U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Daily Log for 10.29.2023

Cambridge Police Daily Log for October 27th – 29th

Type #
Date & Time

Info

10/27/202301:14
INCIDENT23009832-1
B&E MV IN DAYTIME FOR FELONY C266 S18

AUBURN PK
Police took a report for a past breaking & entering to a motor vehicle.

10/27/202304:59
INCIDENT23009833-1
A&B C265 S13A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to the 600 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a call box activation. A person reported they were assaulted outside a business. A report was taken.

10/27/202308:10
INCIDENT23009834-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

JEFFERSON ST
Police took a report for a past hit and run.

10/27/202309:14
INCIDENT23009835-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

INMAN ST
A resident reported an unknown person(s) stole their bicycle from the basement of their apartment.

10/27/202309:55
INCIDENT23009837-1
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

PEARL ST
An employee of a business reported a customer continuously enters the establishment and harasses an employee.

10/27/202310:25
INCIDENT23009838-1
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a business for a disturbance. The employee reported threats were made by a customer. A report was taken.

10/27/202310:47
INCIDENT23009839-1
TAGGING PROPERTY C266 S126B

BROADWAY
Police documented graffiti found in front of Sennott Park.

10/27/202311:13
INCIDENT23009840-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

HAMPSHIRE ST
Police took a report for a crash involving a motor vehicle and a bicycle. The cyclist says they were struck while turning. The cyclist told police they suffered a minor injury. A report was taken.

10/27/202311:19
INCIDENT23009841-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

PILGRIM ST
Police took a report for a past hit and run to their motor vehicle they believe happened on 10/25/2023. The car was parked at the time.

10/27/202311:59
INCIDENT23009844-1
CREDIT CARD FRAUD UNDER $1200 C266 S37B(G)

BEECH ST
A resident reported an unknown person(s) used their credit card information to make several purchases.

10/27/202312:09
INCIDENT23009842-1
IDENTITY FRAUD

MAIN ST
A Boston woman reported they were a victim of identification fraud and larceny while they were in Cambridge.

10/27/202314:06
INCIDENT23009848-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Newton resident reported an unknown person(s) struck his vehicle while it was parked in a parking lot and left without making themselves known.

10/27/202314:22
INCIDENT23009849-1
A&B C265 S13A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to Central Square for an assault.

10/27/202314:25
INCIDENT23009850-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

DANA ST
Police responded to a motor vehicle crash. One operator complained they had neck pain so they were transported to a hospital.

10/27/202315:09
INCIDENT23009855-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

WILLOW ST
A resident reported an unknown person opened the door to their apartment. Police later determined management of the building allowed a utility company to enter the apartment for an emergency.

10/27/202315:09
INCIDENT23009858-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Officers responded for a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. The cyclist told police they collided with the motor vehicle as the vehicle merged into the bike lane to make a turn. A report was taken.

10/27/202315:18
INCIDENT23009854-1
SLOW, FAIL TO * C90 S14

LAND BLVD
Police responded for the report of a pedestrian struck. The driver told police their foot slipped off the brake and the vehicle hit the pedestrian. The driver was cited for failing to slow for a pedestrian.

10/27/202315:39
INCIDENT23009856-1
IDENTITY FRAUD

THIRD ST
An employee at a business reported they were a victim of identity fraud.

10/27/202317:31
INCIDENT23009861-1
CREDIT CARD, LARCENY OF C266 S37B(B)

CAMBRIDGE ST
An associate of a company filed a past larceny report.

10/27/202317:55
INCIDENT23009860-1
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

LANDSDOWNE ST
Police took a report for harassment.

10/27/202319:49
INCIDENT23009862-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

CHURCH ST
A Somerville resident reported their electric bike was stolen.

10/27/202320:25
INCIDENT23009863-1
ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15B

JFK ST
A person called 911 stating two young men pulled out knives and made a threat. The two suspects then fled the area.

10/27/202322:32
INCIDENT23009867-1
MARKED LANES VIOLATION * C89 S4A

LANDSDOWNE ST
An officer working an event in Harvard Square attempted to pull a motorcycle over as the operator did not stop for a traffic signal. Peter Kane, 65, of Boston, was placed under arrest for failing to stop for a uniformed police officer, operating an unregistered motorcycle, operating an uninsured motorcycle, concealing the identity of a motorcycle, operating with a suspended license, speeding over a reasonable and proper rate, negligent operation after they were observed failing to stop for six red lights, and a marked lanes violation.

10/27/202322:51
INCIDENT23009869-1
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

MAGNOLIA AVE
Police and Fire were dispatched for a suspicious package. Officials were able to confirm the package was not a safety concern.

10/27/202322:56
INCIDENT23009870-1
VANDALIZE PROPERTY C266 S126A

BISHOP ALLEN DR
Police responded for a report of vandalism. Officers found areas of the building that had been sprayed with black spray paint. Another substance was also found sprayed into some of the building’s locks.

10/28/202300:29
INCIDENT
23009871-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

CHURCH ST
Police documented a past larceny.

10/28/202301:56
INCIDENT
23009873-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

WHITE ST
Police responded to a Porter Square business for a report of a shoplifting that had just occurred.

10/28/202309:12
INCIDENT
23009875-1
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

RINDGE AVE
An employee at a business reported an incident from July involving indecent behavior while they were using the restroom.

10/28/202310:56
INCIDENT
23009877-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

RIVER ST
Police responded to a business for a report of a shoplifting.

10/28/202311:01
INCIDENT
23009878-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

GARDEN ST
Police responded to a motor vehicle crash. Both vehicles were traveling in the same direction when one vehicle struck the other. A report was taken.

10/28/202311:16
INCIDENT
23009887-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

ERIE ST
A resident reported their bicycle was stolen from the lobby of their friend’s apartment building.

10/28/202312:18
INCIDENT
23009880-1
PHOTOGRAPH UNSUSPECTING NUDE PERSON C272 S105(B)

1400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a business in the 1400 block of Massachusetts Ave for a suspicious person who was using a camera to inappropriately record women who were shopping.

10/28/202312:57
INCIDENT
23009882-1
ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15B

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a business in the 500 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a disturbance call. A report was taken.

10/28/202313:11
INCIDENT
23009883-1
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to the 500 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a past larceny.

10/28/202313:37
INCIDENT
23009885-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
The manager for a retail store in Central Square reported an unknown female shoplifted several clothing items.

10/28/202314:28
INCIDENT
23009886-1
B&E FOR MISDEMEANOR C266 S16A

BEECH ST
A resident reported a past breaking & entering to an apartment.

10/28/202315:36
INCIDENT
23009888-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

HOLYOKE PL
Police took a report from a person who believes someone stole his wallet after it dropped out of his pocket at a business. The wallet was gone when they returned to get it. No suspicious activity was seen on their credit cards.

10/28/202315:57
INCIDENT
23009889-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

INMAN PL
A resident reported their bicycle was stolen from their basement.

10/28/202316:08
TRAFFIC
23009890-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY C90 S24

RINDGE AVE
A resident filed a past hit-and-run report.

10/28/202316:34
INCIDENT
23009892-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police took a report for a stolen bike. The resident says their locked bike was stolen from outside a business.

10/28/202316:46
INCIDENT
23009893-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A resident reported their key lockbox was stolen,

10/28/202317:07
TRAFFIC
23009891-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

JAMES ST
A Boston resident filed a report for a past hit-and-run with property damage.

10/28/202317:33
INCIDENT
23009895-1
LARCENY FROM PERSON C266 S25

MT AUBURN ST
A Boston resident reported their wallet was stolen while in Cambridge.

10/28/202317:49
INCIDENT
23009894-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
An officer was approached by an individual who stated their bicycle was stolen. A report was taken.

10/28/202319:22
INCIDENT
23009897-1
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

SIDNEY ST EXT
Police responded to a motor vehicle crash. Police learned one of the people involved had a warrant for their arrest. Kemsley Pierre-Rene, 22, of Malden, was placed under arrest for a warrant out of Somerville District Court.

10/28/202319:43
INCIDENT
23009898-1
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a Central Square business for an unwanted person.

10/28/202320:33
INCIDENT
23009900-1
ASSAULT C265 S13A

CARVER ST
Police responded for a report of an assault.

10/28/202321:56
TRAFFIC
23009901-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
On 10/28/23 units responded to hit and run motor vehicle accident.

10/28/202323:12
INCIDENT
23009902-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded for a report of a past assault. A report was taken.

10/29/202302:56
INCIDENT
23009905-1
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON, AGGRAVATED C265 S15A(C)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
On 10/29/2023 at 2:56am Cambridge Police were called to Central Square for a report of an assault in progress.

10/29/202307:02
INCIDENT
23009906-1
B&E FOR MISDEMEANOR C266 S16A

AUBURN ST
A resident reported people were using illegal drugs and they were also threatened and pushed by the same people. A report was taken.

10/29/202312:29
INCIDENT
23009907-1
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

SPRING ST
A resident reported they were threatened after being dropped off outside their home.

10/29/202312:55
INCIDENT
23009908-1
B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

PINE ST
A resident reported someone broke into their sister’s car and took their wallet and other items.

10/29/202313:39
INCIDENT
23009909-1
LARCENY FROM PERSON C266 S25

SOMERVILLE AVE
Police took a report for a stolen wallet from a customer at a business.

10/29/202314:06
INCIDENT
23009910-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

CLAY ST
A resident reported their package was stolen outside their residence.

10/29/202315:16
INCIDENT
23009911-1
TRESPASS C266 S120

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded for a person who was trespassing.

10/29/202315:45
INCIDENT
23009913-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police took a report for shoplifting.

10/29/202316:22
INCIDENT
23009915-1
TRESPASS C266 S120

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A business reported someone who they say was trespassing.

10/29/202317:45
INCIDENT
23009919-1
VANDALIZE PROPERTY C266 S126A

HARDWICK ST
Police responded for a report of a disturbance involving a person who kicked a hole in a resident’s door. A citation was issued for Defacing or Damaging Property and Threats to Commit a Crime.

10/29/202317:51
INCIDENT
23009917-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

CHAUNCY ST
Police responded a hit & run with property damage.

10/29/202318:28
INCIDENT
23009921-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

FRESH POND PKWY
A Watertown resident found an open bag of rat poison on bicycle path. The resident was concerned pets might get into it. The bag was secured.

10/29/202318:41
INCIDENT
23009920-1
A&B C265 S13A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to the 600 block of Massachusetts Avenue for an assault in progress. A report was taken.

10/29/202318:59
INCIDENT
23009922-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police took a report for shoplifting at a retail business.

10/29/202319:13
INCIDENT
23009923-1
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME C274 S6

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police observed someone with bolt cutters near a bike rack. The person left after seeing the officers. The officers confirmed the bikes were still securely locked.

10/29/202321:02
INCIDENT
23009925-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

FRANKLIN ST
A resident reported their bicycle was stolen from their porch.

10/29/202321:15
INCIDENT
23009926-1
PHOTOGRAPH UNSUSPECTING NUDE PERSON C272 S105(B)

CAMBRIDGE ST
Police responded for a report of fraudulent activity. A report was taken.

10/29/202322:45
INCIDENT
23009928-1
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

JFK ST
Benjamin Josey, 64, of Boston, was placed under arrest for an outstanding warrant out of Boston District Court,

Page was posted on 10/30/2023 3:01 PM
Page was last modified on 10/30/2023 3:03 PM
Contact Us

How can we help?

Please provide as much detail below as possible so City staff can respond to your inquiry:

As a governmental entity, the Massachusetts Public Records Law applies to records made or received by the City. Any information received through use of this site is subject to the same provisions as information provided on paper.

Read our complete privacy statement


Service Requests

Enter a service request via SeeClickFix for things like missed trash pickups, potholes, etc., click here