Wellesley Police Arrest and Incident Log 04/22/19 to 04/28/19

Arrests

On April 24, 2019 at 6:27 p.m. Officer Keenan was conducting traffic enforcement on Washington Street near Worcester Street when he observed a Dodge van with a rejection sticker and broken brake light. He stopped the vehicle on Washington Street near Walnut Street and spoke with the operator. 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 later released on personal recognizance. While conducting an inventory of the motor vehicle’s contents per departmental policy Officer Dixon located a loaded handgun and ammunition in the vehicle. The operator indicated to Officer Keenan that the handgun belonged to him, but his license to carry a firearm permit was expired. The handgun was seized along with the ammunition.

On April 25, 2019 at 7:09 p.m. Officer Griffin was conducting traffic enforcement on Worcester Street when he observed an Infiniti sedan traveling in the left passing lane. The vehicle remained in the left passing lane as opposed to the right travel lane for approximately two miles. Officer Griffin conducted a motor vehicle stop and upon approaching the vehicle he immediately detected the odor of freshly burnt marijuana. He spoke with the operator, and noticed that his eyes were bloodshot and his hand and body movements were slow and lethargic. When asked if he had anything in the vehicle he stated that he had about ½ an ounce of marijuana. Officer Griffin also located a prescription bottle without a label with 20 ½ Adderall pills in it which he did not have a prescription for as well as a set of brass knuckles. He was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and later released on $300 bail.

On April 26, 2019 at 2:15 p.m. Officer Shore was conducting traffic enforcement on Worcester Street when he observed a black BMW and he conducted a random query of the vehicle’s registration. The query revealed that the registered owner had an active default warrant issued by West Roxbury District Court. He stopped the vehicle on Worcester Street at Lexington Road and confirmed that the operator was the same person. He was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and transported to Dedham District Court.

On April 26, 2019 at 10:51 p.m. Officer Griffin was on patrol on Washington Street when he observed a Chevrolet SUV travel through a red light at State Street. He stopped the vehicle and spoke with the operator and immediately detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the vehicle. His eyes were bloodshot and his speech was somewhat slurred. The driver indicated he had consumed some wine at a friend’s house earlier in the evening. He was afforded the opportunity to take some reasonable tests to determine his ability to safely operate his motor vehicle. The operator was unable to successfully complete these tests. He was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and later released on personal recognizance.

On April 27, 2019 at 3:18 p.m. Officer Cunningham was conducting traffic enforcement on Worcester Street when he observed a BMW with an expired inspection sticker. He stopped the vehicle and spoke with the operator, and requested her license and registration. She stated that she didn’t have her license with her and provided Officer Cunningham with a false name and date of birth. Officer Gover arrived to assist Officer Cunningham and advised him that he has stopped…

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Wellesley Police Arrest and Incident Log 04/15/19 – 04/21/19

Arrests

On April 15 at 3:00 p.m. Detective Connelly was dispatched to a residence on Washington Street to speak to a female reporting party about a stolen motor vehicle.  The reporting party stated that her roommate’s boyfriend stole her Nissan Sentra.  She stated she had allowed her roommate to use the car the previous day, but did not give her roommate or her boyfriend permission to use the car on April 15^th.  She stated she noticed the car was missing at 10:00 a.m. and had contacted her roommate and was told that the car would be returned by 3:00 p.m.  It was not returned at that time and she contacted the police department.  At 9:13 p.m. Detective Connelly was conducting traffic enforcement and noticed the Nissan Sentra drive past him on Washington Street.  He stopped the vehicle and spoke with the operator,  who provided a different name when asked for identification.  He was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and held without bail.  While conducting an inventory of the vehicle 3 credit cards that had been reported stolen earlier in the day were located in the vehicle as well as 4 packages of Suboxone strips which did not belong to the operator. 

Incidents

On April 15, 2019 at 11:18 a.m. Officer Hughes spoke with a female reporting party from Washington Street who stated her purse was stolen overnight.  She stated she looked at her credit card statements and realized there were charges that occurred beginning the previous night that she did not make.   It was later learned that the aforementioned car operator stole the credit cards and used them.

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On April 16, 2019 at 11:24 a.m. Officer Cunningham spoke with a female party regarding a scam.  The reporting party was contacted on the phone by a female party that advised her if she sent $3,500 to an address in Connecticut she would receive $250,000.  The reporting party sent the $3,500 and was later contacted by a male party posing as a UPS worker who stated she needed to pay $10,250 for her package to be released.  She contacted UPS and learned the tracking number she provided was not a real tracking number and the male party did not work for UPS. 

On April 16, 2019 at 9:40 p.m. a male party who works at a restaurant on Washington Street in the lower falls area reported an incident regarding a jacket that was stolen.  The male party stated that two female parties entered the restaurant around 7:44 p.m., used the bathroom and left the restaurant after.  There is video showing the female enter and leave the restaurant.  One of the female parties has a leather jacket in her hand when she leaves the restaurant.  The jacket is a Coach leather varsity style jacket valued at $500.  Officer Dixon is investigating.

On April 17, 2019 at 11:10 a.m. Officer Gover was dispatched to a residence on Linden Street for a report of two contractors arguing.  Officer Gover spoke with both parties who stated they were arguing over money owed for work done on a previous project.  One of the male parties wished to have the incident documented in case there were any issues between them in the future.

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Wellesley Police Arrest and Incident Log 04/08/19 – 04/14/19

Arrests

On April 8, 2019 at 7:51 p.m. Officer Keenan was traveling on Worcester Street near Kingsbury Street when he observed a Honda sedan traveling in front of him with a broken headlight.  He stopped the vehicle and spoke with the operator,  and asked for his license and registration.  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 released on personal recognizance.

On April 10, 2019 at 4:39 p.m. Officer Cunningham was conducting traffic enforcement on Washington Street when he observed a Toyota pickup truck with an expired registration.  He stopped the vehicle and spoke with the operator, and asked for 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 later released on $200 bail.

Incidents

On April 9, 2019 at 9:43 a.m. Officer Hughes spoke with a reporting party regarding a lost or stolen iPad.  The report is incomplete at this time and no further information is available.

On April 12, 2019 at 12:50 p.m. Officer Lindelof spoke with a female reporting party from Riverdale Street about her vehicle being broken into.  She stated that loose change and her driver’s license were taken from her unlocked motor vehicle overnight.   Officer Lindelof also spoke to residents on Pine Ridge Road, and Greenlawn Ave who had money taken from their unlocked vehicles.  There are no suspects.  (The Wellesley Police Department would like to remind residents to always lock their vehicles when they are unattended and not to leave valuable items in their vehicles.)

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On April 14, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Sgt. Gerrans spoke with a female reporting party who stated she had hired a landscaper to do some work on April 6^th and paid a $200 deposit.  The landscaper did not perform the work the work so she asked him to cancel the job and refund the deposit.  She was concerned about him returning to her residence.  Sgt. Gerrans advised her to ask him to place the check in an envelope in her mailbox. 

On April 8, 2019 at 3:24 p.m. Officer Cunningham was dispatched to a residence to speak with an elderly resident who believes someone has been entering her home and walking around at various times.   The resident indicated the individual is entering the home through a wall.  Officer

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