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Daily Log 11.18.2018

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Cambridge Police Daily Log: November 18th, 2018

Type #

Date & Time

Info

11/18/2018 08:43

INCIDENT  18008200

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME c274 S6

BELLIS CIRCLE

A resident of Bellis Circle reported that his security camera captured a male suspect in his driveway, attempting to open his vehicle door, on November 17 at approximately 10:00 p.m.

11/18/2018 09:25

INCIDENT  18008201

LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Officers responded for a report of a larceny from an unlocked gym locker. A Samsung cell phone, a check, and cash were stolen between approximately 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.

11/18/2018 10:46

INCIDENT  18008207

B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

MOUNT AUBURN STREET

Officers responded to a Mount Auburn Street residence for a report of a breaking and entering to a motor vehicle that occurred overnight. A pair of sunglasses, change, and CDs were missing from the vehicle.

11/18/2018 11:01

INCIDENT  18008203

MISC. REPORT TYPE

CONCORD AVENUE

Past thefts at an address in North Cambridge were reported by a building trustee.

11/18/2018 11:21

INCIDENT  18008205

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

GARDEN STREET

A resident of Cambridge reported hit and run damage to his vehicle that occurred while it was parked on Garden Street around 11:21 a.m. A witness observed a suspect driver strike the vehicle at this time and leave without making themselves known.

11/18/2018 11:27

INCIDENT  18008202

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

The owner of a local newspaper vending machine reported that the machine’s door latch had been broken by an unknown person(s) and all of the reading materials had been removed. Officers responded to document this report.

11/18/2018 16:46

INCIDENT  18008210

SHOPLIFTING $250+ BY ASPORTATION c266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Officers responded to a Massachusetts Avenue clothing store for a report of a shoplifting. An unknown white male (described as having brown slicked-back hair, wearing a black hoodie, and being approximately six feet tall) was observed by staff stealing six Air Jordan hoodies with a combined value over $500.

11/18/2018 17:54

INCIDENT  18008211

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

HURON AVENUE

A Cambridge resident reported a hit and run causing damage to her vehicle. The reporting party’s vehicle was damaged while parked on Huron Avenue between 1:00 and 5:54 p.m.

11/18/2018 18:52

INCIDENT  18008212

UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE * C90 S9

BREWSTER STREET

A resident of Cambridge was issued citations for Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle and Failure to Submit Vehicle for Inspection after being involved in a crash. No injuries were reported.

11/18/2018 19:18

INCIDENT  18008213

LARCENY FROM PERSON c266 S25

MOUNT AUBURN STREET

A resident of Cambridge reported a larceny in the area of Putnam Square that occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. The reporting party’s Apple AirPods were stolen by two black male suspects.

11/18/2018 20:31

INCIDENT  18008216

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

HARDING STREET

Officers responded to a Harding Street residence for a report of a package theft that occurred at approximately 10:00 a.m. on November 4.

Cambridge Police Daily Log: November 17th, 2018

Type #

Date & Time

Info

11/17/2018 00:00

INCIDENT  18008170

B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

GREEN STREET

Officers responded to Green Street for a report of a party passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle with the driver’s door open. Upon arrival, officers located and identified the individual in question. The suspect, who was heavily intoxicated, stated that he did not own the vehicle he was sitting in and that it was unlocked when he entered it. The suspect received a summons to court for Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle.

11/17/2018 00:37

INCIDENT  18008171

LIQUOR/NOISE COMPLAINT AT LICENSED PREMISE

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Officers responded to a Massachusetts Avenue establishment to remove two intoxicated males who were being belligerent towards staff. The individuals left without incident.

11/17/2018 04:09

INCIDENT  18008172

OUI-LIQUOR C90 S24

COLUMBIA STREET

Michael Preston, 25, 51 Kelly Road in Cambridge, was placed under arrest for Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Liquor. Preston’s vehicle was observed stopped in the middle of the lane of travel on Columbia Street with the engine shut off.

11/17/2018 07:22

INCIDENT  18008173

MISC. REPORT TYPE

HENRY STREET

Officers responded to the area of Henry Street for a report of a single shot fired at approximately 7:20 a.m. Interviews were conducted with individuals walking around the area and no other party reported hearing a gunshot, nor could any evidence of a gunshot be located in the area.

11/17/2018 09:15

INCIDENT  18008174

LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

ALLSTON STREET

A resident of Allston Street reported her snow blower stolen from her yard between 4:00 p.m. on November 16 and 9:00 a.m. on November 17.

11/17/2018 09:27

INCIDENT  18008175

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

CAMBRIDGE STREET

A resident of Cambridge reported one tire stolen from her motor vehicle while it was parked overnight on Oak Street.

11/17/2018 09:57

INCIDENT  18008178

CREDIT CARD FRAUD UNDER $1200 c266 S37B(g)

KIMBALL STREET

Officers responded to a Kimball Street residence for a report of fraudulent charges to the reporting party’s debit card.

11/17/2018 10:29

INCIDENT  18008177

IDENTITY FRAUD

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

A Cambridge resident reported that, after losing his wallet, he discovered unauthorized charges being made to his credit and debit cards.

11/17/2018 12:24

INCIDENT  18008181

VANDALIZE PROPERTY C266 S126A

THIRD STREET

Officers responded to a business on Third Street for a report of a female suspect tampering with and damaging parked vehicles nearby. Tara Larangeira, 44, 87 Sixth Street in Cambridge, was placed under arrest for Vandalizing Property and Resisting Arrest after it was found that she had broken the side mirrors on two vehicles.

11/17/2018 12:27

INCIDENT  18008180

SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

LEONARD AVENUE

The Explosive Ordnance Unit responded to Leonard Avenue for a report of an unattended bag. The bag was cleared with the assistance of a K9 and was disposed of.

11/17/2018 12:36

INCIDENT  18008183

B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

NORMAN STREET

A resident of Norman Street reported a breaking and entering to his vehicle and a larceny from his storage shed. Several woodworking tools were stolen.

11/17/2018 12:58

INCIDENT  18008185

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

HOWARD STREET

A resident of Cambridge reported being swindled out of $300 in an online sports ticket scam.

11/17/2018 13:00

INCIDENT  18008182

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

ALEWIFE BROOK PARKWAY

A resident of Milton reported his bicycle stolen from outside the Alewife Brook Parkway business where he is employed.

11/17/2018 14:59

INCIDENT  18008186

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

CLARY STREET

Officers responded to the area of Clary and Prospect Streets for a report of a hit and run causing damage to a parked vehicle that occurred sometime within the last week.

11/17/2018 15:03

INCIDENT  18008187

MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF c266 S28

HARVARD STREET

Officers responded to Harvard Street for a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle went missing between approximately 11:00 p.m. on November 15 and 9:00 a.m. on November 17.

11/17/2018 15:46

INCIDENT  18008188

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

ASH STREET

A report was taken regarding a breaking and entering to a motor vehicle on Ash Street. Several small items were stolen.

11/17/2018 16:06

INCIDENT  18008189

IDENTITY FRAUD

ROGERS STREET

A resident of Cambridge reported that an unknown suspect had added a line to her cell phone account and purchased a cell phone and smart watch. The suspect produced identification with the reporting party’s name on it.

11/17/2018 17:03

ARREST  18008190

WARRANT ARREST REPORT

CAMBRIDGE STREET

Carlos Carrion, 55, 52 Bishop Allen Drive in Cambridge, was placed under arrest on a warrant out of Somerville District Court for Receiving Stolen Property Over $1200, Larceny Over $1200, and Larceny from Building.

11/17/2018 18:53

INCIDENT  18008191

INNKEEPER, DEFRAUD, OVER $100 c140 S12

MONSIGNOR OBRIEN HIGHWAY

Officers responded to a hotel on Monsignor O’Brien Highway for a report of a party who had failed to provide payment for the entirety of their room bill.

11/17/2018 19:58

INCIDENT  18008194

A&B c265 S13A

BRATTLE STREET

Officers responded to a Brattle Street establishment for a report of a disturbance. After speaking with all parties involved, it was determined that an assault occurred when one party tried to stop another person from recording them.

11/17/2018 20:20

INCIDENT  18008193

LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

RINDGE AVENUE

Officers took a report of a stolen dog, described as a male pitbull and bull mastiff mix. The dog was stolen from outside a Rindge Avenue restaurant at approximately 6:00 p.m.

11/17/2018 23:13

INCIDENT  18008197

BURGLARY, UNARMED c266 S15

NORFOLK STREET

Officers responded to a Norfolk Street residence for a report of a breaking and entering in progress. Suspects were gone on arrival. A MacBook laptop, a Nikon camera, a GoPro camera, a set of keys, and a wallet belonging to the residents were stolen.

Cambridge Police Daily Log: November 16th, 2018

Type #

Date & Time

Info

11/16/2018 06:27

INCIDENT  18008137

LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

CAMBRIDGEPARK DRIVE

A Cambridgepark Drive resident reported her bicycle stolen from the bike storage area of her apartment building between 8:00 a.m. on November 14 and 9:00 p.m. on November 15. The bicycle is described as a yellow Santa Cruz Juliana mountain bike.

11/16/2018 06:44

INCIDENT  18008138

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

BINNEY STREET

Officers responded to Binney Street for a report of a hit and run causing property damage. The reporting party stated that he had observed a box truck back up and strike a light pole on the sidewalk. The light pole snapped and fell to the ground, and the operator of the truck left the scene.

11/16/2018 08:35

INCIDENT  18008140

B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

CAMBRIDGEPARK DRIVE

Officers responded to Cambridgepark Drive for a report of a breaking and entering to a motor vehicle that occurred between approximately 3:00 p.m. on November 14 and 7:00 a.m. on November 15. Two jackets and a pair of glasses were stolen from the vehicle.

11/16/2018 08:50

INCIDENT  18008141

ROBBERY, UNARMED c265 S19

NORFOLK STREET

A resident of Cambridge reported being the victim of an unarmed robbery while walking on Essex Street. An unknown black male in a red hat had been following the reporting party and took the reporting party’s wallet from his pocket. The suspect fled and removed cash from the wallet before discarding it. The reporting party, who had given chase, was able to recover the wallet on Massachusetts Avenue.

11/16/2018 09:15

INCIDENT  18008142

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

BROADWAY

A resident of Vermont reported that his vehicle was struck by an unknown vehicle while parked on Broadway Street at Ellery Street between 8:00 p.m. on November 15 and 8:00 a.m. on November 16.

11/16/2018 09:42

INCIDENT  18008145

UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV c90 S10

AMES STREET

A resident of Boston was issued citations for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Improper Operation of a Motor Vehicle (Excluded Way Violation).

11/16/2018 13:28

INCIDENT  18008147

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

BROADWAY

Officers responded to a gas station on Broadway for a report of a female suspect who had fueled her vehicle and then driven away without offering payment.

11/16/2018 13:31

INCIDENT  18008148

CREDIT CARD FRAUD OVER $1200 c266 S37C(e)

GURNEY STREET

A resident of Gurney Street reported several fraudulent charges on her credit card starting in October.

11/16/2018 14:14

INCIDENT  18008151

A&B c265 S13A

CAMBRIDGE STREET

Officers responded to an establishment on Cambridge Street for a report of a past assault.

11/16/2018 15:24

INCIDENT  18008153

VANDALIZE PROPERTY C266 S126A

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Officers were dispatched to a Central Square business for a report of an unwanted person. The individual was removed from the area. Approximately ten minutes later, officers were informed that a window had been broken at the business in question and returned to speak to the party who had been removed from the premises. The party stated that the damage had been accidental. The investigation is ongoing.

11/16/2018 15:29

INCIDENT  18008154

A&B c265 S13A

LEIGHTON STREET

A resident of Cambridge reported being the victim of an assault and battery and being photographed nude without his consent at approximately 10:00 p.m. on November 15.

11/16/2018 16:05

INCIDENT  18008155

MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO c266 S28

SPRING STREET

A resident of Allston reported multiple small circular cracks on the windshield of her vehicle. The vehicle was damaged between approximately 6:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in a parking lot on Spring Street.

11/16/2018 16:25

INCIDENT  18008156

MISC. REPORT TYPE

CONCORD AVENUE

An employee of a healthcare facility on Concord Avenue reported harassment by a disgruntled patient.

11/16/2018 17:28

INCIDENT  18008160

B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16

MONSIGNOR OBRIEN HIGHWAY

Officers responded to a residence on Monsignor O’Brien Highway for a report of a past breaking and entering. A lockbox and a small television were stolen from the reporting party’s apartment.

11/16/2018 17:42

INCIDENT  18008158

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

JFK STREET

Officers responded to a business in Harvard Square for a report of a larceny of a backpack that occurred at approximately 5:35 p.m.

11/16/2018 17:55

INCIDENT  18008162

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Officers responded to a coffee shop in Harvard Square for a report of a stolen backpack. The navy blue L.L. Bean backpack was last seen around 10:00 p.m. on November 15.

11/16/2018 18:06

INCIDENT  18008163

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

CONCORD AVENUE

Two residents of Concord Avenue reported larcenies from the garage of their apartment building.

11/16/2018 20:17

INCIDENT  18008166

ROBBERY, ARMED c265 s17

BROOKLINE STREET

Officers responded to Brookline Street for a report of an armed robbery in progress. Two parties were placed under arrest as a result. Jordan Collins, 21, 8 Fairmont Street in Cambridge, was placed under arrest for Armed Robbery to wit firearm. A juvenile male was charged with the same offense. No injuries were reported.

11/16/2018 20:23

INCIDENT  18008167

B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

SCIARAPPA STREET

A resident of Sciarappa Street reported his wallet and sunglasses missing from his vehicle, which was parked outside his home. The reporting party believes the items were stolen between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. Fraudulent charges have been made to the reporting party’s credit cards.

11/16/2018 20:37

INCIDENT  18008165

B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

CHARLES STREET

A resident of Charles Street reported his wallet stolen from his vehicle’s glove box between November 12 and 16. There were no visible signs of forced entry or damage to the vehicle, and the reporting party is unsure how the suspect(s) gained entry.

11/16/2018 23:32

INCIDENT  18008169

MISC. REPORT TYPE

ASHTON PLACE

Officers responded to an Ashton Place residence for a report of a loud party. Due to the loud noise level, the number of people in attendance, and the level of intoxication of the majority of the people in attendance, the two residents of the address were issued Cambridge City Noise Ordinance Violations.

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