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Daily Log 3.24.2019

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Cambridge Police Daily Log: March 24th 2019

Type #
Date & Time

Info

03/22/2019 06:23
INCIDENT  19001880
UTTER COUNTERFEIT NOTE C267 S10

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge police responded to a local cafe for a report of someone passing a counterfeit $100.00 bill.

03/22/2019 07:49
INCIDENT  19001881
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE c90 S24

CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge police responded to the intersection of Cambridge street and Highland Avenue for a report of hit and run property.

03/22/2019 08:46
INCIDENT  19001882
MISC. REPORT TYPE

SIXTH ST
Staff at a center on Willow Street reported a suspicious motor vehicle in the area over the past few nights, the owner of the vehicle was found to be in police records. Officers located the vehicle in the area parked, but unoccupied and sat on the vehicle for about an hour, but the operator never returned.

03/22/2019 08:52
INCIDENT  19001883
LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

BRATTLE ST
The manager of a retail store located on Brattle Street reported that an unknown person stole his tablet off the counter last Wednesday.

03/22/2019 09:47
INCIDENT  19001885
LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

BROADWAY
Cambridge police responded to Broadway Street for a report of stolen packages.

03/22/2019 10:24
INCIDENT  19001887
LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE c266 S34

WILLIAM ST
Cambridge Police responded to William Street for a flim flam report.

03/22/2019 10:34
INCIDENT  19001886
LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE c266 S34

HARVARD ST
A Cambridge resident came to the police station to report that back in February he was the victim of an apartment scam.

03/22/2019 11:09
INCIDENT  19001888
NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE c90 S24

BRATTLE ST
Cambridge Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Brattle Street. After investigation, the operator of the motor vehicle was issued an application for criminal complaint for negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

03/22/2019 11:25
INCIDENT  19001889
LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

JFK ST
A student from a local Center reported that on 03/18/2019 between 3:00 P.M. and 3:30 P.M. he was at the gym exercising and left his wallet in an unlocked locker. When he returned his wallet was missing. His wallet contained Peruvian Driver's License, Debit Card, and $20 cash. He cancelled his card and it has not been used.

03/22/2019 15:00
INCIDENT  19001894
LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

HOLYOKE ST
A business on Holyoke Street reported someone entered the building and stole personal items from the employees. The suspect was found and will be summonsed into Cambridge District Court for larceny from a building.

03/22/2019 15:55
INCIDENT  19001897
LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

LEIGHTON ST
Cambridge Police responded to Leighton Street for a larceny report.

03/22/2019 16:18
INCIDENT  19001896
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

CLINTON ST
An unattended suspicious package on Clinton Street was called in to police, after investigation it was cleared by the Explosion Ordinance Unit.

03/22/2019 17:00
INCIDENT  19001902
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE c266 S30A

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
Cambridge Police responded to a Cambridge business for a shoplifting report.

03/22/2019 17:10
INCIDENT  19001898
LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE c266 S34

WINTER ST
A Cambridge resident reported that he was scammed out of $1870.00. Victim had posted furniture for sale on a website and was notified by his bank that the check he had received and deposited was false.

03/22/2019 17:31
INCIDENT  19001899
LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

A Mattapan resident reported a larceny while she visited a care center.

03/22/2019 17:35
INCIDENT  19001900
LOST PROPERTY REPORT

MARCELLA ST
A Somerville resident reported losing her wallet on Marcella Street.

03/22/2019 17:40
INCIDENT  19001901
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

WINDSOR ST
While assigned to station-relief a male entered the Cambridge Police Department to report that between 03/21/2019 and 03/22/2019 an unknown person shot five projectiles through his son bedroom window. The reporting person also stated he checked his son bedroom and did not find any gunshot shells and believes it may be from a pellet gun/ BB gun.

03/22/2019 20:43
INCIDENT  19001906
ROBBERY, UNARMED c265 S19

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
Cambridge Police responded to Cambridge business for a larceny report.

03/22/2019 21:27
INCIDENT  19001908
LOST PROPERTY REPORT

UPLAND RD

A lost wallet was reported in Porter Square.

03/22/2019 22:09
INCIDENT  19001909
LARCENY FROM PERSON c266 S25

CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge Police responded to Cambridge Street for a larceny report.

03/23/2019 00:51
INCIDENT  19001910
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

TROWBRIDGE ST
Cambridge Police responded to a residence on Trowbridge Street for the report of an unwanted person.

03/23/2019 01:52
INCIDENT  19001911
A&B c265 S13A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a Central Square Bar for a report of a fight.

03/23/2019 03:03
INCIDENT  19001912
MISC. REPORT TYPE

CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge Police responded to a school for a report of a possible breaking and entering in progress. The suspect reported to be looking for her dog.

03/23/2019 04:48
INCIDENT  19001913
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME c275 S2

MEMORIAL DR
Cambridge Police responded to a hotel located on Memorial Drive for a report of a party with a gun. After further investigation it was discovered that the suspect made threats to use a firearm against the hotel's manager. Due to these statements, the suspect is being summonsed to Cambridge District Court for Threats to Commit a Crime.

03/23/2019 08:15
INCIDENT  19001916
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY c266 S16

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a Massachusetts Avenue address to document a past breaking and entering report. Upon arrival I spoke with the reporting person who stated on 03/23/2019 between 4:20 A.M. and 4:25 A.M., an unknown suspect gained access to the building by picking the front door lobby lock. While the suspect was in the building, he made his way down into the parking garage of the building and entered multiple motor vehicle's stealing valuable items from the reporting person's motor vehicle.

03/23/2019 08:17
INCIDENT  19001915
LARCENY UNDER $1200 c266 S30(1)

HILLIARD ST
A Cambridge resident reported a larceny under $1,200.00.

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03/23/2019 15:33
INCIDENT  19001920
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

BRATTLE ST
Cambridge Police responded to the intersection of JFK street and Brattle Street for motor vehicle crash, no injuries.

03/23/2019 15:40
INCIDENT  19001919
LOST PROPERTY REPORT

SACRAMENTO ST
A Cambridge resident reported losing some documents, including a birth certificate from China that went missing.

03/23/2019 17:37
INCIDENT  19001921
B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

NORFOLK ST
Cambridge Police responded to Norfolk Street for a report of a past breaking and entering to a motor vehicle.

03/23/2019 19:26
INCIDENT  19001922
CREDIT CARD FRAUD UNDER $1200 c266 S37B(g)

PETERS ST
A Cambridge resident reported the fraudulent use of her credit card on. After losing her purse on 03/22/2019, someone used her credit card to charge nearly $250.00 in fraudulent purchases.

03/23/2019 22:28
INCIDENT  19001926
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME c274 S6

GREEN ST
Cambridge Police responded to a parking garage on Green Street in Central Square in regards to a suspicious male pulling on car door handles. Officers spotted the suspect inside of the garage. A foot chase ensued and the suspect was eventually located nearby.

03/24/2019 07:36
ARREST  19001928
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

CHURCHILL AVE
Cambridge Police responded to Churchill Avenue to serve an arrest warrant on Mr. Wayne Blackwell, 37, 50 Churchill Avenue, and  placed him in custody.

03/24/2019 09:12
INCIDENT  19001929
A&B c265 S13A

CHURCH ST
A homeless individual reported being punched in the mouth by a person known to him.

03/24/2019 11:56
ARREST  19001930
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

FENNO ST
Andrew Arsenault, 43, of 69 Oak Street, Waltham, was placed under arrest after he was found to have an outstanding warrant from Cambridge District Court for Possession of a Class B substance.

03/24/2019 12:42
INCIDENT  19001933
LARCENY FROM BUILDING c266 S20

FRANKLIN ST
Cambridge officers were dispatched to Franklin Street on a past larceny from a building.

03/24/2019 13:14
INCIDENT  19001932
DRUG, POSSESS CLASS A c94C S34

FENNO ST
Following an investigation for an overdose at Fenno Street members of the Cambridge Police Criminal Investigations Section arrested Angela Demello, 35, of 889 Harrison Ave, Boston, and charged her with Possession of a Class A after she was found to be in possession of two baggies containing suspected Fentanyl.

03/24/2019 14:32
INCIDENT  19001934
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION c266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police units were dispatched to Massachusetts Avenue on a past larceny.

03/24/2019 14:44
INCIDENT  19001935
B&E MV IN DAYTIME FOR FELONY C266 S18

WALDEN ST
A Walden Street resident reported that their vehicle was broken into by an unknown suspect(s), and numerous items were stolen.

03/24/2019 16:38
INCIDENT  19001937
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION c266 S30A

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
Police summonsed a Cambridge resident to court for one count of shoplifting after a store’s loss prevention officer observed her take items and walk past all points of purchase without paying for them. 

03/24/2019 16:39
INCIDENT  19001936
UTTER COUNTERFEIT NOTE C267 S10

PROSPECT ST
Cambridge Police responded to a Prospect Street business for a report of a disturbance.

03/24/2019 17:00
INCIDENT  19001949
A&B c265 S13A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Cambridge police responded to a center on Massachusetts Avenue for a disturbance. Eric Dickerson, 27, homeless, was placed under arrest after assaulting a member of the staff. Dickerson was found going through staff belongings in a secure area of the shelter and when confronted, became combative with a staff member. Dickerson was placed under arrest and charged with assault and battery after he punched the staff member in the face in the presence of a Police Officer.

03/24/2019 17:18
INCIDENT  19001938
LARCENY UNDER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME c266 S30(1)

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
Cambridge Police responded to a shoplifter in custody at a local retail establishment.

03/24/2019 18:19
INCIDENT  19001939
MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO c266 S28

PACIFIC ST
A resident of Lexington reported an unknown male on a bike struck the driver’s side mirror on the motor vehicle she was driving, causing damage.

03/24/2019 19:56
INCIDENT  19001941
B&E DAYTIME FOR FELONY c266 S18

GLENWOOD AVE
A Glenwood resident reported a break and entering.

03/24/2019 20:30
INCIDENT  19001944
B&E FOR MISDEMEANOR c266 S16A

ERIE ST
Cambridge Police responded to Erie Street for a report of a past breaking and entering.

03/24/2019 20:49
INCIDENT  19001945
MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO c266 S28

ALBANY ST
Cambridge Police documented an instance of malicious destruction to a motor vehicle that occurred on Albany Street.

03/24/2019 21:01
INCIDENT  19001943
REGISTRATION SUSPENDED / REVOKED, OP MV WITH C90

WHITE ST
Cambridge Police pulled over a motor vehicle on White Street and found the vehicle to have a suspended registration. The operator was cited and summonsed for operating with a suspended registration.

03/24/2019 21:08
ARREST  19001942
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

HAMILTON ST
Lamaar Pringle-Hall, 28, 237 Franklin Street was placed under arrest by Cambridge Police for one outstanding warrant.


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