1/20/2016

At 10:56am, officers were called to a business on Beacon Street for a reported customer disturbance. A man was yelling in the lobby and throwing papers. Officers spoke to the man and sent him on his way.

1/19/2016

At 9:12am, a shoplifting was reported at a business on Harvard Street. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man of medium build, wearing a gray hoodie and jeans. A report was taken and the case is being looked into.

At 12:51pm, a resident walked into the station to report a breaking and entering on Harvard Street. The matter is under investigation.

1/18/2016

At 8:58am, a resident walked into the station to report the theft of their jacket from their vehicle. The vehicle was parked outside of a business on Harvard Street when the theft occurred. A report was taken.

1/15/2016 to 1/17/2016

1/15/2016

At 10:07am, a resident walked into the station to report that their cell phone had been stolen. A report was filed.

At 12:06pm, a resident reported that paperwork was stolen from their backpack while at a business on Harvard Street. The theft occurred while the victim was at work on Monday. A report was filed.

1/16/2016

At 6:26am, a caller reported the theft of cosmetics on Commonwealth Ave. The caller stated that they had a video of the potential suspect, who is described as a middle-age white male with glasses, jeans, a blue jacket, and a blue hat. A report was taken.

At 7:11pm, a small group of teenagers was reported egging cars in the area of Washington Street and Gardner Road. The group was gone when the officers arrived.

1/17/2016

At 12:53pm, a caller on Winchester Street reported that their phone was taken at a local business. The theft had occurred an hour prior, and the victim had since returned home. A report was taken.

At 4:16pm, a vehicle’s license plate was reported stolen on Hawkes Street. A report was taken.

At 7:36pm, officers responded to a shoplifting at a business on Beacon Street. A male suspect was taken into custody.

1/14/2016

At 8:27am, a larceny was reported at a residence on High Street. The caller said that multiple packages were stolen the previous week. A report was taken.

At 5:21pm, a caller on Thatcher Street reported the theft of a vehicle’s rear license plate. The license plate was taken the previous night. A report was taken.

1/13/2016

At 9:16pm, a shoplifting was reported at a business on Beacon Street. Several male suspects were seen placing items into their clothing. Six suspects were arrested.

1/12/2016

At 7:28pm, a third party caller reported the breaking and entering of two motor vehicles on Clinton Road. The caller believed the crime occurred on Saturday night. A phone and sunglasses were reported stolen. Officers will follow up with the victim.

1/11/2016

1/11/2016

At 8:46am, a larceny was reported on Marshal Street. A car parked in a lot had all four rims and wheels stolen. The caller was unsure about when the theft had occurred. A report was taken.

1/7/2016 to 1/10/2016

1/7/2016

At 8:49pm, a resident on Winthrop Road called to report suspicious activity. A male claiming to be from a local news station had rung her doorbell. Unsure of what he wanted, the resident called the station, which stated that it had no reporters in the area. Officers searched the area, but could not find him.

1/8/2016

At 9:45am, officers responded to an Assault and Battery on Harvard Street. The officers resolved the issue, and the victim stated that they did not want to press charges.

1/9/2016

At 2:27pm, a caller reported their cell phone stolen from a business on Beacon Street. The victim’s friend gave a description of a suspicious male possibly attempting to take the phone earlier. The possible suspect was described as a white male in his 30s, about 5’6”, with dark hair and wearing a black shirt and black pants. A report was taken.

1/10/2016

At 11:17am, a Breaking and Entering was reported on Tappan Street. Two bikes were taken from the property. A report was taken.

At 6:22pm, an attempted larceny was reported at a residence on Eliot Street. Two packages were opened but left behind. All contents were still there. A report was taken.

1/6/2016

At 11:58pm, officers spotted a shoplifting in progress occurring at a business on Harvard Street. A male suspect was arrested at the scene.

At 3:54pm, a caller reported a woman’s wallet as stolen from a business on Beacon Street. A third party caller contacted officers about it, and a report was taken.

1/5/2016

At 9:55am, officers were called about offensive graffiti written on a light pole at the corner of Dudley Street and Warren Street. A report was taken.

At 11:32am, a break in of a motor vehicle was reported on Beacon Street. A description of the suspect was noted.

At 12:14pm, a resident walked into the station to report an identity theft. A report was taken.

At 6:25pm, a theft was reported on Euston Street. Several packages were reported as taken earlier in the afternoon. A report was taken.

At 6:58pm a man suspected of trespassing was brought to the station. After speaking with the property owners, he was cleared and sent on his way.

1/4/2016

At 10:21am, a male suspect on South Street was arrested on a warrant.

At 3:42pm, a larceny was reported on Euston Street. A package was reported as stolen back in December. A report was taken.

At 5:56pm, a report of identity theft was called in. A resident reported that someone was accessing their data from another state. A report was taken.

A bike was reported as stolen from Davis Ave at 6:07pm. A report was taken.

At 6:34pm, a shoplifting was reported at a business on Harvard Street. A male suspect was taken into custody.

Brookline Police ring in New Year on a busy note

December 31st, 2015 and the morning off the first day of 2016 kept officers  quite busy.  Multiple incidents  many alcohol involved, resulted in arrests ranging from drunk driving, to open and gross lewdness, to assault. A naked man was removed from the hallways of a Harvard Avenue apartment building after being found heavily intoxicated. Residents called police for assistance with a man yelling and screaming in the hallways of the Harvard Ave building at 10:40 pm on New Years Eve. The man was removed from the building and placed under arrest after officers assisted in getting the individual clothing.

On New Year's Day at 2:30 m officers responded to an alarm at Brookline High Scho0ol. They found an open window on Tappan St and gained access to check the school. Eight individuals were found inside, all appearing to be under the influence of alcohol. They were identified as former BHS students  and criminal charges are being sought on each.. Later in the evening at 3:11 am officers responded to a Assault & Battery on Boylston St and identified multiple parties who were accosted by an individual after being dropped off by an Uber driver. The subject struck the Uber driver's car and then assaulted one of the occupants before fleeing the area. Police are following up to identify the suspect.

At 4:10 am officers responded to Village Way for a disturbance and found a Brookline man who was heavily intoxicated had down damage to a residence  he was visiting, and subsequently fell through a glass door.  The individual was transported to the hospital and will be summoned to court on Malicious damage charges.

At 0:715 am officers found a vehicle on Dudley Street par4ked  on the wrong side of the road with a New Bedford man asleep behind the wheel. When questioned, officers detected a strong odor of alcohol. The operator could not tell officers when or how he got to Dudley Street and did not remember where he came from. Subsequent to this the officers removed the operator and found him highly intoxicated and unstable. The individual was arrested and his vehicle was towed.

December 30

12/30   Package Theft

Resident of St. Paul street reports they had a package stolen from their front door. The item the resident was waiting was delivered and left at the front of the residence on 12/22 and was no longer there when the resident went to retrieve it. 

12/30 Arrest

During a traffic stop on Harvard Street, Officers found the operator’s license was suspended. The operator was placed under arrest.

December 28-30, 2015 Arrest: At approximately 9:23 PM officers received a call to be on the lookout for a man who had been caught shoplifting shrimp from Stop and Shop. Officers pursued the suspect on foot through Harvard St and Homer St before finally apprehending him. When officers went to arrest the man, he was combative and actively resisting arrest. Officers subsequently pepper sprayed him and successfully and safely brought him into custody. Car Break: On 12/28, an unknown suspect broke into a resident’s car that was parked in his driveway on Copley Street. There was also a second vehicle broken into on Crowninshield Rd on the same date. These neighborhoods are very close to each other, and both cars had been unlocked. This creates the perfect situation for someone to quickly steal from multiple cars. It is imperative that citizens take an active role in ensuring that they do not fall victim to a crime. Please make sure that you are locking your doors to your car, house, and anything of value. Burglary: A Freeman Street residence was broken into on 12/29. Access was gained through use of force. No suspects at this time. Larceny: On 12/16, a Pearl Street resident reported that she had property stolen from her home while her couch was being cleaned. An important reminder: even when you are home, things can be stolen. It is important to lock up valuables when anyone is in your home. Not Duly Licensed: On 12/29 at 11:10 AM, officers stopped a vehicle for failing to yield to the oncoming cruiser while making a left turn onto John St. The failure to properly yield the right of way necessitated the officer operating the cruiser to come to a sliding and sudden stop on the slick, snowy road to avoid a collision. It was discovered that the operator of the vehicle was unlicensed and unregistered. He was placed under arrest.

Arrest: At approximately 9:23 PM officers received a call to be on the lookout for a man who had been caught shoplifting shrimp from Stop and Shop. Officers pursued the suspect on foot through Harvard St and Homer St before finally apprehending him. When officers went to arrest the man, he was combative and actively resisting arrest. Officers subsequently pepper sprayed him and successfully and safely brought him into custody.  

Car Break: On 12/28, an unknown suspect broke into a resident’s car that was parked in his driveway on Copley Street. There was also a second vehicle broken into on Crowninshield Rd on the same date. These neighborhoods are very close to each other, and both cars had been unlocked. This creates the perfect situation for someone to quickly steal from multiple cars. It is imperative that citizens take an active role in ensuring that they do not fall victim to a crime. Please make sure that you are locking your doors to your car, house, and anything of value.  

Burglary: A Freeman Street residence was broken into on 12/29. Access was gained through use of force. No suspects at this time.

Larceny: On 12/16, a Pearl Street resident reported that she had property stolen from her home while her couch was being cleaned. An important reminder: even when you are home, things can be stolen. It is important to lock up valuables when anyone is in your home.

Not Duly Licensed: On 12/29 at 11:10 AM, officers stopped a vehicle for failing to yield to the oncoming cruiser while making a left turn onto John St. The failure to properly yield the right of way necessitated the officer operating the cruiser to come to a sliding and sudden stop on the slick, snowy road to avoid a collision.  It was discovered that the operator of the vehicle was unlicensed and unregistered. He was placed under arrest. 

12/29/2015                         Arrest  

Officers stopped a motor vehicle for failing to yield to oncoming traffic on Pleasant St.  The operators license was expired and the vehicle registration was expired.  The operator was placed under arrest For being Not Duly Licensed

12/28/2015                         Arrest

A motor vehicle was stopped for faulty equipment.  Further investigation revealed the operator had a Revoked License.  The operator was placed under arrest for a Revoked license.  The operator was also charged with Attaching Plates, Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

12/29/2015

12/28/2015                         M.V. Accident

Officers responded to a 3 vehicle traffic crash on Kent St just before Longwood Ave.  No injuries reported and 1 operator was cited for Following too Closely.

12/27/2015                         Larceny

Victim reports 4 Bridgestone tires stolen from an unlocked garage on Linden St.  Mater under investigation.

12/27/2015                         Larceny

Victim reports cash was taken from her wallet and a man’s watch stolen while she and her daughter attended a ceremony on Green St.  Report taken and under investigation

12/26/2015                         Larceny

Victim reports her phone stolen while at work on Park St.

12/23/2015                         Larceny

Victim reports while shopping on Beacon St her cell phone and credit card were stolen from her baby stroller.  Officers responded and a report was taken

Bank Robbery Suspect arrested on Freeman Street

A suspect wanted on Federal bank robbery charges was arrested on Freeman St on Wednesday 12/23/2015 at 2:30 pm. Officers were assigned to unmarked units in response to a series of package thefts in north Brookline.  Officer Robert Teahan observed a suspicious male taking particular interest in several properties. After the subject entered one of the properties and retrieved an item he was stopped by Officer Teahan.  The subject was interviewed and gave various accounts of why he was in the area and why he had entered  the property. He further gave false identification in an attempt to mislead investigators. A subsequent search of a canvas bag he was carrying led investigator to his true identity. They were able to identify him as a subject wanted by the U.S. Marshall’s Service on Federal Bank Robbery charges stemming from an incident in Boston on December 11^th. After placing the subject under arrest, he was released to the Sheriff's Department to answer to the Federal charges.

BPD and School staff take part in Norfolk District Attorney William Morrissey Naloxone Training,

DA Morrissey trains school nurses

In spotting abuse, reversing overdoes

Two school nurses and a detective from Brookline joined more than 80 of their colleagues, athletic directors and trainers from across Norfolk County for a two-part opiate safety training, hosted by Norfolk DA Michael W. Morrissey.

The event included how to use the opiate overdose reversal drug naloxone and an evidence-based screening system to identify students at risk for addiction – particularly following post-operative prescribing for sports injuries.

“The training was in two distinct parts. The Director of School Health Services for the Department of Public Health, Mary Ann Gapinski, provided the SBIRT training,” District Attorney Morrissey said. “SBIRT stands for Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment.”

The second training segment, instructing school nurses on administering the opiate overdose reversal drug naloxone, and associated treatment, was provided by Dr. Daniel Muse, director of the emergency department at Brockton Hospital.  “Dr. Muse serves at medical director for the naloxone program we have provided to our municipal police departments,” Morrissey said.

The Norfolk DA’s Office was the first in the state, if not the country, to offer naloxone training and supply to every police and fire department in its district. It is the first in Massachusetts, if not the country, to offer the training to all of its school nurses and sports trainers.

Nurses Jill Seaman-Chandler and April Armstrong were joined by Detective Julie McDonnell at the Dec. 16 training, held at the headquarters of the Bank of Canton.

“The naloxone training grabbed the headlines and the TV spots, but we view the SBIRT portion as equally important,” Morrissey said. “It is aimed at identifying bellwether behaviors and initial warning signs before the disease of addiction has taken full hold. We are looking to prevent the eventual need for naloxone, even as we train to use it.”    

Morrissey reviews the circumstances of every fatal overdose his office responds to looking for trends and commonalities. “Many overdose decedents were introduced to opioids during their high school years following surgery for a sports injury,” Morrissey said. “Everyone with a medical role in our schools needs to know that. It may save lives.”

Morrissey, who has provided school safety grants to public school systems for the last several years, is going to supplement DPH funding to make the full implementation of SBIRT possible without cost to the towns as his grants this year.

“As one of our trainers said, schools don’t have universal postural screening because every student has scoliosis,” Morrissey said. “But if screening catches a problem early enough, prompt intervention can prevent a lifetime of negative consequences. The same holds with substance-abuse screening.”

Statement by Police Chief

December 23, 2015

Brookline Police Department Statement

The Police Department and all of our members are deeply concerned about the allegations of improper conduct made by two of our minority officers. At the time the allegations were made, the Police Department promptly initiated investigations and took steps to address issues that were raised.  The Town has a policy for investigating complaints of discriminatory behavior, part of which requires an independent investigation by the Town Human Resources Department. Therefore, until that investigation is complete we will be unable to comment further.

The Police Department has also taken the important step to engage the services of an outside consultant to assist with assessing the overall climate of the department. These allegations, though disturbing, will be dealt with and should not take away from the outstanding work the Department and our Members do on a daily basis.

Thank you.

Daniel C. O’Leary

Chief of Police