Prosecutors Drop Larceny Charge Against Ex-Dispensary Manager
Norfolk County prosecutors dismissed a larceny case against a former manager of a Brookline cannabis dispensary after reviewing surveillance footage.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Property Crime
The Norfolk County District Attorney's office dismissed a larceny charge against Raul Miller, a former manager of Deezle Cannabis on Beacon Street in Brookline. The dispensary owner had accused Miller of stealing more than $2,000 from cash deposits, a claim Miller denied.
Why it matters
The dismissal shows that prosecutors need evidence capable of proving a specific theft beyond a reasonable doubt before pursuing a case. For Brookline businesses and residents, the case highlights how cash-handling losses are investigated when footage does not clearly show wrongdoing.
The Commonwealth moved to dismiss the larceny charge after concluding it could not prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt. Poor image quality left the timing and occurrence of any cash removal unresolved.
The players
Norfolk County District Attorney's Office
The prosecutorial office for Norfolk County, Massachusetts, which moved to dismiss the larceny case after reviewing the evidence.
Deezle Cannabis
A retail cannabis dispensary on Beacon Street in Brookline whose owner accused a former manager of stealing from cash deposits.
The details
Police reviewed surveillance footage showing Miller preparing cash deposits for transport to the bank but could not identify a specific theft on camera. The dispensary, Deezle Cannabis, took over a retail license from Sanctuary Medicinals late last year.
Timeline
Late last year: Deezle took over a retail cannabis license from Sanctuary Medicinals.
June: Miller denied the theft allegations in an interview.
November 2: Prosecutors dismissed the larceny charge against Miller.
Legal Context
Cash-handling thefts at cannabis dispensaries often rest on internal records and camera footage rather than direct observation, making prosecution difficult when footage is unclear. Under Massachusetts' reasonable-doubt standard, prosecutors must show a specific act of theft, which this case did not establish.
Brookline dispensaries and other cash-based businesses may review how deposits are tracked and recorded to strengthen internal controls. Residents should note that the charge was dismissed rather than resolved at trial, leaving the underlying accusation unproven.
The takeaway
Businesses that handle large volumes of cash can reduce disputes by keeping clear, timestamped deposit records, since surveillance footage alone may not resolve a theft allegation.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Brookline.
