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, March 29, 2013

Police Reports 3/27-3/29

Arrest: 3/27 at 11:20 PM- Harvard St. / Thorndike St.

An officer observed a motor vehicle with an expired registration sticker attached to the rear license plate. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard Street at Thorndike Street. A query revealed that the driver had an active warrant out of Uxbridge District Court.

Sector 1

Arrest: 3/29 at 1:00 AM- Harvard St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Harvard Street. A query revealed that the driver had a warrant out of Dorchester District Court. The driver was placed under arrest for the warrant.

Sector 5

Arrest: 3/29 at 12:01 AM- Boylston St. / Chestnut Hill Ave.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Boylston St. at Chestnut Hill Ave. A query revealed that the driver had a warrant out of Roxbury District Court. The driver was placed under arrest for the warrant.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Boston Marathon Traffic Alert /Brookline

For spectators and travelers make sure you plan accordingly

Beacon Street in Brookline to be closed from 9:30 AM-4:30 PM.

Chestnuthill Av through Cleveland Circle will close at 9:00 and open at 4:30PM.

A Parking Ban will go into effect for Beacon Street (East Bound). Check for the signs that will be posted by Sunday evening. Cars will be towed from Beacon Street starting at 8:00AM

Once Beacon street closes it stays closed from Cleveland Circle to Kenmore Square. Cars can’t get through and Pedestrians will have no crossing places. If you have appointments plan on being on the proper side of the street by 9:30AM. Stay tuned for any traffic updates, check our Facebook and Twitter as well throughout the race day.

Police Reports 3/26-3/27

Arrest: 3/26 at 10:57 PM- Beacon St. / Harvard St.

Officers observed an individual who was know to have a warrant out of Quincy District Court. The individual was placed under arrest for the warrant.

Sector 1

Arrest: 3/27 at 8:42 AM- Freeman St.

An individual was arrested at his residence on a warrant out of Boston District Court.

Sector 2

Burglary: Between 3/26 and 2/27- Beacon St.

An individual reported the breaking and entering of an office on Beacon St. The victim stated that when she arrived to work on 3/27 she noticed that a rear window was opened. She further noticed that file cabinets had been opened. It is unclear whether anything was taken from the office.

Shoplifting: 3/27 at 9:27 AM- Harvard St.

A Walgreens employee reported a shoplifter. The employee stated that she observed an individual leave the store without paying for several items. Officers were able to stop an individual who matched the description in the vicinity. The individual was positively identified as the suspect and he was placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Sector 3

Package Theft: Between 3/19 and 3/26- Beacon St.

An individual reported the theft of a package from a Beacon St. lobby. The package was confirmed delivered on 3/19, however when the victim went to retrieve the package it was not in the lobby.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

MSP and Framingham PD Assist in Warrant Arrest

This morning, Brookline officers, with the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police Fugitive Unit and Framingham Police, made an arrest in relation to a failure to stop incident on 3/1/13 in Brookline. During the original incident, an officer was conducting radar enforcement on Boylston St. At approximately 12:31 AM, the officer attempted to stop a Chevy Impala for speeding. The operator failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit was terminated as it crossed the town line into Boston. Following an investigation into the vehicle’s license plate number, a warrant was issued out of Brookline District Court for the male suspect. On 3/27/13, Brookline Police, along with the MSP Fugitive Unit and Framingham Police arrested the suspect at a residence in Framingham after he was found hiding in a bedroom.

Police Reports 3/25-3/26

Larceny: Between 3/24 and 3/25- Williston Rd.

An individual reported the larceny of lug nuts from her vehicle. The victim stated that she parked her vehicle on Williston Rd., and when she returned she noticed there were two lug nuts missing and the rest were loosened. 

Sector 4

Operating after Suspension: 3/26 at 7:41 AM- Boylston St. / Leverett St.

An officer observed a vehicle travel through a red light on Boylston St. The officer initiated a traffic stop  at the intersection of Boylston St. and Leverett St. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Sector 8

Attempted Burglary: 3/26 between 12:01 and 9:33 AM- Heath St.

A Pine Manor College employee reported that there was an attempt to break into a portable ATM. There were pry marks on the plastic side panel and the front dispenser was popped open. The suspect(s) did not gain access to the depository.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Police Reports 3/24-3/25

Sector 1

Shoplifting: 3/24 at 3:44 PM- Harvard St.

A TJ Maxx employee reported a shoplifter. The employee stated that he observed an individual conceal several items in her handbag and jacket and attempt to leave without paying. The individual will be summonsed to court for Shoplifting.

Shoplifting: 3/24 at 10:00 PM- Harvard St. / Beacon St.

A CVS employee reported two shoplifters. The employee stated that he observed one female suspect concealing store merchandise in a bag while the other female suspect stood watch. Officers were able to stop two female subjects who fit the description in the area. The two subjects were placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Sector 2

Not Duly Licensed: 3/25 at 11:49 AM- Harvard St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling without a registration sticker affixed to the license plate. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query revealed that the driver did not have a valid license. The driver was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

Sector 5

Arrest: 3/24 at 10:48 PM- Chestnut Hill Ave. / Channing Rd.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Boylston St. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Chestnut Hill Ave. at Channing Rd. A query revealed that the driver had a warrant out of Dorchester District Court. The driver was placed under arrest for the warrant.

Bicycle Theft: Between 3/24 and 3/25- University Rd.

An individual reported the larceny of a bicycle. The victim stated that his bicycle was stolen sometime between 3:00 PM on 3/24 and 7:00 AM on 3/25. The bicycle was unsecured in the rear of a residence.


Monday, March 25, 2013

Police Reports 3/22-3/24

Sector 2

B&E MV: Between 3/22 and 3/23- Brookline Ave. / Aspinwall Ave.

An individual reported a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that she parked her vehicle at the intersection of Brookline Avenue and Aspinwall Avenue at approximately 10:00 PM on 3/22. When she returned the following morning she discovered that the front passenger side window had been shattered and that her GPS was missing from the glove compartment.

Sector 4

Arrest: 3/23 at 1:42 AM- Harvard St.

A query of a vehicle’s information revealed that the registration was revoked. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Harvard Street. A query of the driver’s information revealed that he had a default warrant out of West Roxbury District Court. The driver was placed under arrest for the warrant.

Not Duly Licensed: 3/23 at 12:34 PM- Washington St. / Cypress St.

An officer observed a vehicle make an unsafe lane change and cut another motorist off. The officer initiated a traffic stopon Washington Street at the intersection of Cypress Street. A query revealed that the driver did not have a valid license. The driver was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

Sector 5

Burglary: Between 3/22 and 3/23- Rawson Rd.

A mail carrier reported a smashed first floor window at a residence on Rawson Rd. It was determined that entry was made into the residence and several items of jewelry were missing.


Sunday, March 24, 2013

Police Reports 3/21-3/22

Sector 1

Drug Arrest: 3/21 at 5:50 PM- Beacon St.

An officer heard a male and female arguing in a restroom in a building on Beacon St. Upon exiting the restroom, the subjects were stopped by the officer. A search of both individuals produced heroin and drug paraphernalia. The male subject was placed under arrest for Possession Class A and Distribution of Class C. The female subject was placed under arrest for Possession Class A and Possession of Class C.

Arrest: 3/22 at 4:04 AM- Parkman St. / St. Paul St.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to signal a lane change. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Parkman St. A query revealed that a male passenger and a female passenger both had warrants out of New Hampshire. Both of these individuals were placed under arrest. The male subject was additionally charged with Possession of Class A.

Sector 8

Not Duly Licensed: 3/21 at 9:38 PM- Hammond St.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Hammond St. A query revealed that the driver did not have a valid license. The driver was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

Sector 9

Tire Larceny: Between 3/21 and 3/22- Grove St.

An individual reported the theft of four tires and rims from a vehicle that had been parked in a lot on Grove St. The victim stated that she parked her vehicle at approximately 9:00 PM 3/21. When she returned to her vehicle at 6:30 AM on 3/22 she discovered that all four tires and rims were stolen off her vehicle and the vehicle was left on two cinder blocks. 

Friday, March 22, 2013

Police Reports 3/20-3/21

Sector 1

Shoplifting: 3/20 at 2:54 PM- Commonwealth Ave.

A CVS employee reported a shoplifter. The employee stated that she observed a male suspect place items from a shelf into a duffel bag. The suspect could not produce a receipt for said items, and he was placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Warrant Arrest: 3/20- Commonwealth Ave.

An employee of a Commonwealth Ave. business reported that an individual wanted for a 3/12/13 Shoplifting incident was currently in the store. Officers responded and arrested the subject for the warrant out of Brookline District Court as well as a default warrant out of Dedham District Court.

Shoplifting: 3/20 at 3:28 PM- Harvard St.

A TJ Maxx employee reported a shoplifter. The employee stated that the suspect (white male in his early to mid 20's, 5'8", slim build, no facial hair, and a heavily tattooed left forearm) was observed concealing items in his clothing. When the suspect attempted to leave the store he shoved an employee who attempted to stop him. A search of the area yielded negative results.

Shoplifting: 3/20 at 8:30 PM- Harvard St.

A TJ Maxx employee reported a shoplifter. The employee stated that the suspect (a black male, approximately 30 year of age, medium build, medium complexion, short hair, light beard, and wearing a denim shirt with a grey hooded sweatshirt underneath) was observed concealing items in his clothing. When the suspect attempted to leave the store he shoved an employee who attempted to stop him. A search of the area yielded negative results.

Sector 2

Drug Arrests: 3/20 at 5:51 PM- Brookline Place West

A query of a vehicle revealed that the registered owner had a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Brookline Place West. While the officer spoke to the driver, the passenger reached in the back seat and adjusted a blanket. The officer then observed something moving underneath the blanket, which was revealed to be a 3 year old child who was not properly secured. A search of a bag located in the back seat produced heroin and drug paraphernalia.The driver was placed under arrest for Possession of Class A (Heroin) and Operating After Suspension. The passenger was placed under arrest for Knowingly Being Present where Heroin is Kept.

When the child’s mother came to the station to take custody, a query revealed that she had a default warrant out of Boston District Court. She was placed under arrest for the warrant. The child was released to a grandmother.

Sector 3

Burglary: 3/20 between 7:55 AM and 5:20 PM- Beacon St.

A Beacon St. resident reported a burglary. The victim stated that when she returned to her residence she discovered that loose change, jewelry, a laptop, headphones, and an iPod were missing from her room. Loose change and a second laptop were reported stolen from another room.

Missing 12 yr old female

MISSING: 12 Year Old female out of High Street,


Last seen this morning by a friend. Missing female did not get on the school bus on High Street (which transports her to the Driscoll School) and instead stated that she was going to walk to school.

Units are currently checking establishments, Libraries, eateries and others along her alledged walk to school. She is described as;

Height 5' 2", slim

Hispanic Female

Braces

Black jacket with a hood and fur collar

wearing "skinny" blue jeans

light blue back pack with white pock-a-dots

Nike sneakers, purple in color with a little bit of grey in them

Hair is in a pony tail

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Police Reports 3/18-3/19

Sector 4

Arrest: 3/18 at 11:28 AM- Washington St. / Pond Ave.

Officers observed a vehicle with an obscured license plate. The officers initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. A query revealed that the passenger had a default warrant out of Quincy District Court. The passenger was placed under arrest for the warrant.


Since February 1st there have been 5 larcenies and 1 motor vehicle theft in Brookline as the result of belongings not having been properly secured in the lockers of several fitness facilities. We would like to take this opportunity to remind citizens of the following safety precautions:

• If you have items of value, try to leave them at home.
• Use a lock on your gym locker.
• Never leave your bags, purses, wallets, smartphones or any other possessions unattended even for a moment. Know where your property is when you are working out.
• Be aware of your surroundings in the parking lot, on the workout floor and in the locker room and report any suspicious activity to staff immediately.
• Keep a written record of valuables, including descriptions and serial numbers. These are proof that the property is yours and will aid in the reporting process and recovery.


Monday, March 18, 2013

Police Reports 3/15-3/18

Operating after Suspension: 3/17 at 10:18 PM- Boylston St.

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn onto Boylston St. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating After suspension.

Sector 1

Operating after Suspension: 3/18 at 5:55 AM- Harvard St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling with a defective license plate light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard Street. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating After suspension.

Sector 2

Arrest: 3/16 at 2:26 PM- Harvard St.

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn at the intersection of Harvard Street and Green Street. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on Harvard Street. A query revealed that the driver's license was currently suspended and that he had a straight warrant issued out of Dorchester District Court. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension and the warrant.

Sector 3

Attempted Burglary: 3/17 at 3:18 AM- Beacon St.

Officers responded to a Beacon St. residence for a report of an attempted Breaking and Entering. The victim stated that a male individual opened her bedroom window and fled when the victim screamed. Officers were able to locate a male individual who fit the description in the vicinity. The victim was able to positively identify the individual and he was placed under arrest for Public Drinking, Attempted Breaking and Entering in the Night Time, and Disorderly Conduct. 

Sector 4

MV Theft: 3/17 at 3:30 PM- Harvard St.

An individual reported that her motor vehicle had been stolen from a parking lot on Harvard St. The victim stated that someone removed her car keys from her gym locker and stole her vehicle which was parked in the lot outside. A purse and iPhone were stolen along with the vehicle.

Sector 5

OUIL: 3/16 at 2:16 AM- Boylston St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Boylston St. The vehicle additionally failed to stop for the red traffic light on Boylston Street at Cypress Street, as well as making an illegal U-turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston Street at Brington Road. The officer could detect an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from within the vehicle. Based on the observations the driver was placed under arrest for Operating under the Influence of Liquor. The arrestee was additionally charged with Operating without a License, Open Container, and Possession of Class B Drug.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Police Reports 3/14-3/15


Sector 2

Operating after Suspension: 3/15 at 12:39 AM- Harvard St. / Homer St.

An officer observed a traveling on Harvard Street with a defective headlight. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard Street at Homer Street. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Sector 5

Operating after Revocation: 3/15 at 10:49 AM- Chestnut Hill Ave. / Channing Rd.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling with an expired inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Chestnut Hill Ave. at Channing Rd.  A query revealed that the driver’s license was revoked. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Revocation.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Jogger struck by a M/V Info wanted

Brookline Police are looking for any information for a hit and run of a pedestrian. Anyone who was in the area of Sumner road and Buckminster road on March 7th at 7:00PM. A jogger coming from the direction of Boylston street was running across the intersection and was struck by a motor vehicle that came from the same direction. The vehicle was turning left onto Buckminster and fled the scene. The jogger was taken to the hospital with, head, leg and upper body injuries. The injuries were not considered serious. Anyone who has information is asked to call the Police at 617-730-2222.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Police Reports 3/13-3/14

Arrest: 3/13 at 5:17 PM- Boylston St. / Sumner Rd.

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

Sector 1

Larceny Arrests: 3/13 at 4:57 PM- Harvard St.

Officers received a call for a shoplifting in the area of Harvard St. Officers were able to locate a subject in the area who matched the description. An employee positively identified the subject as the shoplifter. The female shoplifting subject entered a vehicle occupied by two male individuals. A search of the vehicle revealed items from another Brookline business for which a receipt could not be produced. All three individuals were then placed under arrest for Larceny from a Building. The female arrestee will additionally be charged with Possession of a Class C Drug and Possession of Class A Drug.

Sector 4

Not Duly Licensed: 3/14 at 12:21 AM- Washington St. / Pond Ave.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for the red traffic light as it traveled onto Washington Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington Street at Pond Avenue. A query revealed that the driver did not have a valid license. The driver was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

Breaking and Entering Arrest: 3/14 at 5:46 AM- Park St.

Officers responded to Park St. for the report of a breaking and entering. The victim stated that he awoke to find an unknown male asleep on his living room couch. A search of the suspect produced 2 laptops, a digital camera, a bottle of cologne and several other items that were positively identified as belonging to the residents. The suspect was then placed under arrest for Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime, Larceny in a Building, Trespassing, and Possession of Burglarious Tools.

Sector 6

Not Duly Licensed: 3/14 at 12:58 AM- Boylston St. / Duffley Ct.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Boylston St. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. at Duffley Court. A query revealed that the driver did not have a valid license. The driver was placed under arrest for Not Duly Licensed.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Police Reports 3/12-3/13

Sector 1

Shoplifting: 3/12 at 5:19 PM- Commonwealth Ave.

An employee of a Commonwealth Ave. business reported a shoplifting. The employee stated that an individual left the store without making any purchase, and a short time later it was discovered that two jackets were missing. The suspect was described as a W/M, late 20s to early 30s, blue jeans, black jacket and a blue backpack.

Operating after Suspension: 3/12 at 9:02 PM- Green St.

An officer observed a vehicle parked in a no parking area. A query of the driver’s information revealed that he had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Sector 4

Arrest: 3/12 at 5:50 PM- High St.

Officers responded to the area of High St. for the report of a male individual urinating in public. Upon arrival, officers located an individual who matched the description. A witness positively identified the subject and he was placed under arrest for Open and Gross.

Sector 5

Not Duly Licensed: 3/13 at 8:36 AM- Clinton Rd.

An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal left hand turn from Chestnut Hill Ave. onto Clinton Rd. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Clinton Rd. A query revealed that the driver did not have a valid license and that she had a warrant out of Brighton District Court. The driver was placed under arrest for the warrant and Unlicensed Operation.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Police Reports 3/11-3/12

Sector 2

Larceny: 3/11 between 2:00 and 5:39 PM- Linden St.

An individual reported a breaking and entering and larceny. The victim stated that when he returned to his apartment he discovered the front door was unlocked. A television and two bicycles were missing.

Sector 4

Operating after Revocation: 3/11 at 6:45 PM- Beacon St. / Marion St.

Officers received a call for an erratic driver on Beacon St. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Beacon St. A query revealed that the driver had a revoked license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Revocation.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Police Reports 3/10-3/11

Arrest: 3/10 at 3:03 PM- Chestnut Hill Ave.

Officers responded to the area of Chestnut Hill Ave for a report of a subject looking into parked motor vehicles. Officers were able to locate a subject fitting the description in the area. A query revealed that the subject had two default warrants out of Brockton and Quincy District Courts. A search produced several items that had been removed from vehicles. The subject was placed under arrest.

Sector 1

B&E MV: 3/10 between 2:50 and 3:40 PM- Egmont St.

An individual reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that he parked his vehicle on Egmont St. at approximately 2:50 PM on 3/10. When he returned he discovered that the rear passenger window had been smashed in. The victim reported several text books and a thumb drive stolen from the vehicle.

Operating after Suspension: 3/10 at 8:00 PM- Commonwealth Ave.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling with defective equipment. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Commonwealth Ave. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Sector 4

Operating after Suspension: 3/10 at 7:54 AM- Washington St.

A query of a vehicle’s information revealed that the vehicle did not have an inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.

Drug Arrests: 3/10 at 11:37 PM- High St.

Officers observed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign. The officers initiated a traffic stop on High St. A consent search of a passenger produced marijuana, Oxycodone, and cash. The passenger was placed under arrest for Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D, and Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Law. A search of the driver produced several pills for which he did not have a prescription. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension, Possession of Class B, and Possession of Class C. A second passenger was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Law.

OUIL: 3/11 at 1:16 AM- Washington St.

An officer observed a vehicle travel through a red traffic signal. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. Upon reaching the driver’s window the officer could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage. Based on the observations the driver was placed under arrest for Operating under the Influence of Liquor.

Monday, March 11, 2013

Police Reports 3/8-3/10

Sector 2

Larceny: 3/8 between 12:50 and 1:35 PM- Beacon St.

An individual reported the larceny of a laptop. The victim stated that she placed a laptop in an open bag underneath a desk in her office. When she returned to her office she discovered that the laptop was missing.

Sector 4

OUIL: 3/10 at 3:24 AM- Washington St.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling at night time without an illuminated license plate. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. Upon reaching the driver’s window the officer could detect an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the vehicle. Based on the observations the driver was placed under arrest for Operating under the Influence of Liquor.

Sector 6

B&E MV: Between 3/8 and 3/9- Fairway Rd.

A Fairway Rd. resident reported the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that she parked her vehicle in her driveway overnight on 3/8, and when she returned the next morning she discovered that someone had entered the car. The victim stated that the front passenger seat had been reclined and the contents of the glove compartment were strewn throughout the front of the vehicle. The victim did not report anything stolen from the vehicle.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Police Reports 3/7-3/8

Arrest: 3/7 at 7:36 PM- Chestnut Pl.

Officers responded to Chestnut Pl. for a report of two male subjects causing a disturbance. Officers were able to stop two subjects who matched the description in the area. While in the presence of the officers, the two individuals started yelling and acting in an aggressive manner. The two individuals were placed under arrest for Disturbing the Peace.

Sector 4

Operating after Suspension: 3/7 at 6:39 PM- Washington St.

An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. A query revealed that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension.