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Daily Log 2.19.2018

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Cambridge Police Daily Log: February 16th-19th, 2018

Type #

Date & Time

Info

02/19/2018 01:28

INCIDENT  18001052

OUI-LIQUOR C90 S24

JFK ST

Luke Hadley, 24, of 92 Meadow Road, Raymond, Maine was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol. Hadley was charged after being involved in a motor vehicle accident on John F Kennedy Street and failing a field sobriety test.

02/19/2018 08:24

INCIDENT  18001054

B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

28 MAGOUN ST

A Cambridge resident reported that an unknown person gained access to his motor vehicle and stole a pair of prescription sunglasses.

02/19/2018 12:57

INCIDENT  18001056

MISC. REPORT TYPE

JACKSON PL

Cambridge Police were dispatched to Jackson Place for an elderly female saying unknown persons had entered her apartment.

02/19/2018 13:53

INCIDENT  18001060

MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO c266 S28

HAMPSHIRE ST

A Cambridge resident reported that two of her tires were slashed sometime between Saturday at 8:12 p.m. and Sunday 10:06 a.m.

02/19/2018 14:00

INCIDENT  18001059

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

MEMORIAL DR

A Cambridge resident came to the police station to report a theft which occurred on Friday 2/16 that she did not discover until Saturday 2/17. While she was in the shower, her ex-boyfriend stole a large amount of cash from her apartment.

02/19/2018 16:58

INCIDENT  18001062

FORGERY OF BANK NOTE C267 S8

JFK ST

Cambridge Police responded to a JFK Street pharmacy for a report of a counterfeit bank note. A report was taken.

02/19/2018 17:17

INCIDENT  18001064

MISC. REPORT TYPE

37 COTTAGE ST

Cambridge Police responded to a Cambridgeport residence for a report regarding a suspicious message posted on a social networking service.

02/19/2018 18:38

INCIDENT  18001065

B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16

FLAGG ST

Cambridge Police responded to a Flagg Street residence for a report of a past breaking and entering.

02/19/2018 20:54

INCIDENT  18001067

A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON c265 S15A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police responded to a disturbance in the rear of a Massachusetts Ave address. Todd Martin, 51, of 20 Pleasant View Avenue, Everett was placed under arrest for one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, to wit shod foot and one count of assault and battery. One victim stated that Martin kicked him in the head and another victim stated Martin punched him in the face.

02/19/2018 22:10

INCIDENT  18001068

SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION c266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police were dispatched to a Central Square establishment for a Shoplifting in Progress call. The suspect had fled the establishment with at least two pieces of retail merchandise. After a description of the fleeing suspect was provided to the responding officers, a suspect was located across the street and later identified as Lionel Brathwaite, 51, homeless out of Boston. Brathwaite admitted to stealing several items from the establishment and had the merchandise in his possession. Additionally, the assistant manager from the establishment informed officers that he observed Brathwaite take possession of the items and leave the establishment without making any attempt to pay for the goods. It was also discovered that Brathwaite is a Level 3 Sex Offender and his Sex Offender Registry Status was listed as "IN VIOLATION". Based on the facts and circumstances of this incident, Brathwaite will be charged with Shoplifting by Asportation and Fail to Register – Sex Offender.

Type #

Date & Time

Info

02/18/2018 00:09

INCIDENT  18001034

ASSAULT c265 S13A

290 CAMBRIDGE ST

Cambridge Police responded to Cambridge Street for a disturbance inside a local restaurant.

02/18/2018 01:12

INCIDENT  18001035

MISC. REPORT TYPE

SACRAMENTO ST

Cambridge Police responded to a Sacramento Street residence for a report of a missing person. She was located at a friend’s residence in Boston.

02/18/2018 02:19

INCIDENT  18001036

LIQUOR/NOISE COMPLAINT AT LICENSED PREMISE

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police units were dispatched to a Mass Ave club for a report of a female passed out. The female regained consciousness and was treated at a local hospital.

02/18/2018 07:29

INCIDENT  18001039

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

CAMBRIDGE ST

A resident of Cambridge called to report that his motor vehicle was struck sometime over night. The vehicle sustained damage to its driver's side mirror. At this time the suspect motor vehicle is unknown.

02/18/2018 10:46

INCIDENT  18001043

LARCENY FROM PERSON c266 S25

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL

A Boston resident reported his phone stolen.

02/18/2018 10:55

INCIDENT  18001042

A&B c265 S13A

CENTRAL SQ

A Boston resident reported that she was assaulted by a female at an unknown time early this morning near the intersection of Mass Ave and Pleasant Street.

02/18/2018 11:10

INCIDENT  18001041

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

A Cambridge resident came to the police station to report that an unknown person stole her cell phone from her handbag as she was walking in Central Square. There were several individuals walking behind them in the square.

02/18/2018 11:45

INCIDENT  18001044

A&B c265 S13A

LAND BLVD

A Whitman resident reported being the victim of an assault and battery at a Land Boulevard Hotel.

02/18/2018 13:52

INCIDENT  18001046

CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

CUSHING ST

A Cambridge resident came to the police station to report that she and her husband are being tormented by an individual who is messing with their utility accounts, bank accounts, immigration status etc. Most of it is on line.

02/18/2018 14:53

INCIDENT  18001047

A&B c265 S13A

BRATTLE ST

Numerous calls were received by Emergency Communications about a disturbance on Brattle Street. Officers responded and arrested Robert Gaul, 43, of 6 Prospect Street, Watertown for Disorderly Conduct for exhibiting tumultuous behavior, Assault and Battery, and Threats to Commit a Crime.

02/18/2018 16:08

INCIDENT  18001048

UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV c90 S10

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL

An Everett resident was summonsed for operating a motor vehicle without a license.

02/18/2018 16:30

INCIDENT  18001049

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL

Cambridge Police were dispatched to an establishment on Cambridgeside Place for the report of a larceny in progress.

Type #

Date & Time

Info

02/17/2018 01:44

INCIDENT  18001022

UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE C90 S34J

HAMPSHIRE ST

A resident of Cambridge was summonsed to Cambridge District Court for operating an uninsured motor vehicle on a public way in the city of Cambridge.

02/17/2018 11:41

INCIDENT  18001023

LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE c266 S34

BERKSHIRE ST

A Cambridge resident reported that she was the victim of forgery concerning real estate.

02/17/2018 13:11

INCIDENT  18001025

B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16

ABERDEEN WAY

A Cambridge resident reported her motor vehicle was broken into in Cambridge on 2/18/2018 between 5:00am and 5:30am.

02/17/2018 17:22

INCIDENT  18001027

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY

An unknown male stole approximately $300 from an Alewife Brook Parkway department store.

02/17/2018 17:38

INCIDENT  18001028

LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police took a report for a past larceny at a business on Mass Ave.

02/17/2018 20:05

INCIDENT  18001031

MISC. REPORT TYPE

BROADWAY

An employee at a Broadway hotel reported that a family was being followed by an aggressive white male from Starbucks to the hotel.

Type #

Date & Time

Info

02/16/2018 05:35

TRAFFIC  18001002

TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

ALBANY ST

Cambridge Police responded to Massachusetts Avenue at Albany Street where a pedestrian was reportedly struck by a motor vehicle. Medical personnel responded to the scene. The pedestrian reported no injuries at this time and refused any further medical attention.

02/16/2018 11:28

INCIDENT  18001004

MISC. REPORT TYPE

GRANVILLE RD

A Cambridge resident reported that someone moved her car as it was parked in a parking lot on New Street in Cambridge.

02/16/2018 14:52

INCIDENT  18001007

LARCENY BY CHECK OVER $250 c266 S37

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

A Milford resident reported Larceny By Check Over $250.00. The check was cashed on Mass Ave in Cambridge.

02/16/2018 15:08

INCIDENT  18001008

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL

Adelaide Teixeira, 49, of 9 Plant Court, Jamaica Plain was arrested for two counts of Larceny Over $250 and Unlawful Deactivation or Removal of Theft Detection Device after she was apprehended by loss prevention with $323.90 worth of stolen merchandise after being observed leaving the store with merchandise she carried out from the changing room area. She was also found with $1,399.82 worth of stolen merchandise from another store. All recovered merchandise was found to have the theft detection devices removed and two wire cutters were found in her possession.

02/16/2018 15:15

INCIDENT  18001010

LARCENY FROM PERSON c266 S25

GARDEN ST

Cambridge Police responded to the area of Garden Street for a report of a larceny from a person.

02/16/2018 15:40

INCIDENT  18001009

THREAT, BUSINESS c271 S39

PROSPECT ST

Police responded to Prospect Street for a report of past threats made via telephone call.

02/16/2018 16:13

INCIDENT  18001011

MISC. REPORT TYPE

CAMBRIDGEPARK DR

A Cambridge resident reported being the victim of criminal harassment.

02/16/2018 19:21

INCIDENT  18001016

LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30

SIDNEY ST

Cambridge Police units were dispatched to Sydney Street to take a report of a stolen wallet valued under 250 dollars.

02/16/2018 19:53

INCIDENT  18001014

BURGLARY, UNARMED c266 S15

WASHINGTON ST

A Cambridge resident reported a past Nighttime Breaking and Entering.

02/16/2018 20:05

INCIDENT  18001017

COCAINE, POSSESS TO DISTRIBUTE c94C S32A

CAMBRIDGE ST

Jessica Tapia, 33, of 15 Lambert Street, Cambridge was arrested for distribution of crack cocaine when she was observed in a hand to hand transaction with Landers Ivey, 58, of 28 York Street, Dorchester in a parking lot on Monsignor O'Brien Hwy. Landers was also arrested and charged with possession of crack cocaine after detectives recovered evidence on his person after the transaction.

02/16/2018 20:56

INCIDENT  18001018

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

WATER ST

Cambridge Police responded to Water Street for reports of a stolen bicycle.

02/16/2018 21:01

INCIDENT  18001019

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL

On 2/16/2018, two females were arrested for Larceny Over $250.

02/16/2018 22:43

INCIDENT  18001021

LICENSE SUSPENDED, OP MV WITH c90 S23

CAMBRIDGE ST

A Cambridge resident was summonsed for Operation of a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License. He was observed operating a motor vehicle which passed through a steady red light at the intersection of Third Street and Cambridge Street, public ways in the City of Cambridge. A motor vehicle stop was conducted and revealed the operator had a suspended license. The operator was cited for the moving violation as well.

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