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Inman/Harrington Crime Log

Housebreak
11.15.08, 7:00 PM – 11.16.08, 1:00 AM
Windsor Street

A victim stated that he returned to his apartment around 1:00 AM and discovered an unknown person(s) had gained entry into his home. Entry was gained by prying open a rear bedroom window. The suspect(s) left through a rear door into the back yard. Taken from the apartment were two laptop computers, an iPod, and a camera.

Simple Assault on a Police Officer
11.15.08, 2:22 AM
Cambridge St.

Officers responded to the Polish American Club on a report of a disturbance. Officers observed a suspect screaming at the top of her lungs. Family members requested that she be taken into custody due to her obnoxious and uncontrollable behavior. While attempting to take her into custody, the suspect spit in the officer’s face twice and became combative. Officers had to physically carry her and place her into the wagon while she kicked and screamed at them.

Street Robbery
11.13.08, 9:07 PM
Hardwick St.

A victim reported that she was sitting on her front porch using her laptop when two unknown males approached her and took it. The suspects then fled. No weapon was shown and no force was used other than taking the laptop. The one of the suspects was described as a black male, 17-18 years old, 5’8” tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up. The victim was not able to give a good description of the second suspect.

Aggravated Assault
11.7.08, 7:15 PM
Norfolk St.

Officers responded to an assault by means of a dangerous weapon but upon arrival were informed that the unknown suspect and victim had fled the scene. A second victim on site told officers that the victim was on the ground being stuck by the suspect. He then saw the suspect swing a pickaxe of some sort at the victim, but was unsure if he was hit. At this time, the second came to the aid of the unknown victim. Somerville police stopped a motor vehicle matching the description that second victim had provided, but he was unable to positively identify the suspect.

Housebreak
10.25.08, 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Union Street

A reporting party stated that an unknown person(s) broke into their home through a side window. It is unknown if the window was locked. The suspect(s) then left through the front door. Taken from the apartment were two laptops and a television.

Street Robbery
10.21.08, 10:00 PM – 11:40 PM
Cambridge St.

A homeless victim stated that he was forced against the wall and money was taken from him. The victim stated that he knows the suspect, but he stated that he couldn’t give a description of the suspect but he could identify him.

Street Robbery
10.20.08, 7:25 PM
Hampshire St. & Windsor St.

A victim stated that while walking on Hampshire St. she was talking on her cell phone. Suddenly, a suspect on a small BMX bike approached her from behind and grabbed her Apple iPhone and fled. The suspect was wearing dark baggy clothing and a dark colored hooded sweatshirt.

Aggravated Assault
10.17.08, 1:30 AM
Cambridge St.

A victim reported that while walking near the Sunset Café, he was summonsed to cross the street by a black male that he thought he knew. Once he had crossed the street, four other males surrounded the victim and suddenly one of them struck him on the back of the head with what he believed to be a firearm. He was knocked to the ground but was able to get up and flee. The victim never actually saw a firearm and could give no other description except the suspects were all black males.

Street Robbery
10.11.08, 2:00 AM
Palermo St.

A victim reported that while walking alone, she was approached from behind by a tall male dressed in all black clothing and a black hooded sweatshirt. The suspect proceeded to rip the victim’s purse out of her hand and then fled the area. The victim stated that she had her headphones on and wasn’t paying attention to her surroundings. She was unable to see the suspect’s face but his hand was light skinned, possibly white or Hispanic.

Receiving Stolen Property
10.6.08, 4:00 PM
Cambridge St. & Columbia St.

A CPD detective observed a resident of Cambridge operating a motor vehicle at Cambridge St. and Columbia St. A license status inquiry revealed that his license was suspended. The detective then conducted a motor vehicle stop. A search of the car revealed numerous items including two digital cameras and a credit card that did not belong to the operator. The operator was charged with six counts of receiving stolen property and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

Drug Arrest
10.2.08, 8:15 PM
Hampshire St.

A resident of Hampshire St. was arrested on numerous drug charges after a search warrant was executed at his residence.

Larceny From Motor Vehicle
9.29.08, 8:30 PM – 9.30.08, 7:00 AM
Tremont Street

A victim returned to his motor vehicle to find his rear window had been smashed in. He checked his vehicle and noticed that his power tools and hand tools were missing.

Drug Arrest
9.25.08, 1:22 PM
Cambridge St. & Cardinal Medeiros Ave.

Officers observed Francisco Cunha and Van Callender engaging in a street level drug transaction. Cunha was placed under arrest for Possession of a Class B after a search reveled he had 10 Methadone tablets and 4 Oxycodone tablets on his person without a prescription. Callender had two Percocets, one that he was seen giving to Cunha and the other still in his front pocket. Callender was summonsed for possession and distributing a Class B.

Arson
9.12.08, 7:46 PM – 8:46 PM
Berkshire St.

Officers responded to reports of a fire burning in a barrel. Several youths fled when police arrived on scene. All of the youths were later identified and the fire was extinguished. The youths stated there was another one involved who started the fire, a 13yr old juvenile, and that he has started numerous fires and has a real issue with fire starting.

Attempted Motor Vehicle Larceny
9.8.08, 2:30 PM
Cambridge St.

Detectives observed a male known to them looking into a car and pulling on the door handles multiple times in an attempt to gain access. Detectives decided to pursue the suspect but were unable to get to him due to heavy traffic. A criminal complaint will be sought for the suspect.

Aggravated Assault
8.20.08, 4:46 PM
Plymouth St. & Webster Ave.

Victims stated that a man assaulted them. The victims were meeting the defendant to retrieve a chair that belonged to them. They had an argument on the phone prior to the meeting. Once they all met up, one victim stated that the defendant and his two friends attacked him in the face and knocked him down and continued to kick him in the head while he was still on the ground.

Malicious Destruction/Disorderly Arrest
8.12.08, 6:03 PM
Cambridge Street

A resident of Somerville was arrested after entering the Kwik Mart while intoxicated, proceeding to knock over a display and kick and smash a plate glass window. Witnesses say the suspect then left the store and tried to punch out windows at the Inman Sq. fire station. He was arrested in front of the Portuguese Credit Union.

Attempted Arson
8.3.08, 3:18 PM
Cambridge Street

A group of 5-6 youths entered the Inman Square Market and lit a box of wooden matches. They left them burning on a shelf in the back of the store next to Duraflame logs. All left without notifying the owner. The owner stated that he has seen them in the store before and believes they live in the surrounding area. He described them as 5-4 black males and 1-2 white males between the ages of 12-14 years old.

Larceny From Residence
7.31.08, 4:49 PM
Vandine Street

A victim reported that someone entered his home and stole his firearm. The firearm was a five shot Smith Wesson Chief’s Special. It was secured in a bedroom drawer with a trigger lock on it when it was taken.

Larceny From Motor Vehicle
7.22.08, 8:59 PM
Berkshire St.

A witness reported seeing woman open the passenger side door to a motor vehicle and start rummaging through it. The suspect tried to flee but was stopped by officers. Officers were able to recover money stolen from a wallet in the motor vehicle. The suspect was placed under arrest and taken to CPD and booked. During the process, officers recovered a pill bottle filled with an assortment of pills from the suspect’s purse.

Aggravated Assault
7.12.08, 1:45 PM
Cambridge & Springfield Streets

A victim reported witnessing three white males throw something at a car stopped at a traffic light. The driver got out and confronted the suspects and a fight broke out. The victim stated he tried to step in and break up the fight, when the suspects turned their aggression towards him and started throwing punches. He tried to flee but fell and the suspects caught up to him and started kicking him while he was on the ground. The victim was transferred to Cambridge City Hospital. In addition, the driver dropped his blackberry cell phone, which was missing when the suspects fled.

Housebreak
6.24.08, 6:40 pm
Windsor St

The victim reported that between 8:30am and 6:40pm an unknown suspect gained entry to his residence by pushing the air conditioner into the bedroom from the outside. Once inside the suspect stole a laptop, an iPod, a GPS, jewelry, a backpack, and a stack of check. The suspect then fled through the back door of the apartment.

Aggravated Assault (Road Rage)
6.8.08, 6:40 pm
1001 Cambridge St

A male suspect was arrested for Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon. He attacked a motorist with a baseball bat after he allegedly cut him off in traffic.

Drugs
6.6.08, 7:28 pm
Cambridge St & Hunting St

A male suspect was arrested by detectives from the Special Investigations Unit after they received information that he was coming to Cambridge to distribute heroin. A search of his person revealed a glassine bottle with heroin inside. He was arrested for Possession to Distribute a Class A.

Suspect was arrested and another will be summonsed for a mutual assault involving baseball bats after a disagreement ensued over spilt Coca-Cola. One individual was sent to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the fight.

Drug Arrest
4.18.08, 11:00 am
Marion St

While serving a warrant on a suspect, nine bags of cocaine were discovered on his person. All bags were wrapped as to distribute.

Housebreak Arrest
4.12.08 – 6:13 pm
Elm St E

Officers responded to a call of a housebreak in progress on Elm St.  Upon arrival, they were informed by the victims that there had been a struggle with the suspect and he had fled, leaving behind several personal items. After looking through the cell phone the suspect had left behind, officers identified a possible residence the suspect might have fled to. Officers found the suspect at that residence, in possession of several items known to just have been stolen from the home on Elm St.

Drug Arrest
4.7.08, 6:49 pm
1001 Cambridge St
Shell Gas Station

Cambridge Police Detectives observed a drug transaction take place behind the Shell Gas Station at 1001 Cambridge St and made two arrests involving that incident.

Aggravated Assault
4.7.08, 1:15 am
One Kendall Square

Two men were arrested after they assaulted a man with a beer bottle outside of Flat Top Johnny’s. One other man involved in the fight was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Larceny From Motor Vehicle Arrest
3.6.08, 1:34 am
50 York St.

Officers responded to a report of three suspects behaving suspiciously in the area of 50 York St. Upon arrival, officers observed a vehicle with one of the windows smashed in.  Officers detained the suspects and arrested the one with the hockey stick that had done the smashing.

Housebreak
2.19.08, 9:30-5:45 pm
Cambridge St.

Victims reported that an unknown suspect gained entry to their apartment by prying open the second floor door, which had faulty locks. Stolen items include laptops, an XBOX, and cash.

Possession of a Dangerous Weapon
2.7.08, 1:11 pm
125 Hampshire St

Drugs
1.26.08, 10:09 pm
178 Elm St E

When booking an arrested male on warrants, it was discovered that he possessed a small baggie of cocaine and had left an additional one in the wagon.

Drug Arrest
1.23.08, 8:18 pm
Cambridge St & Berkshire

Officers arrested two people after they witnessed what was suspected to be a drug transaction. A male and female suspect were arrested for Distributing a Class B, Possession to Distribute a Class B, Possession of a Class D, Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws, and Drug Violation near a school/park.

Drug Arrests
1/17/08
Cambridge & Windsor

After an investigation conducted over several months, members of the Cambridge Police Special Investigation Unit arrested two males after they were seen engaging in a drug transaction in a motor vehicle at Cambridge & Windsor St on 1/17/08. Christopher Davis, 22, of 14 Roosevelt Towers, was arrested on multiple drug charges (including possess to distribute Class B, drug violation near school/park, and conspiracy to violate drug law), as well as resisting arrest, possessing counterfeit note, and a driving offense.  Vincent Primo, 39, of Medford was arrested for possession of a Class B drug and conspiracy to violate drug law.

Drug Arrest
1/5/08, 10:15 pm
Lincoln St & Webster Ave

An undercover officer witnessed four suspects including the arrested person in the area of a Plymouth St housebreak 90 minutes after it was reported. He approached the suspect, Kai Kruger (age 18), and performed a search, finding a scale with the odor of fresh marijuana on it. He also found a baggie of marijuana and a baseball cap with the initials LBC on it. Kruger admitted to being in the gang the Local Boys Club.

UPDATE for 9/22 Shooting on Hampshire St.

On October 1, an arrest warrant was issued for another individual for his involvement in this shooting (see previous bulletin, Inman/Harrington, for more information).  He was subsequently arrested at his residence, by the Somerville Police Department. As a result of his arrest, the Cambridge Police Department Major Crime Unit executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence. During the search, a loaded firearm was found. The suspect had pictures, writings, and clothing associating himself with "Port Life" in his bedroom.  This is the second of three originally unknown males to be arrested in connection with this shooting.

BURGLARY on Harding Street
9/23/2007 12:17:00 AM

On this date, a bedroom window screen was cut open and furniture was moved.  Stolen from the residence were a laptop and an iPod.  The victim was not at home at the time of the break-in.

History/Related Incidents: There have been four breaks within a few blocks of this location since 4/26/07, one other on Harding Street.

Protecting Yourself: When not in your home, be sure that all ground-floor windows are closed and locked.  This will help prevent easy access through a window.

ARREST related to story below
9/24/2007 11:20 AM

Westley Thorpe was arrested at his residence in Hyde Park. Thorpe was involved in the shooting that occurred on 9/22/07 at approx 10:06pm (see story below). While Detectives were executing the arrest warrant, they learned Westley Thorpe was smoking marijuana while babysitting his infant niece.  Police also located a 20 gauge shotgun round of ammunition.

ARREST on Hampshire Street
9/22/2007 10:06:00 PM

Herbert Marshall, who was shot in the buttocks by three unknown males, was also arrested after receiving treatment.  Police found various forms of drugs both on his person and in the area where he was picked up.  He has been charged with possession with intent to distribute class B and C drugs.

Crime Prevention Tips

This section contains tips on how to help protect yourself against the crimes listed in the log above.

Street Robberies

You are always at a higher risk for being robbed late at night and on dark streets.  Try to avoid these areas.  Avoid public parks and areas with excessive trees and bushes.  Avoid deserted areas and shortcuts.  Walk close to the curb, except where cars pull in.  Always walk briskly and confidently.  Be aware of who is around you and what is going on.  Have your keys ready so you can unlock your car door, or the door to your home.  If you ever feel threatened, draw attention to yourself by making plenty of noise.

If robbed, always treat any firearm displayed by a robber as being loaded.  Follow the robber’s instructions.  It is not worth being seriously hurt by resisting.

Study the robber as closely as possible.  Take note of their race, age, height, sex, clothing, speech characteristics and scars.  It may help to see if the robber resembles anyone famous that has similar features.  Try to note which direction they flee after the robbery.  Call 911 as soon as possible and relay this information.

When speaking to the Emergency Communication Center, give the exact address of where the robbery occurred.  Describe exactly what happened as clearly as possible.  Describe the robbers and let the dispatcher know if the person is still in view, how long ago they left and if any weapons were shown.  Also state whether medical attention is needed.  

Home Safety

Landscaping

Shrubbery should be 18 to 24 inches away from all exits or entrances.  Shrubbery should be no higher than 18 inches.  Make sure all possible entrances and exit points and windows are visible, not concealed by shrubbery.

Areas That Should be Well-Lit

• Doorways
• Garage Doors
• Bay Doors
• All other entrance of exits
• Windows for visibility and to detect breakage
• Alcoves or hidden areas
• Basement entries

Types of Lighting

• Continuous Lighting

Motion-Sensored Lighting/Automatic floodlights that use infrared sensors to detect any type of motion.

Drug Tip Hotline - Report Drug Activity in Your Neighborhood

You do not have to tolerate drug dealers and drug users in your neighborhood.  You can be a parto f the sol.ution by offering information on suspected activity by contacting the 24-Hour Anonymous Drug Tip Hot Line:

617-349-3359

The 24-hour anonymous drug Tip Hot Line is a mechanism for citizens to provide the Special Investigations Unit with information relating to illicit drug use and distribution, as well as vice issues such as prostitution and gambling. 

When a citizen calls the above number, he or she will generally hear a taped message asking the caller to speak as long as you like.  Explain the activity in as much detail as possible, including the following information:

• Location of the Incident:  Street address of building or house, names of nearest intersecting streets, landmarks near or at the scene.
• Description of Persons Involved: Height, sex, age, weight, clothing, hair color, eye color, skin color and any distinguishing marks.
• Description of vehicles involved: Make, model, color and license plate.

You do not have to provide your name, address, or telephone number. 

Should you witness a drug crime that requires immediate police response, DIAL 9-1-1 and police will be dispatched to the area.

Click here to read about how to protect yourself from credit card fraud and identity theft.