Brookline Crossing Guard Helps Track Down Suspect

She said he came "charging at her" in the crosswalk and said something that made her back up from him, before he returned to the sidewalk.

Brookline Police Want To ID This Man

As a woman was walking to her Pond Avenue building on Mother's Day, a man followed her and demanded money, according to police.

Survey Says: Brookline Police Department Morale At All-Time Low

The Committee on Policing Reforms presented the survey results Tuesday to the Select Board.

Driver Crashes Into Subway Attempting To Evade Brookline Police

Images show heavy damage to the car and a gaping hole in the storefront of the Boston restaurant.

Brookline Crime Up: Police Release 2020 Year In Review Stats

Arrests were down, largely because of the pandemic. But the town saw increases in robberies, assaults, larcenies and car thefts.

Ex-Wife Accused Of Manslaughter In Noted Brookline Man's Death

Andrew Savitz, 66, who helped run Michael Dukakis's 1988 presidential campaign, died at his Meadowbrook Road home in January 2020.

Brookline Police Release Video After Spate Of Car Break-Ins

Police are asking residents to remember to lock their car doors and be on the lookout.

Man Charged, Accused Of Armed Bank Robbery Near Brookline

Prosecutors said after the man robbed the bank, he made a customer walk with him for about a block, before the customer got away.

Physical Therapy Clinic Owner Charged With Health Care Fraud

State authorities are saying the owner of clinics in Waltham, Brookline, and Allston billed for services that were not provided.

Police Chief Condemns Racist Threats Against Brookline Official

A town official said he started getting racist threats after making some lengthy comments about the Jan. 6 riots, according to the TAB.

Knife In Coffee Shop, Asleep Behind Wheel: Brookline Police Logs

A sample of the types of calls that came in between Dec. 27 and Jan. 1 to the Brookline Police Department.

5 Ways To Stop Porch Pirates In Brookline

Package thefts are a growing problem as online shopping explodes. Brookline police offer some tips to thwart porch pirates.

Man Breaks Into Tom Brady's Brookline Mansion, Sits On Couch: PD

Brookline police said officers found a man sitting on a couch after he broke into Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's mansion.

Police Ask For Help Finding Brookline Bank Robber

Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man they said robbed a bank in St. Mary's.

Brookline's 2020 Sex Offender Safety Map​

There are eight registered sex offenders listed in the state database as living in Brookline.

Man Arrested In Connection With Threatening Abortion Protester

Brookline Police said the man dropped off someone at the Women's clinic when a woman protesting abortions said he threatened to shoot her.

Brookline Edges Forward On Implementing Police Body And Dash Cams

Brookline and the police union just cleared one of the major hurdles to implementing the use of police body cameras: contract negotiation.

Brookline Blotter: Porch Pirates Strike Packages, Fraud Attempted

Also, a moped, a bicycle, personal belongings and several packages were reported stolen last week.

1 Dead In Elevator On Comm Ave: Reports

"Boston Police responded to assist an incident with an elevator and some sort of victim," a Boston police spokesperson told Patch.

DA Releases More Evidence In Police Shooting Of Man On Route 9

The Norfolk County District Attorney defended his report saying police were justified when they shot and killed Justin Root in February.

Three Accused Of Stealing Marijuana From Dispensary Customer​

Also, one person was arrested on three warrants after getting caught while shoplifting.

Brookline Police Name Officer Of The Year, Other Award Winners

Public service medals and a commendation certificate were also awarded on Thursday.

Brookline Police Warn Of Officer Impersonation Scam

"Our officers will never ask you for any financial information over the phone," the department said in a social media post.

SUV Crashes Into Brookline's Goddard House

Thursday the car crashed into the assisted living facility.

Family Of Man Killed By Police In Chestnut Hill Files Lawsuit

The family is asking the the case be reopened for an independent investigation.

Boston Celtics Honor Brookline Officer As 'Hero Among Us'

Brookline Officer Sean Williams helped save the life of a grocery store worker on a bus in April.

Brookline Couple, Baby, Dog In Serious Crash In New Hampshire

Several witnesses told police that the driver of a BMW, traveling at speeds well over 100 mph at the time of the crash, hit the car.

Brookline Nursing Assistant Pleads Not Guilty To Larceny, Fraud

Boutin is charged with one count of larceny, three counts of receiving stolen credit cards, and 24 counts of credit card fraud.

No Fireworks-Related Arrests July 4: Brookline Police Department

Although the official Boston fireworks were canceled because of the pandemic, anyone who was outside after dark may have caught a display.

Brookline Town Administrator Calls Chief's Choice 'Disappointing'

Brookline Police Chief Andrew Lipson told the Select Board on Friday he is resigning from the position.

Brookline Police Chief Steps Down Abruptly

Brookline Police Chief Andrew Lipson said he would go back into the ranks as a deputy superintendent.

Brookline Police Catch 3 Girls Accused Of Armed Robbery

Police said the girls, ages 12, 14 and 15, were wanted in connection with several robberies and attempted robberies in Boston and Brookline.

Brookline Police Department Outlines Use Of Force Policy

Brookline Police Department said it is already complying mostly with the recommended 8 Cant Wait campaign policies.

Man Sues Brookline Police, Town For Racial Discrimination

The man said the department has a "de facto policy" of inadequately addressing "citizen and other complaints of police."

Police Chase, Rammed Cars, Crashes And An Arrest in Brookline

It turned out that a report of a stolen car, a hit-and-run, the ramming of two cars and a police chase were all connected.

Brookline Police Chief Condemns Death Of George Floyd In MN

The chief issued a statement condemning the actions of officers involved in the incident that left George Floyd dead in police custody.

Missing Brookline Woman Found: Police

Shortly after Patch pushed out the police alert asking if anyone had seen the missing woman Thursday, an employee at a bank found her.

Man Attempts To Steal Brookline Officer's Car: Police

After a brief chase near the police station police arrested a man they said tried to steal an officer's car - right in front of the officer.

Brookline Police Officers, MBTA Snap Into Action To Save Man

After a man had a heart attack on the bus, the driver found police officers who jumped up to help save him.

Brookline Police Issue Warrant In Connection With Hate Crime

Brookline Police are thanking the public for helping identify a man possibly connected to the anti-Semitic graffiti this week.