Type #
Date & Time
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Info
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08/06/2018 08:03
INCIDENT 18005412-1
SPEEDING IN VIOL SPECIAL
REGULATION * C90 S18
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MAIN STREET
A resident of Somerville was issued a criminal citation after being observed
and captured via LIDAR traveling above the posted speed limit in their
vehicle. A license query during the traffic stop revealed the driver was not
licensed to operate a vehicle in Massachusetts.
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08/06/2018 08:16
INCIDENT 18005413-1
MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO c266
S28
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PORTER STREET
A resident of Porter Street reported that the rear window of their motor
vehicle was smashed in by an unknown suspect between 10:00 a.m. August 5 and
8:00 a.m. August 6. A report was taken for insurance purposes.
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08/06/2018 09:14
INCIDENT 18005415-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY c90
S24
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HAMPSHIRE STREET
Officers responded to Hampshire Street for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving
a bicycle. A bicyclist was struck and knocked down by a vehicle entering the
roadway from a parking spot, and after the operator of the vehicle checked if
the bicyclist was injured, he got back in the vehicle and left the scene
prior to responders arriving. The suspect is described as a white male, 30 to
40 years old, with black or brown hair. The bicyclist sustained scrapes and
did not require transportation to the hospital.
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08/06/2018 09:27
INCIDENT 18005416-1
LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE
PRETENSE c266 S34
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SHERMAN STREET
The owner of a Sherman Street
business reported a larceny of a piece of jewelry valued at almost $4,000. A
customer from California ordered the custom piece, then reportedly canceled
the credit card payment after receipt of the jewelry.
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08/06/2018 10:23
INCIDENT 18005417-1
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD
INVESTIGATION
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BROADWAY
The Explosive Ordnance Unit recovered fireworks that were turned in to the
Cambridge Fire Department.
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08/06/2018 12:13
INCIDENT 18005418-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)
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ALEWIFE BROOK PARKWAY
A resident of Cambridge reported that their wallet was stolen on August 3. Several
unauthorized charges had been made using the victim’s credit card by the time
they noticed the wallet missing on August 4.
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08/06/2018 12:37
INCIDENT 18005419-1
ASSAULT c265 S13A
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BROOKLINE STREET
A resident of Brookline reported an assault and battery and ongoing
harassment at their workplace in Cambridge.
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08/06/2018 13:22
INCIDENT 18005420-1
A&B c265 S13A
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MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
Officers responded to Central Square for a disturbance. A resident of
Brookline reported that an unknown black male approached them while walking
down Massachusetts Avenue towards Harvard Square and began to swing at them.
The victim and the suspect got into a brief scuffle. The victim does not know
what provoked the suspect. The suspect is described as having medium length
hair, balding in the back, and approximately 35 to 40 years old.
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08/06/2018 14:21
INCIDENT 18005422-1
CREDIT CARD, RECEIVE STOLEN c266
S37B(b)
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CENTRAL SQUARE
A resident of Cambridge reported losing their wallet sometime after 1:43 p.m.
August 3. Their bank card was used at 4:43 p.m. that day. The wallet also
contained the victim’s identification and health insurance cards.
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08/06/2018 14:29
INCIDENT 18005423-1
FALSE PRETENSE IN COMMER TRANSACTN
-$250 c266 S33
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KENWOOD STREET
A resident of Cambridge reported being the victim of a scam. The victim
received a phone call from someone claiming to be from an electric company.
The caller threatened to shut off the victim’s electricity unless they paid
$790 in gift cards, which they did.
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08/06/2018 14:40
INCIDENT 18005427-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE
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CONCORD AVENUE
Officers responded for a motor vehicle crash involving four vehicles. The
crash was caused when a bus ahead stopped and forced traffic to slow down.
None of the involved parties required transportation to the hospital,
although three reported minor injuries. Paperwork was exchanged.
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08/06/2018 14:41
INCIDENT 18005424-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY c90
S24
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BROADWAY
A Norwood resident operating a cab reported that their cab was rear-ended by
another cab while stopped for a traffic light on Broadway. The second
operator fled the scene.
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08/06/2018 15:15
INCIDENT 18005426-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE
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BROADWAY
An officer in a police cruiser was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop
for a stop sign at Ellery and Broadway. Neither party was injured.
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08/06/2018 15:57
INCIDENT 18005429-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20
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FULKERSON STREET
A resident of Cambridge reported that a package containing electronics had
been stolen from their residence on June 16.
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08/06/2018 16:14
INCIDENT 18005432-1
LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE
PRETENSE c266 S34
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ELLERY STREET
An individual reported sending payment for an apartment and not receiving keys
to the apartment. The reporting party believes they have been scammed.
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08/06/2018 17:28
TRAFFIC 18005436-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE
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CAMBRIDGE STREET
A cyclist was struck by an opening vehicle door while cycling on Vassar
Street near Main Street. The operator of the vehicle reported that their
child had opened the rear door to exit the vehicle without looking and struck
the cyclist. The driver escorted the victim to the hospital for minor
injuries.
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08/06/2018 18:04
INCIDENT 18005435-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE
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BROADWAY
A cyclist was struck by an opening vehicle door while cycling on Broadway by
Trowbridge Street. The operator of the vehicle stated that the door had
failed to latch, so they opened it slightly to reclose it and the cyclist hit
it while it was ajar. The cyclist was transported to the hospital for back
and wrist pain.
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08/06/2018 18:08
INCIDENT 18005437-1
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME c275 S2
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RINDGE AVENUE
A Cambridge resident reported receiving threatening text messages from an
unfamiliar phone number. The unknown suspect threatened to kill the reporting
party if they did not send money.
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08/06/2018 18:11
INCIDENT 18005434-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)
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HARVARD STREET
A resident of Cambridge reported that their child’s cell phone case was
stolen from a youth center.
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08/06/2018 18:27
INCIDENT 18005438-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90
S24
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BROADWAY
Officers responded to Dana Street and Broadway for a report of a hit and run
with property damage. The reporting party’s vehicle was struck between 5:00
and 6:15 p.m. The unknown suspect did not leave a note.
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08/06/2018 19:29
INCIDENT 18005439-1
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME c275 S2
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CAMBRIDGEPARK DRIVE
A Cambridge resident reported receiving a threatening email from an unknown
male.
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08/06/2018 19:46
INCIDENT 18005440-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20
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ALEWIFE BROOK PARKWAY
The owner of a Cambridge business reported that cash had been stolen from a
safe in their workplace. The larceny occurred between July 30 and 31 and the
money was not noticed missing until August 6.
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08/06/2018 20:34
INCIDENT 18005443-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)
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MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
Officers responded to Massachusetts Avenue for a report of a larceny of bike
accessories. The victim’s bicycle was locked up between approximately 4:00
and 6:00 p.m., during which time an unknown suspect removed the bicycle seat,
lights, and helmet light.
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08/06/2018 21:29
INCIDENT 18005444-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)
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TEMPLE STREET
A resident of Temple Street reported that their prescription medication was
stolen from their bedroom between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m.
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