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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, December 6, 2013

Arrest made today near the Baker School

On 12/6/13, An officer  observed a Black Mitsubishi with Mass plates make a illegal left turn into the circle in front of the Baker School, 205 Beverly Rd.
 This m/v was stopped and the operator was asked for his license and registration. A check with the Registry of Motor Vehicle revealed that his right to Operate a Motor Vehicle was Suspended.
 A check with Registry of Motor Vehicle revealed that the motor vehicle with Mass plates was status  revoked. This m/v belong to a the passenger in the m/v, her license was also revoked at this time..
  At this time the subject was placed under arrest for Operating after Suspension, he was transported to the station by the 555 car he was booked and advised of his right's. He was issued a citation, for Operating after Suspension, Revoke Registration and No Left Turn.
 The M/V was towed the owner of the m/v was issued a citation for Allowing a Unlicensed Person to Operate a M/V and having a Revoke Registration.
 During booking it was revealed that  the subject was also a Level Three Sexual Offender out of Boston. Our investigation is still on going. Late information was obtained during the follow up investigation that he was not dropping off children at the school. He is not a parent of a child that attends there.   He was there to drive the adult passenger. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Brookline District Court on Monday. The subject is a resident of Boston.

11/5 - 11/6

Sector 4

Operating After Suspension: 12/05/2013 at 9:42 p.m. – Harvard St./ Foster St.
An officer observed a vehicle operating with an expired inspection sticker. A query of the car’s information revealed the owner had a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. The driver of the vehicle was confirmed to be the owner. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Operating After Suspension: 12/06/2013 at 2:00 a.m. – Boylston St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a rate of speed above the posted speed limit. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 8

Disorderly Person: 12/05/2013 at 5:14 p.m. – Lee St.
An officer on detail observed a car driving at a high rate of speed through a construction zone. The officer signaled to the vehicle to stop, but the driver ignored the officer and continued to drive quickly away from the scene. The officer once again signaled the vehicle to stop, which it eventually did. The officer observed the driver to be visibly agitated. As the officer approached the vehicle, the driver repeatedly berated the officer and other drivers. Several other officers arrived on scene to assist. At this time, the driver was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

12/4 - 12/5

Sector 1
Larceny: 12/12/2013 at 7:00 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave. to take a report of Larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the store manager who had retrieved a duffel bag full of products from an attempted larceny. The manager stated he heard the store alarm go off and observed a man running from the front of the store. The manager pursued the man who threw the duffel bag down and continued to flee the scene. Brookline officers were able to stop and identify the suspect. The matter is currently under investigation.

Sector 4
Burglary: 12/03/2013 at 7:15 p.m. – Walnut St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Walnut St. to take a report of Burglary. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated when she returned home she noticed two laptops were missing as well as a camera. There were no signs of forced entry. It is believed the suspect entered the home through the unlocked rear door.
Larceny: 12/04/2013 at 5:08 p.m. – Walnut St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Walnut St. to take a report of Larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated a large sum of money was stolen from his bedroom. The apartment is shared with four other occupants, although the victim stated he did not suspect any of them of taking the money.

Sector 5
Operating After Revocation: 12/04/2013 at 1:20 a.m. – Boylston St./ Chestnut Hill Av.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a rate of speed above the posted limit. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a revoked license. She was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Town Employee Arrested


BROOKLINE POLICE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC STATEMENT/PRESS RELEASE
 ARREST OF TOWN EMPLOYEE
On December 2, 2013, Brookline Police investigators arrested a Town of Brookline employee and charged him with Larceny by Embezzlement. The suspect is scheduled to be arraigned in the Brookline District Court on Wednesday, December 4.  Prior to the suspect’s arrest, he held the position of Administrative Assistant in the Engineering Division of the Town’s Department of Public Works.  Effective December 3, the suspect was placed on administrative leave from his employment with the Town pending a disciplinary hearing. 
The arrest followed an investigation into allegations of the suspect’s involvement in the misappropriation of money received by the Town’s Department of Public Works.  The Town considers the misappropriation of public funds to be an extraordinarily serious offense, and requires strict employee compliance with the state Conflict of Interest law and the Town’s Policy against Fraudulent Conduct, Misappropriation, and Corruption. 
Because the Town’s administrative process and the police investigation remain ongoing, the Town is unable to provide any further comments at this time. 
 
 

12/2 - 12/3

Operating After Suspension: 12/02/2013 at 4:38 p.m. – Hammond St.
A random query of a vehicle revealed the status of the registration plate was revoked. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Hammond St. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was revoked. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Sector 3
Malicious Damage: 12/01/2013 at 10:00 a.m. – Fuller St.
An officer was dispatched to Fuller St. to take a report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the neighbor of the victim who stated his neighbor’s car had been shot with a BB gun. There have been similar incidents in the area.

Monday, December 2, 2013

11/30 - 12/2

Sector 1

Larceny: 11/30/2013 at 6:39 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave
Several officers were dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Ave after receiving a report for a shoplifting that had just occurred. Upon arrival, the officers were met by an employee who stated the suspect had distracted him and stolen a few packs of cigarettes. The suspect was described as a male wearing a green, winter jacket.  

O.U.I.L.: 12/02/2013 at 1:37 a.m. – Green St.
An officer observed a vehicle with a broken headlight. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Green St. The officer was able to detect a moderate odor of alcohol as he approached the vehicle. Furthermore, the officer noted the driver was slurring his words. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor.

Sector 2

Operating After Revocation: 11/30/2013 at 11:51 a.m. – Harvard St./ Longwood Ave
An officer observed a vehicle operating with an inspired inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard St. and Longwood Ave. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was revoked. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation.

Sector 4

Operating After Revocation: 11/30/2013 at 4:28 a.m. – Park St.
A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the car had a failed inspection sticker. An officer initiated a traffic stop on Park St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a revoked license. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Revocation.

Sector 8

Malicious Damage: 11/28/2013 at 12:17 p.m. – Singletree Rd.
An officer was dispatched to Singletree Rd. to take a report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated that each of her vehicle, all while parked in the driveway of her residence, were ‘egged.’ There was no additional damage to the vehicles.

Burglary: 11/30/2013 at 4:30 p.m. – Heath St.
An officer was dispatched to Heath St. in order to take a report of Burglary. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she left her room for a brief period of time, leaving the door locked. When she returned, the door was still locked but her IPad was missing from her room. The Housing Director was contacted who stated cleaners had entered the room while the victim was out. The matter is currently under investigation.


Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Arrest 11-27-13


11-26-13                               Shoplifting Arrest

A Police detail officer reported a shoplifter running from a store in the Coolidge Corner area.  Multiple police units responded.  The suspect was stopped at 40 Webster St, identified, and arrested

11-26-13                               Traffic Arrest

A subject was stopped for speeding on Boylston St.  A check revealed that the operator did not have a valid license.  The operator was placed under arrest.

11-26-13                               Motor vehicle Arrest

A vehicle was stopped on Beacon St for no headlights illuminated.  A check on the operator revealed an outstanding warrant out of Boston District Court.  The operator was placed under arrest.

Monday, November 25, 2013

11/22 - 11/25

O.U.I.L: 11/24/2013 at 1:05 a.m. – Boylston St./ Hammond Pkwy.
An officer observed a vehicle driving above the posted speed limit and making an unsafe lane change. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. The officer was able to detect the odor of alcohol while speaking with the suspect and her eyes appeared bloodshot and glassy. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor.

Sector 1
Larceny: 11/22/2013 at 3:39 p.m. – Commonwealth Av
An officer was dispatched to a business on Commonwealth Av after receiving a report of Larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by an employee who stated he observed a man attempting to leave the store with a shopping cart full of items which he had not paid for. When the employee approached the man, he fled the store. The suspect was described as male in his late 20s, slim build and wearing a black sweater with tan pants.
Larceny: 11/23/2013 at 3:56 p.m. – Harvard St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of Larceny. The officer was met by a store employee who was currently monitoring the suspect. The employee showed the officer video surveillance of the suspect placing several items into a black duffel bag. The suspect was apprehended and placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Sector 2
Larceny: 11/23/2013 at 12:50 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by an employee who stated a woman had attempted to leave the store with a shopping cart full of flowers without first paying for the items. The woman was confronted by several employees and fled the store. All items were recovered.

Sector 3
Malicious Damage: 11/22/2013 at 6:00 p.m. – Fuller St.
Several officers were dispatched to Fuller St. after receiving numerous reports of malicious damage to motor vehicles. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the victims who returned to their cars to find their cars’ rear windows smashed. In addition to the smashed windows, several cars also had small dents. The dents and broken windows appear to have been caused by a BB gun. No items were stolen from the cars.
Larceny: 11/23/2013 at 6:41 p.m. – Harvard St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of Larceny. The store’s Loss Prevention Officer met the officer upon arrival. The Loss Prevention Officer stated he had been disguised as a shopper when he observed the suspect conceal two bottles of cough medicine in his jacket pocket. The suspect was apprehended and placed under arrest for Shoplifting.

Sector 4
O.U.I.L: 11/25/2013 at 2:24 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at a higher speed than the posted speed limit. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. While speaking with the driver, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol emanating from the vehicle. In addition, the drive’s speech was slurred and his eyes were glassy. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence.
Sector 5
Larceny: 11/21/2013 at 7:00 a.m. – Washington St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of Larceny. According to the victim, several building materials were stolen from a job site. The materials were left outside under a tarp, when the victim returned for them the following day he saw they had been stolen.

Sector 8
B&E of a Motor Vehicle: 11/24/2013 at 2:01 p.m. – Boylston St.
An officer was dispatched to Boylston St. after receiving a report of a Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated her driver side rear window had been smashed and several items were stolen from the car. The matter is currently under investigation.

Friday, November 22, 2013

11/21 - 11/22

Larceny: 11/20/2013 at 8:00 p.m. – Pearl St.
An officer was dispatched to Brookline High School in order to take a report of Larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated he remembers last seeing his cell phone the previous day while he was on Pearl St. The victim could provide no other information on where the cell phone might be. An attempt to track the phone using GPS proved unsuccessful because the phone had been shut off.

Sector 1

Operating After Suspension: 11/21/2013 at 6:34 a.m. – Harvard St.
An officer observed a vehicle missing its inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest. An inventory search of the vehicle revealed a plastic bag containing a green, leafy substance believed to be marijuana. The driver was issued a Town By-Law Citation for Less than 1 Ounce of Marijuana.

Larceny: 11/19/2013 at 2:15 p.m. – Harvard St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of Larceny. The victim stated while at a business on Harvard St. he set his sunglasses down and left them briefly unattended. When he returned minutes later, the sunglasses had been taken.


Sector 8

Burglary: 11/22/2013 at 12:10 a.m. – Heath St.
An officer was dispatched to Heath St. after receiving a report of Burglary. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she believes someone entered her room at some point during the day and stole her Kindle Fire. It appears nothing else was missing from the room.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

11/20 - 11/21

Sector 2

Possession of Marijuana: 11/20/2013 at 2:22 p.m. – Kent St.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to yield to oncoming traffic when making a left turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Kent St. A query of the driver’s information revealed she had a suspended license and was placed under arrest. A routine search of her vehicle revealed a plastic bag containing a green, leafy substance believed to be marijuana. She was issue a Town By-Law Ticket for Possession of Less Than 1 Ounce of Marijuana.

Sector 3

Larceny: 11/20/2013 at 3:00 p.m. – Mason Tr.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of larceny. According to the victim, she received a phone call from an unknown party around 2:30 p.m. The caller stated that her father had been in a motor vehicle accident and was now being held for ransom. The victim was instructed to drive to her bank and forward $800.00 to the caller. Once the victim made the transfer, the caller advised her to call her father and hung up. The victim immediately made contact with her father, who was in good health, had been home all day, and had not been threatened in anyway. Due to similar incidents in the Brookline area, officers believe the incident was a scam and advise Brookline residents to contact the police immediately if they receive a similar phone call.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

11/19 - 11/20

Sector 1

Larceny: 11/19/2013 at 2:00 p.m. – Pleasant St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Pleasant St. after receiving a report of a past larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she had paid a down payment for an apartment she found on Craig’s List. Once the money was transferred, the victim was unable to contact the owner of the apartment. The matter is currently under investigation.

Sector 2

Malicious Damage: 11/19/2013 at 7:45 a.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. Upon arrival the officer was met by the victim, who stated her car had been keyed.

Sector 4

Possession of Marijuana: 11/18/2013 at 12:24 p.m. – Davis Ave/ Cypress St.
An officer observed a man acting suspiciously. The officer observed the suspect walk down an alleyway and sit down on a stair. The suspect was holding a cell phone box, which the officer asked the suspect if he could see. Inside the box, the officer discovered a plastic bag containing a green, leafy substance believed to be marijuana. The suspect was issued a town by-law citation for Possession of Less than 1 ounce of Marijuana.

Possession of a Non-Narcotic: 11/18/2013 at 12:41 p.m. – Boylston St.
Several officers observed a parked car with the driver still inside. The driver remained in the parked vehicle for an extended period of time. Furthermore, the officers observed an unknown male approach the vehicle and engage in a short exchange with the driver. Based on the totality of the circumstances, the officers were led to believe the driver of the parked vehicle was engaging in the sale of narcotics. The officers approached the vehicle and asked the driver if they could search the vehicle. During the search, the officers found a prescription bottle containing three different types of pills for which the driver did not have a prescription for. The driver was placed under arrest for Possession of a Class C Drug.

Malicious Damage: 11/18/2013 at 1:16 p.m. – Boylston St.
An officer was dispatched to Boylston St. after receiving a report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. Upon arrival the officer was met by the victim who stated a tire on her vehicle had been slashed. There appeared to be no other damage.

Friday, November 15, 2013

11/14 - 11/15

Sector 1

Not Duly Licensed: 11/14/2013 at 12:36 p.m. – Commonwealth Ave/ Pleasant St.
A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the registered owner was not duly licensed. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Commonwealth Ave and Pleasant St. The operator was confirmed to be the owner of the vehicle. He was placed under arrest for being not duly licensed.

Operating After Suspension: 11/13/2013 at 10:47 p.m. – Harvard St.
A random query of a vehicle’s information revealed the registered owner had a suspended license. An officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. The driver was confirmed to be the owner of the vehicle. He was placed under arrest. 

Sector 2

Operating After Suspension: 11/14/2013 at 2:12 p.m. – Longwood Ave/ Chapel St.
An officer observed a driver using a cell phone while driving. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Longwood Ave and Chapel St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest.

Sector 4

Sale of Marijuana: 11/15/2013 at 3:04 a.m. – Beacon St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling the incorrect way down a one-way street. 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. An inventory search of the vehicle revealed a jar containing a green, leafy substance believed to be marijuana. A number of plastics bags and a scale were also discovered. A criminal complaint for Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D Drugs was filed with the Brookline District Court. 
Possession of Marijuana: 11/13/2013 at 2:41 a.m. – Pond Av
An officer observed two individuals acting suspiciously. The officer identified himself to the individuals, who immediately placed their hands in their pockets. The officer repeatedly asked the individuals to remove their hands from their pockets. The officer performed a pat frisk of the individuals, locating a small, plastic egg. At this point, one of the individuals attempted to flee but was apprehended. The egg contained a green, leafy substance believed to be marijuana. The individuals were issued a town by-law citation for Possession of Less than 1 Ounce of Marijuana.

Sector 5

Operating After Suspension: 11/14/2013 at 1:12 a.m. – Boylston St./ Sumner Rd.
An officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest.

Sector 8

Operating After Suspension: 11/13/2013 at 9:46 p.m. – Boylston St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at an accelerated rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest.

Sector 9

Larceny: 11/12/2013 at 7:00 p.m. – Independence Dr.
An officer was dispatched to Independence Dr. after receiving a report of a stolen bicycle. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated he left his bicycle secured outside of his home. When he went to retrieve it, he saw it had been taken.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

11/12 - 11/13

Operating After Suspension: 11/11/2013 at 9:50 p.m. – Boylston St./ Hammond St.
An officer observed a vehicle traveling at an accelerated rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Boylston St. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension. A query of the passenger’s information was also conducted, revealed the passenger to have a warrant out of Dorchester District Court. He was placed under arrest.

Sector 3
Larceny: 11/12/2013 at 12:45 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to Mulford St. to take a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she was at a business on Beacon St. when she mistakenly left her tote bag containing an IPad behind. Once she realized her mistake she called the business, but the bag could not be located.

Sector 4
MV Theft: 11/12/2013 at 6:25 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of motor vehicle theft. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she left her car on and running while she ran into a daycare center. When she returned her vehicle was gone. Brookline officers were able to locate the vehicle, which had been abandoned. The victim’s purse and some personal papers were missing from the car.

Larceny: 11/12/2013 at 9:00 a.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to Beacon St. after receiving a report of a stolen bicycle. The officer was met by the victim who stated she left her bike secured to a fence outside of her apartment building. When she returned for the bike, she saw it had been taken.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

11/9 - 11/12

Sector 1
Not Duly Licensed: 11/08/2013 at 4:47 p.m. – Harvard St./ Stedman St.
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a pedestrian. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed she was not duly licensed. She was placed under arrest.
Larceny: 11/06/2013 at 6:00 p.m. – Sewall Ave
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Sewall Ave after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated he was expecting a package containing a laptop computer to be delivered that day. According to an online tracking service, the package had been delivered. The package would have been visible from the street, leading the victim to believe it had been stolen.
Malicious Damage: 11/10/2013 at 1:05 a.m. – Babcock St./ Harvard St.
An officer observed two males ripping papers from a bulletin board and as well as the tiles from the roof of the bulletin board. The officer instructed the individuals to stop what they were doing. As the officer began to approach the two males, the suspects fled on foot. The officer called for additional units, who were eventually able to locate the suspects, who were once again told to halt. The suspects fled once again but were eventually apprehended and placed under arrest.

Sector 2
Operating After Suspension: 11/09/2013 at 1:55 a.m. – Harvard St./ Linden St.
An officer observed a vehicle tailgating. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Harvard St. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was suspended. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Larceny: 11/09/2013 at 8:00 a.m. – Brook St.
An officer was dispatched to Brook St. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated she had left her bicycle secured to a pole near her residence. When she returned for the bicycle, she saw it had been stolen.

Sector 3
Larceny: 11/07/2013 at 6:00 p.m. – Thorndike St.
An officer was dispatched to a residence on Thorndike St. after receiving a report of larceny. The officer was met by the victims who stated three bicycles were stolen from their unlocked garage. Neither victim reported seeing anything suspicious.
Larceny: 11/09/2013 at 7:09 p.m. – Harvard St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of a larceny. According to the victims, a customer came into their store and stole an IPad from the front desk. A review of video surveillance showed the suspect to be a Caucasian female, approximately 25 years old with long, black hair.
Larceny: 11/01/2013 at 7:30 a.m. – Beacon St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of a past larceny. According to the victim, he mistakenly left his cell phone at a restaurant on Beacon St. Once he realized his mistake, he returned to the restaurant but his cell phone was no longer there.

Sector 5
Larceny: 11/06/2013 at 3:30 p.m. – Greenough St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of past larceny. According to the victim, his saxophone was left on the bus by mistake. Though the victim quickly realized his mistake and contacted MBTA, the saxophone could not be located.
Burglary: 11/11/2013 at 5:00 p.m. – Gardner Rd.
Several officers were dispatched to a residence on Gardner Rd. after receiving a report of burglary. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the victims who returned home to find their kitchen window had been pried open. A review of the house revealed several items were missing including an IPad and some jewelry. The matter is currently under investigation.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

11/6 - 11/7

Sector 1
Larceny: 11/03/2013 at 4:10 p.m. – Harvard St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of Larceny. According to the victim, her wallet was stolen while she was at a business on Harvard St. The victim reported searching the entire store and parking lot with the assistance of the store manager for the wallet, but the search yielded no results. 

Sector 4
Operating After Suspension: 11/06/2013 at 7:24 p.m. – Washington 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 owner was confirmed to be the operator of the vehicle. He was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.

Possession of Cocaine: 11/06/2013 at 11:16 p.m. – Washington St./ Pond Ave
An officer observed a vehicle fail to stay in the proper lane. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Washington St. and Pond Ave. A query of the driver’s information revealed he had a suspended license. He was placed under arrest. A query of the passenger’s information revealed she had a warrant out of Chelsea District Court. She was placed under arrest. A search of her bag revealed a green, leafy substance believed to be marijuana and a pipe containing residue believed to be cocaine. A query of a second passenger’s information revealed he had a warrant out of Quincy District Court. He too was placed under arrest.


Wednesday, November 6, 2013

11/5 - 11/6

Sector 1
Larceny: 11/5/2013 at 12:57 p.m. – Gibbs St.
An officer was dispatched to Gibbs St. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated approximately three months prior he had been contacted by a company called “Mega Millions.” The company informed him that he was the winner of a monetary prize if he would wire two payments of $7,500 to a separate bank account. The victim has been unable to get in contact with the company since wiring the money.
Larceny: 11/5/2013 at 6:01 p.m. – Harvard St.
Several officers were dispatched to a business on Harvard St. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the store’s Loss Prevention Officer. The Loss Prevention Officer stated he observed a man placed a jacket into a plastic bag and attempt to leave the store without paying. The officer detained the suspect who was placed under arrest for larceny.

Sector 2
Larceny: 11/4/2013 at 10:00 p.m. – Kent St.
While working at the front desk, an officer received a report of larceny. According to the victim, her baby stroller was stolen while in the front hallway of her residence, which is unsecured.

Sector 4
Not Duly Licensed: 11/6/2013 at 3:22 a.m. – Highland Rd./ Jamaica Rd.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling with a defective taillight. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Highland and Jamaica Rd. A query of the driver’s information revealed his license was expired. He was placed under arrest for being not duly licensed.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Officer injured on duty,


Today at approx. 2:44PM, Animal Control officer Pierre Verrier was dispatched to 12 Short Street for reports of an aggressive turkey. As the officer was existing the vehicle the vehicle started to roll backwards down Short Street towards Beacon. The vehicle knocked the officer to the ground; he was able to radio for help. Officers responded, saw the officer down on the street and the vehicle resting against the side of the building on the corner of Short Street and Beacon Street, a short distance away. Several parked cars had been struck before the vehicle came to rest. The officer was taken to Beth Israel Hospital, where he is undergoing a series of test. Preliminary reports are no serious injuries. Brookline Police accident reconstruction team is handling the investigation.

 Officer Verrier is a 25 year veteran of the force.

Update on Death on Comm Ave


Boston University, State Police and Brookline Officers responded to a call at 808 Commonwealth Ave early this morning. A body of a 39 year old male, a contractor for Otis Elevators, was discovered on the scene. There were no signs of foul play. The body of the deceased is currently with the medical examiner.

Update Brookline B&Es


A suspect in multiple Breaking and Enterings was arrested by the Boston Police Department earlier this week. He has been linked to two Breaking and Entering incidents in Brookline, which occurred at a nail salon on Boylston St. and a gas station on Washington St., both occurring on October 20th. The suspect was identified using video surveillance footage. The Brookline Police Department will be seeking warrants charging the suspect with the two B&E’s in Brookline.

11/4 - 11/5

Sector 1
Receiving Stolen Property: 11/04/2013 at 7:08 p.m. – Harvard St.
Several officers were dispatched to Harvard St. to take a report of Shoplifting. Upon arrival, the officers met with an employee who was able to identify two females he suspected of shoplifting. One of the suspected shoplifters had two warrants out of Quincy and Roxbury District Court. She was placed under arrest. The second suspect will receive a summons to Brookline District Court for Shoplifting.
Larceny: 11/02/2013 at 11:45 a.m. – Commonwealth Ave
An officer was dispatched to Commonwealth Ave to take a report of Larceny. The officer was met by the victim upon arrival, who stated he had locked his bicycle to a rack in the parking garage. When he returned for the bike several hours later, he saw it had been taken.

Sector 4
Not Duly Licensed: 11/05/2013 at 1:09 a.m. – Washington St./ Pond Av
An officer observed a vehicle with a broken headlight. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Washington St. and Pond Av. A query of the driver’s information revealed he was not duly licensed. He was placed under arrest.