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Daily Log 8.20.2017

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Cambridge Police Daily Log August 20th, 2017

Type #

Date & Time

Info

08/20/2017 03:07

INCIDENT  17005848

A&B ON +60/DISABLED C265 S13K F

SHERIDAN ST

A Brighton resident reported being assaulted by a young male in a Cambridge apartment complex while attempting to pick up a fare.

08/20/2017 06:14

INCIDENT  17005849

B&E FOR MISDEMEANOR c266 S16A

PORTER SQ

Officers were dispatched to Porter Square for a past attempted breaking and entering.

08/20/2017 08:15

INCIDENT  17005851

MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO c266 S28

CORNELIUS WAY

A resident of Cornelius Way reported malicious damage to her motor vehicle.

08/20/2017 09:39

INCIDENT  17005852

B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

SODEN ST

A Soden Street resident reported a breaking and entering to her motor vehicle.

08/20/2017 10:18

INCIDENT  17005855

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CONCORD AVE

A Cambridge resident reported that between 08/12/2017 and 08/15/2017, an unknown suspect stole a couple of her packages that were delivered to her residence.

08/20/2017 12:53

INCIDENT  17005857

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$250, MALICIOUS c266 S12

BROADWAY

A Broadway resident reported that sometime between 8/19/17 and 8/20/17, an unknown suspect spray-painted the right side of his box-truck while it was parked inside a parking lot at the corner of Broadway and Windsor Street.

08/20/2017 12:56

INCIDENT  17005856

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

COLUMBIA ST

A Columbia Street resident reported that her motor vehicle was the victim of a hit and run while parked.

08/20/2017 13:45

INCIDENT  17005858

LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

DUNSTER ST

A Stoneham resident reported a theft from his work place in Cambridge between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Cambridge Police Daily Log July 19th, 2017

Type #

Date & Time

Info

08/19/2017 00:28

INCIDENT  17005831

MISC. REPORT TYPE

WESTERN AVE

Cambridge Police responded to Western Avenue after a Shot Spotter activation and multiple 911 calls from that area indicated multiple gunshots. After a search of the area, no shell casings or bullets were recovered, and there was no damage to any surrounding motor vehicles or buildings.

08/19/2017 04:41

INCIDENT  17005832

B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16

HURLBUT ST

Cambridge Police responded to Hurlbut Street for a house alarm activation. Officers observed pry marks on the rear door. It is unknown at this time if anything was removed from the house.

08/19/2017 10:19

INCIDENT  17005833

MISC. REPORT TYPE

WOODBRIDGE ST

Cambridge Police responded to Woodbridge Street to take a report for an attempted email scam.

08/19/2017 10:41

INCIDENT  17005834

CREDIT CARD FRAUD OVER $250 c266 S37C

SPARKS ST

A Cambridge resident reported credit card fraud.

08/19/2017 11:44

INCIDENT  17005835

MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO c266 S28

CAMBRIDGEPARK DR

Cambridge Police responded to Cambridge Park Drive for a report of malicious destruction to a motor vehicle

08/19/2017 13:41

INCIDENT  17005838

B&E DAYTIME FOR FELONY c266 S18

HARVARD ST

Officers responded to a Harvard Street address for a motion activated alarm. Upon arrival, officers learned that there may have been a break in at this address.

08/19/2017 14:27

ARREST  17005839

WARRANT ARREST REPORT

CAMBRIDGE ST

Debra Parzych, 50, 240 Albany Street, was arrested on Cambridge Street on a warrant out of Chelsea District Court for Assault and battery.

08/19/2017 14:28

INCIDENT  17005836

B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

ATHENS ST

A Northampton resident reported that an unknown suspect broke into her dad's car, stealing two of her prescription medications.

08/19/2017 15:31

INCIDENT  17005840

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

CAMBRIDGE ST

A Cambridge resident reported that an unknown suspect struck her motor vehicle and fled after refusing to exchange information with the reporting person. The reporting person’s motor vehicle suffered significant damages due to the motor vehicle crash.

08/19/2017 15:44

ARREST  17005841

WARRANT ARREST REPORT

PALMER ST

Cambridge Police responded to a shoplifter in custody. Andrew Couto, 31, 70 Adamson Street, Allston, was placed under arrest after it was discovered he had a warrant out of New Bedford District Court for possession of a Class B drug.

08/19/2017 17:00

INCIDENT  17005842

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

A Boston resident reported an unknown person(s) struck their parked motor vehicle on Massachusetts Avenue. The suspect(s) left the scene without making themselves known.

08/19/2017 23:06

INCIDENT  17005844

MISC. REPORT TYPE

JACKSON PL

A resident of Cambridge reported suspicious activity.

Cambridge Police Daily Log July 18th, 2017

Type #

Date & Time

Info

08/18/2017 00:15

INCIDENT  17005796

ASSAULT TO ROB, UNARMED c265 S20

BROADWAY

Cambridge Police responded to the area of Third Street and Broadway for reports of an unarmed robbery. Nicholas Smith, 31, 12 Vernon Street, Plymouth, was arrested for Unarmed Assault to Rob, after being positively identified. The victim stated Smith grabbed him from the front, placed him in a head lock, and demanded money from him.

08/18/2017 00:42

INCIDENT  17005798

A&B c265 S13A

RINDGE AVE

Officers were dispatched to Rindge Avenue for a reported assault and battery in progress.

08/18/2017 01:28

INCIDENT  17005799

UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE C90 S34J

HOLYOKE ST

Cambridge Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Holyoke Street. As a result, an Allston resident will be summoned into Cambridge District Court for uninsured motor vehicle and a revoked registration.

08/18/2017 01:53

INCIDENT  17005800

B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16

FAIRMONT ST

Cambridge Police responded to a Fairmont Street residence in regards to a recent breaking and entering. The suspect stole a $2,000 laptop before fleeing the scene.

08/18/2017 02:08

INCIDENT  17005802

B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16

ROCKINGHAM ST

Cambridge Police responded to Rockingham Street for a reported residential breaking and entering in progress.

08/18/2017 02:24

INCIDENT  17005801

B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

FAIRMONT ST

Cambridge Police responded to a Fairmont Street residence in regards to a past breaking and entering to a motor vehicle.

08/18/2017 08:39

INCIDENT  17005803

B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16

COOLIDGE HILL

Cambridge Police responded to Coolidge Hill for a breaking and entering.

08/18/2017 11:56

INCIDENT  17005805

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

MEMORIAL DR

A Cambridge resident came to the police station to report that his keys and his cell phone were stolen.

08/18/2017 12:00

INCIDENT  17005807

B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16

FRESH POND PKWY

A Cambridge resident reported their bike stolen.

08/18/2017 12:18

INCIDENT  17005808

DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS C c94C S32B

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

The Cambridge Police Special Investigations Unit arrested Carl Diggs, 29, 122 Charles River Road, Watertown, and charged him with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class C Drug. He was observed engaging in a suspected drug transaction and upon being stopped, he was found to be in possession of approximately 33 Xanax pills.

08/18/2017 12:59

INCIDENT  17005809

JFK ST

A Cambridge resident reported fraudulent use of his credit card.

08/18/2017 13:33

INCIDENT  17005810

UNLAWFUL DEACTIVATION OR REMOVAL OF THEFT DETECTIO

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Officers were dispatched for a shoplifting in progress in Central Square. The suspect was apprehended shortly after. Officers were notified that the suspect had a warrant for Unarmed Robbery. He was in possession of the stolen merchandise. Richard Lee Payne, 42, 170 Morton Street, Jamaica Plain, arrested for the warrant and charged with the Shoplifting.

08/18/2017 14:23

INCIDENT  17005812

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

ELLERY ST

A Wellsley resident had his bike stolen from Cambridge when he left it outside and unlocked.

08/18/2017 14:49

INCIDENT  17005813

IDENTITY FRAUD

TEMPLE ST

A Cambridge resident reported a case of identity theft. An unknown suspect used her personal information to acquire a job on 06/1/17.

08/18/2017 15:12

INCIDENT  17005814

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

CAMBRIDGE ST

Cambridge Police documented a past hit and run resulting in property damage that occurred on Cambridge Street.

08/18/2017 16:00

INCIDENT  17005815

LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

UNIVERSITY RD

A University Road resident reported that a bottle of medication was taken from her unlocked apartment.

08/18/2017 16:20

INCIDENT  17005816

LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

An Allston resident reported her wallet stolen from her work desk on Massachusetts Avenue.

08/18/2017 17:15

INCIDENT  17005817

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

An Ellery Street resident reported the theft of a bicycle. The bike was taken between 9/11/17 and 9/13/17 from Massachusetts Avenue.

08/18/2017 17:37

INCIDENT  17005818

B&E DAYTIME FOR FELONY c266 S18

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

A Massachusetts Avenue resident reported an attempted break-in to her residence, A suspect had managed to open her front door slightly and damage the interior lock. No entry was gained.

08/18/2017 17:56

INCIDENT  17005819

LARCENY UNDER $250 BY SINGLE SCHEME c266 S30

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police responded to Massachusetts Avenue to document a larceny by scheme report. The reporting person stated she was scammed out of $100 by an unknown suspect who performed a card trick, then abruptly walked away with the reporting person’s money.

08/18/2017 19:14

INCIDENT  17005820

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police responded to Massachusetts Avenue for a report of a hit and run.

08/18/2017 22:48

INCIDENT  17005828

LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

BROOKLINE ST

Cambridge Police Officers responded to Brookline Street for a report a two bicycles stolen from the hallway of the owner’s apartment building.

08/18/2017 23:34

INCIDENT  17005829

LICENSE SUSPENDED, OP MV WITH c90 S23

AMES ST

Cambridge Police Detectives observed a gray 2007 Saturn traveling on Broadway near Ames Street go in and out of the marked lanes. This vehicle was observed to be traveling partially in the marked bicycle lane. Detectives conducted a traffic stop. The operator, Wendell Nunes, 34, 38 Westwind Road, Dorchester, was placed under arrest for a warrant out of Hingham District Court, for operating after license suspension, and for a marked lanes violation.

 

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