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Daily Log for 8.21.2023

Cambridge Police Daily Log for August 21, 2023

Type #
Date & Time

Info

08/21/202308:41
INCIDENT23007562
MISC. REPORT TYPE

MONSIGNOR OBRIEN HWY
Cambridge Police, along with Cambridge Fire/Rescue and Pro EMS responded to a Monsignor O'Brien Highway address for a window washer trapped on the exterior of the building due to an equipment issue. The window washer was safely removed from the harness and was transported to the hospital for injuries sustained to their hands. A report was taken.

08/21/202308:43
INCIDENT23007560
DISORDERLY CONDUCT C272 S53

BRATTLE ST
James Wright, 41, Unhoused, Lucas Ilges, 27, Unhoused, and Kaitlynn McLean, 21, Unhoused, were all placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct.

08/21/202309:11
INCIDENT23007561
DISORDERLY CONDUCT C272 S53

BRATTLE ST
Jonathan Collins, 23, Unhoused, was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and Assault.

08/21/202310:33
INCIDENT23007563
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a call for a package that had been stolen on 8/18/23 from a residential building on Mass Avenue. A report was taken.

08/21/202310:43
INCIDENT23007565
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

CLIFTON PL
Cambridge Police responded to a call for a larceny of a cell phone. A report was taken.

08/21/202311:56
INCIDENT23007564
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

CAMBRIDGEPARK DR
Cambridge Police took a report from a resident for damage/keying to their parked vehicle.

08/21/202312:02
INCIDENT23007568
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

WEST ST
Cambridge Police responded to a West Street residence for the report of destruction/damage to potted plants. A report was taken

08/21/202312:44
INCIDENT23007567
LARCENY UNDER $1200 BY FALSE PRETENSE C266 S34

DONNELL ST
Cambridge Police responded to Donnell Street for a flimflam report involving a magazine subscription. A report was taken.

08/21/202315:42
INCIDENT23007570
LARCENY UNDER $1200 BY FALSE PRETENSE C266 S34

SMITH PL
Cambridge Police were flagged down by a resident who wanted to report a flimflam involving a gift card. A report was taken.

08/21/202316:25
INCIDENT23007571
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

SOMERVILLE AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a Porter Square business for a report of shoplifting. The individual/suspect was identified, and the merchandise was returned. The business did not wish to pursue criminal charges. A report was taken.

08/21/202316:29
INCIDENT23007579
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police took a report for a larceny of a motor vehicle on Bishop Allen Drive.

08/21/202316:29
INCIDENT23007578
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to the 900 block of Massachusetts Ave for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist. It was reported that the bicyclist was traveling in the bike lane when the rear right passenger door of the motor vehicle opened and struck the front wheel of the bicycle. The bicyclist declined medical attention. A citation was issued to the passenger of the vehicle for Opening a Door When Unsafe.

08/21/202316:30
INCIDENT23007575
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

HURON AVE
Cambridge Police responded to Huron Avenue at Reservoir Street for a report of a motor vehicle crash between a SUV and a motor scooter. The operator and passenger of the motor scooter suffered minor injuries and were both transported to the hospital by ambulance. A crash report was taken. No citations were issued.

08/21/202316:41
INCIDENT23007576
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to the 500 block for a larceny report. The suspect was identified and subsequently trespassed from the store. A report was taken.

08/21/202316:46
INCIDENT23007573
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a Central Square business for a report of a shoplifting. A report was taken.

08/21/202316:47
INCIDENT23007580
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

WEST ST
Cambridge Police responded to West Street for a past larceny report of packages. A report was taken.

08/21/202318:04
INCIDENT23007582
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

WHITE ST
Cambridge Police responded to White Street for a past hit and run crash to a parked/unoccupied vehicle with property damage. A report was taken.

08/21/202318:56
INCIDENT23007584
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

BERKSHIRE ST
Cambridge Police responded to Berkshire Street to document a report of a hit and run crash to a parked/unoccupied vehicle with property damage.

08/21/202319:03
INCIDENT23007587
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

ELIOT ST
Cambridge Police responded to Massachusetts Ave for a report of a past hit and run crash that occurred on 8/20/23 at the intersection of Eliot Street and Mount Auburn Street. There were no reported injuries. A crash report was taken.

08/21/202319:21
INCIDENT23007586

FRANKLIN ST
Cambridge Police responded to the 300 block of Franklin Street and took a past breaking and entering report to a motor vehicle.

08/21/202319:21
INCIDENT23007585
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE, 3RD OFF. C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a Central Square business for a report of a shoplifting. A report was taken.

08/21/202319:58
INCIDENT23007588
B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

GREEN ST
Cambridge Police took a past breaking and entering report to a motor vehicle.

08/21/202321:11
INCIDENT23007590
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

PARKER ST UNIT
Cambridge Police responded to Parker Street for a report of past harassment involving a known person/suspect. A report was taken.

08/21/202321:46
INCIDENT23007591-1
REGISTRATION SUSPENDED / REVOKED, OP MV WITH C90

HAMILTON ST
A Somerville resident was summoned for Operating After Revoked Registration, Operation After Suspended License, Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and a Stop Sign Violation.


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