Daily Log 1.5.2020

Cambridge Police Daily Log: January 3-5^th, 2020

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Date & Time

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01/05/2020 01:30
INCIDENT  20000091
OUI-LIQUOR C90 S24

BROOKLINE ST
Cambridge Police arrested John Hall, 40, 236 Pearl Street in Cambridge, for Operating Under the Influence. The defendant was observed by officers operating a motor vehicle on Massachusetts Avenue. The defendant then performed an illegal right turn from Massachusetts Avenue onto Brookline Street. Officers immediately conducted a motor vehicle stop on the motor vehicle being operated by the defendant. Officers then noticed the defendant's eyes were glossy and bloodshot as well as the defendant's speech was slurred and the smell of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the defendant's breath. Officer noticed that there an open container of alcohol in the cup holder of the defendant. The defendant also performed standard field sobriety tests, which showed signs of impairment.

01/05/2020 10:27
INCIDENT  20000093
MISC. REPORT TYPE

HURON AVE
Officers responded to the Fresh Pond area for a report of a dog fight and subsequent dog bite victim.

01/05/2020 10:28
INCIDENT  20000099
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME C274 S6

UPLAND RD
Cambridge residents reported an unknown suspect attempted to gain access to their apartment via a locked bathroom window.

01/05/2020 10:35
INCIDENT  20000095
B&E FOR MISDEMEANOR C266 S16A

FRANKLIN ST
A Cambridge resident reports an unknown suspect gained access to her apartment and stole several items of clothing.

01/05/2020 10:37
INCIDENT  20000094
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

SIDNEY ST
A Sidney Street resident reports that sometime between 1/3-1/4, an unknown suspect broke into their rear shed and stole a kid’s bike.

01/05/2020 11:58
INCIDENT  20000097
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

GRANVILLE RD
A resident of Cambridge states that he is being harassed by members of his condominium association.

01/05/2020 12:03
INCIDENT  20000098
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police Explosive Ordnance Unit responded to the statue near the Johnson Gate in Harvard Square for a report of an unattended bag. Upon arrival, the bag was cleared after it was determined it contained nothing of value and a large amount of damp and soiled clothing.

01/05/2020 13:18
INCIDENT  20000101
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
Officers responded to a department store on a report of a past larceny.

01/05/2020 15:01
INCIDENT  20000103
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

BROADWAY
Cambridge Police responded to the 300 block of Broadway for a past hit and run report.

01/05/2020 15:01
INCIDENT  20000102
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

HAMPSHIRE ST
Cambridge Police responded to Hampshire Street for a report of a past hit and run.

01/05/2020 15:43
INCIDENT  20000104
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

BROADWAY
Cambridge Police responded to a Harvard Street residence in regards to a past larceny that occurred at a convenience store on Broadway.

01/05/2020 16:50
INCIDENT  20000105
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

EDUCATION ST
Cambridge Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded to the Lynch Family Skate Park for the report of an unattended bag.

01/05/2020 18:05
INCIDENT  20000107
MISC. REPORT TYPE

MEMORIAL DR
Cambridge Police and fire units responded to the 700 block Memorial Drive for a report of an explosion. It was determined that there was an underground electrical fault. Eversource responded for service.

01/05/2020 19:36
INCIDENT  20000106
ASSAULT & BATTERY (A&B), AGGRAVATED C265 S13A/D

CAMBRIDGE ST
An employee of a local hospital reported being assaulted on January 5, 2020 at approximately 5:30 p.m. The victim had served a meal to a male patient who subsequently struck her with a bowl he had thrown.  

01/05/2020 20:12
INCIDENT  20000108
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

MAGAZINE ST
Cambridge Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded to Magazine Street for the report of an unattended suitcase.

01/05/2020 21:14
INCIDENT  20000109
MISC. REPORT TYPE

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a Mass Ave. address for a past assault.

01/04/2020 12:22
INCIDENT  20000073
LARCENY UNDER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE C266 S34

GERRY ST
A Cambridge resident reports they were contacted by an unknown person via e-mail. The victim was coerced into sending money in iTunes gift cards to the suspect.

01/04/2020 14:31
INCIDENT  20000074
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

CHESTNUT ST
A Cambridge resident came to the police station to report that he was threatened by a speeding driver after he yelled for him to slow down.

01/04/2020 14:52
INCIDENT  20000078
LARCENY FROM PERSON C266 S25

ROGERS ST
A Cambridge resident had her passport stolen while at a coffee shop.

01/04/2020 15:29
INCIDENT  20000077
IDENTITY FRAUD

SPARKS ST
A Sparks Street resident reported she had been the victim of identity fraud. Unauthorized credit cards had been opened using her personal information.

01/04/2020 18:20
INCIDENT  20000081
TRESPASS C266 S120

LAND BLVD
Cambridge Police were dispatched to a hotel for the report of a drunk male party returning to the premise after being trespassed and aggressively confronting hotel staff while causing alarm to patrons. Reynaldo Santiago, 36, 104 School Street in Roxbury, was arrested for Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct.

01/04/2020 18:25
INCIDENT  20000084
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

JFK ST
Cambridge Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded to a pharmacy located in Harvard Square for the report of an unattended bag.

01/04/2020 19:40
INCIDENT  20000086
LARCENY OVER $250 BY FALSE PRETENSE C266 S34

WALKER ST
Cambridge Police responded to a residence on Walker Street for a flimflam report.

01/04/2020 20:05
INCIDENT  20000087
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
A manager at a department store reports an employee has been stealing from the store.

01/04/2020 20:41
INCIDENT  20000088

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

01/04/2020 22:16
INCIDENT  20000089
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

CHESTNUT ST
Cambridge Police responded to Chestnut Street for a breaking and entering in progress. A bicycle was stolen from the residence.

01/03/2020 06:51
INCIDENT  20000054
MISC. REPORT TYPE

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a Mass Ave restaurant in North Cambridge on a report of a armed robbery in progress. Upon further investigation, officers spoke with the involved party and were unable to determine if any crime had in fact occurred.

01/03/2020 09:31
INCIDENT  20000055
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

SIXTH ST
A Cambridge resident came to the police station to report a package theft took place on December 29.

01/03/2020 10:17
ARREST  20000056
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

PURRINGTON ST
Evans Mahon, 69, 240 Albany Street in Boston, was placed under arrest pursuant to a warrant issued by West Roxbury District Court for Possession to Distribute a Class B Drug and Possession of a Class A Drug.

01/03/2020 11:39
INCIDENT  20000057
MISCELLANEOUS MUNIC ORDINANCE/BYLAW VIOL

PACIFIC ST
Cambridge Police responded to a faulty motor vehicle alarm on Pacific Street.

01/03/2020 13:25
INCIDENT  20000059
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

ESSEX ST
A resident of Essex Street called to report that $15,000 was stolen from his apartment sometime between 2 1/2 and 3 weeks ago when he started having a housekeeping and personal assistance service start to help take care of him.

01/03/2020 13:49
INCIDENT  20000058
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

HOLWORTHY ST
Cambridge Police responded to a residence on Holworthy Street for a report of a breaking and entering in progress.

01/03/2020 14:05
INCIDENT  20000060
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME C274 S6

SHERMAN ST
A Sherman Street resident reports an unknown person broke off his motor vehicle door handle in an attempt to enter his vehicle without authorization.

01/03/2020 14:18
INCIDENT  20000061
ASSAULT C265 S13A

ELM ST
Officers responded to the area of Elm Street for an assault.

01/03/2020 14:21
TRAFFIC  20000062
MISC. REPORT TYPE

RINDGE AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a two-car motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Rindge Avenue and Sherman Street without injury. Paper work was exchanged and both parties left the area without incident.

01/03/2020 14:55
INCIDENT  20000064
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

CAMBRIDGEPARK DR
An employee of a Cambridge Park Drive business filed a report for a missing bag containing a laptop owned by the company.

01/03/2020 15:45
INCIDENT  20000065
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

CONCORD AVE
Cambridge Police responded to Concord Avenue to document a report of a hit and run motor vehicle crash with property damage.

01/03/2020 16:13
INCIDENT  20000063
INDECENT EXPOSURE C272 S53

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police were flagged down at the Central Square Police Substation for the report of a man urinating on a business entrance on Massachusetts Avenue.

01/03/2020 17:14
INCIDENT  20000066
B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

MAX AVE
A resident of Max Avenue reported an unknown person had entered her motor vehicle without her permission, rummaged through the entirety of her vehicle, and took and carried away personal items.

01/03/2020 17:17
INCIDENT  20000067
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a fitness center on Massachusetts Avenue for a report that a member's belongings were stolen from their locker while they worked out. A report was taken.

01/03/2020 19:47
INCIDENT  20000069
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
A Stoughton resident reports a Leaving the Scene of Property Damage.