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Daily Log for 08.13.2024

Cambridge Police Daily Log for August 13, 2024

Type #
Date & Time

Info

08/13/202400:54
INCIDENT24007113-1
DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS A C94C S32

GRANITE ST
Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Magazine Street and Granite Street after observing a moped with no visible license plate or rear lights. The operator (Thomas Damon, 42, of Boston, MA) was arrested for Distribute Class A Drug as well as warrants out of Brookline District Court.

08/13/202406:37
INCIDENT24007115-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MAIN ST
An individual reported that their backpack and cell phone was stolen while they were on the 300 block of Main Street.

08/13/202408:55
INCIDENT24007118-1
B&E FOR MISDEMEANOR C266 S16A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Police responded to a report of a past breaking and entering of a residence on the 700 block of Massachusetts Avenue.

08/13/202409:26
INCIDENT24007120-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

FRANKLIN ST
A resident of the 200 block of Franklin Street reported that clothing was stolen from their closet.

08/13/202409:43
INCIDENT24007121-1
IDENTITY FRAUD

MARKET ST
A resident reported that their government assistance card information was stolen, and funds were removed from their account.

08/13/202411:28
INCIDENT24007127-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

WARE ST
Police responded to the 0 block of Ware Street to assistant a resident via an escort. Further investigation revealed a past larceny.

08/13/202412:11
INCIDENT24007126-1
IDENTITY FRAUD

GROVE ST
A resident reported that someone attempted to open a bank account in their name.

08/13/202413:34
INCIDENT24007130-1
SHOPLIFTING $250+ BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

SOMERVILLE AVE
A business on the 800 block of Somerville Avenue reported a shoplifting.

08/13/202413:46
INCIDENT24007133-1
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

WALDEN ST
A resident of the 0 block of Walden Street reported that a banner was ripped down from where it was hung on the fence of their residence.

08/13/202415:53
INCIDENT24007134-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

PEARL ST
Police responded to a parking lot on the 100 block of Pearl Street for a hit and run crash involving a parked vehicle.

08/13/202416:33
INCIDENT24007135-1
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

BRATTLE ST
A business on the 0 block of Brattle Street reported a past shoplifting incident.

08/13/202416:49
INCIDENT24007137-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

WARE ST
A resident of the 0 block of Ware Street reported that a package delivered to the lobby of their residence was stolen.

08/13/202417:42
INCIDENT24007139-1

SIXTH ST
An individual came into the police station to report that they were scammed out of money through an online recruitment ad.

08/13/202417:42
INCIDENT24007140-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

FRESH POND PL
A resident of the 0 block of Fresh Pond Place reported that their bicycle and TV was stolen from the basement of their residence.

08/13/202418:15
INCIDENT24007142-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

WALDEN ST
A Watertown resident reported that their vehicle was hit and damaged while parked on the 300 block of Walden Street.

08/13/202419:02
INCIDENT24007145-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

MONSIGNOR OBRIEN HWY
Police responded to the 100 block of Monsignor O’Brien Highway for a motor vehicle crash involving a cyclist. The cyclist was transported to the hospital for minor injuries.

08/13/202419:41
INCIDENT24007146-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

SPRINGFIELD ST
An Everett resident reported being discriminated against at a business on the 0 block of Springfield Street.

08/13/202419:42
INCIDENT24007147-1
STOP FOR POLICE, FAIL C90 S25

MEMORIAL DR
Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop near the intersection of Putnam Avenue and River Street after observing a vehicle with a rear taillight out. Investigation revealed that the owner and operator of the vehicle also had a suspended license. The operator failed to stop for police, striking another vehicle and almost hitting an officer in the process.

08/13/202420:34
INCIDENT24007148-1
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

PUTNAM AVE
A resident of the 200 block of Putnam Avenue reported being harassed by their neighbor.

08/13/202420:48
INCIDENT24007150-1
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

SOMERVILLE AVE
Police responded to a business on the 800 block of Somerville Avenue for a shoplifting. Jeremy Derusha, 36, of Boston, MA was arrested on a warrant out of Malden District Court in addition to this shoplifting incident.

08/13/202421:44
INCIDENT24007152-1
DISORDERLY CONDUCT C272 S53

THORNDIKE ST
Police responded to the 100 block of Thorndike Street for a noise complaint about a vehicle revving its engine. Freddy Gomez, 35, of Boxford, MA was arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing the Peace, and Resisting Arrest.

08/13/202423:33
INCIDENT24007154-1
IDENTIFY SELF/ FALSE, MV OPERATOR REFUSE C90 S25

MAIN ST
Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Main Street and Ames Street after observing a vehicle with dark window tint. Markens Jean-Baptiste, 24, of Cambridge, MA was arrested for Drinking Alcohol from an Open Container in a Motor Vehicle, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of Open Container of Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle, and Motor Vehicle Operator Refuse to Identify Self. Jean-Baptiste was also issued a citation for Nontransparent Windows and License Not in Possession.


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