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Wellesley Police log: Mystery book appears at homes; threatening messages; dog struck; Central Street shoplifting

June 18, 2019 by Bob Brown

Wellesley police stationWellesley Police log for 6/10/91-6/16/19

Arrests

On June 11, 2019 at 6:05 p.m. Officer Keenan was conducting traffic enforcement on Worcester Street near Route 16.  He observed a Chevrolet Impala drive past his location and conducted a query of the vehicle’s registration.  The query showed that the registered owner had an active warrant issued by the Woburn District Court for motor vehicle related offenses.  Officer Keenan stopped the vehicle, spoke with the operator and registered owner, and asked for his license and registration.  He provided Officer Keenan with his registration and stated he did not have a license.  He was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and later released on personal recognizance.

On June 12, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. Officer Shore was on patrol on Worcester Street when he observed a Chevrolet pickup truck with the vehicle’s tail lights painted black.  He stopped the vehicle and spoke with the operator, and requested his license and registration.   He indicated he did not have a license.  A query of his information showed that his license was suspended.  He was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and transported to Dedham District Court.

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On June 14, 2019 at 1:16 p.m. Officer Cunningham was on Worcester Street when he observed a dump truck with a commercial registration that did not display a United States Department of Transportation Number on the vehicle.  He stopped the vehicle and spoke with the operator, and asked for his license and registration.  A query of the operator’s information showed that his license was suspended and there was an active warrant for his arrest issued by the Lawrence District Court.  He was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and later released on $200 bail. While conducting an inventory of the vehicle’s contents Officer Mankavech located an open container of beer that was cold to the touch under the front seat area.  He also located a 12 pack of beer in the front seat area. 

On June 15, 2019 at 7:40 p.m. Officer DeBernardi was conducting traffic enforcement on Worcester Street near Washington Street when he observed a Toyota sedan with no front license plate attached.  He stopped the vehicle and spoke with the operator.  A query of his information showed there was an active default warrant issued by the Orleans District Court for motor vehicle related offenses.  He was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and later released on personal recognizance.

Incidents

On June 12, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. Officer Rosenberg spoke with an employee from the middle school regarding graffiti that was recently located in a bathroom.  Officer Poirier who is the School Resource Officer at Wellesley Middle School will follow up with school staff regarding the graffiti. 

On June 12, 2019 at 5:35 p.m. Officer DiCenso spoke with a reporting party about a stolen bicycle.  The report is incomplete at this time and no further information is available.

On June 13, 2018 at 4:14 p.m. Detective Connelly spoke with a female party who stated she had received 10 phone calls from 2

different numbers and when she contacted one of the numbers the female party who answered threatened her.  The female party is known to the reporting party.  Detective Connelly explained the Harassment Prevention Order process to the reporting party.

On June 14, 2019 at 6:53 p.m. Detective McLaughlin was dispatched to Hillside Road for a dog that had been struck by a car.  Detective McLaughlin learned that the dog was not leashed at the time and had entered the roadway when it was struck by a motorist driving on Hillside Road.  The motorist stopped and provided Detective McLaughlin with his information.  The owners of the dog brought it to a veterinarian.

On June 15, 2019 at 12:09 a.m. Officer Wagner spoke with a male reporting party regarding a book that was left on his porch after his doorbell was rung.  A short time later a female reporting party called and stated a book was left on her property.   A description of the vehicle was provided and Officer Wagner was able to identify the individual and is investigating.

On June 15, 2019 at 2:05 p.m. Officer DiCenso spoke with a male reporting party about identity theft.  The reporting party stated that several banks and financial institutions had sent him letters regarding accounts and loans that were denied.  He contacted all of the financial institutions and learned that someone had been using his information in an attempt to fraudulently open these accounts.  There were at least 7 attempts made and at this time the reporting party has not suffered any financial loss.  He was provided with information on how he could protect himself from identity theft.

On June 16, 2019 at 7:45 a.m. Officer DeBernardi was spoke with a resident regarding a rock that had been thrown through their window.  The report is not complete at this time and no further information is available.

On June 16, 2019 at 3:07 p.m. Officer DiCenso spoke with a female reporting party regarding several unwanted and harassing text messages, messages through social media and phone calls she was receiving from multiple numbers.  She stated she started receiving the messages and calls on May 31st and she has recently become aware that other women are receiving similar messages.  It appears that the women who are receiving the messages all follow a group of basketball players on social media.  Officer DiCenso is investigating.

On June 16, 2019 at 2:29 p.m. Officer Keenan was dispatched to a store on Central Street for a female party who left the store with 2 bags full of merchandise without paying for it.  The store employee stated she got into a vehicle and left the area.  A female party who was a customer at the store recognized the individual and provided her name to Officer Keenan.  Officer Keenan was able to contact the Lincoln resident and she agreed to come to the police station and speak with him.  She brought back the merchandise and she will be summonsed to Dedham District Court for shoplifting.

MORE: Past Wellesley Police logs

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