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Cambridge Police Daily Log for July 14-16th, 2023
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07/16/202300:58
INCIDENT23006335
UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV C90 S10
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BRATTLE ST
A Medford resident was summonsed for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
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07/16/202303:50
INCIDENT23006337
FIREARM, DISCHARGE WITHIN 500 FT OF BLDG C269 S12E
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HARVARD ST
Cambridge Police responded to Harvard Street to document a report of a Shot Spotter activation in the area. It was determined that eight shots had been fired.
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07/16/202305:56
INCIDENT23006338
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2
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TECHNOLOGY SQ
Cambridge Police responded to a Technology Sq business for a report of a person making threatening remarks. The suspect was identified, and a report was taken.
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07/16/202309:55
INCIDENT23006341
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20
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PALERMO ST
Cambridge Police responded to a Palermo Street residence for a reported past larceny. Specifically, the reporting party/victim stated their bicycle had been stolen between 6:00 PM on Saturday, July 15, 2023, and 8:00 AM on Sunday, July 16, 2023. A report was taken.
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07/16/202312:23
INCIDENT23006342
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE, C266 S30A
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police were flagged down for a report of a suspect who shoplifted at a Mass Ave business in Central Square. As a result, Joseph Benzan, 54, Unhoused, was placed under arrest for multiple outstanding warrants out of Boston District Court, Lawrence District Court, Quincy District Court, and Essex Superior Court. Additionally, Benzan was charged with Shoplifting by Concealment.
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07/16/202312:48
INCIDENT23006344
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2
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CAMBRIDGEPARK DR
Cambridge Police responded to Cambridgepark Drive for a threatening text message. After arriving on scene, officers spoke to the reporting party/victim and took an incident report.
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07/16/202314:27
INCIDENT23006346
ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15B
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CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge Police responded to the hospital for the report of a person with a gunshot injury to their left hand. After arriving on scene, officers spoke to the victim and took an incident report.
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07/16/202314:32
INCIDENT23006345
LARCENY FROM PERSON C266 S25
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JFK ST
Cambridge Police took a report of a past larceny involving a backpack that occurred at a commercial establishment on JFK Street in Harvard Square.
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07/16/202314:37
INCIDENT23006347
IDENTITY FRAUD
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SODEN ST
Cambridge Police responded to the area of Soden Street for an identity theft report.
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07/16/202315:51
INCIDENT23006348
MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO C266 S28
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BERKSHIRE ST
Cambridge Police responded to a Berkshire Street residence for a report of damage to a motor vehicle, a report was taken.
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07/16/202316:22
INCIDENT23006349
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A university student reported that they rented a Blue Bike, and it was stolen in front of the 100 block of Mass Avenue.
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07/16/202317:43
INCIDENT23006350
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)
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WINDSOR ST
Cambridge Police responded to a Windsor Street residence for a report of a past Larceny involving a package. A report was taken.
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07/16/202318:14
INCIDENT23006351
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT
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SIXTH ST
A Cambridge resident came to police headquarters to file a criminal harassment report involving a known person. A report was taken.
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07/16/202319:02
INCIDENT23006354
A&B C265 S13A
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to Central Square for a report of an Assault in progress. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to the involved parties. After speaking with the officers, the parties were separated and went their separate ways without further incident. A report was taken.
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07/16/202320:40
INCIDENT23006357
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16
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BEECH ST
Cambridge Police responded to Beech Street for a past breaking and entering. A report was taken for Breaking and Entering, and Larceny from a Building.
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07/16/202320:42
INCIDENT23006355
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a report of a shoplifting in progress at a Mass Ave business. As a result, a Cambridge resident was summonsed for Shoplifting by concealing.
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07/15/202302:30
INCIDENT23006299
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, WANTON C266 S127
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Braintree resident reported her bicycles tires were slashed by a suspect in front of a business in the 1300 block of Massachusetts Avenue.
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07/15/202305:34
TRAFFIC23006300
STOP/YIELD, FAIL TO * C89 S9
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MAIN ST
Cambridge Police responded to the intersection of Portland Street and Main Street for a motor vehicle crash involving a scooter. It was reported that the motorist took a right turn at a red traffic light after coming to a complete stop and collided with the operator of the scooter who had a green light. The operator of the scooter sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The motorist was cited for failure to stop. A crash report was taken.
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07/15/202306:31
INCIDENT23006301
ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15B
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to Massachusetts Ave for the report of an assault with a dangerous weapon following a verbal altercation. No injuries were reported. A report was taken.
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07/15/202309:40
INCIDENT23006302
MISC. REPORT TYPE
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GARDEN ST
Cambridge Police responded to Garden Street for a report of possible gunshots a resident believes they heard the night prior. A report was taken.
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07/15/202310:12
INCIDENT23006305
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a business on Massachusetts Avenue for a report of shoplifting. As a result, merchandise was returned, and the suspect was Trespassed.
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07/15/202310:55
INCIDENT23006303
LARCENY UNDER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME C266 S30(1)
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ERIE ST
Cambridge Police took a report of a past larceny involving cash.
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07/15/202311:11
INCIDENT23006306
B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26
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UPLAND RD
Cambridge Police responded to Upland Road for a past breaking and entering to a motor vehicle. A report was taken.
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07/15/202312:06
INCIDENT23006308
B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16
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UPLAND RD
Cambridge Police responded to Upland Street for a past breaking and entering to a motor vehicle. A report was taken.
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07/15/202312:11
INCIDENT23006309
TRASH, LITTER C270 S16
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HAMPSHIRE ST
The owner of a vacant property located on Hampshire Street reported that sometime during the overnight hours an unknown person(s) intentionally placed five cases of empty beer bottles in the building’s front driveway.
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07/15/202312:32
INCIDENT23006312
MISC. REPORT TYPE
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LAND BLVD
Cambridge Police responded to a hotel on Land Blvd. for a dispute between an individual and a valet parking business.
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07/15/202312:45
INCIDENT23006310
VANDALIZE PROPERTY C266 S126A
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HOLYOKE ST
Cambridge Police responded to a disturbance following a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles on Holyoke Street. As a result, a Waltham resident was cited and summoned for Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Vandalizing Property, and Assault by a Means of a Dangerous Weapon. There were no reports of injuries. A crash report was taken.
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07/15/202313:16
INCIDENT23006313
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to Massachusetts Avenue for a report of damage to a motor vehicle while parked.
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07/15/202313:28
INCIDENT23006311
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A laptop was stolen from a person in front of a business located in the 1300 block of Mass Ave.
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07/15/202313:32
INCIDENT23006314
CROSSWALK VIOLATION * C89 S11
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BINNEY ST
Cambridge Police responded to a walk-in report at police headquarters for a Crosswalk Violation and Leaving the Scene of Personal Injury. A person reported that they were in a crosswalk on Binney Street when a vehicle sped by and grazed them. The reporting party managed to take a photo of the vehicle. There was no report of injuries. A report was taken.
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07/15/202313:33
INCIDENT23006315
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20
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RUSSELL ST
Cambridge Police responded to a Russell Street residential complex for a report of several items that had been taken from a residential storage area.
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07/15/202313:44
INCIDENT23006316
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HARVARD YARD
Cambridge Police responded to the area of Harvard Square for the report of a past assault.
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07/15/202314:12
INCIDENT23006319
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)
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SHALER LN
Cambridge Police responded to Shaler Lane for a report of a stolen bicycle.
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07/15/202314:43
INCIDENT23006320
NUMBER PLATE, TAKE C266 S139
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CENTRE ST
Cambridge Police took a report of a license plate stolen from a motor vehicle on Center Street.
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07/15/202314:46
INCIDENT23006321
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a business on Massachusetts Avenue for a past larceny report involving jewelry.
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07/15/202315:04
INCIDENT23006317
TRESPASS C266 S120
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FIFTH ST
Cambridge Police responded to Fifth Street for an unwanted person. The person fled the area before police arrived. A report was taken.
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07/15/202315:07
TRAFFIC23006318
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24
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GORE ST
Cambridge Police responded to Gore Street to speak with a resident reporting a past hit and run crash involving their parked motor vehicle. As a result, a police report was taken.
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07/15/202315:13
INCIDENT23006322
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24
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SHERMAN ST
Cambridge Police responded to Sherman Street and Walden Street for a traffic pole in the middle of the street causing traffic. A report was taken.
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07/15/202319:00
INCIDENT23006328
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police and Cambridge Fire Department responded to the 1400 block of Massachusetts Avenue for suspicious unattended luggage that was reported by a pedestrian. The Cambridge Police Explosive Ordnance Unit arrived and cleared the unattended luggage that was filled with rubbish.
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07/15/202319:05
INCIDENT23006327
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police were stopped in the 400 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a report of a stolen motor vehicle. A report was taken.
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07/15/202319:30
INCIDENT23006329
VANDALIZE PROPERTY C266 S126A
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FULKERSON ST
Cambridge Police responded to Fulkerson Street for a reported malicious destruction. A panel on the front door of an apartment building had been shattered. A report was taken.
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07/15/202320:14
INCIDENT23006330
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24
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BAY STATE RD
A Watertown resident reported that his vehicle, that was parked in a lot on Bay State Road, was struck by another vehicle, causing damage. The suspect vehicle was observed leaving the area without providing personal information. A report was taken,
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07/15/202320:24
INCIDENT23006331
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A
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RIVER ST
Cambridge Police responded to a River Street business to take a report of Shoplifting.
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07/15/202321:18
INCIDENT23006332
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24
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PROSPECT ST
Cambridge Police responded to a hit and run crash on Prospect Street involving two vehicles. There was no report of injuries. A report was taken.
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07/15/202322:47
INCIDENT23006333
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30
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DUDLEY ST
Cambridge Police Officers were approached by an individual whose bicycle was stolen in the area of Dudley Street and Montgomery Street. A report was taken.
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07/14/202303:03
INCIDENT23006257
A&B C265 S13A
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GARDEN ST
Police responded to the area of Garden Street for a report of a possible assault. Upon arrival Officers met with the reporting party and gathered a description of the individual, who had since fled the scene.
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07/14/202306:55
INCIDENT23006258
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION
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ERIE ST
The Cambridge Police Explosive Ordnance Unit responded to an Erie Street address for a report of an unattended backpack in the lobby. Upon arrival the bag was investigated and cleared and deemed not to be a threat.
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07/14/202308:34
INCIDENT23006259
MISC. REPORT TYPE
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TROWBRIDGE ST
Cambridge Police responded to Trowbridge Street for a flimflam report. A resident gave money to an individual selling a subscription magazine. A report was taken.
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07/14/202309:50
INCIDENT23006262
B&E DAYTIME FOR FELONY, PERSON IN FEAR C266 S17
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CAMBRIDGEPARK DR
Cambridge Police responded to a Cambridgepark Drive residence for a reported breaking and entering in progress. Specifically, the reporting party stated that a resident had observed an unknown suspect enter their apartment while the victim was home. As a result, Justin Gaines, 32, of 63 Bayview Drive in Cohasset, was placed under arrest for Breaking and Entering in the Daytime to Commit a Felony.
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07/14/202311:23
INCIDENT23006266
IDENTITY FRAUD
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CLINTON ST
A Cambridge resident reports that an unknown person(s) used their personal information to open an account.
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07/14/202311:25
INCIDENT23006264
B&E MV IN DAYTIME FOR FELONY C266 S18
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KIRKLAND
Cambridge Police responded to Kirkland Place for a larceny from a motor vehicle.
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07/14/202311:38
INCIDENT23006263
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)
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PLEASANT ST
Cambridge Police responded to the 100 block of Pleasant Street for a report of a bicycle stolen with a dog left behind. The dog was reunited with the owner and a report was taken.
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07/14/202312:08
INCIDENT23006270
CREDIT CARD FRAUD UNDER $1200 C266 S37B(G)
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PRESCOTT ST
A Prescott Street resident reported that upon checking their credit card statement they discovered that on 7/8/23 two fraudulent purchases were made on-line using their credit card information. The victim indicated that they never lost possession of their credit card and they do not know how their account information was obtained. Their account has since been cancelled. A report was taken.
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07/14/202312:33
INCIDENT23006267
LARCENY UNDER $1200 BY FALSE PRETENSE C266 S34
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MARION ST
Cambridge Police was dispatched to a disturbance that resulted in a larceny report involving Air pods. A report was taken.
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07/14/202312:45
ARREST23006268
WARRANT ARREST REPORT
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CHURCHILL AVE
Lucas Torres, 71, of 50 Churchill Avenue in Cambridge, was arrested for outstanding warrants out of Cambridge District Court.
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07/14/202312:48
INCIDENT23006269
WARRANT ARREST REPORT
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MEMORIAL DR
John Lohse, 33, of 23 Wellington Avenue in Marston Mills, was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Barnstable District Court.
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07/14/202313:03
INCIDENT23006274
UNEMPLOYMENT COMP, FALSE IDENTITY FOR C151A S47
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BROADWAY
Cambridge Police responded to Broadway to speak with a resident reporting an unemployment scam. As a result, a police report was taken.
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07/14/202313:12
INCIDENT23006272
UTTER FALSE CHECK C267 S5
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BRATTLE ST
Cambridge Police responded to Brattle Street for a report of an individual attempting to cash a fraudulent check at a bank. After a police investigation and statement from the victim, Ronnie Wilkey, 22, of 7 Wakullah Street in Boston, was placed under arrest for Forgery, Uttering and Attempted larceny.
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07/14/202314:58
INCIDENT23006273
ASSAULT C265 S13A
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police were dispatched to a Mass Ave. business for a reported Assault in Progress involving two employees. Police arrived on scene and determined that only a verbal dispute took place. The employees were separated without further incident. A report was taken.
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07/14/202315:22
INCIDENT23006275
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24
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HUTCHINSON ST
Cambridge Police responded to Hutchinson Street for a report of a past hit and run crash to a parked vehicle. Officers were able to meet with the reporting party and gather necessary information for reporting purposes.
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07/14/202315:49
INCIDENT23006277
LARCENY UNDER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME C266 S30(1)
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RINDGE AVE
Cambridge Police documented a past Larceny involving a utility bill scam. A report was taken.
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07/14/202315:50
INCIDENT23006278
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police documented a Past Larceny of a bicycle. A report was taken.
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07/14/202315:55
INCIDENT23006279
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ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
Cambridge Police were dispatched to an Alewife Brook Parkway business and took a report for a past Assault and Battery.
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07/14/202316:29
INCIDENT23006280
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)
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MARKET ST
Cambridge Police documented a Past Larceny involving a package. A report was taken.
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07/14/202317:09
INCIDENT23006283
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME C274 S6
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CHESTNUT ST
Cambridge Police responded to a Chestnut Street residence regarding an attempted theft of a motorcycle.
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07/14/202317:41
TRAFFIC23006284
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS
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ALBANY ST
Cambridge Police responded to the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street for the report of a bicyclist struck. A motorist attempted to take a left turn onto Albany Street from Mass Avenue and struck a bicyclist traveling in the bicycle lane. The bicyclist sustained an injury to their right knee and was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The operator of the motor vehicle was cited. A crash report was taken.
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07/14/202318:12
INCIDENT23006286
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police were dispatched to the 1500 block of Massachusetts Ave for a report of a hit and run crash to a parked vehicle with property damage.
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07/14/202318:13
INCIDENT23006287
MISC. REPORT TYPE
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a Massachusetts Ave business for a Civil Complaint involving a customer service dispute. As a result, a Police report was taken.
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07/14/202318:14
INCIDENT23006285
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24
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MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to the 0 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle hit and run crash with property damage. There was no report of injuries. A report was taken.
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07/14/202318:19
INCIDENT23006288
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)
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GRANVILLE RD
Cambridge Police responded to Granville Street for a larceny report involving a wallet. Officers met with the reporting party and gathered necessary information needed for reporting purposes.
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07/14/202318:41
INCIDENT23006289
B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26
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OXFORD ST
Cambridge Police responded to an Oxford Street residence for a reported past breaking and entering to a motor vehicle. According to the reporting party/victim, their motor vehicle was broken into sometime between Saturday July 8, 2023 and 2:00 PM on Friday July 14, 2023, while parked/unoccupied. There was no sign of forced entry. No items reported missing. A report was taken.
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07/14/202322:07
INCIDENT23006291
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2
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RINDGE AVE
A resident of Rindge Avenue reported an instance of threats involving an unknown person. A report was taken.
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07/14/202323:36
INCIDENT23006296
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12
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CAMBRIDGEPARK DR
Cambridge Police responded to Cambridgepark Drive for a report of a malicious destruction of property involving a known person. A report was completed.
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