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Daily Log for 7.30.2023

Cambridge Police Daily Log for July 28th - 30th, 2023

Type #
Date & Time

Info

07/30/202302:10
INCIDENT23006806
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

WESTERN AVE
Police responded to Western Ave for a report of a hit and run crash involving three motor vehicles with property damage. There were no reported injuries. A crash report was taken.

07/30/202310:05
INCIDENT23006815
B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

WALKER ST
Cambridge Police responded to a past breaking and entering to a motor vehicle. A report was taken.

07/30/202310:07
INCIDENT23006812
RAILROAD CAR, LARCENY FROM C266 S20

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police took a report of a past larceny from a motor vehicle in Central Square.

07/30/202310:57
INCIDENT23006814
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

ELIOT ST
James Hook, 55, Unhoused, was placed under arrest for outstanding warrants out of Boston District Court, Melrose District Court, and Arlington Court.

07/30/202311:01
INCIDENT23006813
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

ABERDEEN AVE
An Aberdeen Avenue resident filed a past larceny report with Cambridge Police after their delivered packages were stolen from the porch area of their residence.

07/30/202311:12
TRAFFIC23006816
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

LAMBERT ST
A Lambert Street resident reported their motor vehicle was struck and damaged by an unknown vehicle while it was parked on Lambert Street.

07/30/202312:11
INCIDENT23006817
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

LARCH RD
Cambridge Police documented a stolen motor vehicle.

07/30/202315:02
INCIDENT23006820

PLEASANT ST
A Cambridge resident reported being a victim of extortion. They reported that a suspect had extorted them for over $2000. in relation to a fake video posted on Facebook Messenger.

07/30/202315:08
INCIDENT23006821
A&B C265 S13A

CORPORAL MCTERNAN ST
Cambridge police responded to a report of an assault and battery. The victim reported that they were walking on the sidewalk towards Central Square when suddenly, an unknown suspect punched them on the left side of their face. Officers conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The victim refused medical treatment. A report was taken.

07/30/202315:54
INCIDENT23006822
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

CAMBRIDGEPARK DR
The Cambridge Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded to the Alewife MBTA station for an unattended backpack. The backpack was cleared, it was determined to be empty, and it was disposed of in the proper manner. A report was taken.

07/30/202317:07
INCIDENT23006825
LARCENY FROM PERSON C266 S25

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to the 1300 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a past Larceny report of a wallet. A report was taken.

07/30/202317:11
INCIDENT23006824
RESIST ARREST C268 S32B

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Richard Payne, 48, of 402 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, was placed under arrest for a warrant out of Malden District Court, and for Disorderly Conduct, Resist Arrest and Assault and Battery on a Police Officer.

07/30/202318:42
INCIDENT23006828
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

HARVARD ST
Cambridge Police responded to a Harvard Street location to speak with a party regarding a past larceny involving a money order. An incident report was filed.

07/30/202318:49
INCIDENT23006827
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to the area of Mass. Ave for a larceny report of a bicycle. A report was taken.

07/30/202319:40
INCIDENT23006829
ASSAULT TO ROB +60, ARMED C265 S18

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a Massachusetts Avenue address for a report of a past assault. As a result, a Police report was taken.

07/30/202320:32
INCIDENT23006832
B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

UPLAND RD
Cambridge Police responded to an Upland Road residence for a reported breaking and entering to a motor vehicle. According to the reporting party, their friend’s motor vehicle was broken into sometime between July 14, 2023, and Sunday July 30, 2023, while parked/unoccupied. There were no signs of forced entry and no items reported missing. A report was taken.

07/30/202320:49
INCIDENT23006831
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Mass Ave business’s loss prevention team reported that a known shoplifter stole a case of beer and eggs. A report was taken.

07/30/202321:39
INCIDENT23006833
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

TEMPLE ST
A resident of Temple Street reported that an unknown persons broke into their unit and stole a post office box key. A report was taken.

07/30/202323:18
INCIDENT23006834
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to Massachusetts Ave for a report of an argument between two individuals. A report was taken.

07/30/202323:34
ARREST23006835
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

CHURCHILL AVE
Lucas Torres, 71, of 50 Churchill Avenue in Cambridge, was placed under arrest for a warrant out of Cambridge District Court.

07/29/202305:48
INCIDENT23006791
OUI-LIQUOR C90 S24

RIVER ST
Curtis Sanchez, 27, of 350 Third Street in Cambridge, was arrested and charged with one count of OUI Liquor and one count of Open Container.

07/29/202316:12
INCIDENT23006795
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

TROWBRIDGE ST
A resident of Throwbridge Street reported a larceny of their bicycle.

07/29/202316:26
INCIDENT23006796
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

MUSEUM WAY
A Museum Way resident filed a past larceny report with Cambridge Police after their motor vehicle was stolen from the garage area of their residence.

07/29/202316:40
INCIDENT23006799
MISC. REPORT TYPE

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to Mass Ave for suspicious activity. A business reported disturbing messages a customer made on social media. A police report was taken.

07/29/202316:45
INCIDENT23006797
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

ELM ST
Cambridge Police responded to a report of a past harassment. A report was taken.

07/29/202318:03
INCIDENT23006802

CONCORD TPKE
Cambridge Police responded to the 200 block of Concord Turnpike for a past Larceny. A resident reported that they had lost $3,400. from an online phone scam from their checking account. A report was taken.

07/29/202322:00
INCIDENT23006803
RESTAURANT, DEFRAUD C140 S12

JFK ST
Cambridge Police responded to JFK Street for a report of a group of people walking out of a restaurant without paying the bill. A report was taken.

07/28/202307:30
INCIDENT23006748
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

CAMBRIDGE ST
An unhoused person reported that their property was stolen from a hospital. A report was taken.

07/28/202307:43
INCIDENT23006749
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

FAYERWEATHER ST
Officers responded to the area of Fayerweather Street for the report of a stolen motor vehicle. A report was taken.

07/28/202309:01
INCIDENT23006750
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

BENT ST
Cambridge Police took a report of a past hit and run crash that occurred on Bent Street on 07/20/2023.

07/28/202309:14
INCIDENT23006752
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

JFK ST
Cambridge Police responded to JFK St for a past breaking and entering report. A report was taken.

07/28/202310:04
INCIDENT23006753
INDECENT EXPOSURE C272 S53

ESSEX ST
Cambridge Police responded to Essex Street for the report of an indecent exposure. It was reported that a person urinated on a building. A report was taken.

07/28/202310:08
INCIDENT23006754
B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

SAVILLE ST
A Saville Street resident reported that their car was broken into by an unknown suspect(s) and items were taken. A report was taken.

07/28/202310:49
ARREST23006756
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Joseph Barbosa, 57, of 157 Cambridge Street in Cambridge was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Cambridge District Court.

07/28/202310:59
INCIDENT23006755
CREDIT CARD FRAUD UNDER $1200 C266 S37B(G)

SIXTH ST
A Cambridge resident walked into the Cambridge Police Department to file a report of credit card fraud.

07/28/202311:00
INCIDENT23006757
UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV C90 S10

BROADWAY
A Lynn resident was stopped after running a red light. It was then learned that the operator was unlicensed. As a result, the Lynn resident was cited and summonsed for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

07/28/202311:57
INCIDENT23006760
B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

LINNAEAN ST
Officers responded to the area of Raymond Street for the report of a breaking and entering to a motor vehicle.

07/28/202312:29
INCIDENT23006761
ASSAULT C265 S13A

CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge Police were met with a Cambridge resident who stated they had been assaulted by an unknown person following a motor vehicle dispute. There were no reported injuries. A report was taken.

07/28/202312:33
INCIDENT23006764
MISC. REPORT TYPE

CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge Police responded to Cambridge Street regarding a suspicious activity. The reporting party stated that a person was in possession of bolt cutters and was working on a bicycle. Officer responded and spoke to the suspect, and they left the scene without further incident. A report was taken.

07/28/202312:43
INCIDENT23006762
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

BERKSHIRE ST
Cambridge Police took a report of a Blue Bike that was stolen from the rack at Cambridge Street and Berkshire Street.

07/28/202312:53
INCIDENT23006763
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

HUNTING ST
A Huntington Street resident filed a past larceny report of a wallet with Cambridge Police.

07/28/202314:36
INCIDENT23006767
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

JFK ST
A person reported that their wallet was stolen, and fraudulent charges were made on their credit card. A report was taken.

07/28/202314:58
INCIDENT23006769
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

HARVARD ST
Cambridge Police responded to Harvard Street for a past hit and run to a motor vehicle. A report was taken.

07/28/202315:11
INCIDENT23006768
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

RIVER ST
Cambridge Police responded to the area of River Street for a shoplifting call. A report was taken.

07/28/202316:03
INCIDENT23006770
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

AMES ST
Cambridge Police responded to Main Street at Ames Street to document a report of an Unarmed Robbery. It was reported that a suspect had threatened to stab an employee and then stole a Blue Bike from a kiosk. A report was taken.

07/28/202316:24
INCIDENT23006771
B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

APPLETON TER
A Cambridge resident reported a break-in to a motor vehicle while it was parked on Appleton Terrace. Nothing appeared to have been stolen. A report was taken.

07/28/202316:48
INCIDENT23006773
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

CONCORD AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a Concord Avenue residence for a report of a past larceny of a medical prescription. A report was taken.

07/28/202317:18
INCIDENT23006776
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

KELLEY ST
A Kelley Street resident filed a past larceny report with Cambridge Police after their laptop was stolen by an unknown party. A report was taken.

07/28/202317:21
INCIDENT23006779
B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

STEARNS ST
Cambridge Police responded to Stearns Street for a report for a past breaking and entering. A report was taken.

07/28/202317:41
INCIDENT23006775
IDENTITY FRAUD

PROSPECT ST
A Cambridge resident reported an incident regarding identity theft. A suspect hacked into their Facebook Messenger account and then attempted the same with their other social media accounts. A report was taken.

07/28/202318:05
INCIDENT23006778
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A manager at a local store reported being the victim of threats. The reporting party stated that after engaging in a verbal argument with an unknown customer, the customer threatened to "smash their face in". A report was taken.

07/28/202319:33
INCIDENT23006780

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
Cambridge Police responded to Alewife Brook Parkway for a report of a past hit and run crash. There were no reported injuries. A crash report was taken.

07/28/202319:38
INCIDENT23006781
BREAK INTO DEPOSITORY C266 S16

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a Central Square fitness center for a larceny report after several lockers were broken into. A report was taken.

07/28/202320:00
INCIDENT23006782
MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO C266 S28

CORNELIUS WAY
Cambridge Police responded to a Cornelius Way residence for the report of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. A report was taken.

07/28/202320:06
INCIDENT23006783
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

MEMORIAL DR
Cambridge Police responded for a reported hit and run crash to a parked vehicle. There were no reported injuries. A crash police report was taken.

07/28/202322:05
INCIDENT23006785
A&B C265 S13A

WINTHROP ST
Cambridge Police responded to the area of Winthrop Street for a 911 hang up. Cambridge police arrived on scene and spoke to two individuals who were involved in a heated verbal exchange. There were no reported injuries. A report was taken.

07/28/202323:28
INCIDENT23006787

HAMMOND ST
A Cambridge resident reported a fraud involving Crypto currency. The victim reported losing $50,000. through fraudulent investments via a Crypto website. A report was taken.

07/28/202323:38
INCIDENT23006789
B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

ARROW ST
A reporting person called 911 stating that someone had just broke into their vehicle and stole two cell phones. The victim chased the suspect and reported that the suspect had punched them in the nose. There were no reported injuries. A report was taken.


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