Daily Log 8.6.2018

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Date & Time

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08/06/2018 08:03

INCIDENT  18005412-1

SPEEDING IN VIOL SPECIAL REGULATION * C90 S18

MAIN STREET

A resident of Somerville was issued a criminal citation after being observed and captured via LIDAR traveling above the posted speed limit in their vehicle. A license query during the traffic stop revealed the driver was not licensed to operate a vehicle in Massachusetts.

08/06/2018 08:16

INCIDENT  18005413-1

MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO c266 S28

PORTER STREET

A resident of Porter Street reported that the rear window of their motor vehicle was smashed in by an unknown suspect between 10:00 a.m. August 5 and 8:00 a.m. August 6. A report was taken for insurance purposes.

08/06/2018 09:14

INCIDENT  18005415-1

LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY c90 S24

HAMPSHIRE STREET

Officers responded to Hampshire Street for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a bicycle. A bicyclist was struck and knocked down by a vehicle entering the roadway from a parking spot, and after the operator of the vehicle checked if the bicyclist was injured, he got back in the vehicle and left the scene prior to responders arriving. The suspect is described as a white male, 30 to 40 years old, with black or brown hair. The bicyclist sustained scrapes and did not require transportation to the hospital.

08/06/2018 09:27

INCIDENT  18005416-1

LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE c266 S34

SHERMAN STREET

The owner of a Sherman Street business reported a larceny of a piece of jewelry valued at almost $4,000. A customer from California ordered the custom piece, then reportedly canceled the credit card payment after receipt of the jewelry.

08/06/2018 10:23

INCIDENT  18005417-1

SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

BROADWAY

The Explosive Ordnance Unit recovered fireworks that were turned in to the Cambridge Fire Department.

08/06/2018 12:13

INCIDENT  18005418-1

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

ALEWIFE BROOK PARKWAY

A resident of Cambridge reported that their wallet was stolen on August 3. Several unauthorized charges had been made using the victim’s credit card by the time they noticed the wallet missing on August 4.

08/06/2018 12:37

INCIDENT  18005419-1

ASSAULT c265 S13A

BROOKLINE STREET

A resident of Brookline reported an assault and battery and ongoing harassment at their workplace in Cambridge.

08/06/2018 13:22

INCIDENT  18005420-1

A&B c265 S13A

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Officers responded to Central Square for a disturbance. A resident of Brookline reported that an unknown black male approached them while walking down Massachusetts Avenue towards Harvard Square and began to swing at them. The victim and the suspect got into a brief scuffle. The victim does not know what provoked the suspect. The suspect is described as having medium length hair, balding in the back, and approximately 35 to 40 years old.

08/06/2018 14:21

INCIDENT  18005422-1

CREDIT CARD, RECEIVE STOLEN c266 S37B(b)

CENTRAL SQUARE

A resident of Cambridge reported losing their wallet sometime after 1:43 p.m. August 3. Their bank card was used at 4:43 p.m. that day. The wallet also contained the victim’s identification and health insurance cards.

08/06/2018 14:29

INCIDENT  18005423-1

FALSE PRETENSE IN COMMER TRANSACTN -$250 c266 S33

KENWOOD STREET

A resident of Cambridge reported being the victim of a scam. The victim received a phone call from someone claiming to be from an electric company. The caller threatened to shut off the victim’s electricity unless they paid $790 in gift cards, which they did.

08/06/2018 14:40

INCIDENT  18005427-1

MISC. REPORT TYPE

CONCORD AVENUE

Officers responded for a motor vehicle crash involving four vehicles. The crash was caused when a bus ahead stopped and forced traffic to slow down. None of the involved parties required transportation to the hospital, although three reported minor injuries. Paperwork was exchanged.

08/06/2018 14:41

INCIDENT  18005424-1

LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY c90 S24

BROADWAY

A Norwood resident operating a cab reported that their cab was rear-ended by another cab while stopped for a traffic light on Broadway. The second operator fled the scene.

08/06/2018 15:15

INCIDENT  18005426-1

MISC. REPORT TYPE

BROADWAY

An officer in a police cruiser was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop for a stop sign at Ellery and Broadway. Neither party was injured.

08/06/2018 15:57

INCIDENT  18005429-1

LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

FULKERSON STREET

A resident of Cambridge reported that a package containing electronics had been stolen from their residence on June 16.

08/06/2018 16:14

INCIDENT  18005432-1

LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE c266 S34

ELLERY STREET

An individual reported sending payment for an apartment and not receiving keys to the apartment. The reporting party believes they have been scammed.

08/06/2018 17:28

TRAFFIC  18005436-1

MISC. REPORT TYPE

CAMBRIDGE STREET

A cyclist was struck by an opening vehicle door while cycling on Vassar Street near Main Street. The operator of the vehicle reported that their child had opened the rear door to exit the vehicle without looking and struck the cyclist. The driver escorted the victim to the hospital for minor injuries.

08/06/2018 18:04

INCIDENT  18005435-1

MISC. REPORT TYPE

BROADWAY

A cyclist was struck by an opening vehicle door while cycling on Broadway by Trowbridge Street. The operator of the vehicle stated that the door had failed to latch, so they opened it slightly to reclose it and the cyclist hit it while it was ajar. The cyclist was transported to the hospital for back and wrist pain.

08/06/2018 18:08

INCIDENT  18005437-1

THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME c275 S2

RINDGE AVENUE

A Cambridge resident reported receiving threatening text messages from an unfamiliar phone number. The unknown suspect threatened to kill the reporting party if they did not send money.

08/06/2018 18:11

INCIDENT  18005434-1

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

HARVARD STREET

A resident of Cambridge reported that their child’s cell phone case was stolen from a youth center.

08/06/2018 18:27

INCIDENT  18005438-1

LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

BROADWAY

Officers responded to Dana Street and Broadway for a report of a hit and run with property damage. The reporting party’s vehicle was struck between 5:00 and 6:15 p.m. The unknown suspect did not leave a note.

08/06/2018 19:29

INCIDENT  18005439-1

THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME c275 S2

CAMBRIDGEPARK DRIVE

A Cambridge resident reported receiving a threatening email from an unknown male.

08/06/2018 19:46

INCIDENT  18005440-1

LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

ALEWIFE BROOK PARKWAY

The owner of a Cambridge business reported that cash had been stolen from a safe in their workplace. The larceny occurred between July 30 and 31 and the money was not noticed missing until August 6.

08/06/2018 20:34

INCIDENT  18005443-1

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Officers responded to Massachusetts Avenue for a report of a larceny of bike accessories. The victim’s bicycle was locked up between approximately 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., during which time an unknown suspect removed the bicycle seat, lights, and helmet light.

08/06/2018 21:29

INCIDENT  18005444-1

LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

TEMPLE STREET

A resident of Temple Street reported that their prescription medication was stolen from their bedroom between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m.