Crime & Safety

Vandalism, Fake Check, And More: Needham Police Log

The following is from the Needham Police Log. Arrests and charges mentioned don't imply conviction.

October 31

3:00 p.m. - A Boston resident walked into the station to report that he thought his wallet was stolen at a Great Plain Avenue business.

7:45 p.m. - An officer was flagged down by a resident whose mountain bike was stolen from a Highland Avenue business. A check of the area was conducted with negative results.

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November 1

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12:00 p.m. - An officer was dispatched to a Manning Street address for a past incident of vandalism. The reporting party stated that the previous day, he noticed that a rock had been thrown through the rear window of his construction vehicle. The matter is under investigation.

November 2

1:30 p.m. - A Highland Avenue resident reported that her home health care aid had stolen a check from her. Needham police are investigating.

4:50 p.m. - An officer responded to a Greendale Avenue church for report of illegal use of the facilities dumpster. Construction materials not belonging to the church in the recycling dumpster and took a report.

5:00 p.m. - An officer was dispatched to a bank on Highland Avenue in Needham for report of an individual attempting to cash a forged check. After investigating the incident it was determined the check was forged and Juan Almonte, 19, of Yonkers, New York was arrested for uttering a false check.

6:50 p.m. - An officer stopped a vehicle on Great Plain Avenue near Route 128. The registered owner, a 30 year old Waltham woman, was cited and will be summonsed to Dedham District Court for allowing operation of a motor vehicle with revoked registration and uninsured motor vehicle.

8:30 p.m. - An officer stopped a vehicle on Great Plain Avenue near Route 128. The operator, a 31 year old Westfield woman, was cited and will be summonsed to Dedham District Court for operating with a suspended license, operating without an inspection and unregistered motor vehicle.


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