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, June 8, 2012

Liquor Compliance Checks to start soon

The Brookline Police Department will be conducting liquor stings, which involve liquor compliance checks starting now throughout the next couple of months. These stings will be conducted at all liquor licensed establishments, including package stores, restaurants and variety stores. These compliance checks are part of the duties of the department’s liquor control officer and will be done on a continuous basis throughout the year.

Preventing underage drinking is everyone’s responsibility. Compliance checks reassure youths do not have easy access to alcohol and that people over 21 years of age are not buying alcohol for underage youths, including employees and liquor license holders. Such activities and frequent oversight of alcohol retailers increases compliances.


Thank you,
Brookline Police Department

Police Reports 6/7-6/8

Arrest: Occurred on 6/7 at 1:44 PM- Toxteth St.

Officers responded to a Toxteh St. residence for the report of a breaking and entering. The suspect was described as a tall, thin black male, wearing a baseball cap, walking with a wooden cane. Officers were able to stop a subject who fit the description in the area. A Toxteth St. resident stated that the subject entered her home from the rear door and walked into her kitchen. A separate Toxteth St. resident reported that the same subject had been on his porch area near the back door. The subject was placed under arrest and will be charged with Breaking and Entering and Trespassing.

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Police Reports 6/6-6/7

Robbery: Occurred on 6/6 at 4:10 PM- Beacon St.

Officers responded to Shaws on Beacon St. for the report of a robbery. The suspect was described as a white male in his 50's, 6'00 - 6'02" in height, 250-260 lbs, short buzz cut gray hair, gray scruffy facial hair, gray shirt, wearing shorts.

A customer service employee stated that the suspect handed her a note and demanded that she give him money from the cash register. At no time did the suspect display a weapon. When the employee refused, the suspect pushed her aside and grabbed the cash register drawer. The suspect left the drawer in the parking lot after removing cash. Witnesses stated that the suspect fled from the store and entered a silver Lexus. The owner of the vehicle stated that she was stopped at a red light on Beacon St. when the suspect got into her vehicle and told her to drive. The owner of the vehicle exited the car, and the suspect drove off traveling eastbound on Beacon St.

While canvassing the area for the suspect, officers discovered the vehicle at the Brookline Hills MBTA stop. The car was unoccupied and unlocked. The investigation into this case is still ongoing.

Larceny: Occurred on 6/6- Commonwealth Ave.

Three individuals reported larcenies from a locker room at a gym on Commonwealth Ave. Sometime between 6:27 PM and 8:45 PM, an unknown suspect entered the locker room and removed items from three unsecured lockers.

Arrest: Occurred on 6/6 at 7:14 PM- Harvard St.

A query of a vehicle’s information revealed that the registered owner had a suspended license. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Harvard St. The driver was confirmed to be the registered owner, and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred between 6/4 and 6/5- Coolidge St.

A Coolidge St. resident reported a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that after talking with her neighbors, she realized that her car had been broken into between 6:00 PM on 6/4 and 12:00 PM on 6/5. The victim noticed that several bags had been removed from the vehicle. The car had been left unlocked in the victim’s driveway. The bags were located by an officer in the area of several other motor vehicle breaks in the immediate area.

Larceny: Occurred on 6/5- Davis Ave.

A Davis Ave. resident reported the larceny of a bicycle. The victim stated that sometime between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM on 6/5, somebody took an unlocked bicycle off her front porch.

Arrest: Occurred on 6/7 at 11:24 AM- Beacon St.

A Brookline meter maid reported an assault on Beacon St. The victim stated that she asked a cab driver who was parked in front of a hotel on Beacon St. to move his vehicle up and to feed the meter. The cab driver became angry with the victim and pushed the driver’s side door into the meter maid. The door struck the meter maid, causing her to stumble backwards. The driver was placed under arrest for Assault and Battery.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Police Reports 6/5-6/6

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred between 6/4 and 6/5- Winchester St.

A Winchester St. resident reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that he parked his vehicle in his driveway at approximately 5:30 PM on 6/4. When he returned at approximately 6:30 AM on 6/5, he discovered that the vehicle had been rummaged through. Nothing was reported missing from the vehicle. The car was left unlocked.

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred between 6/4 and 6/5- Coolidge St.

A Coolidge St. resident reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that he parked his vehicle in his driveway at approximately 6:00 PM on 6/4. When he returned early on 6/5, he discovered that someone had stolen some loose change from the vehicle. The car was left unlocked.

MV Theft: Occurred between 6/4 and 6/5- Winchester St.

A Winchester St. resident reported the theft of his motor vehicle. The victim stated that he parked his vehicle in a driveway on Winchester St. on 6/4 at approximately 6:00 PM. When he returned the next day, the vehicle was missing.

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred between 6/4 and 6/5- Winchester St.

While taking a report of a motor vehicle break, an officer observed two duffel bags that had been left at the corner of Winchester St. and Coolidge St. A tag identified the owner as a Winchester St. resident. The resident stated that the duffel bags had last been in his vehicle, which was parked in a driveway on Winchester St. At that time, the rear hatchback was ajar and the vehicle had been rummaged through. The car was left unlocked.

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred between 6/4 and 6/5- Winchester St.

A Winchester St. resident reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that it occurred sometime between 10:00 PM on 6/4 and 7:00 AM on 6/5. The suspect entered the vehicle through an unlocked passenger door and rummaged through the car. Nothing was reported missing from the vehicle.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Chief rolls out a new prgram

BROOKLINE HOMESAFE PROGRAM


At tonight’s Selectman Meeting, the Brookline Police, Chief Daniel O’Leary will be announcing our participation in a new program the Brookline Homesafe Program. The program is aimed at assisting people who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and children and adults with developmental disorders who are at risk of wandering. The program utilizes the latest tracking technology. Participants in the program are issued a bracelet that is worn 24 hours a day and is capable of emitting a radio frequency signal. Should the participant wander or become lost, the Brookline Police can track the signal. Other communities are currently using the SafetyNet technology and have had success locating lost participants in the program. The Brookline Homesafe Program is a collaborative effort between the Brookline Police, the Brookline Community Mental Health Center, and Brookline Council on Aging. For information on the program please contact the Brookline Police Community Service Division, The Brookline Community Mental Health Center. Further information on the SafetyNet Program can be obtained at www.SafetyNetSource.com or by calling 1-877-4-FIND-THEM (1-877-434-6384).

Police Reports 6/4-6/5

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred on 6/4- Winchester St.

A Winchester St. resident reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that he parked his vehicle on Winchester St., and when he returned he discovered that the front passenger window was smashed. A GPS unit was removed from the vehicle.

Larceny: Occurred between 6/1 and 6/4- Brookline Place

An employee at The New England Institute of Art reported a larceny. The employee stated that several computer monitors, keyboards, and mice were taken from a computer lab. The larceny occurred between 6/1 and 6/4, and the computer room was available to students in that time frame.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Fatal Crash on June 2nd

On June 2nd at 3:47 AM, Brookline officers responded to 114 Harvard St. for the report of a single car motor vehicle accident. A Gray sedan had struck a tree head on facing northbound on the southbound side of Harvard St. Both occupants were transported to Beth Israel Hospital. The passenger, a 26 year old male from Mattapan, was pronounced dead at 6:05 AM. The driver, a 22 year old male, survived the crash with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Police Reports 5/31-6/4

Arrest: Occurred on 5/31 at 8:19 PM- Washington St./ Juniper St.

A query of a vehicle’s information revealed that the registered owner had a suspended license. The officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Washington St and Juniper St. The driver was confirmed to be the registered owner, and she was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Arrest: Occurred on 6/1 at 12:49 AM- Boylston St.

A vehicle was traveling on Boylston St. at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed that his license was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Arrest: Occurred on 6/2 at 12:10 AM- Boylston St.

A vehicle was traveling on Boylston St. without operational rear taillights. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed that she did not have a valid license. The driver was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

Larceny: Occurred between 6/1 and 6/2- Tappan St.

An individual reported the larceny of a bicycle. The victim stated that she locked her bicycle to a rack on Tappan St. at approximately 1:00 PM on 6/1. When she returned at approximately 3:30 PM on 6/2, the bicycle was missing.

Arrest: Occurred on 6/3 at 1:08 AM- Boylston St.

A vehicle was traveling on Boylston St. at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed that he did not have a valid license. The driver was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

OUIL: Occurred on 6/3 at 3:37 AM- Beacon St.

An officer observed a vehicle in a parking lot on Beacon St. The driver’s side door was open and the vehicle was running. As the officer approached the vehicle, the driver was slumped over the steering wheel. Officers could detect an odor of alcohol emanating from the driver’s person. Based on the observations, the driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor.

Larceny: Occurred between 6/1 and 6/2- Tappan St.

An individual reported the larceny of a bicycle. The victim stated that he locked his bicycle to a rack at the Brookline Hills T-Stop on 6/1 at approximately 9:00 AM. When he returned at the same time the next morning the bicycle was missing.

Larceny: Occurred on 6/3 between 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM- Linden St.

A Linden St. resident reported the larceny of two bicycles. The victim stated that she left her Linden St. residence at approximately 5:00 PM. When she returned several hours later she discovered two of her bicycles missing. The bicycles were in an unsecured garage behind the home.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Police Reports 5/30-5/31

Arrest: Occurred on 5/30 at 9:19 PM- Boylston St.

Officers responded to Boylston St. for the report of an intoxicated person. A query of the individual’s information revealed that he had four warrants out of Framingham District Court. The subject was placed under arrest for the warrants.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/30 at 7:25 PM- Independence Dr./ Russett Rd.

A vehicle made an abrupt lane change without using a directional signal. The officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Russett Rd and Independence Dr. In plain view, officers observed two knives in the vehicle’s glove compartment. A search of the vehicle revealed hypodermic needles and other drug paraphernalia. The driver was placed under arrest for Possession of Heroin and Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws. The passenger was arrested for Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/30 at 2:00 PM- Kent St.

An off duty officer observed a male subject on Kent St. looking into the front foyers of several buildings along the street. The officer observed the subject behind bushes that are between entrances to apartment buildings, carrying a large package that he did not have before. The subject was stopped by officers in the rear of the building. The package was addressed to a Kent St. resident. The subject was placed under arrest for Larceny from a Building.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/30 at 8:35 AM- Fisher Ave./ Clinton Rd.

A vehicle took and illegal left turn from Chestnut Hill Ave. onto Clinton Rd. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Clinton Road at Fisher Avenue. A query of the driver’s information revealed that he did not have a valid license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating without a License.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/30 at 8:06 AM- Harvard St./ Webster Pl.

Officers observed a subject who recently had a warrant issued for his arrest for violation of a Harassment order. The subject was placed under arrest for the warrant in the area of Harvard St. and Webster Pl.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Police Reports 5/29-5/30

Arrest: Occurred on 5/30 at 1:10 AM- Washington St./ Boylston St.

A query of a vehicle’s information revealed that the registered owner had a suspended license. The officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Washington St. and Boylston St. The driver was confirmed to be the registered owner, and he was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Burglary Attempt: Occurred between 5/25 and 5/29- Mason Tr.

A Mason Terrace resident reported an attempted breaking and entering. The reporting party stated that he left the residence on 5/25 and returned on 5/29. When he returned, he discovered that two windows had been forced open and holes had been cut in the screens. There was no entry gained to the home.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/29 at 10:09 AM- Harvard St.

A vehicle took and illegal U-turn on Harvard St. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed that his license was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Police Reports 5/25-5/29

Arrest: Occurred on 5/25 at 11:30 AM- Harvard St.

A vehicle made an illegal left turn from Beacon St. onto Harvard St. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed that her license was revoked and that she had an active warrant out for her arrest. The driver was placed under arrest for the warrant and Operating after Revocation.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/25 at 9:40 PM- Hammond Pond Pkwy.

A vehicle traveled onto Hammond Pond Parkway through a solid red light. The officer conducted a traffic stop. A query of the driver’s information revealed that he did not have a valid license. The driver was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/27 at 7:15 PM- Winthrop Rd.

Officers responded to Winthrop Rd. for a report of a disturbance with a man swinging a knife. The victim stated that a male subject had become upset with him and began to swing a knife and an axe at him in a threatening manner. Based on the information, the subject was placed under arrest for Assault With A Dangerous Weapon.

MV Theft: Occurred on 5/21-Winslow Rd.

An individual reported the theft of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that she last saw her car on May 21st at 8:30 PM. The vehicle had been parked on Winslow Rd. A query revealed that the vehicle had been recovered by the Lynn Police.

Larceny: Occurred between 5/24 and 5/25- Winthrop Rd.

A individual reported the larceny of her bicycle. The victim stated that the bicycle was stolen sometime between 10:00 PM on 5/24 and 9:00 PM on 5/25. The bicycle was left unlocked in the common area of a Winthrop Rd. residence.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Police Reports 5/24-5/25

Arrest: Occurred on 5/24 at 6:53 PM- Babcock St.

Officers observed two male subjects on Babcock St. Officers observed one of the subjects walk into the vestibule of a building and return to a vehicle with a package. With the knowledge that packages had been reported stolen earlier in the day in the close proximity, it was believed that the subject had just stolen the package from the building. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Upon reaching the driver’s window, the vehicle backed up and struck the police vehicle. The vehicle then fled from the police on Commonwealth Ave. The vehicle ran several red lights and maneuvered around traffic, pedestrians, and MBTA train tracks.

The vehicle failed to stop for the police, and the suspects left the car on Buick St. and fled on foot. The suspects jumped several fences, crossed over MBTA train tracks, and crossed over Storrow Drive on foot. With assistance from Boston Police, BU Police, and MA State Police, officers set up a perimeter around the area to search for the suspects. Officers were able to apprehend the suspects near the BU Bridge and the Charles River. A search produced the package in question, which was addressed to the Babcock St. residence.

The driver was placed under arrest for Larceny from a Building, Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Motor Vehicle), Possession of Burglarious Tools, Operating after Revocation, Failure to Stop for Police, Operating to Endanger, and Leaving the Scene of Property Damage Accident. The passenger was placed under arrest for Larceny from a Building and Possession of Burglarious Tools.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/25 at 1:47 AM- Harvard St.

A vehicle traveled through a red light on Beacon St. onto Harvard St. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed that his license was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/24 at 6:27 PM- Amory St./ Dummer St.

A query of a vehicle’s information revealed that the registered owner had an outstanding warrant out of Somerville District Court. The officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Dummer St. and Amory St. The driver was confirmed to be the registered owner, and he was placed under arrest for the warrant.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Police Reports 5/23-5/24

Arrest: Occurred on 5/23 at 7:11 PM- Toxteth St.

Officers responded to a Toxteth St. residence for the report of a larceny. The victim stated that a male subject had been at her residence watching television. After the subject left, the victim discovered that cash was missing from her wallet. Officers were able to locate the subject in the area of Harvard St. and Thorndike St. Based on the information, the subject was placed under arrest for Larceny from a Building.

The arrestee was in the company of two male subjects. A query revealed that one of the subjects had a default warrant. He was placed under arrest for the warrant.

Burglary: Occurred on 5/23 at 11:38 AM- Brook St.

A Brook St. resident reported a breaking and entering. The victim stated that when she returned to her home, she discovered that her front door had been forced open. Several pieces of jewelry were taken from a bedroom.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/23 at 8:57 AM- Summit Ave.

A vehicle made an abrupt turn onto the sidewalk on Summit Ave. without using a signal. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Summit Ave. A query of the driver’s information revealed that she did not have a valid license. The operator was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Police Reports 5/22-5/23

Arrest: Occurred on 5/22 at 11:00 PM- Harvard St.

A query of a vehicle’s information revealed that the registration was revoked. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed that his license was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred on 5/22- Harrison St.

An individual reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that she parked her vehicle in the area of Harrison St. near Francis St. When she returned, she discovered that electronics were missing from the back seat of the vehicle. There were no signs of forced entry.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Police Reports 5/21-5/22

Arrest: Occurred on 5/21 at 3:24 PM- Washington St.

Officers responded to the area of Stop and Shop on Harvard St. for the report of suspicious activity. A witness notified police that it appeared that several people in a vehicle had just participated in a drug transaction. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Washington St. A query of the driver’s information revealed that her license had been revoked and that she had default warrants out of Woburn District Court. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Revocation and the warrants.

Shoplifting: Occurred on 5/21 at 2:58 PM- Beacon St.

An employee at Cambridge Eye Doctors reported a shoplifting. The employee stated that a male subject came into the store and tried on several pairs of sunglasses. The subject then left without purchasing anything. As the subject was leaving, the employee noticed that approximately 12 pairs of sunglasses were missing from the display. A search of the area yielded negative results. The subject was described as a black male, late thirty's to early forty's, wearing a tan coat, blue jeans, and possibly wearing aviator sunglasses.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Police Reports 5/17-5/21

OUIL: Occurred on 5/18 at 12:58 AM- Beacon St. / Chestnut Hill Ave.

A vehicle was traveling on Beacon St. at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Beacon St. Upon reaching the driver’s window, the officer could detect an odor of alcohol emanating from his person. Based on the observations, the driver was placed under arrest for Operating under the Influence of Liquor.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/18 at 1:48 AM- Boylston St.

A vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed on Boylston St. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed that he did not have a valid license. The operator was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

Larceny: Occurred on 5/18 between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM- Dummer St.

An individual reported the larceny of a bicycle. The victim stated that he left his bicycle unlocked in the backyard of a Dummer St. residence. When he returned, he discovered that his bike was no longer there.

Burglary: Occurred on 5/18- Hammond Pond Parkway

A Hammond Pond Parkway resident reported a burglary. The victim stated that when she returned to her apartment, she discovered that the entry door had been pried open. The victim reported several items stolen from bedrooms and closets throughout the residence.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/18 at 10:59 PM- Webster St.

Officers responded to a hotel on Webster St. for the report of an unwanted person. A query of the subject’s information revealed that he had a default warrant out of Charlestown District Court. The subject was placed under arrest for the warrant.

Shoplifting: Occurred on 5/19 at 1:09 PM- Commonwealth Ave.

A CVS employee reported a shoplifter. The employee stated that he observed a subject take items from the shelves and place them into a backpack. The subject was placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/19 at 5:20 PM- Harvard St.

A query of a vehicle’s information revealed that the registered owner had an active arrest warrant. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Harvard St. The driver was confirmed to be the registered owner. A query also revealed that the operator did not have a valid driver’s license. The operator was placed under arrest for the warrant and Not Duly Licensed.

B&E Motor Vehicle: Occurred on 5/21 between 1:30 and 3:00 AM- Longwood Ave.

An individual reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that she parked her vehicle on Longwood Ave. at approximately 1:30 AM. When she returned to the vehicle at approximately 3:00 AM, she discovered that a GPS unit had been removed from the vehicle.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Police Reports 5/16-5/17

Arrest: Occurred on 5/17 at 2:51 AM- Harvard St.

A vehicle made an illegal U-turn on Harvard St. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed that he had a straight warrant out of New Bedford District Court. The operator was placed under arrest for the warrant.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/16 at 11:51 PM- Harvard St.

A query of a vehicle’s information revealed that the registration was revoked. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the operator’s information revealed that he did not have a valid license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating without a License.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/16 at 8:55 AM- Clinton Rd.

A vehicle took an illegal turn from Chestnut Hill Ave. onto Clinton Rd. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Clinton Rd. A query of the driver’s information revealed that he had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Police Reports 5/15-5/16

Shoplifting: Occurred on 5/15 at 4:04 PM- Harvard St.

Officers responded to TJ Maxx for the report of a dispute between an employee and two shoplifters. A loss prevention employee stated that he observed to female subjects concealing items in a personal bag. The employee confronted the subjects as they attempted to exit the store. The employee stated that one of the subjects waved a razor blade in his direction. The two subjects fled the store in a red SUV. A check of the area for the suspects and the vehicle yielded negative results.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Peace Officers Day Proclamation

 
May 14, 2012

Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2012

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION



Every day, public safety officers work tirelessly to protect our citizens,

enforce our laws, and keep our neighborhoods safe. They report for duty

knowing full well the dangers they face and the sacrifices they may be

called upon to make. This week, we pay tribute to the thousands of men and

women who serve us with extraordinary bravery, and we remember the heroes

who have laid down their lives in pursuit of a safer, more just society.



While we can never fully repay them for their service, we must work to

ensure our law enforcement officers are equipped with the tools and

technology they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. My

Administration has devoted significant resources to improving officer

safety, providing bulletproof vests that have saved lives, training officers

to prevent and survive potentially lethal encounters, and strengthening our

ability to share information. We also continue to pursue our goal of

deploying a nationwide wireless network for public safety. For the first

time, this new system will give our Nation's police officers and first

responders a dedicated communication network in times of crisis helping

fulfill our promise to provide these brave men and women with tools worthy

of the sacrifices they make on our behalf.



We owe a profound debt to all those who have worn the badge, and to the

families whose care enables them to serve with courage and pride. When the

unthinkable happens and officers give their lives or are seriously injured

in the line of duty, we have an obligation to give their loved ones the

support they deserve. During Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week,

we recall the selflessness of our law enforcement officers and their

families, and we honor all those who devote their lives to forging a

stronger, safer America. Let us reflect on their invaluable contributions

as we enjoy the peace they bring to our communities, and let us vow that

their service will never be taken for granted.



By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, as amended (76 Stat. 676),

and by Public Law 103 322, as amended (36 U.S.C. 136 137), the President has

been authorized and requested to designate May 15 of each year as "Peace

Officers Memorial Day" and the week in which it falls as "Police Week."



NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America,

do hereby proclaim May 15, 2012, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 13

through May 19, 2012, as Police Week. I call upon all Americans to observe

these events with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also call on

Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,

officials of the other territories subject to the jurisdiction of the United

States, and appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that

the flag be flown at half staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day. I further

encourage all Americans to display the flag at half staff from their homes

and businesses on that day.



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of May,

in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the

United States of America the two hundred and thirty-sixth.

Police Reports 5/14-5/15

Arrest: Occurred on 5/15 at 6:59 AM- Boylston St.

A vehicle traveled through a red light on Boylston St. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed that he did not have a valid license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating without a License.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/15 at 3:05 AM- Harvard St.

An officer observed a female subject walking on Harvard St. who appeared to be intoxicated. The subject was drinking out of a plastic cup and she stopped to bang on the window of a business. The officer stopped the subject at the intersection of Harvard St. and Babcock St. The subject was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and Public Drinking. After a search of her person, she will also be charged with Carrying a Dangerous Weapon (box cutter). A query of the subject’s information also revealed that she had a straight warrant out of Boston District Court.

MV Theft: Occurred between 5/13 10:00 PM and 5/14 7:30 AM- Beacon St.

An individual reported the theft of his motorized scooter. The victim stated that the scooter was secured to a pole at the corner of St. Paul St. and Beacon St. overnight on 5/13. When the victim awoke, he discovered that the scooter had been removed from the pole.

Arrest: Occurred on 5/14 at 2:37 PM- Harvard St.

Officers observed three subjects, two male and one female, standing on the sidewalk on Beacon St. One male was going through a backpack while the other male and the female subject looked over their shoulders anxiously. Officers observed male subject #1 produce a prescription pill bottle to show the other subjects. The transaction ended and male subject #1 parted ways with the other two subjects. The officer conducted a threshold inquiry of male subject #1. A search of his person revealed several pills that did not match the subject’s prescriptions. The female subject and male subject #2 were also stopped. All three parties were placed under arrest.

Male subject #1 will be charged with Conspiracy to violate the Drug Law, Possession with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Class C, Class D, and Class E. The female subject and male subject #2 will be charged with Conspiracy to violate the Drug Law.