Sector 1
Larceny: 10/31/2013 at 1:18 p.m. – Harvard St.
Several officers were dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of larceny and assault. The officers were met by store employees who stated a man had come into the store carrying a shopping bag, which he proceeded to fill with merchandise before trying to leave the store without paying for the items. The man was confronted by the store’s Loss Prevention Investigator. After being approached, the suspect acted erratically, shoving the Investigator before fleeing the store. A search of the area yielded negative results.
Sector 2
Larceny: 10/31/2013 at 1:25 p.m. – St. Paul St.
Due to the recent rash of package thefts on St. Paul St. an officer was sent to patrol this area. While patrolling the area, the officer noticed a male subject acting suspiciously. The officer continued to observe this subject, who stopped at a complex on St. Paul St. and took a package before quickly attempting to leave the area. At this time, the suspect was stopped by the officer and placed under arrest for Larceny.
Malicious Damage: 10/31/2013 at 7:59 a.m. – Gardner Rd.
An officer was dispatched to Gardner Rd. in order to take a report of malicious damage. According to the victims, someone through a rock through their window breaking two panes of glass. There are no suspects at this time.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Employment Opportunity: Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher
The Brookline Public Safety Communications/E911 Center is currently accepting applicants for the pre-employment computer-based skill and ability test in preparation for future openings. Candidates for the Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher position must successfully pass this exam in order to be considered for employment. The Brookline Public Safety Communications/E911 Center and the Town of Brookline Human Resources Department will accept the resumes of those interested in any future openings that become available and will schedule a date and time to conduct the pre-employment exam.
A candidate for the E-911 Dispatcher position must be willing to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must possess the ability to earn and maintain several state and national certificates. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or Government Equivalency Degree (GED). Other prerequisites include; superior keyboard, computer and communication skills as well as the ability to handle multiple incidents simultaneously in a stressful environment. Experience is preferred but not required.
Additionally, candidates for the position are required to undergo a thorough background investigation, including, but not limited to employment, financial and criminal background. Starting salary is $19.50 per hour plus benefits.
Please submit Resume and Cover Letter by November 8th, 2013 to:
hr@brooklinema.gov or
Town of Brookline
Human Resources Office, Room 211
333 Washington Street
Brookline, MA, 02445
A candidate for the E-911 Dispatcher position must be willing to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must possess the ability to earn and maintain several state and national certificates. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or Government Equivalency Degree (GED). Other prerequisites include; superior keyboard, computer and communication skills as well as the ability to handle multiple incidents simultaneously in a stressful environment. Experience is preferred but not required.
Additionally, candidates for the position are required to undergo a thorough background investigation, including, but not limited to employment, financial and criminal background. Starting salary is $19.50 per hour plus benefits.
Please submit Resume and Cover Letter by November 8th, 2013 to:
hr@brooklinema.gov or
Town of Brookline
Human Resources Office, Room 211
333 Washington Street
Brookline, MA, 02445
Thursday, October 31, 2013
10/30 - 10/31
Sector 2
Larceny: 10/30/2013 at 4:30 p.m. – Harvard St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by an employee who stated she observed a man take two bottles of face wash from the store without paying for them. She confronted the suspect, who then fled the scene. A search of the area yielded negative results.
Sector 4
Larceny: 10/30/2013 at 10:40 a.m. – Pond Ave
An officer was dispatched to Pond Ave. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she briefly left her IPad unattended and upon her return she discovered it had been taken. A review of video surveillance revealed a male take the IPad and carry it from the business. Brookline officers were able to locate the suspect and retrieve the victim’s IPad. The suspect will receive a summons into Brookline Police Department for Larceny.
O.U.I.L: 10/31/2013 at 2:32 a.m. – Harvard St./ Webster St.
An officer observed a vehicle driving erratically. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. While speaking with the driver, the officer observed his eyes to be glassy and his speech slurred. A series of field sobriety tests led the officer to believe the driver was intoxicated. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor.
Larceny: 10/30/2013 at 4:30 p.m. – Harvard St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by an employee who stated she observed a man take two bottles of face wash from the store without paying for them. She confronted the suspect, who then fled the scene. A search of the area yielded negative results.
Sector 4
Larceny: 10/30/2013 at 10:40 a.m. – Pond Ave
An officer was dispatched to Pond Ave. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she briefly left her IPad unattended and upon her return she discovered it had been taken. A review of video surveillance revealed a male take the IPad and carry it from the business. Brookline officers were able to locate the suspect and retrieve the victim’s IPad. The suspect will receive a summons into Brookline Police Department for Larceny.
O.U.I.L: 10/31/2013 at 2:32 a.m. – Harvard St./ Webster St.
An officer observed a vehicle driving erratically. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. While speaking with the driver, the officer observed his eyes to be glassy and his speech slurred. A series of field sobriety tests led the officer to believe the driver was intoxicated. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Greenhill House Break
Arrests made in Greenhill house break case. Jerid Chiasson, out of Waltham, MA, was arrested on October 29th around 11:00 p.m. Brookline officers arrested a second suspect about an hour after Chiasson.
10/29 - 10/30
Sector 1
Larceny: 10/28/2013 at 7:30 a.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of larceny. The officer was met by the reporting party, who stated a work laptop had been stolen. There are no suspects at this time, but officers are working on obtaining video surveillance of the area.
Sector 2
Larceny: 10/29/2013 at 9:19 p.m. – St. Paul St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on St. Paul St. after receiving a report of larceny. The victim stated she arrived to home to find a package she was expecting opened and empty in her foyer. The matter is currently under investigation.
Larceny: 10/29/2013 at 9:50 p.m. – St. Paul St.
An officer was dispatched to St. Paul St. after receiving a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victims who stated they had packages stolen from the foyer of their apartment building.
Sector 5
Suspicious Activity: 10/28/2013 at 5:53 p.m. – Strathmore Rd.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Strathmore Rd. after receiving a call for suspicious activity. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated when she went outside to retrieve her mail she noticed a tall male who appeared lost. As she returned to her apartment complex the man followed her inside. The victim quickly entered her apartment and closed the door, but the man proceeded to knock on her apartment door several times. At this time, the victim called the police. The suspect had fled the scene by the time officers arrived. A search of the area yielded negative results.
Larceny: 10/28/2013 at 7:30 a.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of larceny. The officer was met by the reporting party, who stated a work laptop had been stolen. There are no suspects at this time, but officers are working on obtaining video surveillance of the area.
Sector 2
Larceny: 10/29/2013 at 9:19 p.m. – St. Paul St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on St. Paul St. after receiving a report of larceny. The victim stated she arrived to home to find a package she was expecting opened and empty in her foyer. The matter is currently under investigation.
Larceny: 10/29/2013 at 9:50 p.m. – St. Paul St.
An officer was dispatched to St. Paul St. after receiving a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victims who stated they had packages stolen from the foyer of their apartment building.
Sector 5
Suspicious Activity: 10/28/2013 at 5:53 p.m. – Strathmore Rd.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Strathmore Rd. after receiving a call for suspicious activity. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated when she went outside to retrieve her mail she noticed a tall male who appeared lost. As she returned to her apartment complex the man followed her inside. The victim quickly entered her apartment and closed the door, but the man proceeded to knock on her apartment door several times. At this time, the victim called the police. The suspect had fled the scene by the time officers arrived. A search of the area yielded negative results.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
10/28 - 10/29
Malicious Damage: 10/28/2013
at 4:48 p.m. – Pearl St.
An officer was dispatched to Pearl St. after receiving a
report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was
met by the victim who stated her front passenger window had been smashed. In
plain view were the victim’s cell phone, purse, and jacket but none of these
items were taken.
Larceny: 10/26/2013
at 6:45 a.m. – Upland Rd.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Upland Rd. after
receiving a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated her
bike had been stolen from her unlocked garage. The victim stated she last saw
the bike on Tuesday, the 22nd.
Sector 1
Larceny: 10/28/2013
at 4:50 p.m. – Beacon St.
Am officer observed a man kick over a newspaper stand. The
officer approached the man and asked him to pick up the stand. As the officer
spoke with the suspect, he observed the man’s pockets to be stuffed full of
medications which appeared to have come from CVS. The officer then contacted
the manager of a nearby CVS and determined that the suspect had just been in
the store and had not paid for the items. The suspect was placed under arrest.
Sector 7
Larceny: 10/28/2013
at 2:30 p.m. – Kennard Rd.
An officer was dispatched to Kennard Rd. after receiving a
report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated
he left his bicycle secured to a bike rack. When he returned to retrieve the
bike several hours later, it was missing.
Monday, October 28, 2013
10/26 - 10/28
Larceny: 10/26/2013 at 8:55 a.m. – Boylston St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Boylston St. after receiving a report of larceny. According to the victim, he briefly placed his cell phone on a counter and left it unattended. When he returned, the cell phone was missing.
Sector 1
Malicious Damage: 10/25/2013 at 11:07 p.m. – Egmont St.
Officers were dispatched to a residence on Egmont St. after receiving a report of a breaking and entering in progress. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the resident who stated someone had just kicked in his back door. A search of the area revealed a group of individuals who believed they knew suspect. An address for the suspect was provided and officers were able to make contact with him. The suspect was placed under arrest.
Malicious Damage: 10/26/2013 at 12:00 p.m. – Babcock St.
An officer was dispatched to Babcock St. after receiving a report of malicious damage to a vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated when he returned to his vehicle he saw all four tires had been slashed.
Sector 2
B&E of a Motor Vehicle: 10/25/2013 at 4:05 p.m. – Monmouth St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Monmouth St. after receiving a report of a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she had returned to her car to find the driver’s door slightly ajar and her purse missing. The victim could not remember is she had locked the vehicle.
Operating After Suspension: 10/27/2013 at 5:02 p.m. – Washington St./ Station St.
A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the owner had a suspended license. An officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. The driver was confirmed to be the owner of the vehicle. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 4
Operating After Suspension: 10/28/2013 at 3:30 a.m. – Boylston St.
An officer observed a vehicle with only one operating headlight. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license to be suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 5
Larceny: 10/25/2013 at 9:00 p.m. – Tappan St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of a larceny. The victim stated she stated she left her personal belongings in a room which was supposed to be locked while she worked. When she returned several hours later, she saw her wallet had been taken.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Boylston St. after receiving a report of larceny. According to the victim, he briefly placed his cell phone on a counter and left it unattended. When he returned, the cell phone was missing.
Sector 1
Malicious Damage: 10/25/2013 at 11:07 p.m. – Egmont St.
Officers were dispatched to a residence on Egmont St. after receiving a report of a breaking and entering in progress. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the resident who stated someone had just kicked in his back door. A search of the area revealed a group of individuals who believed they knew suspect. An address for the suspect was provided and officers were able to make contact with him. The suspect was placed under arrest.
Malicious Damage: 10/26/2013 at 12:00 p.m. – Babcock St.
An officer was dispatched to Babcock St. after receiving a report of malicious damage to a vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated when he returned to his vehicle he saw all four tires had been slashed.
Sector 2
B&E of a Motor Vehicle: 10/25/2013 at 4:05 p.m. – Monmouth St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Monmouth St. after receiving a report of a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she had returned to her car to find the driver’s door slightly ajar and her purse missing. The victim could not remember is she had locked the vehicle.
Operating After Suspension: 10/27/2013 at 5:02 p.m. – Washington St./ Station St.
A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the owner had a suspended license. An officer initiated a traffic stop on Washington St. The driver was confirmed to be the owner of the vehicle. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 4
Operating After Suspension: 10/28/2013 at 3:30 a.m. – Boylston St.
An officer observed a vehicle with only one operating headlight. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license to be suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 5
Larceny: 10/25/2013 at 9:00 p.m. – Tappan St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of a larceny. The victim stated she stated she left her personal belongings in a room which was supposed to be locked while she worked. When she returned several hours later, she saw her wallet had been taken.
Friday, October 25, 2013
10/24 - 10/25
Sector 1
Suspicious Activity: 10/24/2013 at 10:59 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Harvard St. after receiving a report of a suspicious phone call. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated an unknown caller called her cell phone stating that he was holding her son hostage for the amount of $2000.00. The victim immediately notified the police about the phone call. This incident is very similar to phone scams which have been occurring in the Brookline area. If you receive a similar phone call please notify the Brookline Police Department.
Sector 2
Larceny: 10/22/2013 at 7:00 p.m. – St. Paul St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on St. Paul St. after receiving a report of a larceny. According to the victim, a package belonging to her was opened in the lobby of her apartment building and the contents stolen.
Sector 3
Possession of Cocaine: 10/24/2013 at 4:56 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and fail to stop at a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Beacon St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest. A routine search of the car revealed an aspirin bottle containing remnants of what appeared to be cocaine. Further investigation also revealed several sandwich bags containing marijuana and cocaine. The driver was additionally charged with Possession of a Class B and D drug.
Suspicious Activity: 10/24/2013 at 10:59 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Harvard St. after receiving a report of a suspicious phone call. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated an unknown caller called her cell phone stating that he was holding her son hostage for the amount of $2000.00. The victim immediately notified the police about the phone call. This incident is very similar to phone scams which have been occurring in the Brookline area. If you receive a similar phone call please notify the Brookline Police Department.
Sector 2
Larceny: 10/22/2013 at 7:00 p.m. – St. Paul St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on St. Paul St. after receiving a report of a larceny. According to the victim, a package belonging to her was opened in the lobby of her apartment building and the contents stolen.
Sector 3
Possession of Cocaine: 10/24/2013 at 4:56 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and fail to stop at a red light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Beacon St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest. A routine search of the car revealed an aspirin bottle containing remnants of what appeared to be cocaine. Further investigation also revealed several sandwich bags containing marijuana and cocaine. The driver was additionally charged with Possession of a Class B and D drug.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
10/23 - 10/24
Sector 2
Operating After Suspension: 10/23/2013 at 3:45 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a traffic light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license as well as a warrant out of Boston District Court. He was placed under arrest.
Operating After Suspension: 10/23/2013 at 3:45 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a traffic light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license as well as a warrant out of Boston District Court. He was placed under arrest.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
10/20 - 10/23
Sector 1
Larceny: 10/21/2013 at 8:24 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave
An officer was dispatched to Commonwealth Ave to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by an employee and a BUPD officer who had placed the suspect under arrest. The BUPD officer observed the CVS employee pursuing the suspect and was able to apprehend him. The employee stated he observed the suspect placing several items into a plastic bag before exiting the store with no attempt to pay.
Sector 2
Burglary: 10/20/2013 at 5:46 a.m. – Washington St.
Officers were dispatched to a business on Washington St. after receiving a report of past burglary. Upon arrival, officers reviewed surveillance footage which revealed a tall, thin African-American male wearing a dark hoodie kick in the door of the business. The video shows this individual taking a number of lottery tickets, 30 packs of cigarettes, a box of ATF oil, and some energy drinks. The individual then fled the store. A search of the area did not yield any results.
Not Duly Licensed: 10/22/2013 at 7:43 a.m. – Washington St./ Brookline Ave.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a pedestrian. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Brookline Ave. A query of the driver’s information revealed she did not have a license. She was placed under arrest for not being duly licensed.
Sector 3
Larceny: 10/21/2013 at 2:09 p.m. – Harvard St.
Several officers were dispatched to Harvard St. after receiving a report of larceny. Officers were met by the Loss Prevention Officer who stated he observed the suspects take several bottles of shampoo before leaving the store. He then observed the suspect get into a gray or silver Honda Civic. A search of the area produced negative results. The first suspect was described as an African-American male in his twenties or thirties, wearing a black coat and jeans. The second suspect was described as a Caucasian female in her mid-twenties, carrying a black handbag and wearing jeans.
Robbery: 10/22/2013 at 12:27 a.m. – Verndale St.
Several officers were dispatched to Verndale St. to take a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the victim who stated her purse was stolen by an African-American male. A witness pursued the suspect and attempted to confront him, but was struck across the face by the suspect, who then fled the area. A search of the area yielded negative results.
Sector 4
Burglary: 10/20/2013 at 9:13 a.m. – Boylston St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Boylston St. after receiving a report of burglary. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the store’s owner who stated approximately $1200.00 had been stolen from the store at some point during the night. Further investigation revealed the door to the business had been pried open and appeared as though the perpetrator also attempted to remove the TV from the wall of the business.
Burglary: 10/22/013 at 1:03 p.m. – Washington St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Washington St. after receiving a report of burglary. The officer was met by the victim who stated her apartment had been broken into at some point during the day. Several items were taken including electronics, jewelry, and the victim’s passport.
Operating After Suspension: 10/22/2013 at 6:42 – Chestnut St.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Chestnut St. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a suspended license. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 5
Larceny: 10/21/2013 at 9:24 a.m. – Fisher Ave
An officer was dispatched to Fisher Ave to take a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated that while on the Newbury College Bus her phone was stolen. The victim went on to say that while traveling on the bus, she placed her cell phone on the seat beside her, when she got up to leave the bus she saw her cell phone had been taken.
Larceny: 10/21/2013 at 8:24 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave
An officer was dispatched to Commonwealth Ave to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by an employee and a BUPD officer who had placed the suspect under arrest. The BUPD officer observed the CVS employee pursuing the suspect and was able to apprehend him. The employee stated he observed the suspect placing several items into a plastic bag before exiting the store with no attempt to pay.
Sector 2
Burglary: 10/20/2013 at 5:46 a.m. – Washington St.
Officers were dispatched to a business on Washington St. after receiving a report of past burglary. Upon arrival, officers reviewed surveillance footage which revealed a tall, thin African-American male wearing a dark hoodie kick in the door of the business. The video shows this individual taking a number of lottery tickets, 30 packs of cigarettes, a box of ATF oil, and some energy drinks. The individual then fled the store. A search of the area did not yield any results.
Not Duly Licensed: 10/22/2013 at 7:43 a.m. – Washington St./ Brookline Ave.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a pedestrian. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Brookline Ave. A query of the driver’s information revealed she did not have a license. She was placed under arrest for not being duly licensed.
Sector 3
Larceny: 10/21/2013 at 2:09 p.m. – Harvard St.
Several officers were dispatched to Harvard St. after receiving a report of larceny. Officers were met by the Loss Prevention Officer who stated he observed the suspects take several bottles of shampoo before leaving the store. He then observed the suspect get into a gray or silver Honda Civic. A search of the area produced negative results. The first suspect was described as an African-American male in his twenties or thirties, wearing a black coat and jeans. The second suspect was described as a Caucasian female in her mid-twenties, carrying a black handbag and wearing jeans.
Robbery: 10/22/2013 at 12:27 a.m. – Verndale St.
Several officers were dispatched to Verndale St. to take a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the victim who stated her purse was stolen by an African-American male. A witness pursued the suspect and attempted to confront him, but was struck across the face by the suspect, who then fled the area. A search of the area yielded negative results.
Sector 4
Burglary: 10/20/2013 at 9:13 a.m. – Boylston St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Boylston St. after receiving a report of burglary. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the store’s owner who stated approximately $1200.00 had been stolen from the store at some point during the night. Further investigation revealed the door to the business had been pried open and appeared as though the perpetrator also attempted to remove the TV from the wall of the business.
Burglary: 10/22/013 at 1:03 p.m. – Washington St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Washington St. after receiving a report of burglary. The officer was met by the victim who stated her apartment had been broken into at some point during the day. Several items were taken including electronics, jewelry, and the victim’s passport.
Operating After Suspension: 10/22/2013 at 6:42 – Chestnut St.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Chestnut St. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a suspended license. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 5
Larceny: 10/21/2013 at 9:24 a.m. – Fisher Ave
An officer was dispatched to Fisher Ave to take a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated that while on the Newbury College Bus her phone was stolen. The victim went on to say that while traveling on the bus, she placed her cell phone on the seat beside her, when she got up to leave the bus she saw her cell phone had been taken.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
10/16 - 10/17
Operating After Suspension: 10/17/2013 at 1:22 a.m. – Brainerd Rd.
A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the owner had a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Brainerd Rd. The driver of the vehicle was confirmed to be the owner and was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 1
Sale of Marijuana: 10/17/2013 at 1:41 p.m. – Harvard St./ Thorndike St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. As the officer approached the vehicle he could smell a strong odor of marijuana. Furthermore, the operator of the vehicle appeared very agitated. While speaking with the operator, the officer observed a black, draw-string bag. When asked what this bag contained, the driver offered it to the officer who was able to observe a number of plastic bags containing marijuana. The driver was placed under arrest for Possession of a Class D Drug with Intent to Distribute.
Sector 3
Suspicious Activity: 10/16/2013 at 12:48 p.m. – Williston Rd.
An officer was dispatched to Williston Rd. after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle. According to a witness, the vehicle was a black sedan which stopped in front of the school and took several pictures before driving away. A search of the area yielded no results.
Suspicious Activity: 10/16/2013 at 8:06 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Beacon St. after receiving a report of suspicious activity. According to the victim, she received a phone call from a male who claimed to work for Window Tech Company. The caller informed her that there was a number of viruses on her computer, and he would fix them for her. The victim provided her credit card information to the caller, but then grew suspicious. She immediately hung up and canceled her credit card. Attempts to contact the caller have proved unsuccessful.
Operating After Revocation: 10/17/2013 at 2:20 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal right turn. A query of the vehicle’s information revealed a status of Revoked Insurance. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was also revoked. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation.
Sector 4
Forgery: 10/16/2013 at 12:50 p.m. – Park St./ Marion St.
An officer was dispatched to Park St. and Marion St. after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival the officer observed the vehicle to have a forged inspection sticker. Further investigation also revealed a forged handicap placard in the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle will receive a citation for the forged documents.
A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the owner had a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Brainerd Rd. The driver of the vehicle was confirmed to be the owner and was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 1
Sale of Marijuana: 10/17/2013 at 1:41 p.m. – Harvard St./ Thorndike St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. As the officer approached the vehicle he could smell a strong odor of marijuana. Furthermore, the operator of the vehicle appeared very agitated. While speaking with the operator, the officer observed a black, draw-string bag. When asked what this bag contained, the driver offered it to the officer who was able to observe a number of plastic bags containing marijuana. The driver was placed under arrest for Possession of a Class D Drug with Intent to Distribute.
Sector 3
Suspicious Activity: 10/16/2013 at 12:48 p.m. – Williston Rd.
An officer was dispatched to Williston Rd. after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle. According to a witness, the vehicle was a black sedan which stopped in front of the school and took several pictures before driving away. A search of the area yielded no results.
Suspicious Activity: 10/16/2013 at 8:06 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Beacon St. after receiving a report of suspicious activity. According to the victim, she received a phone call from a male who claimed to work for Window Tech Company. The caller informed her that there was a number of viruses on her computer, and he would fix them for her. The victim provided her credit card information to the caller, but then grew suspicious. She immediately hung up and canceled her credit card. Attempts to contact the caller have proved unsuccessful.
Operating After Revocation: 10/17/2013 at 2:20 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal right turn. A query of the vehicle’s information revealed a status of Revoked Insurance. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was also revoked. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation.
Sector 4
Forgery: 10/16/2013 at 12:50 p.m. – Park St./ Marion St.
An officer was dispatched to Park St. and Marion St. after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival the officer observed the vehicle to have a forged inspection sticker. Further investigation also revealed a forged handicap placard in the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle will receive a citation for the forged documents.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
10/15 - 10/16
Sector 2
Not Duly Licensed: 10/15/2013 at 10:53 p.m. – Kent St./ Longwood Ave
An officer observed a vehicle with a broken brake light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Kent St. A query revealed the operator was not properly licensed. He was placed under arrest.
Operating After Suspension: 10/16/2013 at 1:52 a.m. – Harvard St./ Webster Pl.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling with its high beams illuminated; the driver failed to dim the beams when other vehicle’s approached. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 5
Larceny: 10/04/2013 at 2:00 p.m. – Winthrop Rd.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Winthrop Rd. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she was expecting a package to be delivered on October 4th. However when she arrived home on the afternoon of the 4th, there was no package. She eventually became suspicious and alerted Brookline officers to the possible theft.
Larceny: 10/15/2013 at 5:45 p.m. – Greenough St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of a larceny. The victim stated he left his cell phone unattended in the locker room of Brookline High School, while he went to practice. When he returned, the cell phone was gone.
Sector 8
Operating After Suspension: 10/16/2013 at 12:14 a.m. – Boylston St./ Tully St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling well below the posted speed limit and failing to stay in its lane. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. The officer spoke to the operator, who stated he was extremely tired. The officer did not observe anything to make him think the driver was under the influence of alcohol. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was suspended. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Not Duly Licensed: 10/15/2013 at 10:53 p.m. – Kent St./ Longwood Ave
An officer observed a vehicle with a broken brake light. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Kent St. A query revealed the operator was not properly licensed. He was placed under arrest.
Operating After Suspension: 10/16/2013 at 1:52 a.m. – Harvard St./ Webster Pl.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling with its high beams illuminated; the driver failed to dim the beams when other vehicle’s approached. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 5
Larceny: 10/04/2013 at 2:00 p.m. – Winthrop Rd.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Winthrop Rd. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she was expecting a package to be delivered on October 4th. However when she arrived home on the afternoon of the 4th, there was no package. She eventually became suspicious and alerted Brookline officers to the possible theft.
Larceny: 10/15/2013 at 5:45 p.m. – Greenough St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of a larceny. The victim stated he left his cell phone unattended in the locker room of Brookline High School, while he went to practice. When he returned, the cell phone was gone.
Sector 8
Operating After Suspension: 10/16/2013 at 12:14 a.m. – Boylston St./ Tully St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling well below the posted speed limit and failing to stay in its lane. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. The officer spoke to the operator, who stated he was extremely tired. The officer did not observe anything to make him think the driver was under the influence of alcohol. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was suspended. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
10/14 - 10/15
Sector 1
Threats: 10/14/2013 at 9:32 a.m. – Abbottsford Rd.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Abbottsford Rd. after receiving a report of a phone scam. The officer was met by the victims who described receiving a phone call from an unidentified man who claimed to be holding the victim’s brother for ransom. The caller asked for a payout of $2,000 cash. The victims stated they became suspicious of the call and tried to make contact with the brother. They were able to reach him via telephone and discovered he was in good health and not being held for ransom. Attempts to get in contact with the caller have been unsuccessful.
Larceny: 10/14/2013 at 9:48 a.m. – Commonwealth Ave.
Several officers were dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, officers were met by an employee who described the incident. According to him, a tall, white male wearing a black trench coat had entered the store and proceeded to try on a North Face Jacket. It was a short while later that the employee saw the man quickly exit the store with the jacket without paying. A search of the area did not reveal anyone matching the suspect’s description.
Larceny: 10/14/2013 at 5:03 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave
Several officers were dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave after receiving information that a shoplifter who had stolen from the store that morning had returned to the store. Upon arrival, officers were met by an employee who stated that the man currently in the store had taken a North Face Jacket from the store earlier in the day. Officers approached the suspect, who became very agitated. A search of his person revealed he had another jacket stuffed into his pants. The suspect was placed under arrest for Shoplifting.
Sector 6
Not Duly Licensed: 10/15/2013 at 2:30 a.m. – Boylston St./ Hammond St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Boylston St. and Hammond St. A query of the driver’s information revealed her license was suspended. She was placed under arrest for not being duly licensed.
Sector 8
Larceny: 10/12/2013 at 6:00 p.m. – Heath St.
An officer was dispatched to Heath St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she accidently left her wallet on the table in the cafeteria. She returned the following day and was able to retrieve her wallet; however a credit card and her driver’s license were missing.
Threats: 10/14/2013 at 9:32 a.m. – Abbottsford Rd.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Abbottsford Rd. after receiving a report of a phone scam. The officer was met by the victims who described receiving a phone call from an unidentified man who claimed to be holding the victim’s brother for ransom. The caller asked for a payout of $2,000 cash. The victims stated they became suspicious of the call and tried to make contact with the brother. They were able to reach him via telephone and discovered he was in good health and not being held for ransom. Attempts to get in contact with the caller have been unsuccessful.
Larceny: 10/14/2013 at 9:48 a.m. – Commonwealth Ave.
Several officers were dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, officers were met by an employee who described the incident. According to him, a tall, white male wearing a black trench coat had entered the store and proceeded to try on a North Face Jacket. It was a short while later that the employee saw the man quickly exit the store with the jacket without paying. A search of the area did not reveal anyone matching the suspect’s description.
Larceny: 10/14/2013 at 5:03 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave
Several officers were dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave after receiving information that a shoplifter who had stolen from the store that morning had returned to the store. Upon arrival, officers were met by an employee who stated that the man currently in the store had taken a North Face Jacket from the store earlier in the day. Officers approached the suspect, who became very agitated. A search of his person revealed he had another jacket stuffed into his pants. The suspect was placed under arrest for Shoplifting.
Sector 6
Not Duly Licensed: 10/15/2013 at 2:30 a.m. – Boylston St./ Hammond St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Boylston St. and Hammond St. A query of the driver’s information revealed her license was suspended. She was placed under arrest for not being duly licensed.
Sector 8
Larceny: 10/12/2013 at 6:00 p.m. – Heath St.
An officer was dispatched to Heath St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she accidently left her wallet on the table in the cafeteria. She returned the following day and was able to retrieve her wallet; however a credit card and her driver’s license were missing.
Monday, October 14, 2013
10/8- 10/12
An officer was dispatched to Harvard St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated he accidently left his cell phone in a the restroom of a business on Harvard St. He realized his mistake after only a few minutes but by the time he returned, the cell phone was missing.
Sector 2
Larceny: 10/12/2013 at 7:00 p.m. – Littell Rd.
An officer was dispatched to Littell Rd. after receiving a report of a stolen bicycle. The victim told the officer his bike was left unsecured, on the front porch. When the victim returned several hours later, he saw his bike was missing.
Sector 4
Larceny: 10/10/2013 at 2:55 p.m. – School St.
An officer was dispatched to School St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she left her cell phone unattended. She returned approximately an hour later and discovered it was missing.
Operating After Revocation: 10/12/2013 at 12:33 a.m. – Boylston St.
An officer observed a vehicle in the breakdown lane, which abruptly turned eastbound onto Boylston St. A query of the vehicle’s information revealed the owner had a revoked license. The officer initiated a traffic stop. It was confirmed the operator of the vehicle was the owner, who was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation.
Sector 8
Larceny: 10/08/2013 at 7:00 p.m. – Boylston St.
An officer was dispatched to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she mistakenly left her wallet on top of her desk at her workplace. When she returned to retrieve the wallet, she discovered it was missing. No one in the office noticed anything suspicious and there is no security surveillance available of the area.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Juvenile Arrested for stealing the Bait Bike
On 10-11-13 at approximately 7:00PM officers responded to
reports of the "Bait Bike" being stolen. An officer spotted the bike and a young
male rider in the area of Washington Street and Griggs Road. In fleeing from the officers, he fell from the
bike. He suffered minor injuries. He then fled on foot behind some homes on
Griggs road. He was stopped a short distance away in the area of 503 Washington
Street. The subject is a juvenile from Boston.
He faces the following charges, Larceny over $250.00, Possession of Burglarious tools (bolt cutters)
and Resisting arrest.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
10/9 - 10/10
Sector 1
Larceny: 10/09/2013 at 4:18 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave. for a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim, an employee of the business, who stated she left her cell phone unattended while she worked. Several hours later, she noticed her cell phone was missing. Using video surveillance a potential suspect was able to be identified. Officers were dispatched to his residence and were able to find the victim’s cell phone. The suspect was placed under arrest.
Sector 2
Not Duly Licensed: 10/10/2013 at 4:03 a.m. – Brookline Ave/ Pearl St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Brookline Ave. A query of the operator’s information revealed he did not have a license. He was placed under arrest for being not duly licensed.
Sector 3
Larceny: 10/09/2013 at 4:00 p.m. – Mason Tr.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Mason Tr. to receive a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated his secured bicycle had been stolen from his front porch. A search of the general area yielded no results.
Larceny: 10/08/2013 at 2:00 p.m. – Winchester St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Winchester St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the resident who stated his son’s bicycle had been stolen from their screened-in porch.
Sector 5
Larceny: 10/09/2013 at 3:00 p.m. – Greenough St.
An officer was dispatched to Greenough St. for a report of a past larceny. The victim stated his bicycle was left, locked to a bike rack. Upon his return, his bike and cable lock were missing.
Larceny: 10/09/2013 at 3:00 p.m. – Greenough St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of a larceny. The victim stated he left his bike secured to a bike rack at approximately 8:20 that morning. When he returned at 3:00 p.m., the bike was gone.
Larceny: 10/08/2013 at 9:15 a.m. – Greenough St.
An officer was dispatched to Greenough St. to take a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated she briefly left her phone unattended on a table and later returned to find it missing.
Larceny: 10/09/2013 at 4:18 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave. for a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim, an employee of the business, who stated she left her cell phone unattended while she worked. Several hours later, she noticed her cell phone was missing. Using video surveillance a potential suspect was able to be identified. Officers were dispatched to his residence and were able to find the victim’s cell phone. The suspect was placed under arrest.
Sector 2
Not Duly Licensed: 10/10/2013 at 4:03 a.m. – Brookline Ave/ Pearl St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Brookline Ave. A query of the operator’s information revealed he did not have a license. He was placed under arrest for being not duly licensed.
Sector 3
Larceny: 10/09/2013 at 4:00 p.m. – Mason Tr.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Mason Tr. to receive a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated his secured bicycle had been stolen from his front porch. A search of the general area yielded no results.
Larceny: 10/08/2013 at 2:00 p.m. – Winchester St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Winchester St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the resident who stated his son’s bicycle had been stolen from their screened-in porch.
Sector 5
Larceny: 10/09/2013 at 3:00 p.m. – Greenough St.
An officer was dispatched to Greenough St. for a report of a past larceny. The victim stated his bicycle was left, locked to a bike rack. Upon his return, his bike and cable lock were missing.
Larceny: 10/09/2013 at 3:00 p.m. – Greenough St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of a larceny. The victim stated he left his bike secured to a bike rack at approximately 8:20 that morning. When he returned at 3:00 p.m., the bike was gone.
Larceny: 10/08/2013 at 9:15 a.m. – Greenough St.
An officer was dispatched to Greenough St. to take a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victim who stated she briefly left her phone unattended on a table and later returned to find it missing.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Missing Person Update
On 10-07-2013 a missing persons report was filed for a 70 yr old white male who was known to frequent the Putterham Meadows Golf Course. At approximately 10:45 p.m. the subject was located at the Golf course by Brookline Officers. The subject was deceased. Foul play is not suspected .
10/7 - 10/8
Not Duly Licensed: 10/07/2013 at 12:08 a.m. – Hammond Pond Parkway/ Heath St.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a funeral procession, causing the procession to come to an abrupt halt. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Heath St. A query revealed the operator did not have a driver’s license. He was placed under arrest for not being duly licensed, failure to yield, and interrupting a funeral procession.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a funeral procession, causing the procession to come to an abrupt halt. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Heath St. A query revealed the operator did not have a driver’s license. He was placed under arrest for not being duly licensed, failure to yield, and interrupting a funeral procession.
Monday, October 7, 2013
10/05 - 10/07
B&E of Motor Vehicle: 10/05/2013 at 10:30 - W. Roxbury Parkway
An officer was dispatched to the West Roxbury Parkway to take a report of a Breaking and Entering of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated her vehicle had been broken into while parked at the Putterham Shops. The rear passenger window had been smashed. Nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle.
Sector 2
Operating After Suspension: 10/06/2013 at 7:38 p.m. – Harvard St./ Longwood Ave
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a pedestrian in the crosswalk. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard St. and Longwood Ave. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a suspended license. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 3
B&E&L of a Motor Vehicle: 10/04/2013 at 9:30 a.m. – Summit Ave
An officer was dispatched to Summit Ave after receiving a report of a Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated someone had broken into her vehicle and stolen her bicycle. The victim last remembers seeing the bicycle on September 2, 2013. The vehicle showed no signs of forced entry.
Larceny: 10/04/2013 at 5:58 p.m. – Harvard St.
While assigned to a post at the corner of Harvard and Beacon St., an officer was approached by a store manager who stated there was currently a woman in the store attempting to shoplift several items. The officer approached the suspect, who allowed the officer to search her bag. Several items from the store were found in the bag. The suspect will be summonsed to Brookline District Court.
Operating After Suspension: 10/06/2013 at 12:10 a.m. – Winchester St./ Thorndike St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at an unusually slow speed and cross the solid line multiple times. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Winchester St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 5
Assault: 10/04/2013 at 11:00 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to the Beth Israel Emergency Room to speak with a victim of assault. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the victim who stated he was on Beacon St. when he bumped into a man walking with two friends. The victim went on to say that the two parties exchanged heated words, and then he was hit in the face. Several more punches were thrown, although according to the victim the fight lasted only seconds. The victim received a small laceration on his head and several on his right hand. The matter is currently under investigation.
Larceny: 10/01/2013 at 1:00 p.m. – Tappan St./ Greenough St.
An officer was dispatched to Beals St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the victim who stated he had chained his bicycle to a pole on the corner of Tappan St. and Greenough St. When he returned several hours later he saw his bicycle had been taken.
An officer was dispatched to the West Roxbury Parkway to take a report of a Breaking and Entering of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated her vehicle had been broken into while parked at the Putterham Shops. The rear passenger window had been smashed. Nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle.
Sector 2
Operating After Suspension: 10/06/2013 at 7:38 p.m. – Harvard St./ Longwood Ave
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a pedestrian in the crosswalk. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard St. and Longwood Ave. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a suspended license. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 3
B&E&L of a Motor Vehicle: 10/04/2013 at 9:30 a.m. – Summit Ave
An officer was dispatched to Summit Ave after receiving a report of a Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated someone had broken into her vehicle and stolen her bicycle. The victim last remembers seeing the bicycle on September 2, 2013. The vehicle showed no signs of forced entry.
Larceny: 10/04/2013 at 5:58 p.m. – Harvard St.
While assigned to a post at the corner of Harvard and Beacon St., an officer was approached by a store manager who stated there was currently a woman in the store attempting to shoplift several items. The officer approached the suspect, who allowed the officer to search her bag. Several items from the store were found in the bag. The suspect will be summonsed to Brookline District Court.
Operating After Suspension: 10/06/2013 at 12:10 a.m. – Winchester St./ Thorndike St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at an unusually slow speed and cross the solid line multiple times. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Winchester St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Sector 5
Assault: 10/04/2013 at 11:00 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to the Beth Israel Emergency Room to speak with a victim of assault. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the victim who stated he was on Beacon St. when he bumped into a man walking with two friends. The victim went on to say that the two parties exchanged heated words, and then he was hit in the face. Several more punches were thrown, although according to the victim the fight lasted only seconds. The victim received a small laceration on his head and several on his right hand. The matter is currently under investigation.
Larceny: 10/01/2013 at 1:00 p.m. – Tappan St./ Greenough St.
An officer was dispatched to Beals St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the victim who stated he had chained his bicycle to a pole on the corner of Tappan St. and Greenough St. When he returned several hours later he saw his bicycle had been taken.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Liquor Stings Conducted
The results are in… recently the Brookline Police Department conducted Liquor Stings. The target of this law enforcement effort was twenty local, liquor stores. Of the twenty, nineteen passed. The passing of so many is a clear indication that Brookline businesses take liquor laws seriously. The failing store, the Wine Gallery, is located at 400 Washington Street. They will be brought forward to the Selectman for a hearing.
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