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The City of Cambridge and Police Department are warning residents and businesses about a recent scam that has targeted various community members. There have been several recent instances where individuals or businesses conducting a transaction with the City, such as applying for a permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals, have received fake invoices by e-mail.

Abdul Ahmed, 52, of Somerville, was placed under arrest by Cambridge Police on charges of Shoplifting by Asportation, Carrying a Firearm and Ammunition without a License to Carry, Possession of a Class A Drug (suspected heroin / fentanyl), Possession of a Class B Drug (suspected crack cocaine), and Possession of a Class E Drug (prescription pills).

The City of Cambridge Free Seed Library is now open in the Public Works building at 147 Hampshire Street. All are welcome to take seed packets.

The June 2026 Edition of the BridgeStat Monthly Crime Report is Now Available on the Cambridge Police Website

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on July 7, 2026

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on July 6, 2026

The Department of Public Works and their subcontractor, WSP, will soon begin conducting survey work within the Hampshire Street Drainage Area. This work is part of the City's ongoing planning efforts to evaluate existing drainage and sewer infrastructure and collect data needed to support future improvement projects.

The City of Cambridge, through its Community Benefits Advisory Committee, is pleased to provide an advance announcement for an upcoming competitive round of grant funding. This funding is intended to address critical needs of Cambridge residents by supporting community-based nonprofit organizations that are well-suited to respond.

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on July 5, 2026