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Daily Log 5.13.2018

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Cambridge Police Daily Log: May 11-13, 2018

Type #

Date & Time

Info

05/13/2018 02:13

INCIDENT  18003082

TAGGING PROPERTY C266 S126B

BISHOP ALLEN DR

A resident of Norwood, MA was summonsed to court for defacing city property after he was observed by Cambridge Police Officers spray painting a pay station in a city parking lot.

05/13/2018 08:57

INCIDENT  18003087

MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF c266 S28

MT AUBURN ST

Cambridge Police were dispatched to a grocery store on Mt. Auburn Street for a report of a stolen vehicle.

05/13/2018 10:02

INCIDENT  18003088

UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE * C90 S9

PEARL ST

A resident of Somerville, MA was cited for operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. An officer was driving behind the vehicle on Mass Ave and observed what appeared to be an expired registration sticker. After investigating, it was learned that the vehicle was in fact expired and non-renewable. The inquiry also revealed he registered owner had a suspend license.

05/13/2018 12:17

INCIDENT  18003094

B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

The owner of an establishment on Mass Ave reported an unknown person attempted to break in to the store sometime between May 6th and May 13th.

05/13/2018 12:33

INCIDENT  18003091

CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION c265 S37

BRATTLE ST

A Cambridge college student came to the police station to report a hate crime. She reports that overnight unknown person(s) placed at least 4X sticky notes of swastikas in and around her door.

05/13/2018 12:54

INCIDENT  18003092

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

BERKSHIRE PL

A Cambridge resident reports his unlocked car was entered and his son's backpack containing textbooks and games was taken. Also taken was approximately $10 in coins and bills, a laptop, and an old cell phone. The books and bag as well as games from backpack were recovered on Berkeley Street.

05/13/2018 12:57

INCIDENT  18003093

IDENTITY FRAUD

SIDNEY ST

A Cambridge resident walked into the police station to file an identity fraud report.

05/13/2018 15:15

TRAFFIC  18003095

TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

HAMPSHIRE ST

Cambridge Police, Fire, and EMS responded to Hampshire Street and Prospect Street in regards to a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. A female was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

05/13/2018 15:37

INCIDENT  18003097

MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO c266 S28

BRATTLE ST

A Maryland man reports being the victim of road rage directed at him by a US Postal worker. The Postal worker was beeping at him repeatedly as he drove slowly and attempted to park. After parking and exchanging words he began to walk away and was sworn at and believes he was threatened when the postal employee told him he "better keep walking". When he was a significant distance from his vehicle he saw the postal worker exit his US Postal Services delivery truck, approach his vehicle and key the driver’s side doors.

05/13/2018 16:00

INCIDENT  18003096

IDENTITY FRAUD

PRINCE ST

Cambridge Police took a report for identity theft.

05/13/2018 16:45

TRAFFIC  18003100

TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL

A motor vehicle crash with injury occurred on Cambridge Side Place at Edward Land Boulevard. One party was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

05/13/2018 17:11

INCIDENT  18003099

A&B c265 S13A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Sean O'Shea, 45, homeless of Cambridge, was arrested for Assault and Battery, Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, and Disorderly Conduct. O'Shea was observed by officers screaming and scaring pedestrians in Central Square, shoving a pedestrian, and spitting on a police officer.

05/13/2018 18:22

INCIDENT  18003102

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

REED ST

Cambridge Police were dispatched to Reed Street for a possible larceny from a construction site.

05/13/2018 21:33

INCIDENT  18003107

SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE, 3RD OFF. c266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police responded to a Central Square liquor store in regards to a disturbance. Store employees observed a male suspect conceal a bottle of alcohol ($25.99 value) inside of his pants. Store security confronted the suspect and a physical altercation ensued. The suspect had to be physically restrained by security after he attempted to assault the security officer. The suspect also intentionally kicked a display stand, causing 3 bottles of wine (total value $39) to be smashed. He was summonsed to court for Shoplifting by Concealing Merchandise, Malicious Destruction of Property Under $250, and Trespassing.

05/13/2018 22:19

INCIDENT  18003108

DISORDERLY CONDUCT c272 S53

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Kieran Bee, 22, of 98 Erie Street, Cambridge was placed under arrest and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Assault and Battery, and Threats to Commit a Crime. Bee was located in the area of Mass Ave. at Churchill Road, where he became completely out of control almost immediately. Located approximately five feet from where Bee was located was a knocked over trash barrel with scattered trash causing a hazard on the sidewalk. Bee started screaming at an individual he believed was inside a residence on Mass Ave. Bee was warned multiple times to refrain from screaming and refused. Bee continued to scream expletives and racial slurs while standing on the sidewalk. As Bee continued to scream, multiple residents on Mass Ave. started exiting their homes to witness the commotion. During our investigation, a female party walked by us causing Bee to become enraged. Bee was extremely hostile towards this individual and threatened to assault her multiple times while in the presence of officers. Bee's behavior was tumultuous and chaotic during our interaction. Bee was then placed under arrest for disorderly conduct and threats to commit a crime. Another male victim subsequently came forward and stated that Bee arrived at his residence and attacked him in front of his home. Bee is also being charged with Assault and Battery on this male victim.

05/13/2018 22:45

INCIDENT  18003109

MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF c266 S28

COPLEY ST

A Cambridge resident reported their vehicle stolen from Copley Street sometime since May 10, 2018.

Type #

Date & Time

Info

05/12/2018 01:57

INCIDENT  18003057

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

LAND BLVD

A Peabody resident reported a larceny that occurred at a Cambridge hotel.

05/12/2018 09:23

INCIDENT  18003062

SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

BROADWAY

The Cambridge Police Explosive Ordinance Unit was dispatched to a school for a suspicious box under the walkway. The box was x-rayed and there was no hazardous materials inside. The box was disposed of in the proper manner.

05/12/2018 11:11

INCIDENT  18003063

PARKER ST

A Cambridge resident reports being the victim of a hit and run while parked in Cambridge, on 5/11/2018.

05/12/2018 12:37

INCIDENT  18003067

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

BROOKLINE ST

Cambridge Police responded to Brookline Street for a report of a hit and run leaving damage to a motor vehicle.

05/12/2018 13:03

INCIDENT  18003065

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

ELM ST

Cambridge Police responded to Elm Street for a citizen reporting a hit and run crash.

05/12/2018 16:06

INCIDENT  18003069

LARCENY FROM PERSON c266 S25

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police responded to the area of Mass Ave. for a larceny report.

05/12/2018 16:44

ARREST  18003070

WARRANT ARREST REPORT

BRATTLE ST

Robert Elliott, 28, of 430 Adams Street, Dorchester was placed under arrest for a warrant out of Waltham District Court for Breaking and Entering in Daytime for a Felony, Conspiracy, and Larceny from a Building.

05/12/2018 18:35

INCIDENT  18003073

CREDIT CARD FRAUD OVER $250 c266 S37C

FRANKLIN ST

Cambridge Police responded to a residence on Franklin Street for a report of credit card fraud.

05/12/2018 20:41

INCIDENT  18003075

LARCENY UNDER $250 c266 S30

ABERDEEN AVE

A Cambridge resident reports a cell phone stolen from their residence.

05/12/2018 20:58

INCIDENT  18003076

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

WESTERN AVE

A Somerville resident reported that, while operating their motor vehicle on Western Avenue, a motor vehicle struck the rear of their motor vehicle, causing damage, then fled the scene without making self known.

Type #

Date & Time

Info

05/11/2018 04:44

INCIDENT  18003026

EXTORTION BY THREAT OF INJURY c265 S25

IRVING ST

A Dorchester resident reported that she was being extorted by a Cambridge resident.

05/11/2018 08:06

INCIDENT  18003028

STOP/YIELD, FAIL TO * C89 S9

PEARL ST

Cambridge Police responded to Pearl Street at Auburn Street for a report of a motor vehicle crash.

05/11/2018 10:16

INCIDENT  18003029

IDENTITY FRAUD

SUFFOLK ST

Cambridge Police responded to a Suffolk Street residence for an identity fraud report.

05/11/2018 10:38

INCIDENT  18003030

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

A person visiting Cambridge reported that his cell phone was stolen in Harvard Square.

05/11/2018 11:51

INCIDENT  18003032

MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO c266 S28

MONSIGNOR OBRIEN HWY

Jonathan TOBAR, 27, of 205 209 Middlesex St, Lowell, was arrested on Monsignor O'Brien Highway, and charged with Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle, after a witness observed Tobar pouring a white substance into the gas tank of his supervisor's motor vehicle.

05/11/2018 11:53

INCIDENT  18003033

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$250, MALICIOUS c266 S127

DAY ST

A Cambridge resident reported his drain pipe to his residence had been vandalized and damaged. The reporting person states he believes the culprit may be his neighbor. While speaking with the reporting person, the neighbor in questioned arrived at our location and admitted to removing the drain pipe from her neighbor’s residence.

05/11/2018 12:51

INCIDENT  18003038

UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV c90 S10

PROSPECT ST

Cambridge Police responded to Prospect Street for a motor vehicle accident involving three vehicles. After gathering the information from the involved parties, it was discovered that one involved operator was an international motorist who was not in possession of his driver's license. This individual was identified and will be summonsed for one count of Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. The registered owner of the vehicle arrived on scene to take possession of her car. It was discovered that this individual has been residing at a new address for approximately two months and had not notified the RMV of this address change. In addition to the charge of Failure to Report Address Change, this Cambridge resident was identified and will be summonsed for one count of Permitting an Unlicensed Operator for permitting the Columbian national to operate her vehicle while knowing that he did not have the appropriate license on his possession.

05/11/2018 13:20

INCIDENT  18003037

LARCENY FROM PERSON c266 S25

GARDEN ST

A Somerville resident reported her wallet stolen in Cambridge, on 5/10/2018.

05/11/2018 13:34

INCIDENT  18003036

LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE c266 S34

CANAL PK

A Cambridge resident reports that he was contacted by someone claiming to be an attorney, asking for cash for bail for their grandson. The grandson was never arrested and was not in contact with any attorney. The suspect was able to convince the victim to send a total of $22,500 cash via FedEx and UPS.

05/11/2018 15:02

INCIDENT  18003040

MISC. REPORT TYPE

CHILD ST

Cambridge Police responded to Child Street for a dispute over a parking space. As a result, a resident of Cambridge was issued a citation for having an unregistered motor vehicle on a public way.

05/11/2018 15:14

INCIDENT  18003039

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

LINCOLN ST

Cambridge Police were dispatched to Lincoln Street to take a report for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving property damage.

05/11/2018 16:24

INCIDENT  18003043

TELEPHONE CALLS, ANNOYING c269 S14A

NORFOLK ST `

A resident of Cambridge reported annoying telephone calls.

05/11/2018 16:42

INCIDENT  18003044

WARRANT ARREST REPORT

CHURCH ST

Tremain Haywood, 28, of 1 Church St., Cambridge was arrested on Church Street for a warrant issued out of Cambridge District Court.

05/11/2018 18:04

INCIDENT  18003045

MISC. REPORT TYPE

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police responded to a Palmer Street business for a report of two males shoplifting. Upon arriving on scene and making contact with Loss Prevention employees, it was determined that neither individual had shoplifted merchandise. Approximately five minutes later, Loss Prevention employees flagged down responding Cambridge Police units regarding property discarded by the two male shoplifting suspects. This property was transported to the Cambridge Police Station and submitted to property/evidence for further evaluation.

05/11/2018 18:08

INCIDENT  18003046

SHOPLIFTING $100+ BY ASPORTATION c266 S30A

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY

A department store reports that a woman attempted to steal ten bottles of perfume valued at $544.00. She is described as a white female, late twenties to early thirties, wearing all dark clothing.

05/11/2018 19:46

INCIDENT  18003049

LARCENY BY CHECK UNDER $250 c266 S37

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL

A resident of Lexington, MA came into the Cambridge Police Station to report fraudulent activity to his bank account. The fraudulent activity occurred at a Bank of America in Cambridge.

05/11/2018 20:07

INCIDENT  18003050

LARCENY OVER $250 c266 S30

DOUGLASS ST

Cambridge Police documented a past larceny that occurred on Cherry Street.

05/11/2018 20:54

TRAFFIC  18003052

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police responded to a hit and run crash on Massachusetts Avenue.

05/11/2018 21:08

INCIDENT  18003053

OUI-LIQUOR C90 S24

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Massachusetts Avenue. As a result of the stop, Susan Hornfeldt, 72, of 61 Longwood Avenue, Brookline was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor and a one-way violation.

05/11/2018 21:43

INCIDENT  18003054

SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION c266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

An unknown female stole five pairs of headphones from a department store located in Central Square. The female dropped the merchandise on Mass Ave before fleeing the area on foot towards Essex Street.

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