Daily Log for 8.24.2023

Cambridge Police Daily Log for August 24^th, 2023

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Date & Time

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08/24/202307:34
INCIDENT23007668
B&E FOR MISDEMEANOR C266 S16A

HARVARD ST
A Cambridge resident reported that an unknown unauthorized person/suspect gained access to their apartment building. The reporting party questioned the suspect and asked them to leave, and the suspect complied. A report was taken.

08/24/202309:08
INCIDENT23007671
FORGERY OF CHECK C267 S1

CHARLES ST
A business located on Charles Street reported that upon reviewing the company's financial statement they discovered that an unknown suspect had forged and cashed a company check for over $2000 dollars. A report was taken.

08/24/202310:02
INCIDENT23007672
ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15B

HAWTHORN ST
Cambridge Police responded to Mount Auburn Street for a report of a person with a gun following a road rage incident. Officers arrived on scene but were unable to locate the suspect vehicle/motorist. There were no reported injuries. A report was taken.

08/24/202311:45
INCIDENT23007673
FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE ON COURT WARRANT C276 S20A

CHESTER ST
John Michael Hallett, 54, of 15 Chester Street in Cambridge, was placed under arrest as a Fugitive from Justice on a Court Warrant from Indiana.

08/24/202312:56
TRAFFIC23007677
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

WATER ST
A Waltham resident reported a hit and run crash to their parked/unoccupied motor vehicle with property damage.

08/24/202313:04
INCIDENT23007676
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

FAIRMONT ST
Cambridge Police responded to the area of Fairmont Street for a report of a past breaking and entering to a motor vehicle. A report was taken.

08/24/202314:03
INCIDENT23007680
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

ATHENS ST
A Virginia resident walked into the Central Square Substation to report their motor vehicle was stolen. A report was taken.

08/24/202314:13
INCIDENT23007681
MISC. REPORT TYPE

BOND ST
A Cambridge resident reported that an unidentified operator of a delivery van almost struck them while they were crossing the street, and then proceeded to yell homophobic slurs at them. A report was taken.

08/24/202316:03
INCIDENT23007683
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

NEWTOWNE CT
Cambridge Police received a call for a larceny of a bike from Newtowne Court. A report was taken.

08/24/202317:16
INCIDENT23007686
MISC. REPORT TYPE

MEMORIAL DR
Cambridge Police responded to Memorial Drive for a disturbance involving two unhoused individuals following a verbal dispute. There were no reported injuries. A report was taken.

08/24/202317:23
INCIDENT23007685
A&B C265 S13A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to Central Square for an assault. The victim reported that they were slapped in the face by a known suspect. The victim declined medical attention. A report was taken.

08/24/202317:50
TRAFFIC23007687
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

SPRING ST
Cambridge Police responded to the area of Spring Street for the report of a hit and run crash to a parked/unoccupied motor vehicle. An incident and crash report were taken.

08/24/202317:54
INCIDENT23007689
LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY C90 S24

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge police responded to Mass Avenue for the report of a hit and run crash involving a bicyclist. It was reported that the suspect vehicle/motorist exited a parking lot and struck the bicyclist, causing the bicyclist to fall to the ground. The motorist then fled the scene. The bicyclist sustained injuries to their right arm and right knee. The bicyclist was transported to the hospital for their injuries. A report was taken.

08/24/202318:29
INCIDENT23007690
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Cambridge Police responded to a report of a stolen scooter on Massachusetts Avenue. A report was taken.

08/24/202318:32
INCIDENT23007691
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MT AUBURN ST
Cambridge Police took a larceny report involving food that occurred at a Mount Auburn residence.

08/24/202319:43
INCIDENT23007693
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

RIVER ST
Cambridge Police responded to the 300 block of River Street for reports of a shoplifting. A report was taken.

08/24/202320:22
INCIDENT23007694
MOTOR VEH, MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO C266 S28

GREEN ST
Cambridge Police noticed a vehicle that had been parked in an area for an extended period. After a further investigation it was determined that someone had maliciously destroyed the vehicle. The owner was not able to be notified. A report was taken.

08/24/202320:56
INCIDENT23007695
BREAK INTO DEPOSITORY C266 S16

MAGAZINE ST
Cambridge Police received a call for a past breaking and entering report on Magazine Street. A report was taken.

08/24/202323:16
INCIDENT23007697
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

EVERETEZE WAY
Cambridge Police responded to the area of Roosevelt Towers for a report of a hit and run crash. The involved motorist/victim sustained injuries to their neck but declined medical attention. A crash report was taken.