Needham Police Log: Week of June 22- June 28

A Theft That's Not So Silly

June 22- 4:43p.m.- Police were dispatched to Captain Cook Dr. for a report of larceny. Officers were met by the reporting party who stated that her daughter had a collection of approximately 60 Silly Bandz that had been stolen. The toy is valued at $30 to $40.

The party reported that her daughter had her friend over the house earlier in the day and that the items went missing shortly after. She believes the girl stole the items and gave them away to other kids in the neighborhood. Police spoke with he mother of the girl in question, who said that her daughter had been at the house, but that she did not take anything.

Vandalism at Tobin

June 23- 12:10 a.m.- Vandalism was reported to the front yard fence of Tobin Afterschool. The reporting party stated that some time over the weekend, the white plastic fence that runs the length of the property was damaged. Police checked the rest of the fence and noted two other sections that were damaged. Photos were taken at the scene.

Pool Party Bust

June 26- 2:28 a.m.- Police were called to 75 Winding River Rd. regarding a report of a loud party and possible underage drinking. Upon arrival, officers parked one house away and could "immediately hear a loud gathering that was taking place in the rear yard," according to reports.

Upon entering the side gate of the house, police found a pool party taking place with about 12 people in the area. A "large amount" of alcoholic beverages were in plain view, as well as people drinking. Police asked all parties for identification and found them to be under 21. The parties admitted to drinking and admitted that more people were in the house.

Officers entered the home and asked all underage parties there to stop drinking. One male continued to drink from a red cup, despite being told not to by officers. Officers asked him his age, told him he was too young to drink alcohol and asked him to again cease drinking. Despite this warning, the subject took another sip. Due to his inability to listen to direction and appearance of being highly intoxicated, the male was placed into protective custody, where he continued to act unruly.