5/21/2014

Police Reports 5/21/2014

On May 21, officers observed a vehicle on Harvard St. driving slowly and driving in the bicycle lane. The officers conducted a motor vehicle stop and found that the passenger had an active warrant in effect. The passenger was placed under arrest and the driver was cited for a marked lanes violation and sent on his way.

On May 21, officers observed a vehicle make an illegal left turn onto Harvard Street. The officers initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver had an active warrant in effect. The driver was placed under arrest.

5/20/2014

Police Reports 5/20/2014

On May 20, an officer was dispatched to Beacon St. for a larceny report. The reporting party stated that sometime between the morning of the 19th and the morning of the 20th his bike was stolen from the basement of his building. The matter is under investigation.

On May 20, an officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn on Harvard Street. The officer stopped the vehicle and found that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest.

5/19/2014

Police Reports 5/19/2014

On May 19, an officer observed a vehicle drive through a red light on Washington Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver had an active warrant in effect. The driver was placed under arrest.

On May 19, an officer conducted a motor vehicle stop for a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. with no inspection sticker. The driver was cited for no inspection sticker and no license in possession. She was also cited for a child safety seat violation and the passenger was cited for a seat belt violation.

On May 19, an officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn on Harvard Street. The officer got the vehicle to pull over and found that the driver’s license was suspended and the vehicle’s registration was expired. The driver was placed under arrest.

On May 19, an officer responded to St. Paul St. for a report of theft. The reporting party stated that between the evening of the 18th and the morning of the 19th, his bicycle was stolen from the back hallway of his apartment building. The matter is under investigation.

On May 19, an officer was dispatched to Brookline Ave./Aspinwall Ave. for a traffic accident involving a bicyclist. Speaking with the associated parties, officers learned that a vehicle had been making a left turn on a green light when they made contact with the rear tire of a bicycle travelling in the crosswalk with a walk signal. A check on the driver showed that he had a revoked license and he was placed under arrest.

5/16/2014 through 5/18/2014

Police Reports 5/16/2014 through 5/18/2014

On May 16, an officer initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle that had been speeding on Boylston Street. The officer found that the driver’s license had been revoked and he was placed under arrest.

On May 16, officers observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. touch the double solid center line before moving across the travel lane and travelling in the bike lane. Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop and found that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On May 16, officers observed a vehicle travelling westbound on Beacon St. travel through a red light, turn left on a red arrow and continue driving eastbound on Beacon. The officers initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver did not have a license and had an active warrant in effect. The driver was placed under arrest.

On May 16, an officer was dispatched to Washington St. for a report of theft. The reporting party stated that she had been expecting a package, the tracking information showed that it had previously been delivered, yet she had not received it.

On May 16, an officer ran the information of a vehicle in front of him who had made an abrupt lane change on Beacon Street. The officer found that the registered owner of the vehicle had an active warrant in effect so he conducted a motor vehicle stop and placed the driver under arrest.

On May 17, an officer responded to a residence building on Cypress St. for a report of a past larceny. The reporting party stated that she had left her bicycle in the building’s rear storage closet a few days ago and had just discovered it missing. The matter is under investigation.

On May 18, officers observed a vehicle travelling on Washington St. stop for a red light and then accelerate through the intersection. The officers initiated a traffic stop and while speaking with the driver detected bloodshot and glassy eyes, slurred speech, and an odor of alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of liquor and a red light violation. The driver was also cited for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

On May 18, an officer initiated a traffic stop with a traveling on Harvard St. with an expired inspection sticker. The officer found that the driver had an active warrant in effect and he was placed under arrest.

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.

4/11/2014 through 4/13/2014

Police Reports 4/11/2014 through 4/13/2014

On April 12, an officer ran a check of a vehicle travelling on Beacon St. and found that the registered owner had a suspended license. The officer conducted a traffic stop and confirmed the status of the driver’s license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On April 12, an officer observed a vehicle enter the four way intersection at Drummer St. and Amory St. without stopping at the posted stop sign. The officer initiated a traffic stop and dispatch informed him that the driver’s right to operate had been suspended and the vehicle registration had been revoked. The driver was placed under arrest.

On April 13, an officer observed a vehicle traveling on Beacon St. make an illegal left turn onto Webster Street. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and found that the driver had an active warrant in effect. The driver was placed under arrest.

On April 13, an officer observed a vehicle speeding on Boylston Street. When the officer activated his overhead lights the vehicle made a U-turn, made a sharp right onto Reservoir Rd. and suddenly came to a stop. While speaking with the driver, the officer observed that he had glassy eyes, slurred speech, jerky movements, and an odor of alcohol emanating from him. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor, speeding, marked lanes violation, and red arrow violation.

On April 13, an officer observed a vehicle travelling eastbound on the westbound side of Beacon St. against oncoming traffic. The officer was able to conduct a motor vehicle stop and noticed that the driver had glassy eyes and an odor of alcohol emanating from her. The driver was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of liquor and a one way sign violation.

4/10/2014

Police Reports 4/10/2014

On April 10, an officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle speeding on Beacon Street. The officer found that the driver had an active warrant in effect and the driver was placed under arrest.

On April 10, an officer observed a vehicle stopped in the intersection of Beacon St. and Washington St. blocking the crosswalk and an adjacent fire hydrant. The officer observed that the car was running but there were no lights illuminated and the dark window tint made it difficult to determine whether the vehicle was occupied. The officer activated his lights and approached the vehicle. A check with dispatch confirmed that the vehicle’s registration was revoked and the driver’s license was suspended and the driver was placed under arrest.

4/9/2014

Police Reports 4/9/2014

On April 9, an officer responded to Boylston St. for a report of a past larceny. The victim stated that an envelope containing money had been taken from her purse which was located at her work station within the office. The matter is being investigated.

On April 9, an officer was dispatched to Harris St. for a report of a package theft. The victim stated that she had received an email the day before from UPS stating that the package she had been expecting had been delivered. When the woman got to the lobby of the building, the package was not there.

On April 9, an officer responded to the intersection of Emerson St. and Waverly St. at the request of another officer. The officer who was already on scene reported that he had been parked on Waverly St. with his emergency lights activated when a vehicle passed him on the right with no headlights on. The officer stopped the vehicle and believed the operator to be under the influence of alcohol. After the other officer spoke to the driver, the driver was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of liquor and operating a motor vehicle without headlights after dark.

4/8/2014

Police Reports 4/8/2014

On April 8, an officer was dispatched to Summit Ave. on a suspicious activity call. The reporting party stated that for the past month she has been receiving calls from an unknown male party who says he’s from Microsoft and needs her personal information to fix her computer. It is believed that this is part of a scam.

On April 8, a man came into the police station to report that his vehicle had been broken into while it was parked on Beacon Street. The man stated that when he returned to his vehicle, the passenger window had been forced down, the inside had been rummaged through, and his laptop was gone.

4/7/2014

Police Reports 4/7/2014

On April 7, officers ran the plates of a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. and found a possible match for a warrant candidate. The officers initiated a traffic stop and found that the passenger had an active warrant in effect. The passenger was placed under arrest.

On April 7, officers responded to Beacon St. for a call of armed robbery. The reporting party stated that he was walking on Monmouth St. when he was approached from behind and pushed to the ground. The suspect asked him the reporting party to give over his wallet and then fled. The matter is being investigated.

On April 7, a woman came into the Police Station to report a past larceny. The woman stated that on April 1 she was in a restaurant on Beacon St. and when she went to retrieve her order, her wallet was taken from her table.

On April 7, a man reported that someone had their credit card and cash stolen from a locker at an establishment on Clyde Street. The matter is under investigation.

On April 7, a man reported that his shoulder bag was stolen from a store on Beacon Street. The victim stated that the bag was taken from his shopping cart while he was loading items into his car. The matter is under investigation.

4/4/2014 through 4/6/2014

Police Reports 4/4/2014 through 4/6/2014

On April 4, an officer observed a vehicle with a defective headlight travelling from Grove St. to Independence Drive. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and found that the driver had an expired license. The driver was cited for not being duly licensed and defective equipment. The car was released to the driver’s spouse who had an active license.

On April 4, an officer was dispatched to Dwight St. for a larceny of a package. The victim stated that when she arrived home, the package she was expecting was in the foyer and the contents had been removed.

On April 5, an officer was stopped at the traffic signal at the intersection of Boylston St. and Cypress St. when he ran the plates of the car in front of him. The officer found that the vehicle’s registered owner had a suspended license and he initiated a traffic stop. Dispatch confirmed the man’s license was suspended and he was placed under arrest.

On April 5, officers were dispatched to a store on Beacon St. for a no trespass order. An officer looked up the subject and discovered that he had an active warrant in effect. The man was placed under arrest.

On April 5, an officer was approached by a store employee in Coolidge Corner who wanted to report a larceny. The employee stated that a cell phone had been stolen from the display shelf and a dummy cell phone had been left behind. The matter is under investigation.

On April 5, an officer observed a scooter travel through a red light at the intersection of Washington and Beacon Street. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found that the operator had a suspended license. The operator was placed under arrest.

On April 6, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. with a defective driver’s side headlight. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and found that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest. During an inventory of the car, officers found individual bags of marijuana, a glass pipe, and pills without a prescription. The driver is being charged with operating with defective equipment, operating with a suspended license, possession of Class D with intent to distribute, and possession of Class E prescription drugs.

4/3/2014

Police Reports 4/3/2014

On April 3, officers observed a vehicle straddle the two lanes of traffic on Washington St. while stopped at a red light. The officers initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver had a revoked license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On April 3, an officer was dispatched to Harvard St. and Marion St. for a report of the larceny of a moped that was parked on the sidewalk. The owner stated that he had left the moped parked overnight and when he returned in the morning, it was gone. The matter is under investigation.

On April 3, officers were dispatched to Clinton Rd. for a report of a vehicle that had hit a tree. Officers spoke to the driver who appeared unsteady on his feet, had slow slurred speech, and had an odor of alcohol emanating from him. The driver was placed under arrest for OUIL (2nd offense) and operating to endanger.

On April 3, an officer was dispatched to Freeman St. for a report of larceny. The victim stated that she had received a package that morning and had left it in the building vestibule. Upon her return in the evening, the woman found that her package had been opened and the contents were gone.

On April 3, an officer responded to Westbourne Terrace for a report of suspicious activity. The caller stated that there was a man in the building’s courtyard acting suspicious. Officers located the suspect inside one of the building’s storage rooms in the basement. The man was placed under arrest for breaking and entering at night with the intent to commit a misdemeanor and trespassing.

4/2/2014

Police Reports 4/2/2014

On April 2, an officer observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Boylston Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for operating after suspension and speeding.

On April 2, an officer was dispatched to Beacon St. for a past larceny report. The victim stated that when he arrived at the lobby of his building he found that the package he had been waiting for was open and the contents were gone. While there, the officer discovered that there was another package in the lobby that had been opened and the contents removed. The officer spoke to the owner of that package as well. The matter is under investigation.

On April 2, an officer responded to Harvard St. for a report of fraud. The victim stated that he was notified by the IRS that his Federal Tax Return had been rejected. After contacting them, the victim learned that someone had used his information to file a tax return. The matter is under investigation.

On April 2, officers responded to Beacon St. for a shoplifter who was being detained in a store. An employee stated that he had observed the suspect take multiple items and place them into his bag before exiting the store. The suspect was placed under arrest for shoplifting.

On April 2, officers traveling on Washington St. saw a pedestrian begin to enter the roadway in a poorly lit area. As the officers approached, the subject, who had his hood up and was hard to see, stuck his tongue out and entered the lane of travel. The officers avoided the subject and saw that he had stumbled into the opposite lane. The officers spoke to the man and discovered that he had an active warrant in effect. The man was placed under arrest.

3/31/2014

Police Reports 3/31/2014

On March 31, a man came into the Police Station to report that he had been the victim of fraud. The man stated he received a letter from the IRS which stated they had received a form he had not filed. The matter is under investigation.

On March 31, an officer observed a vehicle turn right on red from Beacon Street to Washington Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for failing to stop and operating after suspension.

3/28/2014 through 3/30/2014

Police Reports 3/28/2014 through 3/30/2014

On March 28, an officer was dispatched to Dwight St. for a report of past larcenies. The victim stated that she was expecting two packages and when she contacted the companies, she was informed that both packages had been delivered on March 20. The woman never received the packages and the matter is under investigation.

On March 28, an officer responded to Kent St. for a larceny report. The victim stated that a package had been delivered for him on March 26 but when he arrived at the building lobby, the package had been placed in the trash and the contents were gone. The man stated that he had the company send a replacement product which arrived earlier in the day, yet when he got to the lobby the package was once again in the trash and the contents were gone.

On March 29, an officer observed a vehicle enter Horace James Circle at a high rate of speed and exit onto Hammond Street. The officer conducted a traffic stop and detected an odor of liquor emanating from the driver. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for operating under the influence of liquor, operating to endanger, racing attempting to break a record, speeding, marked lanes violation, and open container in a motor vehicle.

On March 30, officers were dispatched to Winchester St. for a cab fare evasion. The driver stated that he had driven a female party to that location and she had exited the cab without paying. The officers went up the stairs to the building and were met by a witness who stated that he had heard banging and the sound of glass breaking and when he went to investigate he discovered a female in the foyer who was bleeding from her hand. Officers observed that the pane for the door was broken and there was glass and blood on the floor. Officers spoke with the female party and she will be summoned to court for malicious damage to the door. The cab driver declined to pursue the matter of the unpaid fare.

On March 30, as part of an ongoing Craigslist sting, a man was placed under arrest and charged with enticement of a child under the age of 16, annoying & accosting sexually, and dissemination of obscenity to minors.

3/27/2014

Police Reports 3/27/2014

On March 27, officers ran a query of a vehicle traveling on Washington St. and discovered that the vehicle had an expired inspection sticker and the registered owner had a warrant in effect. The officers conducted a motor vehicle stop and confirmed the status of the warrant. The driver was placed under arrest.

On March 27, officers were dispatched to Beacon St. for a fight in progress. A witness reported that a motorist had assaulted another motorist over a parking space. He stated that the assault included the suspect banging on the victim’s car, verbally harassing the victim, and physically harassing the victim. Officers spoke with the victim and other witnesses who confirmed the story. The suspect was placed under arrest for assault and battery (hands), assault and battery (shod foot), disturbing the peace, and disorderly conduct.

On March 27, an officer was dispatched to a store on Commonwealth Ave. for a report of shoplifting that had just occurred. An employee stated that a man had entered the store, taken a jacket off the rack and placed it into a bag and then left. The matter is under investigation.

On March 27, an officer observed a vehicle travel through a red light at the intersection of Kent Street and Aspinwall Avenue. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver had a suspended right to operate. The driver was cited for operating after suspension and failure to stop.

3/26/2014

Police Reports 3/26/2014

On March 26, an officer observed a vehicle in the left turn only lane at the intersection of Harvard St. and Longwood Ave. drive straight and cut off another vehicle. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found that the driver had a Massachusetts permit but no license. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for a marked lanes violation and not being duly licensed.

On March 26, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. make an illegal U-turn onto Green Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop and after approaching the vehicle could detect an odor of unburnt marijuana. The driver was found to have marijuana and he was cited for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and a U-turn violation.

3/25/2014

Police Reports 3/25/2014

On March 25, officers observed a vehicle backing up in the wrong direction on Beacon St. with its rear right tire going up over the curb. The officers conducted a traffic stop and were able to see a stun gun box in plain view behind the driver’s seat. The officers conducted a pat frisk and discovered a security tag remover and a stun gun on the driver. A search of the car revealed two more stun guns and tag removers and a bag of clothes. The driver was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of Stun Gun, Taser; Receiving Stolen Property; and a One Way Violation.

On March 25, an officer observed a vehicle travel at a high rate of speed on Harvard St. and run through a red light at the intersection of Harvard Street and School Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop and observed that the passenger was not wearing a seat belt. The officer looked up both parties and found that the passenger had a warrant in effect. The passenger was placed under arrest and charged with a seat belt violation and default warrant. The driver was written a citation for a red light violation and was sent on his way.

On March 25, an officer responded to Pleasant St. for a report of larceny. The resident reported that the building’s foyer was empty around 4pm but when she returned at 5pm a package that had been delivered for her husband was open and its contents had been removed. The matter is under investigation.

3/24/2014

Police Reports 3/24/2014

On March 24, a woman came into the Police Station to report a past breaking and entering and larceny of a vehicle. The victim stated that on Saturday March 22, her car had been parked in the Centre Street Lot and when she returned to it later in the day, a backpack with several items inside was missing.

On March 24, an officer responded to Marion St. for a report of larceny by false pretenses. The victim stated that she had received a call earlier in the day from a party she had believed to be her grandson who stated that he was in jail. The woman then spoke to the man’s supposed attorney who said that the victim should transfer bail money through MoneyGram. It was found that this was part of a Phishing-type phone scam and the matter is under investigation.

3/21/2014 through 3/23/2014

Police Reports 3/21/2014 through 3/23/2014

On March 21, officers responded to Beacon St. for a report of a suspicious male yelling and hitting the bushes along buildings with a stick he was carrying. Officers located the male party on Beaconsfield Rd. and he was acting in a threatening manner. The man was placed under arrest for Disorderly Person and Threats.

On March 21, an officer observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Harvard St. and initiated a traffic stop. The officer discovered that the driver had a revoked license and they were placed under arrest.

On March 21, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Boylston St. with an expired registration sticker. A check of the vehicle on the cruiser laptop indicated that the registered owner had a suspended license. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and the driver was placed under arrest and cited for operating after revocation and expired registration.

On March 21, an officer ran a random query of a vehicle travelling on Lee St. which revealed that the registered owner had a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver, who was not the registered owner, had an expired license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On March 21, an officer was dispatched to Kent St. for a report of larceny. The victim stated that she had had a purchase mailed to her and when she arrived home, the package was open inside of the building lobby and the contents were missing.

On March 21, an officer initiated a traffic stop for a vehicle travelling on Chestnut Hill Ave. with an expired registration sticker. The officer found that the driver was operating with an expired license and the driver was placed under arrest and cited for not being duly licensed, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating after revocation, and failure to display proper registration.

On March 22, a call was put out by dispatch regarding a hit and run accident that had occurred on Longwood Avenue. Dispatch informed officers that Boston and State Police had a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle involved and officers responded to Centre St. in Boston. When speaking to the driver, officers observed that her speech was slurred, her eyes were bloodshot and glassy, she was lethargic, and an odor of alcohol was emanating from her. The driver was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of liquor, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident/personal injury, and a marked lanes violation.

On March 22, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a speed greater than the posted 35 mph on West Roxbury Parkway. The officer initiated a traffic stop and issued a citation for speeding. At this time, the driver began revving his engine as he pulled into traffic before it was safe to do so, causing other vehicles to slam on their brakes. The vehicle nearly avoided hitting another car when turning onto Hammond Pond Parkway and the officer activated his lights again. The vehicle failed to stop as it fled from the officer and swerved around cars stopped at a red light at the intersection of Hammond Pond Parkway and Heath Street. The vehicle finally pulled over and the driver was placed under arrest and charged with failing to stop for a police officer, operating to endanger, speeding, failing to stop at a red light, passing on the right, and an unsafe lane change.

On March 22, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Commonwealth Ave. at a high rate of speed and cross the white dotted line. The officer initiated a traffic stop and while speaking with the driver observed slurred speech, glassy eyes, and an odor of alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest for speeding, failure to stay in marked lanes, and operating under the influence of liquor.

On March 23, officers responded to Winthrop Rd. for a report of motorist hitting a telephone pole and attempting to flee the scene. Officers spoke to the driver and observed that he was unsteady on his feet and had slurred speech. An officer observed a pocket knife in the man’s back pocket and conducted a pat frisk for officer safety. The officer found multiple small bottles of alcohol on the man. The man was placed under arrest and cited for operating under the influence of liquor; operating to endanger, driving on the sidewalk; operating to endanger, operating while intoxicated; leaving the scene of property damage/traffic crash; and open container of alcohol.

On March 23, an officer observed a vehicle turn from Harvard St. to Beacon St. where signs were posted indicating that no left turn was allowed. The officer conducted a traffic stop and discovered that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest.

3/20/2014

Police Reports 3/20/2014

In the early morning of March 20, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Washington St. with a defective headlight. The officer initiated a traffic stop and observed the driver acting nervous and agitated. The driver was found to be in possession of marijuana and was cited for possession of less than one ounce and for a defective headlight.

On March 20, an officer observed a vehicle travel through the stop sign at Newton St. and Goddard Ave. without stopping. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and found that the driver did not have a license. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for not being duly licensed and the stop sign violation. The owner of the vehicle was issued a citation for allowing an improper person to operate a motor vehicle.

On March 20, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Washington St. with a rejected inspection sticker. The officer conducted a traffic stop. A check of the vehicle and the driver revealed that the vehicle status was revoked, the driver’s license was suspended, and the driver had a warrant in effect. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for failure to inspect the motor vehicle, operating an unregistered vehicle, operating an uninsured vehicle, and operating after suspension.

3/19/2014

Police Reports 3/19/2014

On March 19, an officer observed a vehicle cut across two lanes of traffic on Beacon St. without using a turn signal. The officer conducted a traffic stop and when approaching the vehicle detected an odor of fresh marijuana. While speaking to the operator, the officer observed nervous and fidgety behavior. Officers found the driver to be in possession of marijuana, prescription drugs and pills without a prescription, multiple cell phones, and cash. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for a marked lanes violation, no directional while turning, and possession of class B with intent to distribute. The driver was also given a citation for possessing less than an ounce of marijuana.

On March 19, dispatch gave out information on a shoplifting that had just occurred at a store on Beacon Street. An officer observed the vehicle that the suspect got into driving on Harvard Ave. and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The passenger matched the description of the suspect and was placed under arrest for larceny. The stolen merchandise was found in her purse and jacket. The driver was cited for no inspection sticker and no license in possession and was sent on her way.

On March 19, an officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign at Dean Road and Druce Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver was not duly licensed. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for failure to stop at a stop sign and not being duly licensed.

On March 19, an officer was dispatched to Winchester St. for a report of larceny. The victim stated that when she returned home from a walk with her daughter, she had left their stroller at the foot of the residence’s stairs close to the sidewalk. When the woman returned later for the stroller, it was gone. The matter is under investigation.

On March 19, an officer observed a vehicle traveling in the middle lane of Beacon St. turn left across the trolley tracks onto Washington St. while a vehicle waited in the left turn lane with a red arrow. The officer signaled for the driver to pull over and found that the driver was operating with an expired license. The driver was placed under arrest for not being duly licensed.

3/18/2014

Police Reports 3/18/2014

On March 18, an officer was dispatched to a residential building on Boylston St. to take a larceny report. The reporting party stated that he had had a package stolen from the building foyer. The man stated that UPS told him the package had been delivered yet he never received it. The matter is under investigation.

On March 18, an officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. for a report of past shoplifting. The store owner stated that on March 9 and 10th a female entered the store and used a plastic container to steal frozen yogurt from a machine. The matter is being investigated.

3/16/2014

Police Reports 3/16/2014

On March 16, an officer was dispatched to Winchester St. and Atherton Rd. for a motor vehicle crash. The officer observed a vehicle that had driven up Atherton Rd. the wrong way and appeared to have hit a tree. At the scene, a witness reported seeing the vehicle hit his cousin’s car, drive off and hit a tree. The officer spoke to the driver who appeared unsteady on his feet and had a strong odor of alcohol emanating from him. The driver was placed under arrest and charged for operating under the influence of liquor, operating to endanger, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, and a one-way violation.

3/12/2014

Police Reports 3/12/2014

On March 12, an officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign at the intersection of Clinton Road and Penniman Road. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and discovered that the driver had an outstanding warrant. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for the stop sign violation.

3/10/2014

Police Reports 3/10/2014

On March 10, an officer was dispatched to Park St. for a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The victim stated that she had parked on Park St. and had returned to her vehicle approximately an hour later at which time she discovered that her front passenger window was shattered and her purse and iPad were missing. The matter is under investigation.

3/7/2014 through 3/9/2014

Police Reports 3/7/2014 through 3/9/2014

On March 7, an officer was dispatched to an apartment on Upland Rd. for a report of larceny. The victim stated that he had parked his vehicle in his driveway the evening before and had left it unlocked. When the man went to retrieve his laptop bag from the car a little after midnight, the man found that the laptop bag and its contents were missing and items in the car had been rifled through. The matter is under investigation.

On March 7, officers observed a vehicle traveling on Harvard St. change lanes abruptly and cut off another vehicle without signaling. The vehicle proceeded to slow down to approximately 5mph which due to the flow of traffic was an unsafe speed. The officers initiated a traffic stop and while speaking to the driver they observed red, glassy eyes and an odor of alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for operating under the influence of liquor and failure to use a turn signal.

On March 7, an officer was dispatched to Manchester Rd. for a scam report. The victim stated that she had received a call that she believed to be from her grandson who said he had been arrested in Mexico and needed bail money. The grandson said that she would receive a call from an attorney about wiring the money to him. The woman received the call from the attorney and sent money by wire. The next morning the victim spoke to her grandson who stated that he hadn’t been in Mexico or arrested. The matter is under investigation.

On March 8, an officer observed a vehicle travel through a red light at the intersection of Kent Street and Longwood Avenue. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and spoke to both the driver and the passenger. The officer observed that the driver’s eyes were bloodshot and glossy, her speech was slurred, and she smelled of alcohol. Officers also detected an odor of marijuana and found that more than one ounce of marijuana was in the car. Both the driver and passenger were charged with Possession Class D with Intent to Distribute and the driver was also cited for operating under the influence of liquor and failure to stop (red light).

On March 8, 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’s license was revoked and he had an active warrant in effect. The driver was placed under arrest.

On March 8, an officer responded to Perry St. for a report of larceny. The victim stated that she had a package shipped to her, the Postal Service confirmed delivery, yet she never received the package. The matter is under investigation.

On March 9, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Boylston St. at a high rate of speed and making illegal lane changes. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found that the driver was operating with a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for speeding, marked lanes violation, and operating after suspension.

On March 9, officers went to a residence on Chestnut St. for two active warrants for a suspect. The officers placed the man under arrest for the warrants.

On March 9, an officer responded to Cypress St. for a report of larceny from a motor vehicle. The victim reported that his portable LCD player was taken from the trunk of his rental car. The matter is under investigation.

On March 9, an officer was dispatched to a restaurant on Harvard St. for a report of larceny. The victim stated that she had placed her laptop on a table and then joined her friend at another table for approximately 30 minutes. When the victim returned to her table, the laptop was gone. The matter is under investigation.

On March 9, a man came into the Brookline Police station to report that his car had been stolen. The man stated that his car had been parked on Harvard St. and when he returned the next day, it was gone. The matter is being investigated.

3/6/2014

Police Reports 3/6/2014

On March 6, an officer ran a random query of a vehicle travelling in the area of Boylston St. and Reservoir Road. The search indicated a possible warrant hit for the vehicle’s registered owner so the officer initiated a traffic stop. Dispatch confirmed that the driver had two active warrants in effect and he was placed under arrest.

On March 6, a woman came into the Brookline Police Station to report a larceny from Ashville Road. The woman stated that she had placed an order online and UPS tracking indicated the package had been delivered, yet the woman reported never receiving the package. The matter is under investigation.

On the night of March 6, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. without headlights on. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and while speaking with the driver, he observed an odor of marijuana. The officer ran a search on the driver and the passenger, who was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver did not have a license in Massachusetts and his license from New York was revoked. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for failure to display headlights and not being duly licensed. The passenger had two arrest warrants in effect. The passenger was placed under arrest and cited for failure to wear a seatbelt and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

3/5/2014

Police Reports 3/5/2014

On March 5, an officer was dispatched to Sewall Ave. for a report of suspicious emails. The victim stated that she received an email she had believed to be from her son, the email address was off by one letter, asking for a favor. When she asked what the favor was, she received an email back asking for money to be wired to an account. The emails were found to be a scam and the matter is under investigation.

On March 5, a man came to the Brookline Police Station to report a past breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle. The man stated that on Monday March 3, he parked his vehicle on Pond Ave. with his iPod charging inside. When he returned to the vehicle an hour later, the iPod was gone. No other items were taken.

On March 5, an officer was dispatched to Toxteth St. for a report of larceny. The victim stated that a laptop had been shipped to him and tracking information said that it had been delivered the day before. The man reported never receiving the package.

3/4/2014

Police Reports 3/4/2014

On March 4, officers traveled to Thatcher St. to carry out an arrest warrant. The suspect was placed under arrest and a search yielded cash, heroin, and drug paraphernalia. The suspect is being charged with Possession of Class A with Intent to Distribute.

On March 4, an officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. for a reported money scam by phone. The owner of the business stated that an employee received a call from an individual, claiming to be from NSTAR, who stated the power would be disconnected to the business. Later in the day, the owner received a call from the same individual who said the business needed to make an immediate payment or the power would be shut off. The matter is under investigation.

On March 4, an officer monitoring the speed of motor vehicles on Allandale Rd. observed a vehicle travelling at a speed in excess of the posted 30mph. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver’s right to operate a motor vehicle had been suspended. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for operating after suspension and speeding.

On March 4, an officer responded to the area of Boylston St. at High St. for a call involving erratic operation of a vehicle. The officer observed a vehicle driving with its tires touching the solid yellow line and initiated a motor vehicle stop. While talking to the driver, the officer observed that her speech was slurred, eyes were glassy, and there was a substance appearing to be vomit on her right leg and lap area. The driver was placed under arrest and charged for operating under the influence of liquor and failure to stay entirely within marked lanes.

On March 4, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop for a minor traffic offense. Later in the day, officers observed the same vehicle exhibiting suspicious behavior, pulling into various alley ways near St. Paul Street and Egmont Street. Officers approached the vehicle on foot and spoke to the driver and passenger. The officers observed balloons scattered around the interior of the car, a large blue nitrous tank on the passenger side floor, and a marijuana pipe. Both the driver and passenger were placed under arrest for Inhaling a Toxic Substance.

3/3/2014

Police Reports 3/3/2014

On March 3, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. pull into a metered space at the corner of Harvard and Beals Streets. The vehicle then backed onto Beals St. facing the wrong direction on a posted one way street and exited the street driving in the wrong direction. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and found that the driver had an expired license. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, one way violation, unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle, and attaching plates.

On March 3, an officer was dispatched to Thatcher St. for a report of theft. The victim stated that when she arrived home from work, a package that had been delivered for her was already opened and the contents were missing. The matter is under investigation.

2/28/2014 through 3/2/2014

Police Reports 2/28/2014 through 3/2/2014

On February 28, an officer ran a random query of a vehicle travelling on Harvard Street. The search revealed that the vehicle had a failed inspection sticker and the registered owner had a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop and confirmed the status of the driver’s license. The driver was placed under arrest.

On February 28, an officer initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle fail to stop for a red light on Harvard Street. The driver was found to be operating without a license and was placed under arrest.

On February 28, dispatch broadcasted a report of breaking and entering of a motor vehicle that had just occurred on Boylston Street. One suspect had fled onto Boylston St. in a vehicle and the other suspect was being chased on Boylston by the victim and two witnesses on foot. The victim reported seeing a vehicle pull up next to his van with two people inside and then seeing one of the suspects inside of his van. When approached, both suspects fled the scene. An officer observed a man matching the description of one of the suspects hiding on Heath Hill. Detectives apprehended the man and placed him under arrest. The man is charged with breaking and entering of a motor vehicle and resisting arrest.

On February 28, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Elba St. for a report of annoying phone calls. The residents reported receiving multiple calls from an unknown party who demanded that they owed money and needed to pay. The matter is being investigated.

On March 1, an officer responded to Salisbury Rd. for a report of erratic operation of a motor vehicle. It had been reported that a vehicle had left a residence on Salisbury Rd., struck a snow bank, struck a tree, and then continued driving. The officer located a vehicle matching the description and spoke with the driver. While speaking with the man, the officer observed slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils, and an odor of alcohol. The man was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of liquor, operating under the influence of drugs, and leaving the scene of an accident/property damage.

On March 2, officers ran a query of a vehicle travelling on Washington St. which revealed that the vehicle had an expired inspection sticker and a revoked registration status. The officers conducted a motor vehicle stop and found that the driver had an active warrant in effect and her right to operate a motor vehicle had been suspended. The woman was placed under arrest for the warrant and was cited for revoked insurance, revoked registration, unregistered motor vehicle, operating after suspension, and expired inspection.

On March 2, officers responded to a store Harvard St. for a report of an assault and battery. Officers spoke to both parties, neither of whom wanted to press charges. Officers found that one of the parties had an active warrant in effect and he was placed under arrest.

On March 2, an officer observed a vehicle make a left turn on Beacon St. where left turns were prohibited. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found the driver to be operating with a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for operating after suspension and a left turn violation.

2/27/2014

Police Reports 2/27/2014

On February 27, an officer responded to a store on Beacon St. for a report of a shoplifter. The manager reported that a man had entered the store, removed an item from its security cord and left with the item. The matter is currently under investigation.

On February 27, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on West Roxbury Parkway at a speed greater than the posted 35mph. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found that the driver did not have a license but did have an active warrant in effect. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for speeding, not being duly licensed, and having an active warrant.

On February 27, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Sumner Rd. for a report of breaking and entering and larceny of property. The home owner reported that while at work, someone broke into her home. The victim reported that cash and items were taken from the house. An investigation is being conducted.

2/26/2014

Police Reports 2/26/2014

On February 26, an officer observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Boylston Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop and discovered the driver was operating with a suspended license. The driver was cited and placed under arrest.

On February 26, an officer ran a random query on a vehicle travelling on Heath Street. The query revealed that the registered owner of the vehicle had a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop and confirmed the status of the driver’s license. The driver was cited and placed under arrest for operating after suspension.

On the evening of February 26, an officer observed a vehicle in the lower parking lot of Larz Anderson Park despite the park being closed to the public after dark. The vehicle began traveling on Goddard Ave. and the officer observed that the passenger side brake light was not illuminating. The officer conducted a traffic stop and requested identification for both the driver and the passenger, who was not wearing a seatbelt. A query of the passenger revealed that he had an outstanding warrant and he was placed under arrest. The driver was cited for defective equipment and sent on her way. During an inventory of the passenger’s property, police found cocaine and a stolen credit card. The passenger is being charged with possession of a stolen credit card, possession of a controlled substance Class B, the arrest warrant, and the seatbelt violation.

On February 26, an officer ran a random query of a vehicle travelling on Harvard Street. The query revealed that the status of the vehicle was revoked due to it being uninsured. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and confirmed the status of the vehicle. The driver was cited for uninsured motor vehicle, unregistered motor vehicle, and operating after revocation of registration and the car was towed.

2/25/2014

Police Reports 2/25/2014

On February 25, an officer ran a random query of a vehicle travelling on Beacon Street. The query showed that the registered owner of the vehicle had an active warrant so the officer initiated a traffic stop. The warrant was confirmed and the man was placed under arrest. During an inventory of the man’s car, officers found cash, a cell phone, and marijuana. The man is also being charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class D, with Intent to Distribute.

On February 25, officers were dispatched to Dudley St. for a report of a subject who had entered a home and left when confronted by the resident.  Officers located a man matching the description given by the caller in a nearby parking lot. The man was placed under arrest for breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony.

On February 25, an officer responded to Singletree Rd. for a report of someone entering locked vehicles. Witnesses reported seeing a man enter two separate vehicles before leaving the scene in a different car. The owner of one of the cars reported credit cards being taken from inside the car. The matter is currently under investigation.

On February 25, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. fail to stop at a red light at the intersection of Beacon Street. The officer conducted a traffic stop. A search into the driver revealed that they did not have a driver’s license. The driver was placed under arrest for not being duly licensed.

On February 25, a store manager approached an officer in regard to a suspicious person that had just left their store on Harvard Street. The manager reported seeing a man in the store who had intended to steal store merchandise. The officer observed a male matching the suspect’s description farther down Harvard Street. Officers found the man in possession of stolen merchandise. The man was placed under arrest for shoplifting as well as an active warrant.

On February 25, an officer observed a vehicle travel through the intersection of Newton St. and Goddard Ave. without stopping for the stop sign. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found the driver to be operating without a license. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for unlicensed operation and failure to stop for a stop sign.

On February 25, an officer responded to a residential building on Beacon St. for a report of breaking and entering and larceny. A resident reported arriving home and finding several items displaced throughout the apartment. The resident and her roommate both reported several items missing from the apartment. The matter is currently under investigation.

2/24/2014

Police Reports 2/24/2014

On February 24, officers responded to a residence on Orchard Rd. with multiple arrest warrants for two parties. Once entry to the residence was achieved, police searched the residence and located the two parties. Both were placed under arrest for their respective warrants and one was also charged with resisting arrest.

On February 24, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. with an expired inspection sticker. The officer initiated a motor vehicle stop and a check into the driver showed that he had a straight warrant in effect. The driver was placed under arrest.

On February 24, an officer observed an expired inspection sticker on a vehicle travelling on Harvard Street. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found the driver to be operating with a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for operating after suspension and expired inspection sticker.

On February 24, an officer ran a query of a vehicle travelling on Commonwealth Avenue. The search showed that the registered owner had an expired license. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and observed nervous behavior from the driver. The driver was removed from the vehicle and found in possession of heroin. The man was placed under arrest and charged with possession of Class A heroin.

2/21/2014 through 2/23/2014

Police Reports 2/21/2014 through 2/23/2014

On February 21, an officer observed a vehicle roll through a stop sign at the intersection of Pearl St. and Brookline Ave. without coming to a complete stop. The officer initiated a traffic stop. During his interaction with the driver, the officer detected an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicles interior and found the driver in possession of marijuana. The driver was cited for a stop sign violation and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

On February 21, an officer observed a vehicle make an illegal U-turn on Harvard Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver had an active warrant. The driver was placed under arrest for the warrant and cited for the illegal U-turn.

On February 21, an officer was dispatched to a store on Harvard St. for a report of shoplifting. The manager stated that a customer had approached her and pointed out a male who was taking items off of the shelves and placing them in his pockets. The manager also observed the male taking items and confronted him. The suspect rushed out of the store and the matter is currently under investigation.

On February 21, an officer was dispatched to a residence on Manchester Rd. for a report of larceny.
A resident reported that she had had two packages delivered that morning but when she went back to retrieve them a few hours later, they were gone.

On February 21, officers responded to a residence on Sherrin Rd. for a report of burglary. Residents reported that their house had been broken into and jewelry was stolen from the bedroom. The matter is being investigated.

On February 22, officers responded to Dale St. for an attempted burglary. The resident stated she was woken by her home alarm going off and informed it was triggered by the basement door. The woman found the door to be ajar and the glass on the top portion of the door was broken. Officers observed footprints in the snow leading towards the door. The matter is under investigation.

On February 22, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Beacon St. with no front license plate. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found the driver to be operating with a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for operating after suspension and failure to display 2 red letter plates.

On February 22, officers responded to Beacon St. for a traffic crash. While speaking to the operator of the vehicle that had rear ended another vehicle, officers observed glassy eyes and an odor of liquor. Tire marks leading up to where the accident occurred indicate that the driver was operating at a speed in excess of the posted 30mph. The driver was taken into police custody and was cited for speeding, following too closely, and operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor.

On February 23, officers ran a random query of a vehicle travelling on Harvard Street. The query revealed that the vehicle had a failed inspection sticker and the officers conducted a motor vehicle stop. It was found that the driver had an active arrest warrant and he was placed under arrest. The officers observed an odor of marijuana and found the driver to be in possession. The driver was cited for failure to inspect a motor vehicle, no license in possession, and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

2/20/2014

Police Reports 2/20/2014

On February 20, an officer came to a stop at a red light on Harvard St. behind three vehicles. The vehicle directly in front of the officer was very loud while idling as if there was a problem with the muffler. When the light turned green, the vehicle accelerated and the muffler became louder than reasonable. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found the driver to be operating with a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest for operating after license suspension and defective equipment (muffler).

On February 20, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Beverly Rd. displaying a commercial license plate but no commercial owner markings on the sides of the vehicle. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver’s right to operate a motor vehicle had been revoked. The driver was placed under arrest.

On February 20, an officer ran a random query of a vehicle travelling on Harvard Street. The officer was alerted of a possible warrant match for the registered owner of the vehicle and they conducted a motor vehicle stop. Dispatch confirmed that the driver had an active warrant in effect and the driver was placed under arrest.

2/19/2014

Police Reports 2/19/2014

On February 19, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. with a defective brake light and an inspection sticker that failed safety standards. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found the driver to be operating with a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and cited for operating a vehicle that had failed safety standards and having a defective brake light.

On February 19, an officer was dispatched to a gym on Commonwealth Ave. for a report of larceny. The victim stated that while working out he had placed his backpack into a locker but had left it unlocked. When he returned from his workout the man stated that his MacBook had been taken from his backpack. The matter is currently under investigation.

On February 19, an officer responded to a residential building on Summit Ave. for a report of larceny. The victim stated that he had ordered multiple items to be delivered by UPS. On Monday, all of the packages had been reported as having been delivered however the man had been out of town. When he returned home, the man found that one of the packages was missing. The matter is being investigated.

On February 19, an officer was dispatched to a store on Beacon St. for a report of larceny. The store manager reported seeing a man enter the store, cut the security cable to a pair of headphones, place the headphones under his jacket and leave. The incident is being investigated.

2/18/2014

Police Reports 2/18/2014

On February 18, an officer observed a vehicle on West Roxbury Parkway travel at a high rate of speed. The vehicle moved into the right lane to pass another car and almost hit a jogger, swerving back into the left lane and causing the other car to slam on their brakes to avoid being hit. The officer initiated a traffic stop and a license check showed that the driver only had a permit to operate in Massachusetts. The driver was placed under arrest for not being duly licensed as well as cited for unsafe lane change and speeding. The owner of the car was mailed a citation for allowing an unlicensed person to operate a motor vehicle.

On February 18, an officer was dispatched to the area of Boylston and Sumner Rd. for a check of well-being of a male party. The officer observed the man attempting to hitchhike on Boylston St. The officer informed the man that hitchhiking is illegal and had dispatch run an inquiry of the man. The search showed that the man had an active arrest warrant and he was placed under arrest.

2/14/2014 through 2/17/2014

Police Reports 2/14/2014 through 2/17/2014

On February 14, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Beacon St. stop in the left lane and block the flow of traffic. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop. During the stop, the officer observed the driver’s speech to be slurred, eyes glassy and bloodshot, and an odor of alcohol. The driver was found to have a suspended license and was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated. The driver was charged with operating under the influence of liquor, operating a motor vehicle after license suspension, and impeding the free flow of traffic.

On February 14, an officer was dispatched to a restaurant on Cypress St. for a report of breaking and entering. The owner reported that when an employee had entered the business that morning they had discovered the rear door open and cash missing from the register. The matter is currently under investigation.

On February 14, officers observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. drive straight in a marked right turn only travel lane. The officers conducted a traffic stop and found the driver to have a revoked license and two active warrants. The driver was placed under arrest for operating after revocation, marked lanes violation, and default warrants.

On 2/15/14 a student at Pine Manor College wanted to report his Nintendo 3DS XL; Pokemon X+Y Limited Edition missing, he last saw it on 2/4/14 at approximately 2345 hours. He was playing with it and left it on a couch in the common area.  A report was filed with Campus Security as well.

On 2/15/14 Officers responded to a store on Harvard St. for a report of 2 adult shoplifters without identification.  Upon arrival, Officers spoke with the loss prevention officer for the store, while a male subject and female subject sat in the office. The female was observed removing a price tag from a belt then handing it to the male, where the male attached the belt around his waist. The male then took a second belt and attached it around his waist, with both belts secured, the male then placed his shirt overtop the belts and followed the female out of the store without paying for the items. It was discovered that the subjects had taken several other items as well. After speaking with the subjects it was apparent that both the male subject and female subject were willfully misleading Officers from obtaining their proper identifying information during the course of our investigation, at which point they were handcuffed and placed under arrest for the following charges: M.G.L.c.266/30A LARCENY UNDER $250.00 (SHOPLIFTING)M.G.L.c.268/13B INTERFERENCE & OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE

On 2/15/14 Brookline Police received a call regarding an Apple iPhone 5 that was stolen out of the Brookhouse laundry room. The caller was in the laundry room at approximately 8:30AM and had his phone. He returned to his apartment shortly after, and at approximately 9:45AM he realized he did not have his phone. He returned to the laundry, but was unable to locate the phone. The owner was able to track the phone to a Stop & Shop located at 99 Charles St in Malden. The phone was turned into the Stop and Shop and our Detectives will conduct a follow-up.

On 02/16/14 a Brookline Officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Allendale Rd. when he observed a vehicle that appeared to be travelling in excess of the posted 30 MPH. Using the Radar gun, the Officer confirmed that the vehicles speed was 47 MPH.  A traffic stop was conducted and it was found that the operator’s right to operate was suspended.  She was placed under arrest.

On February 17, officers responded to a residential complex on University Rd. for a glass break. Officers observed a broken window in the back hallway of the second floor and broken glass on the sill and outside the window, on the roof. There were footprints in the snow on the roof that lead from the window down the fire escape. Officers stopped and apprehended a male located on the steps of a neighboring building. The man was placed under arrest for malicious damage of property.

On February 17, an officer observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Hammond Pond Parkway. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver had a default warrant in effect. The driver was placed under arrest for the active warrant and cited for speeding.

From 2/13/2014 to 2/17/2014, six arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation into sexual misconduct. Three of these arrests came from an investigation into the exchange of sex for drugs and three came from an investigation into sexual predators.

2/13/2014

Police Reports 2/13/2014

On February 13, an officer was dispatched to the area of Saint Paul St. and Freeman St. for a report of a traffic crash. When conducting a Registry of Motor Vehicles check, it was discovered that one of the drivers had a revoked license. After the officer assisted the two parties in exchanging information, the driver with the revoked license was placed under arrest.

On February 13, an officer was dispatched to a business on Harvard St. for a report of suspicious activity. A security guard reported that two men had entered the business and started asking suspicious questions before leaving. The matter is under investigation.

2/12/2014

Police Reports 2/12/2014

On February 12, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Boylston St. with an expired inspection sticker. A check of the registration with the officer’s in-car computer confirmed it was expired and showed that the owner of the vehicle had an active warrant. The driver was stopped and placed under arrest for the warrant and cited for the expired inspection sticker.

On February 12, officers were dispatched to a business on Harvard St. for a report of shoplifting. A store employee reported seeing a woman take several small items and place them into her handbag. The woman was cited for shoplifting and will be summoned to court.

On February 12, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Boylston St. fail to stop at a red light at Lee Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop and ran a license check on the driver. The search showed that the driver’s license was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for operating after suspension and a red light violation.

2/11/2014

Police Reports 2/11/2014

On February 11, an officer observed a vehicle make a right turn onto Harvard St. from the middle lane of Beacon Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop and discovered that the driver was only in possession of a learners permit and a search showed that the registration on the vehicle had been suspended. While speaking with the driver, the officer identified an odor of marijuana and found the driver in possession of less than one ounce. The driver was cited and will be summoned to court for not being duly licensed, operating after suspended registration, and making an improper turn. The driver was given a by-law citation for possessing less than one ounce of marijuana and the vehicle was towed.

On February 11, dispatch received a call from a business on Beacon St. who wanted to report an incident of shoplifting. An employee of the store reported witnessing a man take an item and place it into a shopping bag he was carrying and leave the store. The matter is under investigation.

On February 11, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Harvard St. stuck in the intersection of Harvard St. and School Street. The vehicle was blocking traffic from School Street. Once free from the intersection, the officer conducted a motor vehicle stop. A search by the officer and confirmation from dispatch showed that the driver did not have an active license. The driver was cited with not being duly licensed and blocking an intersection and was placed under arrest.

On February 11, an officer observed a vehicle driving over the speed limit on Allandale Rd. and initiated a traffic stop. The officer found that the driver’s license was expired and the driver had failed to report a change of address to the Motor Vehicle Registry. The driver was placed under arrest and cited for operating with an expired license, failure to notify the registry of change of address, and speeding.

2/10/2014

Police Reports 2/10/2014

On February 10, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on St. Paul St. with an expired inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop and found the driver to be operating with a suspended license. The driver was cited with failing to inspect his motor vehicle and operating after suspension.

On February 10, an officer responded to a business in Coolidge Corner for a report of a shoplifter who had fled the store. An employee reported seeing a woman place merchandise into the bags she was carrying and flee without paying.

2/7/2014 through 2/9/2014

Police Reports 2/7/2014 through 2/9/2014

On February 7, an officer carried out a random query of a vehicle traveling on St. Paul Street. The query showed that the vehicle had an expired inspection sticker and the owner had a default warrant in effect. The officer initiated a traffic stop and the driver was placed under arrest.

On February 7, an officer responded to a business on Washington St. for a report of suspicious activity. An employee stated that they received two calls from a man claiming to be an NStar employee who said they were behind on their payments. It was confirmed that these calls were part of a scam.

On February 8, an officer responded to University Rd. for a report of a suspicious phone call. A man stated that he had received a voicemail on his phone from someone claiming to be from the IRS who said the man owed back taxes and needed to get in contact with him right away. It is believed that this call is part of a scam.

On February 8, an officer observed a man enter a store on Harvard St. and leave with two full bags that did not match the store exited. Officers observed the man place the bags into a car and re-enter the store with an empty bag. Employees confirmed that the merchandise had not been paid for and the man was placed under arrest for shoplifting.

On February 8, an officer entered the registration of a vehicle traveling on Washington St. into their in-car computer. The search showed that the registered owner of the vehicle had a default arrest warrant in effect so the officer initiated a traffic stop. During the stop, the officer was able to detect an odor of marijuana and found the driver to be in possession of less than one ounce. The driver was placed under arrest for the warrant and cited for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

On February 9, an officer was dispatched to Kent St. for a report of breaking and entering and larceny of a motor vehicle. A woman stated that she had left her car unlocked while inside her home for a couple of hours and when she re-entered the vehicle it had been rifled through and items were missing. The matter is currently under investigation.