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Daily Log for 12.16.2024

Cambridge Police Daily Log for December 16, 2024

Type #
Date & Time

Info

12/16/202400:29
INCIDENT24011446-1
UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE * C90 S9

SMITH PL

Police observed a parked vehicle with two (2) flat tires and only one (1) license plate on the 100 block of Smith Place. Officers then found that the vehicle’s registration had been revoked due to a lack of insurance. As a result, the owner of the vehicle was issued a driving/traffic citation for the offense.

12/16/202400:52
INCIDENT24011447-1
OUI-LIQUOR C90 S24

HURON AVE & APPLETON ST

Police responded to the intersection of Huron Avenue and Appleton Street for a report of a single-car motor vehicle crash involving a tree. After further investigation, Icomba Daniels, 45, of Cambridge, MA was arrested for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and Leaving the Scene of Property Damage.

12/16/202409:38
INCIDENT24011455-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

FAWCETT ST

Police responded to the 100 block of Fawcett Street for a report of a past hit-and-run incident involving a parked vehicle. The suspect and their vehicle were both identified. Damages were reported but there were no injuries.

12/16/202409:57
INCIDENT24011456-1
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, WANTON C266 S127

THINGVALLA AVE

Police responded to the 0 block of Thingvalla Avenue for a report of property destruction. The reporting party stated that the outside windowpane had been broken.

12/16/202410:03
ARREST24011454-1
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

RIVER ST (MATTAPAN)

Edward Watson, 65, of Boston, MA was arrested on the 500 block of River Street in Mattapan, MA for a warrant out of Cambridge District Court. See news release.

 

12/16/202411:27
INCIDENT24011458-1
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

FRANKLIN ST

Police responded to a business on the 0 block of Franklin Street for a report of a past breaking and entering incident in which satellite wires were tampered with. On scene, officers located personal items such as a passport, USB charging cable, wallet, and cell phone.

12/16/202411:29
INCIDENT24011457-1
KIDNAPPING C265 S26

EIGHTH ST

A Cambridge resident on the 0 block of Eighth Street reported a possible kidnapping incident after their parents called and claimed to have been kidnapped. A report was taken.

12/16/202412:22
INCIDENT24011460-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY

Police responded to a business on the 200 block of Alewife Brook Parkway for a report of shoplifting in which the suspect attempted to steal hygiene products. The suspect was stopped, identified, and trespassed from the establishment. All items were returned.

12/16/202412:36
TRAFFIC24011462-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

MOUNT AUBURN ST

Police responded to the 100 block of Mount Auburn Street for a report of a three-car motor vehicle crash. One (1) involved party reported minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for evaluations.

12/16/202412:41
INCIDENT24011459-1
IDENTITY FRAUD

BROADWAY

A Cambridge resident on the 300 block of Broadway reported a case of identity fraud after a banking account was opened in their name without their authorization.

12/16/202413:24
INCIDENT24011463-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Police responded to a business on the 600 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a report of shoplifting in progress. The reporting party believed that the two (2) suspects possibly stole toothpaste and other various items.

12/16/202414:16
INCIDENT24011464-1
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

WINDSOR ST

A Cambridge resident on the 200 block of Windsor Street reported a threats incident after receiving threatening text messages from a known individual.

12/16/202414:22
INCIDENT24011465-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

PRESCOTT ST

A Cambridge resident on the 0 block of Prescott Street reported the theft of their bag. The bag contained hundreds of dollars’ worth of clothing.

12/16/202416:28
INCIDENT24011473-1
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

HENRY ST

Police responded to the 0 block of Henry Street for a report of a larceny in which a known individual stole a handicap placard, cheese grater, and other miscellaneous items from the victim’s residence.

12/16/202417:09
INCIDENT24011468-1
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

WHITE ST

A resident of Stoneham, MA reported a stolen electric scooter on the 0 block of White Street.

12/16/202417:25
INCIDENT24011470-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

SOMERVILLE AVE

Police responded to a business on the 800 block of Somerville Avenue for a report of shoplifting. The suspect was located, identified, and formally trespassed from the store after returning the stolen items. Furthermore, the suspect, Leo Morrissey, 42, of Quincy, MA was arrested for Shoplifting by Asportation.

12/16/202417:31
INCIDENT24011474-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY

Police responded to the 200 block of Alewife Brook Parkway for a report of a hit-and-run incident involving operating vehicles. Damages were reported but there were no injuries.

12/16/202417:39
INCIDENT24011472-1
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

RIVER ST

Police responded to a business on the 300 block of River Street for a report of shoplifting in which the suspect stole food items.

12/16/202417:43
INCIDENT24011471-1
VANDALIZE PROPERTY C266 S126A

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL

Police responded to a business on the 100 block of Cambridgeside Place for a report of vandalism. The reporting party stated that one of the parking kiosk screens was broken by a customer.

12/16/202418:23
INCIDENT24011476-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MORGAN AVE

Police responded to a business on the 100 block of Morgan Avenue for a report of shoplifting in which the suspect stole various clothing items.

12/16/202418:47
INCIDENT24011477-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Police responded to the 800 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a report of a crash involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist. Minor damages were reported but there were no injuries.

12/16/202422:12
INCIDENT24011480-1
A&B TO INTIMIDATE C265 S39

ALBANY ST

Police responded to the 200 block of Albany Street for a report of assault and battery. No injuries were reported.


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