Daily Log 8.15.2018

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Date & Time

Info

08/15/2018 00:11

INCIDENT  18005701-1

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

CAMBRIDGEPARK DRIVE

Officers were dispatched to a property on Cambridgepark Drive for a vehicle that had just driven through a gate at that location.

08/15/2018 03:18

INCIDENT  18005702-1

LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

JFK STREET

An individual reported property stolen from the kiosk area of Harvard Square. A backpack, wallet, and two iPhones are missing.

08/15/2018 03:47

INCIDENT  18005703-1

SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE, 3RD OFF. c266 S30A

WHITE STREET

Officers responded to a White Street business for a shoplifting incident. As a result, a resident of East Falmouth was summonsed to court for Shoplifting by Concealing Merchandise.

08/15/2018 03:59

INCIDENT  18005704-1

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

GRANT STREET

Officers responded to Grant Street for a malicious destruction report. A vehicle window was smashed at approximately 2:00 a.m. A brick was found in the vehicle, and a backpack containing children’s books was missing.

08/15/2018 04:15

INCIDENT  18005705-1

LARCENY UNDER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE c266 S34

ELM STREET

A resident of Cambridge reported an online scam. The victim was in contact through social media with a suspect for the purpose of purchasing sold-out concert tickets, and the suspect insisted upon payment in the form of an online gift card. After the victim sent the gift card, the suspect ceased all communication. The retailer issuing the gift card informed the victim that the card had already been depleted.

08/15/2018 07:23

INCIDENT  18005706-1

EXTORTION BY THREAT OF INJURY c265 S25

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Officers responded to Massachusetts Avenue for a report of extortion.

08/15/2018 09:17

INCIDENT  18005709-1

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

FAIRMONT STREET

Officers responded to Fairmont Street for a report of malicious destruction of property. The victims heard a loud bang at 2:52 a.m. and discovered damage to their front windows that appeared to have been caused by a BB or pellet gun.

08/15/2018 09:32

INCIDENT  18005708-1

MISC. REPORT TYPE

GREEN STREET

Officers responded to Green Street for a tree that had fallen on several vehicles and an electric line. The electric provider and Cambridge Tree Department responded to clear the tree from the public way.

08/15/2018 10:46

INCIDENT  18005710-1

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

MAIN STREET

An employee of a Cambridge business reported that their vehicle had been damaged in the company’s parking lot between 4:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. August 14.

08/15/2018 11:12

INCIDENT  18005711-1

B&E DAYTIME FOR FELONY c266 S18

CAMBRIDGE STREET

A resident of Cambridge reported that an unknown male, described as late thirties, dark blue jacket, with short blonde hair with blue eyes, opened the rear door to their parked vehicle. The reporting party’s bag was in the back seat, but the suspect was startled when he noticed the vehicle was occupied. He fled on a blue bicycle down Windsor Street toward Palermo Street.

08/15/2018 13:08

INCIDENT  18005713-1

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

An employee of a Massachusetts Avenue business reported a shoplifting that occurred around 6:50 p.m. August 14. Two female suspects entered the store and stole items valued at approximately $50.

08/15/2018 13:25

TRAFFIC  18005716-1

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

MOUNT AUBURN STREET

A resident of Brookline reported that their motor vehicle was struck and damaged while parked in a parking lot. A witness observed the crash and provided the suspect’s license plate to the victim.

08/15/2018 13:45

INCIDENT  18005714-1

SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION c266 S30A

CAMBRIDGESIDE PLACE

A Cambridgeside Place business reported a shoplifting. A white male suspect in his forties removed a pair of headphones valued at $239 from the store without paying for them.

08/15/2018 14:03

INCIDENT  18005717-1

MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO c266 S28

KIRKLAND STREET

A resident of Medford reported that the left rear passenger window of their vehicle was smashed while parked on Kirkland Street between 12:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

08/15/2018 15:02

INCIDENT  18005719-1

MISC. REPORT TYPE

MEMORIAL DRIVE

Officers responded to the parking lot of a Memorial Drive business for a minor motor vehicle crash. Neither party sustained injuries.

08/15/2018 15:36

INCIDENT  18005722-1

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

RINDGE AVENUE

Officers responded to a Rindge Avenue residence for a report of a stolen bicycle. The bicycle, which was removed from a fence post between 6:30 p.m. August 14 and 1:00 p.m. August 15, is described as a black Nishiki riding bicycle with yellow and white lettering and lights on the front and rear. The owner’s combination lock was smashed and left hanging on the fence post.

08/15/2018 15:41

INCIDENT  18005720-1

LARCENY FROM PERSON c266 S25

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Officers responded to a Massachusetts Avenue business to take a report of a stolen bag. The victim left their seat while eating lunch to get a drink, and when they returned, their bag was missing. The bag is a black Longchame tote bag containing a Kindle and personal documents.

08/15/2018 16:05

INCIDENT  18005721-1

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

A resident of Cambridge reported a larceny that occurred around 3:00 p.m. August 11. A navy blue backpack containing prescription medications, a wallet, and clothing was stolen from the Harvard Square area.

08/15/2018 17:14

INCIDENT  18005723-1

B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

HUMBOLDT STREET

Officers responded to a Humboldt Street residence for a breaking and entering to a motor vehicle that occurred between 8:00 p.m. August 14 and 5:14 p.m. August 15. The owner noticed the seat had been moved all the way back and the center console and glove box were accessed. A multipurpose tool was missing from the glove box, but the victim is unsure if anything was stolen.

08/15/2018 17:51

INCIDENT  18005724-1

LARCENY UNDER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME c266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

A resident of Cambridge reported being the victim of a check fraud scam at approximately 4:00 p.m. August 10. The victim was approached by a suspect who asked them to cash a check for him. Although the victim felt uneasy about the situation, they agreed to help because they felt that the suspect was truly in need. The victim deposited the check, gave the suspect $1000, and was later notified by their bank that the check had bounced. The facts and circumstances in this case are very similar to another recent check scam where an arrest was made.

08/15/2018 18:39

INCIDENT  18005725-1

TRESPASS c266 S120

ALEWIFE BROOK PARKWAY

Sean McAllister, 34, Salem, New Hampshire, was placed under arrest for Trespass after an Alewife Brook Parkway hotel reported that he was refusing to pay his bill and vacate the property.

08/15/2018 19:24

INCIDENT  18005727-1

MISC. REPORT TYPE

SIDNEY STREET

A moving vehicle and cyclist collided on Sidney Street when the vehicle made an improper U-turn. The cyclist was transported to the hospital with a scratched and swollen hand, and the operator of the vehicle was cited for the improper turn.

08/15/2018 19:56

INCIDENT  18005726-1

SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION c266 S30A

ALEWIFE BROOK PARKWAY

Loss prevention at an Alewife Brook Parkway business reported that a shoplifter they had detained was now assaulting them. The suspect, a black male in his forties, repeatedly pushed a loss prevention officer out of the way as he fled the store. No injuries were reported and the stolen property had been returned.

08/15/2018 21:49

ARREST  18005728-1

WARRANT ARREST REPORT

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop for an improper turn at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Prospect Street. As a result of the traffic stop, Ashley Drolet, 28, 165 Old Marsh Hill Road, Dracut, was placed under arrest for a warrant out of Newburyport District Court for multiple motor vehicle violations, including Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Liquor, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

08/15/2018 22:11

ARREST  18005729-1

WARRANT ARREST REPORT

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Michael Tritto, 30, 149 Pearl Street, Malden, was arrested in Central Square on a warrant out of Malden District Court for Assault and Battery, Witness Intimidation, Kidnapping, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and Extortion by False Report of a Crime.