Quincy Woman Faces Malicious Damage, Larceny Charges

Linda M. Lewis, 34, of 75 Scotch Pond Place, Apt. 25, Quincy, was arraigned in Quincy District Court on charges of malicious destruction of property over $250 and larceny over $250. The case was continued to Jan. 30. Lewis was released on personal recognizance.

The charges stem from a Dec. 16, 2011 incident in Braintree at 5:15 p.m. when police were dispatched to Hollister at the South Shore Plaza for a report of two people apprehended for alleged shoplifting. Police said one suspect passed items to the second suspect, who then allegedly tore off the security sensors and concealed the items in a shopping bag.

Boston man found guilty of larceny

Kenneth James, 44, of 3 Smith St., Apt. 3, Boston, was found guilty in Quincy District Court on a larceny over $250 charge. The case was continued to May 1 for a status hearing. The charge stems from a Sept. 2, 2010 incident in Braintree at 8 p.m. when police were dispatched to the Sunglass Hut at the South Shore Plaza in response to a report of stolen sunglasses.

Boston man skips arraignment on receiving stolen property charge

Timothy Foster, 55, of 17 Rockwell St., Apt. 3, Boston, failed to appear for arraignment in Quincy District Court on a charge of receiving stolen property under $250, subsequent offense. A judge issued a warrant to arrest Foster.

The charge stems from a June 26, 2011 incident at the Kmart department store on Grossman Drive in Braintree where police were dispatched to respond to a report of a shoplifter. Foster is accused of selecting and then concealing makeup, jewelry, and perfume, and then walking out of the store without paying for the merchandise, police said in the incident report.