Crime & Safety

Newton Police Log: Man Charged with Assaulting Newton-Wellesley Hospital Worker; T.J. Maxx Employee Charged with Stealing Clothes; Vehicle Crashes Into Shop

The following are excerpts from the Newton police log. An arrest or charge does not indicate a conviction.

Sat., Nov. 29

  • A caller reported someone crashed a vehicle into his shop in the area of 750 Beacon St.
  • Two wallets were stolen from a vehicle on Paul Street.
  • Following a traffic stop near Boston College, Xining Li, 20, of Newton, was charged with speeding and operating a vehicle with a suspended license. He also had a warrant for other vehicle violations.
  • Marie Bertrand, 44, of Boston, was charged with stealing clothes while she worked at T.J. Maxx on Needham Street.

Sun., Nov. 30

  • A 41-year-old man from Waltham was charged with assault and battery on a healthcare provider at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
  • A 19-year-old from Brookline was charged with shoplifting from Star Market on Boylston Street.

Tue., Dec. 2

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  • A woman said someone stole her purse at the Panera Bread in Newton Center.
  • An IRS scam was reported on Hammond Pond Parkway.

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