to restaurant owners about any suspicious activity. A business owner reviewed his surveillance footage and noticed a suspicious person on his premises at 3:46 AM. The suspect had attempted to open the rear door as well as the door to neighboring businesses and was unsuccessful. He then flees in the direction of Greenway Ct.

The suspect is described as a black male of light complexion, 6'0-6'2, 25-35y.o., medium build, and wearing a blue New-Era brand hat, black T-shirt, light-blue jeans, and grey sneakers with white soles and laces. The suspect also appears to have neck and arm tattoos.

Occurred Overnight, 8/28-8/29 – Harvard St./Babcock St.

An officer on patrol in the area noticed the glass door to the front of a business had been shattered. Money had been taken from the register. Detectives are investigating to determine whether the recent commercial breaks in the area are related.

Occurred Overnight, 8/28-8/29 – Cypress St.

An officer on patrol in the area noticed the glass door to the front of a business had been smashed by a brick. Nothing was noted missing, but there were similar breaks in Brighton around the same time with the same MO. The incidents may or may not be related at his time.

MV Accident:

Occurred at 6:30 PM on 8/27 – Kent St./Aspinwall Ave.

A vehicle traveling east on Aspinwall Ave. collided with a vehicle traveling south on Kent St. Due to conflicting accounts from the witnesses it is unclear who had the right of way and who was at fault. Significant damage occurred to both vehicles as well as to a tree, a street sign, and private property of the owner of the home in front of which the accident occurred. The driver of one vehicle was transported to the hospital.

Occurred at 4:56 PM on 8/27 – Horace James Rotary

A driver entering the Horace James Rotary was struck from behind by another vehicle. A passenger in the first vehicle was transported to the hospital, and the driver of the second was issued a citation for following too closely.

Occurred at 3:49 PM on 8/26 – Lee St.

An 18-wheeler traveling in the left lane on Lee St. swerved and struck a motor vehicle traveling in the right. The vehicle suffered serious damage and was towed, and the 18-wheeler suffered minor front bumper damage. There were no reported injuries.

OUI:

Occurred at 3:40 AM on 8/27 – Boylston St./Heath St.

An officer on patrol observed a motor vehicle pass his stationary position going very quickly. By matching the speed he was able to determine it was traveling 60 mph in a posted 35 mph zone. The operator was also observed failing to stay within marked lanes. A motor vehicle stop was initiated. After conducting further investigation, the operator was determined to be Operating Under the Influence.

8/26-8/29

Larceny:

Occurred between 8/26-8/29 – Monmouth St.

A generator, a Multi-Quip MQ45, was reported missing from a construction site. The only way it could been taken was to have been towed away. The phrase “CAT 26” was on the side of it.

Burglary:

Occurred Overnight, 8/28-8/29 – Harvard St./Babcock St.

Officers who had responded to the area for a commercial break were canvassing the area speaking to restaurant owners about any suspicious activity. A business owner reviewed his surveillance footage and noticed a suspicious person on his premises at 3:46 AM. The suspect had attempted to open the rear door as well as the door to neighboring businesses and was unsuccessful. He then flees in the direction of Greenway Ct.

The suspect is described as a black male of light complexion, 6'0-6'2, 25-35y.o., medium build, and wearing a blue New-Era brand hat, black T-shirt, light-blue jeans, and grey sneakers with white soles and laces. The suspect also appears to have neck and arm tattoos.

Occurred Overnight, 8/28-8/29 – Harvard St./Babcock St.

An officer on patrol in the area noticed the glass door to the front of a business had been shattered. Money had been taken from the register. Detectives are investigating to determine whether the recent commercial breaks in the area are related.

Occurred Overnight, 8/28-8/29 – Cypress St.

An officer on patrol in the area noticed the glass door to the front of a business had been smashed by a brick. Nothing was noted missing, but there were similar breaks in Brighton around the same time with the same MO. The incidents may or may not be related at his time.

MV Accident:

Occurred at 6:30 PM on 8/27 – Kent St./Aspinwall Ave.

A vehicle traveling east on Aspinwall Ave. collided with a vehicle traveling south on Kent St. Due to conflicting accounts from the witnesses it is unclear who had the right of way and who was at fault. Significant damage occurred to both vehicles as well as to a tree, a street sign, and private property of the owner of the home in front of which the accident occurred. The driver of one vehicle was transported to the hospital.

Occurred at 4:56 PM on 8/27 – Horace James Rotary

A driver entering the Horace James Rotary was struck from behind by another vehicle. A passenger in the first vehicle was transported to the hospital, and the driver of the second was issued a citation for following too closely.

Occurred at 3:49 PM on 8/26 – Lee St.

An 18-wheeler traveling in the left lane on Lee St. swerved and struck a motor vehicle traveling in the right. The vehicle suffered serious damage and was towed, and the 18-wheeler suffered minor front bumper damage. There were no reported injuries.

OUI:

Occurred at 3:40 AM on 8/27 – Boylston St./Heath St.

An officer on patrol observed a motor vehicle pass his stationary position going very quickly. By matching the speed he was able to determine it was traveling 60 mph in a posted 35 mph zone. The operator was also observed failing to stay within marked lanes. A motor vehicle stop was initiated. After conducting further investigation, the operator was determined to be Operating Under the Influence.

Tropical Storm Update

From NSTAR, the following areas are without power:

286 customers at Welland Road. Status: partially completed

326 partial - Newton St (NSTAR lists this area as Chestnut Hill, some homes may be in Newton). Status: partially completed.

All police cruisers have cleared downed wires.

A full compliment of tree crews (12) are still working, and 122 trees or significant portion of trees have fallen. There are thousands of limbs and branches throughout the town.

Storm Impact update, 5:00PM

Brookline Emergency Management Team has released the latest data from the effects of Irene. As of 5:00PM Police responded to over 140 calls for service since 0800 hrs. 106 trees or limbs have fallen in town and we currently have 12 cruisers standing by downed wires. DPW crews with tree crews are busy cleaning up.
Power is out in the Newton St, Cypress St and "Pill Hill" areas of town.
NSTAR has a list of 13 locations in Town that have been determined as priority sites. NSTAR has responded to the top five locations. They are doing the best they can, but they have approximately 175,000 customers without service system wide.

8/24-8/25

MV Accident:

Occurred at 4:35 PM on 8/24 – Princeton St./LaGrange St.

A vehicle was traveling south on LaGrange and passed Princeton. As this vehicle passed Princeton, another vehicle came out of Princeton and clipped the first vehicle. The second driver received a citation for failure to yield at a stop sign.

8/22-8/23

OUI:

Occurred at 8:16 PM on 8/22 – Harvard St./Fuller St.

Officers responded to the area for a vehicle that had lost a tire and was stopped in the roadway. Officers approached the vehicle and found the keys in the ignition and the motor running but the driver was not in sight. The caller reported driving behind the vehicle which had lost the tire and observed it happening. After receiving a description of the driver, officers began searching the neighborhood. She was found sitting on the sidewalk on Thorndike St. After further investigation it was determined that she had been Operating Under the Influence and was arrested.

Burglary:

Occurred Overnight, 12:15 AM – Washington St./River Rd.

Officers were dispatched to a business in the area for a business alarm that had gone off. Upon arrival it was noticed that a front window had been pushed inwards and there were shoeprints. The front door was unlocked, and there was a plastic folding chair with a shoeprint on it, as well as an overturned bucket which appeared to have been used as a step. The cash register was missing as well.

Officers viewed the surveillance tapes and discovered the suspect to be a light skinned male of unknown height or age, with what appeared to be a dark colored shirt wrapped around his face and head with a hat underneath while wearing a light colored t-shirt, light colored shorts, light colored socks and a dark colored pair of sandals. It was further determined via further review of the surveillance footage that the suspect used a light in color motor vehicle, possibly a newer model Honda Accord. This incident is currently under investigation by the Detective Division.

8/19-8/22

Burglary:

Occurred Overnight, 8/21-8/22 - Harvard St./Babcock St.

Officers responded to the area for a reported burglary. The manager reported the co-manager arrived at 5:30 AM on 8/22 and observed the basement door pried open and several items were out of place. In the office, the alarm wires had been cut, and a filing cabinet drawer was open. The locking mechanism on a handicapped door also appeared to have been tampered with.

Malicious Damage:

Occurred at 11:37 AM on 8/21 - Cypress St./Tappan St.

A victim came to the police station to report a biker had purposely smashed her side view mirror with his hand. An officer on patrol later in the day spotted a biker matching the description, and conducted a field interview. The biker reported that he was not in the area at the time of the incident, and that he was on his way to lunch with his father. Another officer who also conducting the interview noticed fresh cuts on the biker's arm. The victim positively identified him as the biker involved in the incident. He will be summonsed to court for Malicious Destruction of Property.

MV Accident:

Occurred at 11:09 AM on 8/21 - Harvard St./Beacon St.

A vehicle was waiting in the right lane in order to make the turn from Beacon onto Harvard. Another vehicle came up Beacon in the straight travel lane, passed the first vehicle on the left, and attempted to turn onto Harvard as well. The second vehicle struck the first. There were no reported injuries.

8/18-8/19

Arrest:

Occurred at 9:57 PM on 8/18 – St. Mary’s St./Park Dr.

Officers on patrol in the area due to the rise in construction site thefts observed a dark colored pickup truck near a construction site. A male was seen inside the sectioned off area where the workers keep their equipment. He was then observed throwing a large object into his truck and driving away down an alley.

He was observed not using his turn signal appropriately, so officers were able to pull him over. Scrap metal and construction tools and equipment were observed in plain view in the rear of the extended cab of the truck. Leo Henry and Paul Miller will be charged with the following crimes:

-Possession of Burglarious Tools, 266 s49
-Trespassing, 266 s120
-Receiving Stolen Property over $250, MGL 266 s60
-Larceny ovey $250, MGL 266 s30


Assault:

Occurred on 8/18 – Centre Street Parking Lot

A meter maid reported being assaulted as she tried to write a ticket out for a driver. The driver pushed the maid on the shoulder. Dan Shatil of Brookline will be summonsed into District Court for Assault and Battery on a Public Employee.

Breaking and Entering and Larceny of Motor Vehicle:

Occurred Overnight, 8/17-8/18 – Upland Rd.

An officer on patrol was approach by a victim who reported her vehicle had been broken into overnight. Keys and loose change were among the items stolen.

8/17-8/18

Breaking and Entering of Motor Vehicle:

Occurred at 10:55 AM on 8/17– Pond Ave.

Officers were dispatched to the area for a larceny of a delivery truck. The drivers left the truck unattended for a few moments while making deliveries, and returned to discover two packages missing. Surveillance video from the area captured a white male, wearing a black sweatshirt, camouflage shorts, white sneakers, white baseball cap and sunglasses, approach the delivery truck. He was seen trying the rear tailgate, discovering it locked, then entering the truck through the passenger side door, and finally exiting the truck with the two packages. He was determined to be driving a white vehicle. This case is currently under investigation.

Burglary:

Occurred between 8/15 and 8/17 – Browne St.

A resident of the apartment building returned home to discover his neighbor’s door left open. Upon further inspection he noticed pry marks and realized the apartment had been burglarized. He notified the police, who are investigating.

8/12-8/17

Assault:

Occurred at 12:03 AM on 8/14 – High St.

Several callers reported a disturbance at a party in their apartment complex. When officers arrived, they observed a male flailing his arms in an aggressive manner hitting the people around him. It appeared as though he was trying to get back into the apartment. He was subdued and immobilized on the floor for his and officers’ safety.

Through interview of witnesses, it was learned that the male was the DJ at the party. A cell phone had gone missing, and he was suspected of stealing it. He was confronted and became violent, swinging his fists in an attempt to hit people. The party goers were able to get him out of the apartment, but he was attempting to get back in right when the police arrived. He was arrested for Simple Assault and Battery and being a Disorderly Person.

Burglary:

Occurred at 2:30 AM on 8/17 – Thorndike St./Lawton St.

Officers responded to a business in the area for general burglar alarm. There was a hole discovered in the glass in the front door, which was believed to have used to enter and exit the building. The cash register drawers were missing.


Occurred on 8/14 – Boylston St./Reservoir Rd.

Officers responded to the area for a reported burglary of a business. The storeowner was contacted by a friend who was walking past the store at night and noticed the front door to be ajar. The owner then came to the store and observed it was kicked in, so she called the police. Change from the register was reported missing.

Breaking and Entering:

Occurred at 3:30 AM on 8/17 – Beacon St./Kent St.

An officer on patrol observed suspicious activity from 3 individuals walking in the area. He began to follow them, and when several other officers arrived, they approached the individuals, who were walking rigidly and appeared very nervous. One was observed to have a bulging pocket with wires sticking out of the pocket. After a pat frisk for weapons due to this individuals suspicious behavior, a knife as well as a GPS with it’s cables still attached were discovered. The other two were then pat frisked as well, and another knife as well as a flashlight were discovered.

By using the home feature, the owner of the GPS was contacted. The 3 individuals were arrested for B&E&L of a MV, Poss. of Stolen Property: over $250.00, and Possession of Burglarious Tools.


Occurred Overnight, 8/14-815 – Davis Ave.

A car was parked overnight and the owner returned the next morning to discover the front and rear driver side windows were smashed. Nothing was reported taken.


Occurred between 8/13 and 8/14 – Bonard Rd.

A victim reported his vehicle had been broken into. He had parked it the night before, and returned to it the next night and discovered a screwdriver in the ignition, and his GPS, 4 CD’s, and loose change missing.


Occured Overnight, 8/12- 8/13 – Elba St.

Officers responded to the area for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim reported her car alarm went off at 1 AM, and she went to shut it off, and forgot to lock the garage door. The next day, her husband noticed the vehicle had been rifled through and loose change was missing. It is unclear if the alarm went off due to the breaking and entering, or if the break happened after the alarm had gone off and the victim forgot to lock the garage door.

MV Accident:

Occurred at 7:04 AM on 8/16 – Harvard St./Longwood Ave.

A vehicle traveling west on Longwood Ave. approached the crosswalk on Harvard St. A pedestrian was crossing in it, but the driver reported not seeing him due to being fatigued. The pedestrian was struck, but did not report any injuries and refused medical attention. The driver was issued a citation for Failure to Stop for Pedestrian in Crosswalk.


Occurred at 4:28 PM on 8/15 – Newton St./Grove St.

A motor vehicle turned left from Grove St. onto Newton St. was struck by a driver who had gone through the red light on Newton St. Both drivers were transported to the hospital for minor injuries.



Occurred at 1 AM on 8/15 – Boylston St./Chestnut Hill Ave.

Officers responded to the area for a single MV accident. The driver had fallen asleep at the wheel and the vehicle jumped the median and struck a utility pole at the intersection of Chestnut Hill Ave. The vehicle sustained extensive damage, and the driver was transported to the hospital.

Larceny:

Occurred between 8/1 and 8/16 – St. Mary’s St./Beacon St.

A project manager reported several tools missing from a construction site. The items were worth several thousand. This is the 4th larceny reported by this company in the last 3 months, the most recent being on Monmouth St. between 7/29 and 8/1. There, a project manager for a construction project reported having several expensive materials missing from his site. The master locks had been pried off the locked containers that they were in. There was no visible damage and no suspicious activity reported in the area over those few days.



Occurred on 8/12 – Kenwood Rd.

On 8/11, a person reported his bicycle stolen. The next day, the victim reported seeing his bicycle for sale on Craig’s List. He set up a meeting time and place with the seller, and officers went with him to the meeting spot to apprehend the suspect, who was arrested for Receiving Stolen Property over $250.

8/11-812

MV Accident:

Occurred at 2:50 PM on 8/11 – Washington St./Pond Ave.

Officers responded to the area for a motor vehicle accident with reported injuries. The driver of the vehicle that was struck reported waiting at the red light when she was struck from behind by another vehicle. The other driver corroborated the story.

Breaking and Entering of MV:

Occurred Overnight, 8/10-8/11 – Hallwood Rd.

Officers responded to the area for a report of breaking and entering. The victim reported she had left her vehicle unlocked in the driveway, and returned to find cash and a Notary Public stamp missing.

8/10-8/11

Breaking and Entering of MV:

Occurred Overnight, 8/10-8/11 – Washington St./South St.

Officers reported to the area for a report of breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim reported leaving her purse in her vehicle, and returning the next morning to find her window smashed and her purse gone, with cash and credit cards.

Burglary:

Occurred between 8/2-8/9 – Boylston St./Cypress St.

The owners of a restaurant in the area were away between the above days, and returned to find it had been broken into. The rear door was forced open and money had been taken from the register. The scene was processed and the investigation is ongoing.

8/9-8/10

Arrest:

Occurred on 8/10 at 7 AM – Washington St./Davis Ave.

An officer in a marked vehicle stopped at a red light observed the vehicle in front of him disregard the light and drive right through. A motor vehicle stop was initiated, and it was discovered that his license he possessed and the vehicle registration were expired. There was also an active arrest warrant for him out of Connecticut.

Larceny:

Occurred between 8/1-8/8 - Linden St.

Officers responded to a reported larceny in the area. A couple had just moved into an apartment, and left it unoccupied for the week while renovations were taking place. They left several belongings in the storage area in the building, and when they returned a personal laptop computer was missing, and possibly several other items. Contractors and others had access to the storage area, as the door was unlocked.

Arrest Made in Pocket Book Thief

Police make arrest of pocket book thief
On August 7, 2011 a pocket book was taken from the St. Mary’s Church located at Harvard Street and Linden Street this Town. A parishioner was attending the 9:30 Mass, when she went to communion she left her pocket book on the bench. When she returned the pocket book was gone. A description was given to police of a lady who was seen near the bench and leaving the church. A short time later the suspect can be seen on Video attempting to use the card at the TJ Maxx located at 525 Harvard Street.

With the release of the pictures to the media it resulted in someone calling in and identifying the suspect. Thanks to the media for your help.
Today a warrant was sought and this afternoon was issued for the arrest of Marie Carnegie, D.O.B. 04/04/1969. 14 Riverdale Street, Allston Mass. The suspect seen in the pictures.

At approximately 5:15 PM Brookline detectives went to the area of 14 Riverdale St. Allston, MA to effect the arrest warrant . The arrest warrant was issued by the Brookline District Court on this date (Docket # 1109CR000749) for the charges of Larceny from a Building & 2 counts of Receiving/Misuse of Credit Card Under $250. After making attempts at the address without any response, the detectives decided to relocate and observe from the area of Western Ave. After a brief period, they observed Ms. CARNEGIE walking on Western Ave. towards Riverdale St. It was here she was taken into custody without incident. Approximately 6:00PM she was booked.

8/8-8/9

Assault:

Occurred at 1:47 PM on 8/8 – Harvard St./Babcock St.

Officers responded to the area for a report of an assault. The two involved parties were a driver of one vehicle and a passenger in the other. The driver of Vehicle 1 was waiting at the light on Babcock St. in order to make a left turn onto Harvard St. When the light turned green, the driver saw that he would not be able to make the turn due to oncoming traffic, so he waited behind the stop line while the light turned red again. The passenger of Vehicle 2 then began honking and yelling obscenities, and left the car to approach Vehicle 1’s window. Vehicle 1’s driver got out of his car, with a bat in hand but held down by his side, and the passenger retreated to her vehicle. When the light turned green again, Vehicle 1 was still unable to complete the turn, and the passenger in Vehicle 2 became agitated again. She again exited the vehicle and approached his, and the driver exited his vehicle again, bat in hand. When the passenger neared his vehicle, he attempted to get back in, when she came up and closed the driver’s side door 2 or 3 times on his leg. Witnesses reported that he then pushed the door back into her. The driver of Vehicle 1 was arrested for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and the passenger of Vehicle 2 will be summonsed to court for Disorderly Conduct.

Found Property:

A ring was turned in at the front desk of the station. It’s being held in an evidence locker for safekeeping.

Larceny:

Occurred at 1:04 PM on 8/8 – Commonwealth Ave./St. Mary’s St.

Officers were dispatched to the area for a report of shoplifting. The store manager reported following the two individuals around the store, and observed one place Advil into his backpack, as well as rub zinc ointment on a tattoo on his left arm. She then approached them asking them to pay for the items, when they stated they didn’t have any money. She told them the police were on their way, and they left the store.

The store manager described Suspect 1 as a white male, wearing a black shirt and khaki pants with a tattoo on his left arm, and Suspect 2 as a white male, wearing a brown shirt and brown pants, and carrying a black backpack.

Police update

08-07-11 Larceny From A Building

Report of a Larceny on Dean Rd
Victim reports that several sections of copper downspouts had been removed and stolen from around entire house. Victim had been away for past two weeks. See below special notice to residents regarding recent metal theft.





7/29/11 Credit Card Fraud
Victim walked into the police station to report credit card fraud. She stated that she shares a bank account with her mother and noticed that there were some unusual charges on their bank statement. She asked her mother about the transactions, and they discovered that mother’s wallet and debit card were missing.
The charges made were on following dates:
7/27/11
7/28/11
7/29/11
7/30/11
8/1/11
Victims do not know how, when or where, the wallet and card became missing. They also don't know who could have taken it. They were advised to notify the credit bureaus of this fraud.



08-06-11 Disorderly Person

Officer observed a white male wearing a striped shirt, and khaki pants and carrying a black backpack, standing in the middle of the street holding up traffic. The vehicle that was traveling next to the Police Car had to brake abruptly to avoid making contact with this subject. This individual appeared to be yelling at somebody on the sidewalk and pedestrians were pointing at him.
As he crossed over to the eastbound side of Beacon St., cars had to stop quickly and turn to avoid hitting him. Several people that were waiting for the train had to move out of the way as the subject ran past them.
When questioning this individual he gave a false name.
A WMS query revealed that suspect has an outstanding default warrant from Cambridge Court for Breaking and Entering Based on the above facts the subject will be charged with Disorderly Conduct (Ch. 272 s. 53) and Providing a False Name (Ch.268 s.34A), as well as the default warrant. A Court Application was completed and filed.



08-06-11 Possession With Intent To Distribute Class D Drugs

Brook Street
One male individual was arrested in the Brook St area for Possession of Class D, Possession With Intent to Distribute Class D, Possession with Intent within School Zone

One individual arrested on Green Street for Possession of class D, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D, Possession with intent within a School Zone.




08-05-08 Malicious Damage

Strathmore Rd victim reports damage to a motor vehicle. Sunroof glass shattered, all doors locked, no items taken from vehicle







08-05-11 Larceny

On August 5, 2011 at approximately 3:55 PM, An officer was dispatched to Brook Street, for a report of a stolen bicycle. On arrival Officer spoke to the (victim) who explained that her bicycle had been locked up to the fence in front of her house with a cable lock. She last saw it on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at approximately 1:00 PM, and noticed it missing on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at approximately 8:00 PM
There is no further information at this time.


08-05-11

Officers responded to Netherlands Rd to take a malicious damage report. Upon arrival, officer met the victim, whom reported that he parked his vehicle in his assigned spot on 7/30/2011, at approximately 1351 hours. On 8/4/2011, at approximately 1500 hours, when he went to retrieve his vehicle from his assigned spot, he discovered multiple pieces of glass from shattered glass bottles. He stated that all the shattered glass pieces were all over his front windshield and on the ground, near his car. The shattered glass is believed to be from a beer bottle. The victim’s vehicle had small scratches on the front windshield.

08-05-11


On August 5, 2011 at approximately 1005 hrs, officers responded to Oakland Road on a report of a larceny of planters that had occurred sometime between 0830 hrs and 0930 hrs. Upon arrival officers met with the reporting party, caller/victim and his wife who stated that three out of four planters that line the front of their property between the street and the sidewalk had been removed sometime this morning. Victim walked their dog at approximately 0830 hrs and stated that all planters were present at that time. At 0930 hrs, three out of four of the twelve to fourteen inch diameter planters and the contents were no longer in place.
The planter pots were all twelve to fourteen inches, brown in color and contained various large green leafy plants (elephant ears) and the third being dahlia flowers



08-05-11 Malicious Damage

On 8/5/2011 around 02:11 Hrs Officers responded to Beacon Street for a report of malicious damage. Once on scene Officers met with the caller who is a guest of one of the tenants in the building. Caller stated that this evening she observed recent damage to the glass front door of the building, where it appears someone kicked the door causing it to spider, but remain in one piece.
The property management company was contacted and advised that the glass was safety glass and did not pose an immediate danger. They stated that they would dispatch a glass company in the morning.

Suspects ID wanted

Sunday August 7, 2011 a womans pocket book was taken from St. Marys Church 5 Linden Street in Brookline,
Victim was attending the 9:30 Mass at St Mary's Church. Victim left her bench to receive communion, when she returned to her bench approximately five minutes later she noticed that her handbag was missing. Victim stated that there wasn't anyone seated behind her when she went to receive communion. Two people attending Mass stated that they saw a white female in her 40's wearing a short green rain jacket, plaid shorts, tan straw hat carrying a bag near the victims bench. This person did not stay for the conclusion of the Mass and was seen leaving the Church in a unknown direction . Several units were dispatched to the area, but were unable to locate this individual. Victim stated that her purse contained her cell phone, a master card and an American express card . Victim stated that her identification was also in her bag . Victim is visiting from Oklahoma, this is the only form of Identification she has. Detectives following up on the case received information that an attempt to use the victims credit card at T.J Maxx 525 Harvard St. at 11:40 a.m. but access was denied. A video and still pictures are available of this transaction Follow-up investigation is being conducted by the detective division. Anyone with information is asked to call the Brookline Police 617-730-2222