5/15/2014

Police Reports 5/15/2014

On May 15, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. drive through the red light at Beacon St. and then fail to accelerate at the intersection of Harvard and Babcock when the light changed from red to green. The officer activated his lights to initiate a traffic stop and the vehicle continued driving with its left tires crossing the double yellow line. The vehicle finally came to a stop and the officer approached to speak with the driver. The officer detected the smell of unburnt marijuana as well as liquor and noticed that the driver had glassy, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The driver was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of liquor, red light violation, marked lanes violation, and seatbelt violation. A search of the vehicle yielded marijuana and the driver is also being charged with possession of Class D.

On May 15, an officer observed a vehicle make an illegal left turn at the intersection of Harvard and Beacon. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and found that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On May 15, officers were dispatched to Beacon St. for a report of suspicious activity, a man entering a dumpster and removing items and putting them in his truck. Officers spoke with the man and could detect an odor of marijuana around his vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded marijuana, plastic baggies, a scale, and pills with no prescription. The man was placed under arrest and charged with possession Class D, possession with intent to distribute Class D, and Possession Class E.

5/9/2014 through 5/14/2014

Police Reports 5/9/2014 through 5/14/2014

On May 9, an officer observed a vehicle speeding on Boylston St. and initiated a traffic stop. The officer found that the driver was operating with a suspended license and he was placed under arrest. An inventory search of the vehicle yielded marijuana and related drug paraphernalia.

On May 9, an officer observed a vehicle fail to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk on Harvard Street. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and found that the driver had a revoked license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On May 10, an officer observed a male party on Washington St. pulling fence poles out of the ground and tossing them onto the sidewalk.  While speaking with the party, the officer observed an odor of liquor emanating from him. The man was placed under arrest for malicious damage of property.

On May 11, an officer observed a driver typing on her cell phone while driving on Harvard Street. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On May 11, an officer observed two vehicles travelling at a high rate of speed on Harvard St. with the first vehicle swaying into the bike lane several times. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and both vehicles pulled over. The operator of vehicle two stated he was following vehicle one. He was found to have an active license and he was cited for speeding and sent on his way. The officer found that the operator of vehicle one did not have a license and had an active warrant in effect. The driver of vehicle one was placed under arrest.

Early on May 12, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. with a defective passenger side headlight. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver had a revoked license as well as an active warrant in effect. The driver was placed under arrest.

On May 14, due to recent breaking and entering’s in the area, an officer initiated a field interview with a male party at the corner of Eliot St. and Cleveland Road. The man was evasive and the officer found that he had an active warrant in effect. The man was placed under arrest.

5/7/2014

Police Reports 5/7/2014

Early on May 7, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. without its headlights activated. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and found that the driver did not have a license. The driver was placed under arrest for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, failure to use headlights, and operating a motor vehicle without registration in possession.

On May 7, an officer observed a vehicle impede the flow of traffic as it was stopped at a green light on Harvard Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On May 7, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on High St. turn onto Boylston St. and travel in the wrong direction. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and while speaking with the driver observed glassy eyes and an odor of alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of liquor and a one way violation.

On May 7, vehicle 1 attempted to switch into the left lane when vehicle 2 stopped for traffic causing vehicle 1 to hit the back of vehicle 2. Vehicle 2 left the scene without exchanging information and was stopped by an officer who found that the operator did not have a license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On May 7, officers responded to Valley Rd. for an attempted breaking and entering. The reporting party stated that a man had rung her doorbell and when she did not recognize him she did not answer the door. The woman stated that the man then began to walk to the back door where he rang the bell again and attempted to put his face against the glass of the door and turn the door knob. The woman stated that she banged on the glass causing the man to flee on his bike down Eliot Street. The matter is under investigation.

On May 7, officers were dispatched to a store on Beacon St. for a report of shoplifting. The store manager stated that he had witnessed a man place items into his pockets and leave the store. The manager confronted the suspect and stopped him. Police found that the suspect had an active warrant in effect and he was placed under arrest for the warrant and for shoplifting.

On May 7, an officer observed a vehicle travel at a high rate of speed on Lee Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest for operating after suspension and speeding.

5/6/2014

Police Reports 5/6/2014

On May 6, officers were dispatched to Longwood Ave. for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle that had just occurred. The reporting party stated that he had gone to let his dog out when he noticed a male subject walking away from his vehicle and that his vehicle’s interior lights were on. The victim went to his car and observed that the glove box and center console were open. The matter is under investigation.

On May 6, an officer responded to a call of traffic cones and signs in the roadway on Dean Rd. from Chestnuthill Ave. to Fisher Avenue. The officer moved these objects to the side of the road and continued on Dean Rd. where she observed three white ornamental fence tops in the middle of the road. The officer noticed a nearby fence had sustained a lot of damage and was able to later speak with the owner. At this time, another call for malicious damage came in. The officer responded to another address on Dean Rd. where the reporting party showed that her side gate had been damaged and tulips had been ripped from her garden. An investigation is occurring.

On May 6, an officer was dispatched to Beacon St. for a larceny report. The victim stated that his bicycle had been locked to a sign pole on Beacon St. and was now gone. The matter is under investigation.

On May 6, an officer observed a vehicle travelling with an expired inspection sticker and initiated a traffic stop in the area of Harvard Street and Marion Street. The officer found that the driver had an expired license and was operating with a learner’s permit. The driver was placed under arrest.

On May 6, officers were dispatched to Eliot St. for a breaking and entering. The reporting parties stated that they had noticed that the extra lock on the back door was not locked and one of the small windows in the door had been broken. Officers observed that little was disturbed in the house and the residents stated that only cash was missing. The matter is under investigation.

Traffic Arrest 5/6/2014

On May 6, an officer observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Beacon Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of 1648 Beacon St. and took identification from the driver and passenger, who was not wearing a seatbelt. Additional officers and a State Trooper arrived on scene to assist. Officers learned that the passenger had an active warrant in effect. The passenger was resistant to officers but was eventually placed under arrest. A search of the arrestee yielded a loaded firearm and marijuana was found inside the vehicle. The passenger is being charged with possession of a gun without an FID, possession of ammunition, and resisting arrest. He is also being cited for failure to wear a seatbelt and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

5/5/2014

Police Reports 5/5/2014

On May 5, an officer was dispatched to High St. for a report of larceny of a bicycle. The reporting party stated that he had left his bike locked to the exterior of his building a few days prior and discovered it missing on the 5th. The matter is under investigation.

5/2/2014 through 5/4/2014

Police Reports 5/2/2014 through 5/4/2014

During the early hours of May 2, officers observed a vehicle pull into an empty parking lot on Brookline Ave. that services locations which were all closed at the time. The officers went to inquire as to the business of the vehicle and could detect an odor of burnt marijuana in the parking lot. Officers spoke to the three occupants of the vehicle and found that there was marijuana inside. During a search of the vehicle, the officers located plastic baggies of marijuana, a digital scale, and a glass pipe. The driver was arrested for operating after license suspension. The passenger was arrested for possession with intent to distribute Class D and drug free park zone.

On May 2, an officer was dispatched to St. Paul St. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that two bicycles were stolen from his building. The matter is under investigation.

On May 3, an officer was dispatched to Stearns Rd. for a report of a stolen package. The reporting party stated that a package delivered to the foyer had been found opened. Video showed that the suspect only took the invoice from the package. The matter is being investigated.

On May 3, an officer responded to a business on Harvard St. for a report of a larceny of a laptop computer. The reporting party stated that a laptop that is used by employees was taken from the store. The matter is being investigated.

On May 3, an officer was dispatched to Harvard St. for a motor vehicle breaking and entering and larceny of property. The victim stated that a man had opened the door to her car and taken money from the center console.

On May 3, an officer was dispatched to Boylston St. for a larceny report. The victim stated that he had left the store for a few hours that afternoon and when he returned his laptop was gone.

On May 3, an officer observed a group of people riding scooters on Harvard Street. The officer activated his lights and motioned for the male without a helmet to stop so he could speak with him. The scooter operator drove away at the green light. The officer followed the scooter as it drove the wrong way on Washington St. and then reversed direction. The suspect came to a stop and was arrested for failure to wear a helmet, failure to stop for a police officer, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. He was also cited for a red light violation and operating a motor vehicle on the sidewalk.

On May 4, an officer was dispatched to Walnut Hill Rd. for a report of malicious damage to a vehicle. The reporting party stated that the back window of his car had been smashed by a large rock that was found behind the vehicle. The matter is under investigation.

On May 4, an officer was dispatched to Egmont St. for a report of breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated that when she returned to her car which had been parked for two days, she noticed that the vehicle had been rummaged through and items had been taken. The matter is under investigation.

4/30/2014

Police Reports 4/30/2014

On April 30, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. with an expired inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver was operating with a revoked license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On April 30, an officer was flagged down by a man at Harvard and Babcock Streets who wanted to report a larceny from a person. The victim stated that while walking, a man walking a bike had bumped into him and then taken off on the bike. After the contact, the victim stated that money was gone from his pocket. The matter is under investigation.

On April 30, an officer responded to Corey Rd. for a report of larceny. The victim stated that he had heard someone outside his window and when he looked out, he saw a male party taking a flower pot from his window sill. The victim went to confront the man and he fled the area. The matter is under investigation.

4/29/2014

Police Reports 4/29/2014

On April 29, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. with an expired inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop and the driver was cited for revoked insurance, unregistered motor vehicle and revoked registration.

On April 29, an officer ran the registration of a car that was parked and running on Cottage St. and found that the owner had active warrants. The officer spoke with the operator, who was not the owner, and found that he had a suspended license. He was cited.

On April 29, an officer responded to Stearns Rd. to take a past larceny report. The victim stated that a package had been delivered for him that day but when he went to get it from the building’s front vestibule, the packaging was there but the contents were gone.

4/28/2014 Bank Robber Apprehended

On Friday 4/25/2014, the Blue Hills Bank located at 1337 Beacon St. was robbed by a white male who fled the scene. On Monday 4/28/2014, Milton had a bank robbery in which the subject was apprehended. Upon further investigation by Brookline Detectives, the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force, and Milton Police, the subject in the Milton robbery was linked to the robbery in Brookline.

4/28/2014

Police Reports 4/28/2014

On April 28, officers were dispatched to Babcock St. to serve an arrest warrant. Officers located the party and she was placed under arrest.

4/25/2014 through 4/27/2014

Police Reports 4/25/2014 through 4/27/2014

On April 25, an officer responded to Verndale St. for a report of a past larceny. The victim stated that he keeps four rocking chairs on his porch and between the evening of April 24 and the afternoon of April 25 one of the chairs was missing. The matter is under investigation.

On April 25, an officer responded to Norfolk Rd. for a report of a past residential breaking and entering and larceny. Residents reported that numerous items were missing from the property. The matter is being investigated.

On April 25, an officer observed a vehicle travel through a red light at the intersection of St. Paul St. and Freeman Street. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found that the driver had an expired license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On April 26, an officer was dispatched to Gibbs St. for a possible breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that in the early hours he had gone to his car and found the driver’s door open, the center console open, and items strewn across the driver and passenger seats. The matter is under investigation.

On April 26, officers received a complaint regarding the misuse of a handicap placard on a vehicle parked on New Terrace Road. Officers spoke with the suspect who stated that the placard belonged to her aunt. The officers found that the suspect had an expired license and an active warrant. The suspect was placed under arrest.

On April 27, an officer responded to Station St. for a report of a bicycle theft. The victim stated that she had locked her bike to a lamppost for approximately two hours and found that it was gone when she returned. The matter is being investigated.

4/24/2014

Police Reports 4/24/2014

On April 24, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Washington St. drive through a red light, make an illegal U-turn, and drive on the wrong side of the road against the flow of traffic. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found that the driver was operating with a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On April 24, an officer conducted a motor vehicle stop for a car driving above the speed limit on Hammond Street. The officer found that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest.

On April 24, an officer responded to Colchester St. for a report of breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that while parked in her driveway overnight, several items were taken from her vehicle. The matter is under investigation.

On April 24, a woman came into the Police Station to report that her car had been broken into sometime the night before. The woman stated that her car had been parked on Carlton St. and she noticed a couple of items were missing. The matter is under investigation.

On April 24, an officer responded to Washington St. for a report of a man chasing a shoplifter from his store. The owner of the store stated that he observed a male take items and leave the store without paying, at which time he chased the suspect on foot and lost him at Holden Street. The matter is under investigation.

4/23/2014

Police Reports 4/23/2014

On April 23, an officer travelling on Beacon St. observed a vehicle operating with a defective brake light. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for defective equipment and operating after suspension.

On April 23, a woman came into the Police Station to report a breaking and entering and larceny of her motor vehicle. The woman stated that she had parked her car at her residence on Adams St. and during the night someone had rifled through it. The matter is under investigation.

On April 23, officers were dispatched to Commonwealth Ave. and Babcock St. for a fight in progress. Officers spoke to one party who stated that a man had been attempting to steal parts from his moped when he interfered. The man stated that he and his friends had stopped the suspect from fleeing which caused a scuffle. The suspect was able to flee and the matter is being investigated.

4/22/2014

Police Reports 4/22/2014

On April 22, a man reported that sometime between April 19 and April 22, his apartment on Beacon St. was broken into. The victim stated that a couple of items were missing from his apartment. The matter is under investigation.

On April 22, officers responded to a bank on Harvard St. for a report of a customer being aggressive and swearing at the staff. While speaking to the suspect outside, the officers observed him yelling profanities and assuming a fighter’s stance while drawing lots of attention from passerby. The suspect was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. He is also being charged with resisting arrest and trespassing.

4/18/2014 through 4/21/2014

Police Reports 4/18/2014 through 4/21/2014

On April 18, an officer observed a vehicle speeding on Boylston St. and initiated a traffic stop.  The officer found that the driver was operating with a revoked license and he was placed under arrest.

On April 18, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. drive in the bike lane for approximately one block and then straddle the double solid lines on the left. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and could detect an odor of unburnt marijuana while speaking with the driver and passenger. The driver was placed under arrest for operating with an expired license, marked lanes violations and open containers of alcohol. The passenger was issued a citation for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and sent on his way.

On April 19, officers responded to Princeton Rd. for a report of an attempted larceny that had just occurred. The reporting party stated that while doing yard work he had seen a vehicle double parked next to his work trailer and had seen a man exit the passenger side and take a leaf blower from the trailer and place it into his own vehicle. The reporting party approached the suspect who then removed the leaf blower from his car, threw it into the road, and fled in the vehicle.  The matter is under investigation.

On April 20, an officer responded to Centre St. for a report of breaking and entering. The victim reported waking up to a rustling noise and seeing an unidentified man in her apartment. The victim stated that the man fled when she screamed and she believed only some cash was missing. The matter is being investigated.

On April 20, an officer observed a male on High St. who had a no trespassing order for Brookline Housing Authority property. Officers spoke with the man and his companion. The man with the no trespassing order was asked to leave the premises and will be summoned to court. Dispatch ran a check of the companion and found that he had active warrants in effect. He was placed under arrest.

4/17/2014

Police Reports 4/17/2014

On April 17, an officer was dispatched to Station St. for a report of a stolen bicycle. The reporting party stated that she had locked her bike to a bike rack but when she came back a few hours later it was gone.

On April 17, an officer met with a man regarding a past larceny. The man stated that he had left his bike by a lamppost on Harvard St. for approximately 30 minutes. When he returned, the man stated that his bike was gone.

4/16/2014

Police Reports 4/16/2014

On April 16, an officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign on Amory Street. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found that the vehicle’s insurance had been revoked. The driver was cited for operating an uninsured vehicle, unregistered motor vehicle, revoked insurance, and failure to stop. The car was towed.

On April 16, an officer observed a vehicle making a U-turn on St. Paul Street. The vehicle had to make a three point turn and in doing so caused traffic on St. Paul St. to back up to Beacon Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, the officer observed nervous behavior and an odor of raw marijuana.  The driver was found in possession of marijuana and was cited for less than one ounce and for a U-turn causing others to slow.

4/15/2014

Police Reports 4/15/2014

On April 15, an officer initiated a traffic stop at Mountfort St. and Saint Mary’s St. for a vehicle with a defective headlight. The officer found that the driver was operating with a suspended license and he was placed under arrest.

On April 15, an officer was dispatched to a store on Commonwealth Ave. for a report of shoplifting. An employee stated that he saw a man enter the store, load items into a bag, and leave. The matter is currently under investigation.

On April 15, officers were dispatched to a restaurant on Harvard St. for a report of a fight in progress. While responding, dispatch updated officers that the suspects had fled the scene. Officers spoke to the victim and witnesses and were able to locate the suspects. Four of the suspects are being summoned to court for Assault & Battery, Disorderly Conduct, and Affray. One suspect is being summoned for Disorderly Conduct.

On April 15, a man reported that a package was stolen from the foyer of his apartment building on Short Street. USPS shows that the package was delivered on Friday April 11, yet the victim was gone for the weekend and never received the package upon his arrival home.

4/14/2014

Police Reports 4/14/2014

On April 14 dispatch sent out a call for a motor vehicle crash on Washington Street. In the call they stated that one of the parties had exited his vehicle and was attacking the other driver with a crowbar before he fled the scene. Officers were able to get in contact with the suspect and placed him under arrest for malicious damage, assault by means of a dangerous weapon, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

On April 14, an officer ran the plates of a vehicle on Commonwealth Ave. and discovered that the registration was revoked and the owner had a possible warrant match. The officer spoke with the occupant and confirmed the status of the warrant. The man was placed under arrest for the warrant and charged with operating after revocation, revoked registration, uninsured motor vehicle, and unregistered motor vehicle.

On April 14, officers were informed of a suspect who had a default warrant in effect. The officers located the man and placed him under arrest.

On April 14, an officer ran the plates of a vehicle that rolled through the stop sign at Newton St./Goodard Circle. The query showed that the registered owner had a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop and the driver was arrested for operating after suspension. The officer observed that the vehicle’s VIN number on the dashboard did not match the VIN number on the inspection sticker.  Additionally, the operator was charged with attaching plates.