6/25/2014

Police Reports 6/25/2014

On June 25, an officer responded to Russett Rd. for a report of a past larceny. The reporting party stated that she had placed two plastic stands on her walkway the day before and recently noticed that they were missing.

On June 25, an officer was dispatched to Brighton Rd. for a past larceny. The victim reported that he had been playing with friends on Staunton Rd. when he left his backpack in his friend’s yard behind a fence. When the victim returned for his bag he noticed that his backpack was there but his personal items were gone. The matter is under investigation.

On June 25, as part of an ongoing undercover operation by the Brookline Vice Unit, two male parties were arrested and charged with enticement of a child.

Arrest made of a man charged with Animal Cruelty

Today Brookline Police arrested a local man and charged him with Animal Cruelty. Brookline Police working with information provided from the MSPCA, conducted an investigation into an alleged act of Animal Cruelty. Acting swiftly with the information they received, the Department sought an arrest warrant for a local man, age 24 for allegedly smothering a pet dog. The subject was taken into custody this afternoon without incident at his residence. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Brookline District Court on Thursday.

6/24/2014

Police Reports 6/24/2014

On June 24, an officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on Boylston St. for a car that had made an illegal right on red, had an expired registration, and had a broken driver’s side taillight. The officer found that the driver’s right to operate had been suspended and she was placed under arrest.

On June 24, while conducting a traffic post at Harvard, Stedman, and Williams Streets, an officer had stopped traffic for an ambulance to get through. At this time a vehicle turned left onto Harvard St. blocking the passage of the ambulance. The officer had the vehicle pull to the side of the road and found that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On June 24, as part of an ongoing undercover operation a male party was placed under arrest for enticement of a child.

On June 24, after conducting surveillance as part of an investigation one male party was placed under arrest for possession Class D with intent to distribute, conspiracy to violate the controlled substance act, drug free park zone violation, and witness interference/obstruction of justice and one male party was placed under arrest for conspiracy to violate the controlled substance act.

On June 24, Eastern Bank on Harvard St. was robbed. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, and six feet tall. The suspect showed a gun and fled on foot in the Coolidge Corner area. There were no injuries. This is an active investigation and anyone with information is urged to call the Brookline Police at 617-730-2222.

On June 24, an officer was dispatched to a store on Beacon St. for an attempted shoplifting. The store security guard stated that while working in the rear parking lot he observed a woman pushing a shopping cart of loose items out of the store. The security officer attempted to speak with the suspect who then fled the scene leaving the cart behind. The matter is under investigation.

On June 24, an officer responded to Beacon St. for a report of a stolen scooter. The reporting party stated that sometime between June 19 and June 24 her Vespa scooter was stolen from the corner of Beacon Street and Carlton Street. The matter is under investigation.

6/23/2014

Police Reports 6/23/2014

On June 23, a woman came into the Police Station to report the theft of her purse. The woman stated that she believed she had left her purse outside while she unloaded items from her parked car on Chestnut Ave. on June 21st. The next day, the woman realized that she was missing her purse. The matter is under investigation.

On June 23, officers responded to an office building on Beacon St. for a past breaking and entering report. The building owner was on scene and showed officers that many of the building doors, including the entrance doors, had pry marks near the lock suggesting that someone had broken in. The matter is under investigation.

On June 23, an officer was dispatched to a store on Boylston St. for a shoplifter who had just fled the store. The store manager stated that a female had entered the store with no items in her hand. The suspect then approached the counter stating she wanted to return an item with no receipt. In order to do so, the suspect had to produce her license. The officer was able to match the woman to the surveillance tape and she will be summoned to court for shoplifting.

On June 23, officers were dispatched to a home on Elliot Crescent for a past breaking and entering report. The home owner stated that he had left his home the morning of June 22 and had returned home the next evening. Upon his arrival home, the victim observed that a window which is part of the front door was smashed. The officers discovered an attempted break at the rear of the house where a window was ajar and the screen had been detached. The matter is under investigation.

On June 23, an officer was dispatched to Chestnut St. for a report of a stolen bicycle. The resident stated that his son’s bicycle had been stolen from the rear of the driveway sometime between June 21st and the afternoon of June 23rd.

On June 23, officers responded to Washington St. for a past residential breaking and entering and larceny of property. The victim stated that when she returned to her home that evening she discovered that jewelry was missing. Officers found an open storm window in the rear of the house. The matter is under investigation.

On June 23, an officer was approached by two citizens who wanted to report an erratic driver on Goddard Avenue. The witnesses stated that the vehicle had almost collided with another vehicle, had almost hit a light pole, and had almost hit them as they walked towards their cars. The officer located the vehicle in question and spoke with the driver and passenger. While speaking with them, the officer noticed that the driver’s eyes were half closed, his speech was slurred and slow, and there was an odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle. The driver was placed under arrest and charged with operating under the influence of liquor as well as operating after suspension.

6/20/2014 through 6/22/2014

Police Reports 6/20/2014 through 6/22/2014

On June 20, an officer observed a vehicle with no front license plate make an illegal turn on Washington Street at Boylston Street. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found that the driver was operating with a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On June 20, an officer initiated a motor vehicle stop for a vehicle that had travelled through a red light and made a U-turn on Beacon Street. Checking with Dispatch, the officer found that the driver had a revoked driving status in MA. The driver was placed under arrest.

On June 20, officers responded to a residence on Harvard Ave. for a residential alarm. Officers observed that two windows were open and the screen on one had a slight tear. Walking through the residence with the homeowner, officers observed that jewelry was missing. The matter is under investigation.

On June 20, an officer responded to Pleasant St. for a larceny of a bicycle. The reporting party stated that she had locked her bike to a town pole at the corner of Pleasant Street and Browne Street on June 18th and discovered it missing on the 20th. The matter is under investigation.

On June 20, a man came into the Police Station to report that his mail had been tampered with. The reporting party stated that his mailbox is a locked box located inside his apartment building lobby on Centre Street. The man stated that when he retrieved his mail that day he found that one of the envelopes had been opened and a credit card had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

On June 21, a man was placed under arrest for soliciting pedestrians for money on Beacon Street.

On June 22, an officer was dispatched to Jamaica Rd. for a report of a stolen bicycle. The reporting party stated that he had left his bike along a fence outside the residence on June 21st and discovered it missing on June 22nd. The matter is under investigation.

On June 22, an officer was dispatched to St. Paul St. for a report of a stolen bicycle. The reporting party stated that he had left his bike in the building’s garage and went upstairs for approximately 30 minutes. When he returned, the man stated that his bike was gone and another was left in its place.

6/19/2014

Police Reports 6/19/2014

On June 19, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Marion St. for a vehicle with a broken driver’s side headlight. The officer found that the driver had a suspended license and he was placed under arrest.

6/18/2014

Police Reports 6/18/2014

On June 18, an officer driving on Harvard St. observed a vehicle driving in a circular motion inside the TJ Maxx parking lot which was closed at that time. The officer approached the vehicle to speak with the occupants and asked for their identification. At this time, the officer found that the passenger had an active warrant in effect and he was placed under arrest.

On June 18, an officer observed a vehicle travel through a red light on Washington St. and proceed onto Corey Road. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and found that the driver did not have a valid license. The driver was placed under arrest.

6/17/2014

Police Reports 6/17/2014

On June 17, as part of an ongoing drug operation by the Brookline Vice Unit, a male party was arrested for possession and distribution of Marijuana.

On June 17, an officer was dispatched to Beacon St. for a fraud report. The reporting party stated that in the last six months he has received numerous phone calls from a male subject stating he is from the IRS. The caller has stated that the victim’s son owes money and has threatened the son with jail time. These calls are believed to be part of a scam.

On June 17, an officer responded to Newton St. for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle.  The victim stated that she had left her pocketbook in her vehicle while it was parked in her driveway overnight. The woman stated that the next day she discovered that the rear door on her car was slightly ajar and later she found that her pocketbook was missing. The matter is under investigation.

On June 17, a woman came into the Police Station to report that her iPhone was stolen from her purse on June 3rd. The woman stated that she had visited two establishments on Commonwealth Ave. and at some time her phone was taken from her purse. The matter is under investigation.

6/16/2014

Police Reports 6/16/2014

On June 16, an officer responded to Euston St. for a report of a package theft. The reporting party stated that her laundry had been delivered that morning to the locked vestibule at the apartment building. The woman stated that she did not arrive home until that afternoon and at that time the laundry could not be located. The matter is under investigation.

On June 16, an officer initiated a traffic stop for a vehicle that had travelled through a red light on Hammond Pond Parkway. The officer found that the driver did not have a valid license and the driver was placed under arrest.

On June 16, an officer observed a vehicle fail to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk on Harvard Street. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and found that the vehicle’s registration was revoked and the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest.

6/13/2014 through 6/15/2014

On 6/14/14 at approximately 1138hrs, a traffic stop was conducted at the corner of Longwood Ave. just after Harvard Street.  A license check revealed that the driver had a revoked license.  The operator was arrested and transported to the Brookline Police Station.

On 06/14/14 a vehicle was stopped at Boylston St. and Walnut St. for expired non-renewable plates.  A license check on the operator revealed that the driver had a suspended license.  The driver was placed under arrest.

On June 14, 2014 a traffic stop was conducted on Winchester Street. The officer learned that the registered owner had a suspended driver’s license. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Police Station.

June 11,2014

 Emma's Day Off

 6/11/2014           13:45 hrs                       B&E&L of a Motor Vehicle   

Area of Beacon St and Carlton St.  

The victim reports his vehicle broken into between 1:45pm and 2:20pm The vehicle’s front passenger window was smashed.  

Stolen from the vehicle was a Garmin GPS and a black briefcase which was taken from the floor of the front passenger seat

06/11/14               09:30 hrs                       Larceny of a Motor

Boylston St

 Victim stated he parked his motorcycle at 0930 hrs and he noticed the motorcycle missing at 1130hrs..

6/10/2014

Police Reports 6/10/2014

On June 10, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Cypress St. with a nonfunctional front headlight. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver had a revoked license and stolen plates. The driver was placed under arrest and charged with larceny property: under $250—license plate, attaching plates, operating after revocation, and defective equipment.

On June 10, an officer was dispatched to Park St. for a report of suspicious calls. The reporting party stated that she had received two calls from a male stating he was with the IRS. The man said that she owed money and if she didn’t pay she would be arrested. These calls are believed to be part of a scam.

On June 10, an officer was dispatched to Atherton Rd. for a report of a breaking and entering of a residence. The victim stated that she had arrived home and found her apartment open and her bedroom ransacked. Residents reported that numerous items were missing from the apartment. The matter is under investigation.

6/9/2014

Police Reports 6/9/2014

On June 9, an officer was dispatched to an apartment on Warwick Rd. for a report of an attempted larceny under false pretense. The reporting party stated that she had received a telephone call from a man saying he was from the IRS. The man told the reporting party that she owed money and if she didn’t pay that day, she would be placed under arrest. At this time, the woman contacted the Brookline Police and was informed that the call was a possible scam.

6/6/2014 through 6/8/2014

Police Reports 6/6/2014 through 6/8/2014

On June 6, an officer responded to Payson Rd. for a past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated that their car had been parked overnight in their driveway and the next day they discovered that someone had broken into the car and attempted to take the seat belts. The matter is under investigation.

On June 6, a woman reported that her wallet had been stolen. The woman stated that she had left work to get coffee on Harvard St. and then returned to work and put her purse into a coat closet. The woman later received an email in regards to purchases from her credit card that she had not made. The matter is under investigation.

On June 6, an officer was dispatched to Winchester St. for a report of a stolen license plate. The reporting party stated that the front license plate from his car had been removed some time since the night before.

On June 6, officers were dispatched to Reservoir Rd. for a report of a breaking and entering of a residence. Two residents stated that their home had been broken into earlier in the day and showed officers where a piece of sheet metal from their basement air conditioner had been pushed in so someone could make entry. The matter is under investigation

On June 7, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. with an expired inspection sticker. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found that the driver had an active warrant in effect. The driver was placed under arrest.

On June 7, an officer responded to the area of Beacon St. and St. Paul St. for a report of a suspicious person. The caller stated that a man was walking along Beacon St. with recycling container and appeared to be looking into the lobbies of various buildings. Officers located the male subject in a vehicle parked across from 1244 Beacon Street. An officer spoke with the male subject and was able to see a recycling bin matching the caller’s description as well as multiple packages in the front and back seat of the car. The man was placed under arrest for larceny from a building and receiving stolen property.

On June 8, 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.

On June 8, officers were dispatched to Beacon St. for a report of shoplifting. Officers were able to locate the suspect travelling on Pleasant St. and were able to stop him. Officers found the man in possession of stolen merchandise as well as wire snip pliers. The man was placed under arrest for shoplifting and possession of burglarious tools.

6/5/2014

Police Reports 6/5/2014

On June 5, officers were dispatched to Harvard St. for a shoplifter who had fled the store. The store manager stated that an employee had alerted him of a suspicious male who he believed had placed items inside his jacket. When the suspect went to leave, he set off the security alarm at the exit and the store manager confronted him. The suspect fled towards Aspinwall Avenue. The matter is under investigation.

On June 5, officers responded to Commonwealth Ave. on a report of a fight between employees with a knife involved. Upon arrival the assistant manager pointed out the parties involved in the dispute and they were separated and spoken to. Witnesses stated that the two parties had been engaged in an argument in the kitchen of the restaurant when one grabbed a knife causing the other to pull out a pocket knife. The witnesses were able to grab the party with the pocket knife and make him drop it. Both parties were placed under arrest and charged with assault by means of a dangerous weapon.

6/4/2014

Police Reports 6/4/2014

On June 4, a woman came into the Police Station to report a past larceny from a motor vehicle. The woman stated that the evening before she had left her purse in her unlocked car on Westbourne Tr. as she unloaded groceries. The vehicle was then moved to a parking space at the intersection of Washington St. and Corey Rd. where it was left overnight. On the morning of June 4, the woman discovered that her purse was missing from the vehicle. The matter is under investigation.

On June 4, an officer responded to Independence Dr. for a report of breaking and entering. The officer was able to observe that the door to a storage room at the back of the garage had been damaged allowing someone to make entry. The matter is under investigation.

On June 4, an officer responded to Gerry Rd. for a breaking and entering that had occurred the night before. A worker told the officer that when he arrived for work that morning, he found that someone had gained access to the storage room and removed the lower part of a window in order to exit. The matter is under investigation.

6/3/2014

Police Reports 6/3/2014

On June 3, an officer was dispatched to Maple St. for a past breaking and entering report. On arrival, the officer observed that the basement door had been damaged by an apparent breaking and entering. There were no signs of the house being disturbed. The matter is under investigation.

On June 3, an officer responded to a store on Harvard St. for a report of shoplifting. The owner of the store stated that a customer had taken two dresses and left without paying for them. The matter is under investigation.

6/2/2014

Police Reports 6/2/2014

On June 2, an officer observed a vehicle make a left turn onto Washington St. from the middle lane of Beacon, against a red left turn arrow. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver had a revoked license as well as active warrants in effect. The driver was placed under arrest.

On June 2, an officer conducted a motor vehicle stop for a car travelling on Washington St. with an expired inspection sticker. The officer found that the driver was operating with a suspended license and he was placed under arrest.

On June 2, a woman came into the Police Department to report a case of fraud via the internet. The woman stated that since May 16, she had been in contact with a man in regards to his Craigslist post that he was looking to sublet. After coming to an agreement, the woman wired money for rent and then was unable to reach the man again. The matter is under investigation.

On June 2, officers were dispatched to a store on Harvard St. for a larceny report. An employee stated that he had been helping a customer when he went to retrieve something from the back of the store. When the employee returned, he discovered that the customer had left and money had been taken from the store’s lock box. The matter is under investigation.

Sting Arrest May 31, 2014

A 47 year old male subject was chatting online with what he thought was a 15 year old girl from Brookline, who he had met on Craigslist. They agreed to meet at a local park on Saturday. When the subject arrived he was placed under arrest without incident and charged with Enticement of a Child.

5/30/2014 through 5/1/2014

Police Reports 5/30/2014 through 6/1/2014

On May 30, an officer observed a vehicle left in the middle of Dean Road. The car appeared to have struck a tree and been abandoned. The officer had seen a woman walking alone nearby and gave out her description so that she could be checked on. The woman in question was located at the intersection of Loveland Rd. and Eliot Street. Officers spoke to the woman and observed that she was unsteady on her feet, had slurred speech and glassy eyes, and had an odor of alcohol emanating from her. The woman was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of liquor and leaving the scene of a property damage accident.

On May 30, an officer was dispatched to Independence Dr. for a report of a past breaking and entering and larceny report. The reporting party stated that between 6pm on May 29 and 10:30am on May 30, someone had broken into his company’s storage shed. The matter is under investigation.

On May 30, an officer was dispatched to Beacon St. for a report of larceny. The reporting party stated that she had been expecting a package and when she contacted UPS they told her that it had already been delivered.

On May 30, officers were dispatched to Beacon St. for a report of larceny. The reporting parties stated that sometime during the day someone had gone into the basement office of their store and stolen an iPad and laptop. The matter is under investigation.

On May 30, an officer was dispatched to the Kent St. Lot for a larceny report. The victim stated that she had parked her car and purchased a parking meter ticket and believes she had dropped her wallet in the lot. She was later notified about suspicious activity on her credit card. The matter is under investigation.

On May 30, an officer was dispatched to the parking lot by Park School for a breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle. The vehicle in question had its passenger front window smashed and the owner stated that multiple items were taken.

On May 31, officers responded to the intersection of Washington St. and River Rd. to assist an officer who had a vehicle stopped. Upon arrival, the officers observed a vehicle pulled partway into a construction zone which was cordoned off with orange cones. The officers spoke to the driver and observed that his eyes were glassy and bloodshot, his speech was slurred, and an odor of alcohol was emanating from him. The driver was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of liquor, marked lanes violation, and driving on roadway under construction. A search of the vehicle yielded a small baggy of marijuana. The driver is being cited for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

On June 1, an officer responded to Green St. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that multiple computer devices had gone missing from his apartment. The matter is under investigation.