Daily Log 8.2.2021

Cambridge Police Daily Log: August 2^nd, 2021

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08/02/202100:33
INCIDENT 21005472
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Rachel Schertzer, 32, 226 Lexington Street in Watertown, was arrested by the Cambridge Police after it was discovered that she was involved in two motor vehicle crashes in two separate locations, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. Witnesses observed Schertzer crash her motor vehicle at both locations and while trying to check her well-being, Schertzer attempted to flee from the scene. Based on the witness statements and ECC confirming that Schertzer had a suspended license, Schertzer was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License, OUI-Liquor, and Leaving the Scene of Property Damage.

08/02/202100:38
INCIDENT 21005473
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

KINNAIRD ST
Cambridge Police were dispatched to Kinnaird Street for a report of a hit and run property damage.

08/02/202103:18
INCIDENT 21005474
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15A

GREEN ST
Cambridge Police were dispatched to Green Street for the report of a male who was stabbed and sustained a laceration to his hip. The victim refused to provide information on where and when he was injured.

08/02/202107:51
INCIDENT 21005475
ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15B

RINDGE AVE
A resident of Rindge Avenue reports getting into an argument with a friend who threw a cell phone at her and also damaged some furniture in her apartment.

08/02/202109:46
INCIDENT 21005476
MARKED LANES VIOLATION * C89 S4A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
The Cambridge Police documented a motor vehicle crash on Massachusetts Avenue.

08/02/202111:01
INCIDENT 21005478
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

LAMBERT ST
A resident of Lambert Street reports that he gave an acquaintance a number of winning scratch tickets to cash in for him. When she returned, she failed to give him the full amount of the winnings.

08/02/202111:07
INCIDENT 21005477
TRESPASS C266 S120

PEARL ST
A Cambridge resident was summonsed to court for trespassing. He was observed on the victim’s property with the victim’s video surveillance system.

08/02/202111:14
INCIDENT 21005479
MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO C266 S28

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
A resident of Methuen reports that one of the tires on his vehicle was slashed while parked in a garage on First Street.

08/02/202111:37
INCIDENT 21005480
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15A

BERKSHIRE ST
A Cambridge woman reports being pushed by a vehicle inching along while she was trying to cross the street. They were not injured.

08/02/202112:16
INCIDENT 21005481
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

NORFOLK ST
The Cambridge Police documented a past hit and run collision. The officer later found the vehicle which left the scene and issued the operator a citation.

08/02/202112:32
INCIDENT 21005482
LARCENY OVER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME C266 S30(1)

EVERETEZE WAY
An Evereteze Way resident got scammed for a large amount of money.

08/02/202113:08
INCIDENT 21005484
INDECENT EXPOSURE C272 S53

WHITE ST
Officers responded to the area of Porter Square for the report of an indecent exposure and a person in a vehicle.

08/02/202114:23
INCIDENT 21005486
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

BINNEY ST
The Cambridge Police documented a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Binney Street and Cardinal Medeiros.

08/02/202114:30
INCIDENT 21005489
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

PLEASANT PL
Cambridge Police responded to Pleasant Place for a suspicious event. Specifically, a contractor located possible suspicious items/materials inside of a vacant apartment. The materials were inspected and tested and determined not to be hazardous.

08/02/202114:30
INCIDENT 21005488
MISC. REPORT TYPE

CAMBRIDGEPARK DR
Cambridge Police responded to the area of Cambridge Park Drive for a report of an open and gross. A search was conducted and a possible involved vehicle was identified. The vehicle and operator was also believed to be connected to an earlier incident on White Street.

08/02/202114:54
INCIDENT 21005487
TELEPHONE CALLS, ANNOYING C269 S14A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Cambridge resident reported that they have been receiving annoying phone calls.

08/02/202115:13
INCIDENT 21005490
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

BRATTLE ST
A Somerville resident reports to the Cambridge Police that her purse was stolen in the Harvard Square area.

08/02/202116:37
INCIDENT 21005491
LARCENY UNDER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME C266 S30(1)

OTIS ST
A Cambridge resident reported a Craigslist scheme transaction to the Cambridge Police Department.

08/02/202117:28
INCIDENT 21005494

LAMBERT ST
Cambridge Police responded to Lambert Street for an attempt to commit a crime report.

08/02/202117:30
INCIDENT 21005493
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge Police responded to Cambridge Street for a report of a hit and run.

08/02/202117:52
INCIDENT 21005495
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15A

LAND BLVD
Officers responded to a local hotel for a reported assault in progress. After an investigation, Kevin Kovanda, 34, Glenellyn, Illinois, was placed under arrest after it was discovered he struck a hotel employee with a cane/stick.

08/02/202118:14
INCIDENT 21005496
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

TREMONT ST
A Cambridge resident made a larceny report to the Cambridge Police Department.

08/02/202119:31
INCIDENT 21005497
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

CAMBRIDGE ST
A Cambridge Street resident reported that on July 23, 2021, two men and a female claiming to be from the building's management company entered her home with a key, stating they were there to measure the kitchen counters. After all three left, the victim noticed an envelope that she had placed on the counter missing.

08/02/202120:57
INCIDENT 21005499
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

THIRD ST
A Cambridge man reports being harassed by a neighbor in his building.