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Cambridgeport Crime Log
Simple Assault
6.16.08, 11:40pm
Brookline St & Mass Ave
A male suspect was arrested after he attacked a vehicle, kicking the window out and the motorist inside. He thought the vehicle had come too close to him in the crosswalk at Mass & Brookline. Minor injuries were sustained by the driver.
Youth Arrested in for Housebreak Attempt
6.12.08 – 9:46 pm
Erie St & Pearl St
A witness saw a large group of 8-10 youths in the area of Erie St & Pearl St. When he returned 10 minutes later, he saw one of the youths in the yard of an Erie St home, attempting to open one of the windows on the ground floor from the outside. The witness immediately called police, and when officers arrived they found the juvenile suspect and arrested him. Investigation revealed that a knife had been used to cut the window screen.
Drug Arrest
6.9.08, 8:44 pm
Chalk St & Pleasant St
Cambridge Police Detectives arrested two suspects after they were observed making a drug transaction. They were arrested and charged with Poss/Class B.
Drug Arrest
5.31.08, 3:20 am
Brookline St & Putnam Ave
A female suspect was arrested and another was summonsed after they were discovered to have marijuana, prescription narcotics, and cocaine.
OUI Drugs (Heroin)
5.23.08, 1:39 pm
100 River St
Suspect was arrested for a subsequent offense of heroin possession and OUI-Drugs after he was observed slumped over in his car and a search revealed hypodermic syringes with heroin residue.
Street Robbery
5.18.08, 10:51 pm
Pearl St & Decatur St
Victim was walking by Decatur St on Pearl St when three black male suspects approached him, knocked him into a fence, and demanded his cell phone. The victim refused, and one of the suspects grabbed his messenger bag. All the suspects fled on Pearl St. towards Mass Ave.
This is the first street robbery of the year in this area of Cambridgeport.
5.14.08 - There has been a series of larcenies from motor vehicles throughout Riverside and Cambridgeport in recent weeks. Click here to read more.
Aggravated Assault
5.10.08, 11:02 pm
250 Mass Ave
Two men were arrested after pulling two men out of their car and assaulting them. The suspects allege that the car swerved and encroached upon the bike lane on Mass Ave. One of the victims was knocked unconscious.
Aggravated Assault
5.4.08, 11:41 am
91 Sidney St
Officers responded to a report of a man assaulting a security guard. The man had been trespassed from the area a few hours earlier but had returned. During the fight, the suspect attempted to grab a knife from his back pocket.
Street Robbery
4.10.08, 7:45 pm
Decatur St
A 26-year-old male victim was walking down Decatur St when a black male suspect in his late teens knocked him to the ground and demanded all this money. There was an additional suspect that was on a bike and described as a black male, late teens, 6’3 with a thin build. The suspects fled up Decatur, turning onto Brookline St.
Assault and Battery on a Police Officer
4.5.08, 12:50 am
472 Mass Ave
Middle East
Two patrons that had been asked to leave the Middle East earlier in the evening of the 5th returned, and attempted to entice people to fight them. One of the suspects grabbed a police officer and tried to swing him around. The erratic behavior of the suspects also spilled out into the street, temporarily halting the flow of traffic in Central Square.
Shooting Inside Hi-Fi Pizza
496 Mass Ave – 3.29.08 – 2:50 am
While ticketing double-parked cars outside of the Hi-Fi, an officer saw a male suspect fire a round from a 9mm handgun in the restaurant. The suspect was ordered to drop the gun and was quickly apprehended. While he was being handcuffed, the victim of the shooting started screaming at the suspect. He then took off running and managed to escape in a 2001 black Lexus. The victim has not been located since fleeing the scene. No other injuries occurred.
Street Robbery
3/11/08 , 11:15 pm
63 Allston St
A 43-year-old male victim was returning home from work when two males approached him, one of which was brandishing a knife. The suspect demanded that the victim give him everything he had. The suspects were described as two teenage males wearing brown hoodies pulled over their faces and jeans.
Simple Assault
3.9.08, 4:41 pm
10 Magazine St
A female juvenile victim reports that she was approached by four suspects while in the McDonald’s in Central Square. They began taunting her about a boy that they go to school with, and then followed her as she walked down Magazine St. They followed her into the apartment, pushed her out of an elevator and hit her. All four suspects were identified and summonsed.
Attempted Housebreak
3.4.08, 8:00 am -1:30 pm
Laurel St.
Resident reports that sometime during the period above, someone attempted to gain entry to the multi-unit building by tampering with the door lock. There was significant damage to the door however no entry was gained.
Simple Assault
2.27.08,1:00am
472 Mass Ave
A male, 21-year-old victim reports that while walking near Brookline St, a male suspect approached him, accused him of something, then punched him in the head. The suspect was then joined by 4-5 others. Minor injuries were sustained.
Simple Assault
598 Mass Ave
Wendy’s
Officers responded to a disturbance at the Wendy’s in Central Square where they found a combative suspect. The victim reports that he asked the suspect to leave the store, and when he attempted to call the police, the suspect struck him numerous times in an attempt to knock the phone away. No major injuries.
Commercial Break
2.18.08, 5:00 pm – 2.20.08, 8:00 am
9 Brookline St.
Brookline Lunch
Owner of Brookline Lunch reports that an unknown suspect threw a brick through a window of this business to gain entry. The suspect used a knife in an attempt to open the register, but was unsuccessful. The suspect then fled with the entire register.
Larcenies From Motor Vehicles Continue
LMVs in the city are most heavily concentrated in Riverside and Cambridgeport at this time. Popular items being stolen continue to include GPS, headlights, dashboards, purses, laptops, and miscellaneous electronics such as iPods, mp3 players, and stereos.
It remains critical that you secure your GPS system from outside view, preferably taking the entire unit with you. Remove the unit and attachment clip/suction cup from the car. You should also wipe any marks left by a suction cup.
Street Robbery Arrests
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Simple Assault
1.23.08, 6:46 pm
598 Mass Ave
Wendy’s
Officers responded to a report of an assault in progress at the Wendy’s in Central Square. On the scene, officers spoke with the victim who reported that a female suspect had punched her in the face while they were having a verbal argument. The victim was transported to Cambridge Hospital and no arrests were made.
Larceny from Person (Arrest)
1.21.08, 5:27 pm
Mass Ave & Pearl St
A 59-year-old female victim was waiting for the bus when the suspect stole her backpack while she was looking away. Later, officers noticed the suspect with a bag matching the description of the stolen bag, and after searching the bag it was determined that it belonged to the victim. Suspect was arrested.
Weapons Violation
1.18.08, 4:05 pm
Auburn Pk
A male juvenile was arrested for carrying a firearm or ammunition without a FID card.
Housebreak
1.7.08, 4:30-7:00 pm
Kelly Rd
Unknown suspects entered residence by pushing the AC into the house. Stolen items include two laptops, two iPods, cash, a Blackberry, and a cell phone.
This is the third housebreak using the same method of entry since 12.31 within a few blocks of this location
Housebreak
1.5.08, 10:30 am – 11:30 pm
Salem St
Victim reports that in his house, the dining room window had been forced open from the outside, breaking the lock. The suspect exited by forcing open the back door. Despite the break, nothing was missing.
Street Robbery
12/27/07, 4:30 pm
1662 Mass Ave
A 74-year old victim was walking past Starbucks when an unknown suspect stole his wallet, pushed him to the side and ran up Wendell St.
This is the only street robbery reported within a few blocks of this location since the beginning of the year.
Assault Outside Footlocker
12/7/07 10:40 am
580 Mass Ave
A victim was assaulted while in front of the Foot Locker in Central Sq. Witnesses stated that the victim may have insulted the suspect and the two squared off to fight. When the suspect assaulted the victim, he fell on the ground and hit his head.
Suspect Description: Big, tall, heavy set older black male, wearing a bandana/hat and a hoodie. Witnesses also described the bandana/hat as black and puffy. The suspect was wearing a white sweatshirt, black winter coat orange strips on arm, dark pants. After the altercation, the suspect fled through the alleyway leading to Lot 5 near Central Kitchen.
Aggravated Assault
12/5/07, 11:14 pm
Mass Ave & Pearl St
Two males were seen yelling at each other in Central Sq. As officers approached they heard glass breaking and the victim yell that the suspect had hit him with a bottle. A shattered glass bottle was found in a brown bag nearby. The victim stated he had given the suspect eleven dollars to buy drugs when he changed his mind and asked for the money back the suspect refused.
Sex Offender Arrest
12/5/07
Kevin Newton
Level 2 Sex Offender
Newton was arrested for being in violation of his sex offender registration requirements as he failed to register within the required time period (48 hours) after his release from incarceration on 11/28/2007.
Drug Arrest
11/23 7:40 am
730 Memorial Dr – Micro Center
A Loss Prevention Officer alerted officers to a suspicious male who had purchased several items two hours earlier and was lingering around approaching people in line. The suspect headed to the pick up area for a TV and Officers asked why he was getting it two hours later. The suspect began to ramble and jammed his hands into his pockets. When granted permission to search him, officers found a small amount of marijuana in a pocket and multiple folds of money. Various other types of drugs were also found in several of the suspect’s pockets.
FLIM FLAM
11/17/07 1:24 pm
598 Mass Ave, Wendy’s
The victim states that while in Wendy’s, a suspect (described as an African American male, bald, beard, black pants, blue shirt, brown coat), began talking to her and stated that his family was imprisoned in Africa. He showed her a large amount of money and told her that if she could withdraw $1,200 she would get $20,000. The victim did withdraw the money and the suspect gave her a sock containing only cut up paper.
Protecting Yourself: Never withdraw money in cooperation with individuals who are unknown to you. Scams like these are easy to prevent.
Aggravated Assault
11/10/07 4:03am
Landsdowne St
There was a party at the location, which resulted in 5 people fighting. Three of the victims were trying to leave after one became involved in an ongoing argument with one of the suspects. Two suspects and some friends began assaulting the three victims in the hallway and elevator when they attempted to leave. The suspects fled in a black SUV.
Housebreak
11/9/07 7:30am – 5:49pm
Pearl St
It is unknown how entry was gained into the home. Nothing seemed forced open and all doors were locked upon returning home. Stolen were a 26” LCD TV, and two laptops.
Housebreak Arrest on Magazine St.
10/18/2007 3:02:00 PM
A suspect was reported to be acting suspiciously across on Magazine St. He was pacing and constantly looking in the direction of the same house. After a few minutes, the suspect approached the house and tried to enter and then disappeared around the back. When Officers arrived, the reporting person stated he believed the suspect was still inside the residence. Several units set up a perimeter around the residence. Officers approached the front door, and as she did a white male, black jacket, red hair, and black scally cap opened the front door. Upon seeing an Officer, the suspect slammed the door and retreated back inside. Commands for the suspect to exit the residence were given and when he failed to comply after five minutes Officers forced entry into the residence. After a struggle officers were able to handcuff the suspect.
Street Robbery on Green St. & Brookline St.
10/4/2007 3:29:00 PM
The victim left work at the Middle East by the rear alley and an unknown suspect immediately grabbed the handle bar of his bike and held a knife at his face and demanded the bike. The suspect was wearing a hooded sweatshirt.
History: There have been two other breaks within a few blocks since April.
ATTEMPTED HOUSEBREAK on Auburn Park
9/27/2007 4:14 PM
The victim states that on this date and time, a suspect rang his doorbell. Not knowing the suspect, he opened his door at which point the suspect then tried to move into the apartment. The victim closed the door and no entry was gained. The victim states that the suspect was not drunk but “wasn’t right”.
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT on 512 Massachusetts Avenue
9/25/2007 12:49:00 AM
On this date, a female was hit over the head with a beer bottle after she asked the suspect to stop bumping into her on the dance floor. The attacker was unable to be located, as most club patrons began exiting at this time.
History: This is the second aggravated assault at this location this year and the eleventh within a few blocks.
Suspect Information: Suspect is described as an African-American male, 5’5, two small braids into corn rolls, and was wearing a tan velour sweat suit.
Protecting Yourself: When leaving establishments like clubs at night, always try to be accompanied by another person. This will deter attacks such as the one described here.
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
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:
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Location of the Incident: Street address of building or house, names of nearest intersecting streets, landmarks near or at the scene.
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Description of Persons Involved: Height, sex, age, weight, clothing, hair color, eye color, skin color and any distinguishing marks.
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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.
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