Note to Readers:

The following information is based on initial reviews of incident reports and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all incidents reported. The blog reports do not include sex crimes, domestic abuse, juvenile information, medical reports, and other sensitive police reports. The blog may differ from local news sources as well as trends reported at crimereports.com

Friday, August 15, 2014

8/14/2014

Police Reports August 14, 2014

On August 14, an officer was monitoring traffic on Beacon St and Pleasant St when he observed the driver of a vehicle texting while driving. The vehicle was stopped and the officer asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver’s license was suspended and the driver was arrested and given a citation for texting while driving.


On August 14, officers responded to a call for an erratic driver along Boylston St. Shortly after, the call was now being reported as a minor crash. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to Beth Israel Hospital. The driver will be summonsed to Brookline District Court for a charge for OUIL. 

Thursday, August 14, 2014

8/13/2014

Police Reports August 13, 2014

On August 13, a vehicle was pulled over along Harvard St for suspicion of subjects drinking alcohol in the vehicle. During the stop, there were two open alcohol containers retrieved. The passenger was in possession of marijuana and had a warrant, resulting in his arrest. The driver was issued a citation for having an open container in the vehicle.


On August 13, an officer observed a vehicle take an illegal left turn along Beacon St. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver did not have a driver’s license, resulting in the driver’s arrest.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

8/13/2014

Police Reports August 12, 2014

On August 12, an officer responded to a report for a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. The individual stated that her vehicle was parked in her driveway overnight. The next afternoon she noticed that it appeared that someone rummaged through it. Change was taken from the center console. The vehicle was left unlocked.


On August 12, an officer observed a passing vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. The vehicle also had an expired registration and the driver’s license was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest for driving with a suspended license. 

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

8/11/2014

Police Reports August 11, 2014


On August 11, an officer responded to a report of larceny at a business on Harvard St. The officer spoke with an employee at the business who saw the tip jar in the morning and noticed it missing in the afternoon. The matter is under investigation.

Monday, August 11, 2014

8/8/2014-8/10/2014

Police Reports for August 8 through August 10, 2014

On August 9, an officer observed a vehicle fail to stop at the stop sign at West Roxbury Parkway and Newton St. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer asked the driver for her license and registration. The driver had a warrant for her arrest and was placed under arrest.

On August 9, an officer conducting traffic patrol conducted a random query of a passing vehicle along Commonwealth Ave and Essex St. The owner of the vehicle had a suspended driver’s license and the vehicle was pulled over. The driver is summonsed to Brookline District Court.

On August 10, an officer was conducting general traffic patrol along Harvard and Babcock St. A passing vehicle did not have a front license plate attached. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver’s license and registration were revoked and the driver was placed under arrest.

On August 10, a vehicle drove through a red light at the intersection of Cypress St and Boylston St. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver had a suspended license and was placed under arrest.


On August 10, a subject was placed under arrest for the enticement of a child. This arrest was made after an ongoing investigation for the enticement of a child on Craigslist.    

Friday, August 8, 2014

8/7/2014

Police Reports August 7, 2014


On August 7, during general traffic patrol on Harvard and Babcock St, an officer conducted a random query of a passing vehicle. The vehicle had an expired inspection sticker and the vehicle was pulled over. The driver had a suspended license and was placed under arrest. 

Thursday, August 7, 2014

8/6/2014

 Police Reports August 6, 2014

On August 6, a subject was placed under arrest for possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute and sexual conduct for a fee. This arrest was made after an ongoing investigation and communication with the subject over craigslist. 

On August 6, an individual notified an officer on Beacon St of a shoplifting incident that occurred. The two subjects reportedly took items from the store and fled down Washington St. The officer observed the two subjects changing their clothing. The subjects were ordered to stay where they were. One subject was arrested and the second subject fled. The items stolen, class A and class E drugs were found on the first subject, resulting in his arrest.


Wednesday, August 6, 2014

8/5/2014

Police Reports August 6, 2014

On August 5, officers responded to Middlesex Rd for a report of a suspicious person. The individual was woken up by someone knocking on her door. The person then ran down the stairs and fled on a bicycle. Officers stopped the subject and discovered the bicycle the subject was riding was stolen. The subject was placed under arrest.

On August 5, an officer observed a vehicle go through a red light at Boylston St and Washington St. The officer pulled the vehicle over and asked the driver for their license and registration. The driver’s license was suspended and the driver was placed under arrest.   

On August 5, an officer responded to Linden Pl for a report of a larceny. The individual stated her bicycle was stolen from the rear of the apartment building. The last time she saw her bicycle was August 1. The bicycle was locked to a rack.

On August 5, an officer responded to Holland Rd for a report of a past breaking and entering. The individual stated her vehicle was rummaged through sometime on August 4. No items appeared to be missing.


On August 5, an officer responded to Fairbanks St for a report of a past larceny. On August 4, the individual locked his bicycle to a tree. Later that day, he noticed his bicycle was missing. 

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

8/4/2014

Police Reports August 4, 2014

On August 4, an officer responded to St. Paul St for a report of a stolen bicycle. The individual stated that she left her bicycle locked to a bike rack and August 2 was the last time she saw it. The matter is under investigation.


On August 4, an officer responded to Manchester Rd for a report of a stolen license plate. The individual went on vacation July 18 and returned August 4. She then noticed two plates were missing from a vehicle that was parked in her driveway. 

Monday, August 4, 2014

8/1/2014-8/3/2014

Police Reports August 1, 2014 through August 3, 2014

On August 1, an officer observed a vehicle speeding along Boylston St. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer asked the driver for his license and registration. The individual was not licensed to drive and was placed under arrest.

On August 1, an officer observed a vehicle speeding along Boylston St. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer asked the driver for her license and registration. The driver’s license was suspended and the driver was placed under arrest. Based on information obtained at the scene, the driver is also being charged with possession of class B and E drugs.

On August 1, an officer responded to Manchester Rd for two reports of stolen license plates. The individual stated that when he returned to his car that morning, he noticed the plate was missing. The matter is under investigation.

On August 1, an officer observed a vehicle take an illegal left turn from Webster St onto Harvard St. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver’s license was suspended and the driver was placed under arrest.

On August 2, an officer observed a vehicle driving along Boylston St at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer asked the driver for her license and registration. The driver had a suspended license and was under arrest.

On August 2, an officer responded to Marion St for a report of stolen packages. The individual believes that packages were stolen from the lobby of her residence sometime on August 1st. The matter is under investigation.

On August 2, an officer responded to Chestnut St for a report of fraudulent calls. The individual stated she received a threatening phone call. The caller requested that the individual send monetary funds, which she did not. Please remember to never give personal information over the phone.

On August 2, officers responded to a report of theft at a business along Commonwealth Ave. The officers were informed that an item was taken from the register. The surveillance showed the subject taking the item from the register and placing it into her purse. The subject was placed under arrest theft.

On August 2, an officer responded to a business on Harvard St for a report of a stolen wallet. The individual is an employee and had her purse under her register. When she came back from assisting a costumer she noticed it was missing. The matter is under investigation.

On August 3, an officer responded to a report of a breaking and entering along Walnut St. The individual stated that sometime the day before her vehicle was broken into and items were taken. The vehicle was unlocked.

On August 3, an officer responded to a report of breaking and entering of a vehicle along Fairmont St. Some items were from the vehicle. The vehicle was parked in the driveway and left unlocked.

On August 3, an officer responded to Windsor Rd for a report of a stolen bicycle. The individual stated that he had his bicycle taken from his garage during the day.


 On August 3, an officer responded to Holland Rd for a report of a breaking and entering of a vehicle and a larceny of a bicycle. The individual believes that both of his cars were broken into over the night. Nothing appeared to be taken from the vehicle. Both of the vehicles were unlocked. 

Friday, August 1, 2014

7/31/2014

Police Reports July 31, 2014


On July 31, an individual came into the Brookline Police Department for a report of a license plate theft. The individual noticed Thursday morning that his license plate was missing from the front of his vehicle. The matter is under investigation.

Thursday, July 31, 2014

7/30/2014

Police Reports for July 30, 2014


On July 30, officers were monitoring traffic along Beacon St. By random query, it was determined that a passing vehicle failed inspection months prior. The vehicle was pulled over and the driver provided her license and registration. Based on information obtained during the stop, the driver was placed under arrest for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. 

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

7/29/2014

Police Reports July 29, 2014

On July 29, an officer was monitoring traffic along Harvard St and School St. By random query, it was determined that a passing vehicle had a suspended registration and the owner had a suspended license. The officer pulled the vehicle over. The driver’s license and registration was suspended and he was placed arrest.  
On July 29, an officer responded to Harvard St for a call for shoplifting. The officer met with the manager of the store who explained that the subject put items in her bag and exited the store. The woman then boarded a bus. An officer boarded the bus and had the subject exit. The items were confiscated and the subject was placed under arrest for shoplifting.


Tuesday, July 29, 2014

7/28/2014

Police Reports July 28, 2014

On July 28, an officer responded to Washburn Pl for a report of a stolen bicycle. The individual believed her bicycle was stolen sometime overnight. The bicycle was unlocked on her porch.


On July 28, an officer observed a vehicle with a broken tail light along the intersection of Washington St and Juniper St. The officer conducted a traffic stop and asked for the driver and the passenger’s license and registration.  The driver had a nonrenewable license status and the passenger had a warrant for his arrest. Both subjects were placed under arrest. 

Monday, July 28, 2014

7/25/2014-7/27/2014

Police Reports July 25, 2014 through July 27, 2014

On July 25, an officer responded to Pearl St for a report of a larceny. The individual noticed cash was missing from her residence the day before and believed someone entered her apartment. The matter is under investigation.

On July 25, an officer observed a vehicle speeding and traveling in and out of lanes along Harvard St. The officer conducted a traffic stop and asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver was unable to provide a registration. Based on observations, the driver appeared to be intoxicated. The driver was placed under arrest and his license was suspended.

On July 26, an officer responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Chestnut Hill Rd. Upon arrival, officers met with the driver of the vehicle, who appeared to be intoxicated. Based on observations and evidence from the scene, the driver was placed under arrest.

On July 26, an officer responded to St Paul St for a report of a past package theft. The individual stated that while she was on vacation, two packages were delivered to her residence. Upon her arrival home from vacation, the items were taken out of the delivery boxes and only the boxes were left. The matter is under investigation.

On July 27, an officer conducted a traffic stop along Harvard and Kent St. The driver had a suspended license and default warrant. The driver fled the scene. Officers caught him and placed him under arrest.
On July 27, an officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard St and Kent St. The driver’s license was suspended and the driver fled from the scene. Officers chased the subject and placed him under arrest. Based on information obtained at the scene, the subject is being charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.

On July 27, an officer responded to Beacon St for a report of a stolen bicycle. The individual’s bicycle was locked on the individual bike rack at the residence. Sometime between July 25 and July 27, the bicycle went missing. The matter is under investigation. 


On July 27, officers responded to Park St and Marion St for a report of a disorderly person. Upon arrival, officers met with the subject who was sitting on a bench and appeared intoxicated. Based on the subject’s behavior, he was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct.

Friday, July 25, 2014

7/24/2014

Police Reports July 24, 2014

On July 24, an officer observed a vehicle driving in the bicycle lane along Washington St. The officer pulled the vehicle over and asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver’s license was revoked resulting in the driver’s arrest.

On July 24, an officer observed a vehicle driving along Boylston St at a high rate of speed. The officer pulled the vehicle over and asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver’s license was suspended and the driver was placed under arrest.

On July 24, an officer observed a possible cab evasion along Washington St and Boylston St. The subject fled from the cab and officers chased the subject and placed him under arrest. The cab driver stated that there was a verbal altercation in the cab which resulted into the subject assaulting the driver. The subject is summonsed to Brookline District Court.

On July 24, an officer responded to a shoplifting report on Beacon St. The officer and the manager of the business reviewed footage of the incident where the suspect forcibly ripped two cell phones from display. The suspect is described as a black male, 5’9”, teens/early 20s, thin build, no facial hair, wearing tight grey sweat pants, black shirt with logos on the front and back, white Nike sneakers and a black running hat.  
On July 24, an officer observed a vehicle drive through a crosswalk while a pedestrian was crossing along Washington St. The officer pulled the vehicle over and asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver’s license was suspended and the driver was placed under arrest.


On July 24, an officer responded to Egmont St for a report of a missing dog and larceny. The individual stated that she was scheduled for maintenance to her apartment during the day. Upon her arrival to her residence, she discovered that many items were taken from her home and her dog was missing. The matter is under investigation. 

Thursday, July 24, 2014

7/23/2014

Police Reports July 23, 2014

On July 23, an officer was dispatched to Commonwealth Ave for a report of a theft. The officer met with the individual who stated that his backpack was emptied and the items were taken. Based on surveillance, the individual’s backpack was taken out of the employee office and brought into the bathroom and emptied by the suspect. The suspect is described as a black male, average height, medium build, shaved head, wearing jeans and a plaid button down shirt. If you have any information regarding this matter, please call Brookline Police at 617-730-2222.

On July 23, an officer responded to St. Paul St for a past breaking and entering. The officer met with the property manager who was notified by several residences that packages were missing. Based on surveillance, on July 15, several packages were taken from the lobby by the subject. The subject is described as a white male wearing a white tank top, dark shorts, sneakers and a white hooded sweatshirt. The hood was covering his face. If you have any information regarding this matter, please call Brookline Police at 617-730-2222.


On July 23, officers responded to Washington St for a residential breaking and entering. The officers checked the apartment and determined nobody was still inside the residence. The residence was broken into sometime during the day while the individual was not home. The door to the apartment appeared to be pried open and numerous items were taken. 

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

7/22/2014

Police Reports July 22, 2014

On July 22, officers responded to Manchester Rd and Naples Rd for a report of a stolen scooter. The scooter was not secured or locked to anything.

On July 22, an officer responded to Commonwealth Ave for a report of a larceny at a business. The manager believes tires were taken sometime on July 15 from outside of the business. The matter is under investigation.  

On July 22, an officer observed a motor vehicle drive through a red light on Harvard St and Babcock St. The officer pulled the vehicle over and asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver’s license was suspended and the driver was placed under arrest.


On July 22, an officer responded to Tappan St for a report of a past larceny. The individual stated that her vehicle was stolen from a parking lot in the afternoon. The vehicle was locked. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

7/21/2014

Police Reports July 21,2014

On July 21, an officer conducted a traffic stop along Boylston St for a vehicle that was speeding. The officer asked for the driver’s license and registration, which the driver did not have in his possession. The driver’s license was suspended. Due to information obtained from the scene, officers started an investigation which led to the arrest of the driver. The driver was arrested operating with a suspended license, and possession of marijuana and cocaine.

On July 21, an individual came into the police station to report a stolen bicycle. The individual stated he locked his bicycle to a bicycle rack along Station St on Saturday July 19. On July 21, his bicycle was missing and the lock was cut and left beside the rack.


On July 21, an officer responded to a business on Beacon St for a report of a past larceny. Two employees had personal items stolen from the business. Their items were placed in the employee office at the business. The matter is under investigation.

Monday, July 21, 2014

7/18/2014-7/20/2014

Police Reports July 18, 2014 through July 20, 2014

On July 18, an officer responded to Beacon St for a past breaking and entering. The individual’s phone and cash were taken from his office the night before. The front and back doors were locked and there did not appear to be a forced entry. The matter is under investigation.

On July 18, an individual came into the station to report a stolen bicycle. The bicycle was attached to a tree along Beacon St the night before. When the individual came outside, she noticed her bicycle was missing.

On July 18, an officer observed a vehicle drive through a stop sign along Newton St. The officer pulled the vehicle over and asked for the driver’s license and registration. The driver’s license was suspended and the driver was placed under arrest.


On July 19, officers responded to Harvard St for a report of shoplifting. A manager reported that two subjects were stealing items from the store. The officer stopped the subjects and retrieved the stolen items. They were then placed under arrest and summonsed to Brookline District Court.