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Daily Log 12.31.2015

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Cambridge Police Daily Log: December 31st, 2015

Type #
Date & Time

Info

12/31/2015 01:03
INCIDENT  15009755
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

JACKSON ST
An attempted larceny of car wheels was thwarted on Jackson Street at Dudley Street, as two suspects fled the area prior to officers arrival.

12/31/2015 07:47
INCIDENT  15009756
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A motor vehicle driven by a Cambridge man and a motor vehicle driven by a Lincoln resident had a minor collission in traffic while operating on Mass Ave. No damage was sustained by the van and very minor front bumper damage was sustained to the Toyota.

12/31/2015 08:51
INCIDENT  15009757
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Boston resident reports that he had several checks stolen over the previous month. He filed a police report in Boston about the matter, but one of the checks was cashed at a bank in Central Square for $7,700 on 12/17/2015.

12/31/2015 09:37
INCIDENT  15009758
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Harvard Street resident reports that between 9/1/15 and 9/30/15 an unknown person(s) withdrew approximately $2,500 during 10 withdrawals from an ATM in Kendall Square.

12/31/2015 10:03
INCIDENT  15009759
MISC. REPORT TYPE

SCIARAPPA ST
A resident of Sciarappa Street walked into police headquarters to report that a vehicle had bumped his parked vehicle while parking.

12/31/2015 11:18
INCIDENT  15009762
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

MT AUBURN ST
A Houston, Texas resident reported that they were the victim of a hit-and-run after they discovered damage to their parked motor vehicle while it was parked in a garage on Mt Auburn Street.

12/31/2015 11:52
INCIDENT  15009761
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
Police responded to a shopping mall for a larceny report.

12/31/2015 12:03
INCIDENT  15009760
MISC. REPORT TYPE

PEARL ST
Cambridge Police responded to an indecent exposure report at a building on Pearl Street. It was revealed that no crime was committed of a sexual nature, but a rude and unexpected gesture did occur.

12/31/2015 12:23
INCIDENT  15009763
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
A resident of Medford reported that her wallet was stolen while shopping.

12/31/2015 13:35
INCIDENT  15009767
B&E DAYTIME FOR FELONY c266 S18

KINNAIRD ST
A resident of Kinnard Street reported that his neighbor’s apartment was broken into on 12/30/15 during the evening hours.

12/31/2015 15:03
INCIDENT  15009766
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

HAMPSHIRE ST
Cambridge Police responded to the area of Cambridge Street and Hampshire Street for a report of a hit-and-run with property damage.

12/31/2015 15:32
INCIDENT  15009764
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGE ST
A person reported a past larceny from a local hospital.

12/31/2015 17:14
INCIDENT  15009770
UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV c90 S10

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
A crash occurred in the parking lot of the Fresh Pond Mall. As a result of an investigation, a Medford resident was cited for unlicensed operation.

12/31/2015 20:23
INCIDENT  15009771
B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Cambridge resident reported that her motor vehicle was broken into while parked in the parking lot behind Mass Ave.

Cambridge Police Daily Log: December 30th, 2015

Type #
Date & Time

Info

12/30/2015 02:24
INCIDENT  15009733
OUI-LIQUOR C90 S24

WESTERN AVE
Officers responded to Western Avenue for the report of a motor vehicle accident involving multiple cars. Once on scene, officers placed Matthew Bresseler, 21, from 92 Webster Park in Newton, under arrest for OUI-Liquor after he admitted to being intoxicated and striking multiple parked vehicles.

12/30/2015 10:01
INCIDENT  15009734
LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30

ALLSTON ST
An Allston Street resident reports that on 12/29/15 between 4:20 p.m. and 7 p.m. an unknown person stole a package which was delivered and left on his front porch.

12/30/2015 10:22
INCIDENT  15009735
TELEPHONE CALLS, ANNOYING c269 S14A

WILLOW ST
A resident of Cambridge states she has been receiving numerous unwanted text messages from her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend. In the text messages, the ex-girlfriend states she knows some of the victim’s personal information and it will be posted on social media.

12/30/2015 11:19
INCIDENT  15009736
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

BOARDMAN ST
A Boardman Street resident reports that on 12/30/15 between 11 and 11:05 a.m., an unknown person stole his backpack while it was left unattended at a Cambridge Street coffee shop.

12/30/2015 13:25
INCIDENT  15009738
B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

FOCH ST
ECC dispatched Cambridge Police to Foch Street for a past breaking and entering to a motor vehicle.

12/30/2015 14:12
INCIDENT  15009742
LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

FAWCETTT
The manager of an apartment complex on Fawcett Street reported that one of their resident’s sons was seen stealing packages from its mail room last night. There is video and an eyewitness account of the theft.

12/30/2015 15:47
INCIDENT  15009743
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
A Cambridgeside Place business reported that an unidentified male fled the store with merchandise.

12/30/2015 18:10
INCIDENT  15009746
BURGLARY, UNARMED c266 S15

FOSTER ST
A Foster Street resident was broken into.

12/30/2015 18:35
ARREST  15009745
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

CHURCH ST
Robert Tracy, 22, homeless, was placed under arrest for multiple warrants out of Brockton District Court.

12/30/2015 19:52
INCIDENT  15009747
LEWDNESS, OPEN AND GROSS c272 S16

WHITE ST
Cambridge Police responded to White Street for a report of an indecent exposure. Police searched the area for a suspect, but officers were unable to locate him.

12/30/2015 20:36
INCIDENT  15009748

RIVER ST
Cambridge Police responded to a River Street business for the report of a past robbery.

12/30/2015 21:10
INCIDENT  15009750
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16

ABERDEEN AVE
A resident of Aberdeen Avenue reported that her downstairs neighbor's apartment was broken into sometime today. Forced entry was made through the back door by an unknown suspect(s) and the apartment was ransacked. It's unknown if anything was stolen since the residents are away.

12/30/2015 21:12
INCIDENT  15009749
MISC. REPORT TYPE

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
A suspicious bag was reported in store and later cleared.

12/30/2015 22:02
INVESTIGATIONS  15009752
FIREARM, DISCHARGE WITHIN 500 FT OF BLDG c269 S12E

NORFOLK ST
Cambridge Police reported to Norfolk and Cambridge Streets for a report of shots fired. Shell casings were later located.

Cambridge Police Daily Log: December 29th, 2015

Type #
Date & Time

Info

12/29/2015 03:27
INCIDENT  15009708
A&B c265 S13A

MT AUBURN ST
Cambridge Police responded to a local hospital for a past assault and battery report.

12/29/2015 04:08
INCIDENT  15009709
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION, 3RD OFF. c266 S30A

JFK ST
Scott Hilton, 55, homeless, was arrested for Shoplifting, a warrant out of Malden District Court for Trespassing, and Shoplifting by Concealing Merchandise.

12/29/2015 05:40
INCIDENT  15009710
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16

FAWCETT ST
A Fawcett Street resident their home was broken into during the overnight hours.

12/29/2015 07:04
INCIDENT  15009711
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

CAMBRIDGE ST
Ebony Wesley, 22, homeless, was arrested after it was discovered that she had two warrants issued out of Quincy District Court and Boston District Court. 

12/29/2015 12:11
INCIDENT  15009716
LARCENY OVER $250 BY SINGLE SCHEME c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
Cambridge Police responded to the Cambridgeside Place for a past larceny.

12/29/2015 12:17
INCIDENT  15009717
BREAK INTO DEPOSITORY c266 S16

CHURCH ST
An administrator from a church located at Church Street reports that unknown person(s) broke into a lock box and stole the holiday collection money.

12/29/2015 12:42
INCIDENT  15009715
MISC. REPORT TYPE

125 SIXTH ST
Cambridge resident arrived at the station to report that unknown people were invading her privacy.

12/29/2015 12:44
INCIDENT  15009718
MISC. REPORT TYPE

BROADWAY
A caller reported a suspicious wire coming out of a library book return box. Police determined it was not hazardous after arriving.

12/29/2015 13:15
INCIDENT  15009721
UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV c90 S10

MADISON AVE
Cambridge Police responded to the area of Madison Avenue for a report of a minor motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, it was discovered that one of the drivers was unlicensed. The Everett resident was subsequently summonsed for the charge of Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

12/29/2015 14:09
INCIDENT  15009720
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

IRVING ST
A Brighton resident reported while crossing Kirkland at Irving her vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The other vehicle fled when the hit party pulled to the side of the road to exchange paperwork.

12/29/2015 14:30
INCIDENT  15009723
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

DANA ST
Cambridge Police responded to Dana Street for a report of a hit and run to a motor vehicle.

12/29/2015 15:21
INCIDENT  15009722
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME c275 S2

PUTNAM AVE
A Putnam Avenue resident reported a dispute with her neighbor.

12/29/2015 16:18
INCIDENT  15009725
LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a fitness center at Mass Ave for the report of a larceny of a wallet from the men’s locker room. Upon further investigation, a description of the suspect was obtained. That suspect was then found by the reporting party walking down Green Street. William Vonberg, 45, from 240 Albany Street in Cambridge, was then arrested for Larceny From a Building, Breaking Into a Depository, Possession of a Burglarious Instrument and Credit Card Fraud under $250.

12/29/2015 17:52
INCIDENT  15009726
MISC. REPORT TYPE

BRATTLE ST
A call was received for an abandoned bag left inside a news stand located at Mass Ave. and Brattle Street. Cambridge Police and Fire Units were dispatched to the scene. The bag was examined by a member of the Cambridge Police Explosive Ordinance Unit and determined not to be hazardous.

12/29/2015 18:29
INCIDENT  15009727
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CHAUNCY ST
ECC dispatched Cambridge Police units to Chauncy Street for a past larceny report.

12/29/2015 19:47
INCIDENT  15009729
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$250, MALICIOUS c266 S127

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police were dispatched to Massachusetts Avenue for a malicious destruction of property.

12/29/2015 20:00
INCIDENT  15009730
LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

LINNAEAN ST
Cambridge Police were dispatched to Linnaean Street for a larceny from a building.

12/29/2015 23:14
INCIDENT  15009732
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

INMAN ST
Two parked motor vehicles were heavily damaged by a motor vehicle that fled the scene near City Hall this evening.

Cambridge Police Daily Log: December 28th, 2015

Type #
Date & Time

Info

12/28/2015 00:44
INCIDENT  15009678
B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

GREEN ST
A New Hampshire resident reported a breaking and entering to their motor vehicle parked on Green Street.

12/28/2015 08:36
INCIDENT  15009681
TAGGING PROPERTY C266 S126B

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
The backdoor to a Mass Ave. building was tagged with graffiti. This incident happened between 12/27/15 and 12/28/15.

12/28/2015 09:53
INCIDENT  15009682
LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30

WHITE ST
A wireless store at Porter Square reports that an unknown male stole wireless headphones from the store.

12/28/2015 10:40
INCIDENT  15009683
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16

BINNEY ST
Cambridge Police responded to a Binney Street address to document a past breaking and entering to a construction site. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the reporting person who stated between 12/24/15 at 1 p.m. and 12/28/15 at 7 a.m., an unknown suspect gained entry into this address without any consent and removed $1,800 worth of construction material.

12/28/2015 10:52
INCIDENT  15009684

JFK ST
Cambridge Police responded to the area of JFK Street and Memorial Drive on a report of Malicious Destruction to a motor vehicle.

12/28/2015 11:29
INCIDENT  15009686
LARCENY BY CHECK OVER $250 c266 S37

BROADWAY
Cambridge Police were dispatched to a Broadway business in Cambridge to take a larceny report.

12/28/2015 11:58
INCIDENT  15009690
LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

INMAN ST
Cambridge Police responded to speak with an employee of an Inman Street business for a report of a stolen wallet.

12/28/2015 12:25
INCIDENT  15009687
CREDIT CARD FRAUD OVER $250 c266 S37C

BRATTLE SQ
A Rhode Island resident walked into police headquarters to report that her credit card was fraudently used and an unknown person withdrew over $800 from her bank account at a Cambridge ATM.

12/28/2015 12:39
INCIDENT  15009691
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge Police responded to a Cambridge Street address to document a two car motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers spoke to both drivers involved in the accident who both refused medical assistance on scene.

12/28/2015 12:49
INCIDENT  15009689
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$250, MALICIOUS c266 S12

MT AUBURN ST
An employee of a local business reported malicious destruction to her vehicle, which occurred sometime between 5 p.m. on 12/23/15 and 1230 a.m. on 12/24/15 while her vehicle was parked in a garage.

12/28/2015 14:15
INCIDENT  15009692
LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30

LIVERMORE PL
A Cambridge resident walked into police headquarters to report that her bicycle was stolen from her residence.

12/28/2015 14:26
INCIDENT  15009694
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
It was reported that a male suspect took a cell phone from a store inside of Cambridgeside Place and fled the area.

12/28/2015 14:58
INCIDENT  15009696
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE c266 S30A

HURON AVE
An employee at a local business reports a female stole a box of wine ($14.95) from a store on Huron Avenue.

12/28/2015 15:00
INCIDENT  15009699
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

PEARL ST
A Pearl Street resident reported a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident.

12/28/2015 15:26
INCIDENT  15009697
LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
A business located at Cambridgeside Place reported that a male suspect stole a cell phone and fled the store.

12/28/2015 15:30
INCIDENT  15009698
B&E DAYTIME FOR FELONY c266 S18

CHAUNCY ST
The property managers of an apartment complex on Chauncy Street reported that two of their units were broken into sometime over the Christmas weekend. None of the residents of those units were present and away on vacation. The victims were informed by the managers of the break to their apartments. It appears that the unknown suspect(s) climbed through an unlocked window of the ground level apartments and stole numerous items.

12/28/2015 17:08
ARREST  15009700
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to the area of Central Square near Mass Ave. to respond to an intoxicated male party. Donald Gallo, 36, from 60 Hodge Road in Arlington, was reported running down the middle of Mass Ave. Upon arrival, officers located Gallo and ECC confirmed two warrants out of Cambridge District Court.

12/28/2015 18:58
INCIDENT  15009702
B&E MV IN DAYTIME FOR FELONY C266 S18

BRATTLE ST
A Malden resident reports his motor vehicle was parked on Brattle Street. While he was shopping, an unknown suspect broke into the vehicle and took some items.

12/28/2015 19:43
TRAFFIC  15009704
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

FIRST ST
Cambridge Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on First Street involving a pedestrian.

12/28/2015 20:22
INCIDENT  15009703
B&E DAYTIME FOR FELONY c266 S18

CHAUNCY ST
The property managers of an apartment complex on Chauncy Street reported that two of their units were broken into sometime over the Christmas weekend. None of the residents of those units were present and away on vacation. The victims were informed by the managers of the break to their apartments. It appears that the unknown suspect(s) climbed through an unlocked window of the ground level apartments and stole numerous items.

12/28/2015 21:02
INCIDENT  15009705
TRESPASS c266 S120

LAND BLVD WEST
Eva Koah, 30, from 290 Sumner Street in East Boston, was placed under arrest and charged with Trespassing after she was refusing to leave a hotel establishment after she was asked multiple times to leave by the manager.

12/28/2015 21:42
INCIDENT  15009706
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION c266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Mass Ave. business reported a shoplifting.

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