The Wellesley Police Department has documented the apprehension of three 15-year-olds after a stolen car pursuit that ended in Needham.

Wellesley has been riddled of late with car thefts, many involving unlocked vehicles with the keys in them.

In Tuesday morning’s incident, a patrol officer in the Garden and Colburn Road neighborhood targeted by thieves spotted a vehicle traveling very slowly and determined to be a car stolen from Great Plain Avenue on Monday.

The vehicle sped away and was pursued by Wellesley police into Needham Square. The chase had to be called off initially to avoid danger to others, but the driver smashed the car into a curb while heading toward Rte. 95 and inadvertently sent up smoke that Needham police could follow. Three occupants then escaped the vehicle on foot on Oakland street, with one being taken into custody and two others heading for backyards.

Wellesley put its drone to use, complemented by search dogs. The combination worked and the suspects were caught. The teens, who hail from Brockton, Medford, and Somerville, were charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle. They will be arraigned in Dedham District Court’s juvenile court. The teens were released to their parents.

Wellesley, Mass., police log for February, 2023 (we’re working with the department to get logs in a more timely way):

Arrests

On February 7, 2023 at 9:35 a.m. Officer Gover observed a Chrysler van proceed through a red traffic light at the intersection of Washington Street at Cliff Road.  He stopped the vehicle on Washington Street near Route 9 and spoke with the operator, and asked for his license and registration.  The operator provided his registration and stated he did not have his license in his possession.  A query of his information showed that his license was suspended. Additionally, there was an active warrant issued by the Taunton 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 transported to Dedham District Court.

On February 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Officer Pino observed a Jeep traveling on Worcester Street with no headlights on.  He stopped the vehicle on Worcester Street near Route 128 and spoke with the female operator who initially provided Officer Pino with a false name and date of birth.   Officer Pino queried the information provided by the operator and noted the registry photograph was of a different female party.  He approached the vehicle again and asked the operator for information.  She indicated that her license was suspended and stated her name.  A query of her information confirmed that her license was suspended and there was an active warrant issued by the Uxbridge District Court for motor vehicle related offenses.  While conducting the motor vehicle inventory a baggie with a white powdery substance was located.  She was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usually manner, afforded all rights and held on bail.

On February 16, 2023 at 11:50 a.m. Officer Mankavech was traveling on Worcester Street east when he observed a Jeep Grand Cherokee make an abrupt right turn onto Grantland Road.  He turned onto Oakland Street and noticed the Jeep had turned onto Cunningham Road, which is a dead end.  The vehicle then entered Worcester Street eastbound again.  Officer Mankavech stopped the vehicle and made contact with the operator.  A query [Read more…]

Wellesley, Mass., police log for January, 2023 (we’re working with the department to get logs in a more timely way):

Arrests

On January 10, 2023 at 8:20 a.m. Officer Cunningham went to a residence on Linden Street to locate a suspect who was wanted for two straight warrants issued by Dedham District Court for motor vehicle related offenses. She was located, placed into custody and transported to Dedham District Court.

On January 22, 2023 at 7:57 a.m. Officer Lucenta was dispatched to Bancroft Road for a report of a black sedan parked on the street with someone sleeping inside. Officer Lucenta observed that the vehicle in question was parked blocking the driveways to two residences. Officer Lucenta observed a female party asleep with the vehicle running. She knocked on the window to wake the occupant, who seemed confused and stated she was waiting for a friend who was a DJ. There was an open bottle of wine on the passenger side floorboard. The occupant’s eyes were bloodshot and her speech was slow. She agreed to take some reasonable tests of balance and coordination and was unable to successfully complete these tests. She was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner and afforded all rights. She was later released on personal recognizance.

Incidents

On January 1, 2023 at 1:16 a.m. a female party reported that she had been out with some friends the previous evening and when she returned to her vehicle she noticed an Apple Air Pods case on the driver’s seat that did not belong to her. The reporting party thought she had locked the doors to her vehicle and was unsure how the Air Pods ended up in her vehicle. Later in the day on January 1, 2023 the owner of the Air Pods contacted the police station and stated she had used the Find My Phone feature and it showed the Air Pods were at the police station. She was in the same shopping area as the initial reporting party and believed the Air Pods had been in her coat pocket and was unsure how they ended up in the reporting party’s vehicle. There was nothing missing from either individual’s vehicles. The Air Pods were returned to the owner.

On January 1, 2023 at 3:38 p.m. an officer met with the family member of a resident that had passed away that wished to turn in an old firearm for destruction. The firearm was properly marked for destruction and will be safely stored until it can be destroyed.

On January 3, 2023 an officer spoke with a property owner for a business on Washington Street who reported that someone had illegally dumped approximately 10 bags of trash in the dumpster for the business. The business manager had taken a photograph of the vehicle when it was driving away. The officer was able to find a telephone number associated with the vehicle owner and later spoke with the owner. The owner stated another family member was driving the vehicle and did not realize the dumpster was private and had disposed of 10 bags of trash after cleaning out a relative’s house in Wellesley. They agreed to reimburse the property owner for the cost of the additional trash in the dumpster.

On January 4, 2023 at 11:11 a.m. an officer spoke with a female reporting party who stated a neighbor had been videotaping contractors on her property and confronting them. The reporting party stated this had been ongoing and she was concerned that her neighbor had trespassed on her property. The officer spoke with the neighbor who stated she felt the reporting party was operating a business out of her residence in violation of Wellesley Town by-laws and was collecting evidence. Both parties were advised a report would be filed.

On January 6, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. officers were dispatched to a gas station on Worcester Street for a report of a male party overdosing in a motor vehicle. The officer observed the male party was laying across the passenger seat of the vehicle and was breathing but not responsive. The officer administered one dose of Narcan prior the arrival of the medics. The male party was transported to the hospital for treatment.

On January 4, 2023 at 1:15 p.m. an officer spoke with a male reporting party who stated he had mailed a check on December 23 rd for $20 and it was later altered to the amount of $11,180. The incident is under investigation.

On January 5, 2023 at 5:36 p.m. an officer was dispatched to a restaurant for a report of a verbal altercation with a patron. The reporting party stated that a male party came into the restaurant and was asking for a ride or for the employees to pay for a ride share for him. They repeatedly told him they could not provide him with a ride and when they suggested he contact the police for assistance he became agitated and began yelling at them and then left the restaurant. The reporting party wished to issue a verbal no trespass order to the male party. An officer spoke with the male party and provided a ride to the Wellesley Farms train station.

On January 8, 2023 at 4:57 p.m. an officer spoke with a female reporting party who stated they had just returned from vacation and found that their motor vehicle had been stolen from the driveway. While gathering information about the stolen motor vehicle from the reporting party the officer was advised that a safe that contained a large amount of jewelry had been taken from the bedroom. Detectives responded to the scene to process it for any potential evidence. The incident is under investigation.

On January 14, 2023 at 9:58 p.m. an officer spoke with a female reporting party who stated someone had thrown eggs at the house. The reporting party stated that it might have been one of the neighbors. The officer spoke with the neighbor who admitted that he and his friends had thrown eggs. He was advised that he should not be vandalizing property or trespassing on someone else’s property.

On January 17, 2023 an officer was notified by an employee of the facilities maintenance department that the Cupola at the Wellesley Middle School had been vandalized with spray paint. The FMD employees were unsure how old the vandalism was. There are no suspects at this time.

On January 18, 2023 at 5:55 p.m. an officer was dispatched to the playground on the Wellesley Housing Authority Property for a report of suspicious male parties. The officer spoke with the juveniles who observed 3 male parties dressed in dark clothing walking around in the area. The juveniles were not familiar with the male parties and told an adult about them. They observed the male parties walk around the block and then enter a dark colored vehicle and leave the area. Extra checks of the playground area will be made by officers.

On January 23, 2023 at 11:27 a.m. an officer spoke to a female party who stated that her catalytic converter had been stolen from her motor vehicle overnight. She reviewed her ring camera footage and noticed a male party standing in her driveway at 3:00 a.m. with a tool in his hands. There are no
suspects at this time.

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