Crime & Safety

Burlington Police Logs

Burlington Police Department logs for December 7 to 8.

Following are excerpts from the Burlington Police Department log. Note that this is a sampling of activity in the log, not a complete account. We report all arrests included in the daily police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.


Saturday, December 7-

  • At 3:16 p.m. police arrested Korlu Bulaya, 28, of 29 Shore Drive, Apartment C, Peabody, on charges of shoplifting $100+ by concealing merchandise and receiving stolen property under $250.

Sunday, December 8-

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  • At 10:16 a.m. an Alma Road caller reported his motor vehicle was stolen. Bedford Police reported they located the vehicle.
  • At 6:33 p.m. a manager at Champs Sports reported a female shoplifted approximately $250 in merchandise.
  • At 9:23 p.m. police placed a Burlington woman into protective custody after a Beacon Village caller reported a female party was outside her apartment screaming to be let in. Caller said she believes the woman was intoxicated.
  • At 11:12 p.m. police arrested Justin Oakes, 33, of 88 Waverly Avenue, Arlington, on charges of failing to stop/yield, reckless operation of a motor vehicle and operating under the influence of alcohol (third offense).


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