Crime & Safety
Warrant Issued for Alleged Shoplifter, Bogus Check Charges
A roundup of Braintree cases going through Quincy District Court. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise stated.
Braintree man to face jury trial for allegedly leaving crash scene
Michael Walsh, 28 of Braintree, had charges of leaving the scene of a property damage accident and a marked lanes violation continued to March 18 for a jury trial in Quincy District Court. The charges stem from a Aug. 7, 2011 incident in Weymouth at 12:50 p.m. when police were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Bridge and Sea streets. According to the police report, a red pickup truck allegedly crashed into Simply Message, 414 Bridge St., then fled the accident scene.
Lawrence woman faces larceny charge
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Eliana Perdomo, 21 of Lawrence, was arraigned in Quincy District Court on a charge of larceny over $250. The case was continued to March 27. Perdomo was released on personal recognizance. The charge stems from a Feb. 24, 2012 in incident in Braintree at 8:25 p.m. when police were dispatched to the Holister store for a report of three suspected shoplifters about to be apprehended by loss prevention officers. The three are accused of selecting clothing and putting the items into a shopping bag, according to the police report.
Boston woman accused of trying to pass bogus check
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Kaneisha Poole, 21 of Boston, was arraigned in Quincy District Court on charges of forgery of a check, uttering a false check, and larceny over $250. The case was continued to March 27. Poole was released on personal recognizance. The charges stem from a Nov. 17, 2011 incident in Braintree following an investigation into the cashing of fraudulent checks in the area.
Malden man skips arraignment, warrant issued
Hiep Pham, 40 of Malden failed to appear in Quincy District Court on charges of vandalism of property and larceny over $250. The court issued a warrant to arrest Pham.
The charges stem from a Feb. 3, 2012 incident in Braintree at 3 p.m. when police were dispatched to the Lord and Taylor store at the South Shore Plaza for a report of a man being detained by loss prevention for theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the police report, Pham is accused of entering the store and leaving without paying for high-end Lacoste brand shirts.
