Wellesley, Mass., police log for the week of Oct. 7-11:

Arrests

On October 9, 2019 at 2:50 p.m. Officer Shore was conducting traffic enforcement on Wellesley Avenue when he observed an Infinti sedan which he had previously stopped on October 4^th for motor vehicle violations.  He stopped the vehicle and spoke with the operator, and requested his license and registration.  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 released on $250 bail.

On October 9, 2019 at 6:51 p.m. Officer Griffin was on patrol on Worcester Street near Standish Road when he observed a Chevrolet pickup truck that was weaving within its lane of travel and the driver’s side tires crossed over the yellow line.  Officer Griffin stopped the vehicle and spoke with the operator,  and noticed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverages emanating from the vehicle and the operator’s person.  He also noticed that the driver’s eyes were blood shot, his eyes lids were droopy and his speech was slurred.  Officer Griffin asked for his identification and the driver indicated he did not have a driver’s license.  He was provided the opportunity to take some reasonable tests of balance and coordination to determine if he was able to safely operate a motor vehicle.  He was unable to successfully pass these tests.  He was taken into custody, transported to the station and afforded all rights.  He refused to complete the booking process and was ordered held without bail until he completed the booking process after which he was transported to Dedham District Court.

Incidents

On October 7, 2019 at 1:58 p.m. Officer Harris spoke with a female reporting party about possible check fraud.  She stated that she was notified that a check she had mailed in September had not arrived at its destination.  She realized that the check was initially written in the amount of $179.88 and when it was cashed by an unknown individual it was made out in the amount of $4,924.03. The reporting party had mailed the check to the intended recipient in early September.  The incident is under investigation.

On October 7, 2019 at 4:46 p.m. Officer Wall spoke with a reporting party from a business on Weston Road who stated that he received a notification that his credit card had been used a short while before.  The reporting party was reviewing the security footage with the business owner when Officer Wall arrived.  The security footage showed a male party enter the store at approximately 3:59 p.m. wearing a white and black baseball cap, grey zip up hooded sweatshirts, sunglasses, jeans and holding a brown backpack.   The owner of the credit card stated having last had the credit card in possession about one week prior and sometimes leaves a wallet in a vehicle with the vehicle unlocked so it is unknown when or where the credit card may have been taken.  Officer Wall is investigating

On October 8, 2019 at 9:08 a.m. Officer Harris was dispatched to the Worcester Street at Westminster Circle for a report of a vehicle with two flat tires.  He spoke with a male reporting party who stated the metal plates on

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Wellesley Police log for the week of 9/30/19-10/6/19:

Arrests

On September 30, 2019 at 5:13 a.m. Officer Gerard was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Worcester Street near Route 95.  While investigating the crash Officer Gerard queried one of the operators involved in the crash,  and learned that his license was suspended and there were two active warrants for his arrest.  During the accident investigation he learned that the operator ran the red light and was traveling at a high rate of speed when he ran the light.  He was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and later transported to Dedham District Court.  He will also be summonsed for several motor vehicle related charges.

On October 1, 2019 at approximately 3:22 a.m. Officer DeBernardi was on patrol on Worcester Street when he observed an Audi sedan in the breakdown lane with its hazard lights on.  He pulled up next to the vehicle to check on the operator and vehicle.  The operator did not notice Officer DeBernardi’s presence despite having the blue lights illuminated and him sounding the vehicle’s horn.  Eventually the operator looked over and then rolled his window down and upon speaking to him Officer Debernardi noticed that his speech was slow and thick tongued.  The operator stated his front tire was flat.  He then pulled his vehicle onto Westgate Road and Officer DeBernardi spoke with him further and observed that his eyes were glassy and bloodshot and there was a moderate odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the vehicle.  He agreed to take some reasonable tests of balance and coordination to determine if he could safely operate a motor vehicle.  He was unable to successfully pass these tests.  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 October 3, 2019 at 12:25 p.m. Officer Shore was conducting traffic enforcement on Worcester Street when he observed a Nissan sedan take a left hand turn from the Gulf gas station located at 461 Worcester Street across both the westbound and eastbound lanes of travel.  He stopped the vehicle on the off-ramp from Worcester Street to Washington Street and spoke with the operator.  He  initially provided Officer Shore with a different name and date of birth, he stated that he had a valid license in Florida.  While speaking to the operator, Officer Shore noticed a cellular phone on the passenger seat with a male party displayed on the screen.  He asked the man if he was using FaceTime.  He stated it was an Instagram video playing.  He was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and held on $1,000 bail.  During the booking process the man provided the booking officer with another false name.  Once fingerprinted his true identity was learned.  A query of his true name showed his license was revoked and there were two active warrants for his arrest issued by the Westborough District Court for Larceny over $1,200 and Quincy District Court for Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident and False Report of a Crime.

Incidents

On September 30, 2019 at 6:51 p.m. Officer DeBernardi took a report of a bicycle stolen from a garage on Linden Street.  The report is incomplete at this time and no further information is available.

On October 1, 2019 at 3:17 p.m. Detective D’Inncenzo took a report of a theft from a mailbox.  The report is incomplete at this time.  Detective D’Inncenzo is working with the Postal Inspector on the investigation.

On October 1, 2019 at approximately 7:22 p.m. Officer DiCenso took a check fraud report from a business on Central Street.  The report is incomplete at this time and no further information is available.

On October 2, 2019 at 5:10 a.m. Officer Wagner was dispatched to Thomas Road for a report of a possible breaking and entering into a motor vehicle.  A female reporting party stated that she had observed a male party dressed in black going through her husband’s vehicle. 

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Join the Wellesley Police Department for coffee and conversation on Wednesday, Oct. 2 for “Coffee with a Cop.”

Stop by the Starbucks in Linden Square (101 Linden Street) between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

WPD officers will be available for informal chats with residents on community issues.

Suggested questions:

*How has the closing of the Wellesley Square Dunkin’ Donuts affected the force’s morale?

*What are the ages of the oldest and youngest people you’ve arrested?

*What are the best party spots in Wellesley?

Complimentary coffee will be provided by Starbucks.

This is the 4th annual national Coffee with a Cop Day, which began in 2016 and supports positive relationships between police departments and the community.

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Wellesley Police log for the Week of 9/26/19-9/29/19

Arrests

On September 26, 2019 at 10:30 p.m. Officer Pino was on patrol on Worcester Street near Cliff Road when he observed a U-Haul van that was swerving in and out of its lane of travel into the break down lane.   Officer Pino further observed the van travel with the driver’s side tires on the center lane markings and then swerve towards the break down lane.  He stopped the vehicle and spoke with the operator,  and immediately noticed that his eyes were bloodshot and glassy and detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person.  He agreed to take some reasonable tests of balance and coordination to determine if he could safely operate a motor vehicle.  He was unable to successfully complete these tests.  While speaking with the operator, Officer Pino noticed that his speech was slurred and that he was unsteady on his feet.  He was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and held on $250 bail.

Incidents

On September 24, 2019 at 9:38 a.m. Officer Harris spoke with a female reporting party regarding a possible larceny.  The reporting party stated that there is some work being done on her residence and she noticed on September 23, 2019 that an antique Pepsi cooler that she uses as a planter was missing front her front porch and a brass door knocker was also missing.  She has spoken with the contractors and did not believe any of them had taken either item.  There are no suspects at this time.

On September 24, 2019 Officers Keenan and Pino were dispatched to assist with an elderly male party who was missing.   A female party encountered the male party on Washington Street and felt he was confused and brought him to Café Nero.  She was able to contact his daughter who responded and took him back to his home.  Officer Keenan spoke to the family about the Safewatch Program where his information could be entered along with a photograph that would help if he wanders away from home again. 

On September 25, 2019 at 2:45 p.m. Officer Gover was dispatched to Walnut Street to speak with a male reporting party who stated he was walking and was nearly struck by a vehicle.  He further stated that the driver of the vehicle pulled over and then punched him and drove off.  Officer Gover was able to make contact with the other party involved.  The report is incomplete at this time and no further information is available.

On September 26, 2019 at 3:01 p.m. Officer Harris spoke with a female reporting party about identity theft.  The reporting party stated that someone had utilized her cellular phone number and opened an account with another cellular carrier which caused her to lose cellular service.   She also stated that one of their bank accounts had been accessed, the address was changed and $5,400 was withdrawn from the account in two separate transactions and another $991.70 was charged at a post office.  All of these incidents occurred in Pennsylvania and she has been in contact with the Marple Township Police Department in Broomall, PA.  The incident is under investigation.

On September 27, 2019 at 5:23 p.m. Officer Wall was dispatched to Mayo Road for a report of a house fire.   Upon arrival he observed a rear section of the home was fully engulfed in flames.  The Wellesley Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.  Detective Dunajski responded to assist the Fire Department with the investigation. 

On September 28, 2019 at 9:48 a.m. Officer Lindelof spoke with a male reporting party regarding a leaf blower and power washer that had been taken from an unlocked shed.  The report is incomplete at this time and no further information is available.

On September 28, 2019 at 2:07 p.m. Officer J. Popovski spoke with a male reporting party regarding a check he had mailed to Los Angeles, being intercepted by an unknown individual and cashed.  He stated he mailed the check in mid-September and it was cashed on September 18^th, but the intended recipient stated he had not received it.  The intended recipient has reported the incident to the Los Angeles Police Department.  The incident is under investigation.

On September 29, 2019 at 3:04 p.m. Officer Lindelof met with a male party at the police station who wished to turn in some unwanted firearms and a pellet gun.  The items were marked for destruction and securely stored until they can be destroyed.

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Wellesley Police log for the week of Sept. 16-19

Arrests

On September 16, 2019 at 12:01 p.m. Officer Mankavech was made aware that a green Jeep SUV had license plates attached to it that had been reported stolen.  At 12:16 p.m. Officer Mankavech observed the vehicle traveling east on Washington Street near Worcester Street and stopped the vehicle.  He spoke with the operator, and asked for her license and registration.  She  initially stated she did not have a license and provided Massachusetts ID.  A query of her information showed that she did not possess a valid driver’s license.  Additionally, a query of the vehicle identification number showed that it belonged to a male party.  She indicated that she had recently purchased the car from a Craigslist ad.  The individual who reported the license plate stolen resides in the same apartment complex as the woman the officer interviewed.  She was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and later released on $750 bail.

On September 17, 2019 at 5:15 a.m. The Natick Police Department put out radio broadcast for a Subaru hatchback that had been involved in a motor vehicle crash.  Officer Dennehy located the vehicle and stopped it on Worcester Street near Route 95.  Officer Knapp spoke with the operator of the vehicle, and recognized the driver from a prior motor vehicle stop.  He confirmed that her license was suspended and asked her to exit the vehicle.  When sheexited the vehicle Officer Knapp detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from her person.   Officer Knapp asked if she had consumed any alcohol and she indicated she has consumed a small amount of alcohol.   She took some reasonable tests of balance and coordination to determine if she was able to safely operate a motor vehicle.  She was unable to successfully pass these tests.  There was new damage to the motor vehicle she was driving which was consistent with having recently been involved in a motor vehicle crash.  She 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 September 19, 2019 at 11:10 p.m. Officer Mankavech observed a vehicle fail to stop at the red light at Fire Headquarters on Worcester Street.  When the vehicle traveled through the red light it nearly struck another vehicle that was traveling through the intersection.  Officer Mankavech stopped the vehicle and spoke with the operator, and requested his license and registration.  He provided his license and stated the vehicle was a rental car and he wasn’t sure where the registration was, but a passenger in the vehicle was able to provide the rental agreement.  A query of the driver’s 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 later transported to Dedham District Court.

Incidents

On September 16, 2019 at 8:10 a.m. Officer Mankavech was dispatched to a past breaking and entering on Monadnock Road.  The reporting party stated the house was broken into sometime between September 13^th and September 15^th.  There were several items of jewelry that had been taken from the residence.  Detectives responded to process the scene.  The incident is under investigation.

On September 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Officer Gover spoke to a female reporting party who stated a family member may have become the victim of fraud.  She had noticed some unusual bank transactions.  Officer Gover accompanied her to speak with the family member who stated a male party would contact him on the phone and he would send him money.   While Officer Gover was at the apartment an unknown male party called two times and asked to speak to the victim of the fraud.  Officer Gover advised the reporting party to have the family member’s phone numbers changed to avoid future calls and advised the male party that he should not send money to anyone and should not share his personal or financial information with anyone.

On September 15, 2019 at 3:44 p.m. Officer Harris spoke with a female reporting party regarding a dispute she had with the postal carrier.  She stated she asked the postal carrier to leave the mail outside the front door instead of putting it through the mail slot because the dog gets agitated and barks when the mail is put through the mail slot.  She stated the mail carrier got upset with her and yelled at her.   She was advised if she wished to file a complaint about the postal carrier she should do so through the post office.  Officer Harris was able to locate the postal carrier across the street and spoke with him.  The postal carrier indicated that he had informed the customer in the past that the mail could not be left out in the open on the front porch.  Later in the day the manager of the post office on Grove Street contacted Officer Harris and indicated the reporting party had come in to speak with him and they would investigate the matter.

On September 16, 2019 at 4:15 p.m. Officer Griffin was dispatched to a residence on Lowell Road for a past breaking and entering.  Upon arrival they spoke with the female reporting party who stated the house was broken into sometime between September 14^th and September 16^th.   While checking the residence Officer Griffin noticed some pillows on the couch appeared out of place and there was a footwear impression on the carpet in front of the couch.  Detectives responded to process the scene and it appeared someone had forced entry through a window.  The incident is under investigation.

On September 16, 2019 at 6:26 p.m. the Wellesley Emergency Communications Center put out an alert for a stolen Nissan sedan.  Officer DiCenso located that vehicle on Worcester Street and stopped the vehicle.  It was determined that the vehicle was a rental car and the operator had not returned it when the rental agreement expired.  The vehicle had been entered stolen by the Dedham Police Department.  They did not wish to pursue charges against the operator, but requested that the vehicle be towed so it could be returned to the rental company.

On September 16, 2019 at 10:33 p.m. Officer Griffin spoke with a female reporting party at the police station regarding a suspected past breaking and entering into her residence.   The reporting party stated that a Cartier bracelet had gone missing sometime between August 14^th and August 25^th and initially they thought perhaps it had been misplaced or the house cleaner had moved it.  On September 10^th the reporting party noticed a jewelry box that is usually in the master bathroom was missing and a bag was missing from her closet.  She had contacted her insurance company and they requested that she file a police report.

On September 17, 2019 at 2:39 p.m. Officer Knapp spoke to a reporting party who stated she is missing $20,000 and believes a family member is responsible.  The report is incomplete at this time and no further information is available.

On September 18, 2019 at 2:35 p.m. Officer Harris spoke with a female reporting party about bank fraud.  The reporting party stated on September 17^th her husband was alerted by their financial institution that someone was attempting to cash a check that they did not authorize.   The bank opened an investigation at that time.  After reviewing their account further, they noticed that a check that had been made out to condo association had been intercepted by an unknown party and cashed.  The case is under investigation.

On September 18, 2019 at 2:50 p.m. Officer Dennehy spoke with a reporting party from a business on Washington Street about their computer system being hacked.  The reporting party stated overnight there were two emails sent out stating that the account information had been updated and the employees were unable to log into the computers in the morning.  They are currently working with their information technology specialist to resolve the situation.

On September 19, 2019 at 11:48 a.m. Officer Pino spoke with a male reporting party at the police station who stated he was the victim of a scam.  The reporting party stated he received a phone call from a female party who stated she was his daughter-in-law and that she had been arrested after being involved in a serious car crash.  A male party then got on the phone and instructed the reporting party that she needed $9,500 in bail money and gave him instructions on where to send the cash.  The address was in Michigan and Officer Pino has notified the local police department who will investigate the address where the funds were sent.  The incident is under investigation.

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Wellesley Police log for the week of 9/2/19-9/8/19:

Arrests

On September 13, 2019 at 12:47 a.m. Officer DeBernardi was conducting security checks of businesses on Linden Street when he observed a Ford sedan parked idling in front of a business on Linden Street.  After checking more of the businesses on the street he returned and the same vehicle was still located in front of the closed business.  Officer DeBernardi spoke with the operator,  and immediately noticed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his person.  Additionally, Officer DeBernardi noticed that the person’s eyes were red, bloodshot and glassy.  He agreed to perform some reasonable tests of balance and coordination to determine if he was able to safely operate a motor vehicle.  He was unable to successfully pass these tests.  He was taken into custody and actively resisted being placed the police cruiser for transport.  He was eventually transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and later released on personal recognizance. 

On September 15, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. Officer Kane was dispatched to the area of Wiswall Circle for a report of an argument between two individuals.    It was reported that one of the male parties involved had taken a purse from the basement of Saint Andrew’s Church and then left.  A motorist saw the two men on Washington Street and called the police.  A female party at the church stated after the services she noticed her purse was missing from the basement.  There was a male party waiting to speak to the pastor. He was asked if he had taken the purse and put it in his backpack and he denied doing so.  An employee of the church asked if he could look in the backpack for the female party’s purse.  The purse was located in the backpack.  He was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and held on $750 bail.

On September 15, 2019 at 3:39 p.m. Officer Lindelof was dispatched to the area of Crest Road at Linden Street for a report of a single car motor vehicle crash.  Officer Lindelof spoke with the operator, and asked what had occurred.  She stated she was traveling on Linden Street and turned onto Crest Road and struck a curb.  The female party was unsteady on her feet.  She agreed to take some reasonable tests of balance and coordination to determine if she had been safely operating her motor vehicle prior to the crash.  She was unable to successfully complete these tests.  She was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and later released on personal recognizance.

Incidents

On September 9, 2019 at 8:27 a.m. Officer Kane was on dispatched to a gas station on Worcester Street for a report vandalism to the building.  The female reporting party stated that sometime over the weekend someone had used

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