Thursday, December 20, 2012
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.
Larceny case in hands of jury in February William N. Hernandez Sr., 41 of Quincy, had a charge of larceny over $250 continued to Feb. 7 for a jury trial in Quincy District Court. The charge stems from a Nov. 6, 2010 incident at 23 Fairfield St. in Braintree at 1:26 p.m. when police responded to a report of stolen building materials. Braintree man charged with marijuana distribution Matthew M. Fay, 20 of Braintree had charges of possession to distribute a Class D drug, distributing a Class D drug, subsequent offense, conspiracy to violate drug laws, and a drug violation near a school or park continued to Feb. 27 in Quincy District Court. The charges stem from a Sept. 19, 2011 incident in Braintree at 7 p.m. during a police surveillance of a…
Sunday, December 16, 2012
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.
Case of cocaine possession continued for hearing in February Patrick W. Carey, 27 of Braintree, had a charge of possession of a Class B drug continued to Feb. 21 for a hearing in Quincy District Court. The charge stems from a July 12 incident in Braintree at 12:45 p.m. when police were dispatched to the front parking lot at Dave & Busters on Granite Street for a report of a man walking around pulling on car door handles. Police confronted the suspect and allegedly found cocaine on him, police said in the report. Braintree man charged with stealing large-screen television Jing Chen, 29 of Braintree, was arraigned on a charge of larceny over $250. The case was continued to Jan. 31. Chen was released on personal recognizance. The charge stems…
Thursday, December 13, 2012
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.
Steven D. Hoxie, 40, of 25 Mt. Ida Road, Dorchester, had charges of malicious destruction of property over $250 and felony daytime breaking and entering while placing a person in fear dismissed in Quincy District Court. The charges stem from a March 13 incident in Braintree at 10:47 p.m. when police were dispatched to a Pearl Street residence for a report of a burglary. The victim alleged to have been awakended by a loud crashing sound and that she then saw a man in the hallway walking toward her. The man then allegedly said to the victim, "I'm sorry," turned around, and ran out the front door, police said in the incident report.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Macy's at the South Shore Plaza will remain open 24-hours a day leading up to Christmas Eve.
Macy's in Braintree will likely hire a police detail officer for its overnight hours during the retailer's "marathon shopping" weekend leading up to Christmas after town officials discussed the matter with South Shore Plaza GM Rick Tonzi. Tonzi told members of the Committee on Public Safety Tuesday night that he urged Macy's to add the shift, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., in addition to extra security that the Plaza itself is implementing. Councilor Sean Powers asked about the possibility of a detail after learning of the 24-hour shopping event being held from Friday, Dec. 21 through Monday, Dec. 24. Braintree's Macy's is one of a select few chosen for a longer marathon this year. The special hours are part of a nationwide expansion of the …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Macy's at the South Shore Plaza will remain open 24-hours a day leading up to Christmas Eve.
Members of the Town Council's Committee on Public Safety plan Tuesday night to ask South Shore Plaza representatives about security at Macy's during the store's upcoming "marathon shopping" weekend leading up to Christmas. The committee is meeting to discuss general police updates with Chief Russell Jenkins and holiday security plans for the mall. Councilor Sean Powers, vice chair of the committee, said members will also ask about potential police details during the 24-hour shopping event being held from Friday, Dec. 21 through Monday, Dec. 24. Braintree's Macy's is one of a select few chosen for a longer marathon this year. The special hours are part of a nationwide expansion of the retailer's six-year-old shopping initiative that began …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
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.
Paul M. Bennett, 46, of 69 Fore River Ave., North Weymouth had charges of possession of a Class B drug and assault and battery dismissed in Quincy District Court. The charges stemmed from a July 23, 2011 incident in Braintree following a 911 call about a domestic assault and battery. Police said in an incident report that Bennett's son claimed his room had been "rummaged" through and that when he confronted his father about it, the father allegedly grabbed the son and put him in a headlock, while yelling at him.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
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.
James P Flaherty, 17 of Braintree, was arraigned in Quincy District Court on charge of possession to distribute a Class D drug, a drug violation near a school or park, and conspiracy to violate drug law. The case was continued to Feb. 26. Flaherty was released on personal recognizance. Editor's Note: The backpack described below was claimed at the scene by another youth, 17-year-old Giovanni Rodrigues, according to police, and contained a digital scale along with the drugs, not cash. The charges stem from a Sept. 20 incident in Braintree at 4:30 p.m. when police were dispatched to the Highlands School for a report of eight to 10 youths who may be involved in drug activity. After an investigation, police recovered from a backpack six small …
Sunday, December 2, 2012
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.
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…
Thursday, November 29, 2012
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.
Mark A. Hamilton, 27, of 62 Skyline Drive, Braintree, failed to appear in Quincy District Court for arraignment on a charge of being present where heroin is kept. A judge issued a warrant to arrest Hamilton. The charge stems from a Nov. 25, 2011 incident in Weymouth at 9:30 a.m. when police at the Super 8 Motel, 655 Washington St., entered a room where they found a spoon containing a brown residue of suspected heroin and several hypodermic syringes, according to the police report.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
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.
Court throws out third-offense shoplifting charge Joel D. Diaz-Sanchez, 33, of 2 Dunmore St., Apt. 1, Roxbury, had charges of third-offense shoplifting by concealing merchandise, receiving stolen property under $250, and trespassing dismissed in Quincy District Court. The charges stemmed from a Dec. 24, 2011 incident in Braintree at Macy''s Department Store, South Shore Plaza, where store detectives said they observed a man selecting cologne and then hiding it.
BRIAN KACEY
10:09 am on Thursday, December 13, 2012
Huh? Someone breaks into your house at 10:30 at night and it's dismissed??? more ›