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Daily Log for 12.10.2023

Cambridge Police Daily Log for December 8th – December 10th

Type #
Date & Time

Info

12/08/202304:23
INCIDENT23011181-1
VANDALIZE PROPERTY C266 S126A

BISHOP ALLEN DR
Police responded for a report of vandalism. A report was taken.

12/08/202309:11
INCIDENT23011182-1
B&E FOR MISDEMEANOR C266 S16A

COLUMBIA TER
A resident reported a past breaking & entering.

12/08/202312:17
INCIDENT23011185-1
LARCENY OVER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME C266 S30(1)

BLAKE ST
A resident reported an attempted larceny.

12/08/202313:19
INCIDENT23011186-1

TRAYMORE ST
A resident reported an unknown person(s) attempted to scam them out of money.

12/08/202313:27
INCIDENT23011188-1
IDENTITY FRAUD

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police took a report for identity fraud.

12/08/202313:43
INCIDENT23011189-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

COLUMBIA ST
A resident reported an unknown person(s) took their wallet and used their credit card to make a large purchase.

12/08/202315:32
INCIDENT23011194-1
A&B TO INTIMIDATE C265 S39

ALLEN ST
A Lowell resident reported they were assaulted in Porter Square after the resident confronted the person about banging on their car.

12/08/202315:35
INCIDENT23011193-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
Police responded to a retail business for a past shoplifting.

12/08/202315:42
INCIDENT23011192-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police took a report for a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian told officers a truck backed into them while they were crossing the street in a crosswalk.

12/08/202315:58
INCIDENT23011195-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Officers responded for a past hit & run. The reporting party told officers a vehicle hit them while they were riding on a bicycle. The driver stopped momentarily but left the scene without providing their insurance information.

12/08/202316:15
INCIDENT23011196-1
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

TROWBRIDGE PL
Police responded for a malicious destruction of property involving a scooter and motor vehicle. A report was taken.

12/08/202317:13
INCIDENT23011197-1
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15A

SCHOOL ST
Police responded for a report of a stabbing. Officers rendered medical assistance before transporting the victim to a hospital. Officers were not able to determine where the reported incident happened. A report was taken.

12/08/202317:19
INCIDENT23011198-1
ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15B

OXFORD AVE
Police responded for a disturbance.

12/08/202318:24
INCIDENT23011199-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

BRATTLE ST
Police responded for a shoplifting in progress.

12/08/202319:30
INCIDENT23011200-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police took a report for a hit & run to a motor vehicle. The vehicle was parked at the time.

12/08/202319:45
INCIDENT23011201-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A business in the 500 block of Massachusetts Avenue reported a shoplifting.

12/08/202319:59
INCIDENT23011202-1
IDENTITY FRAUD

TREMONT ST
Police took a report for an identity theft from a resident.

12/08/202321:34
INCIDENT23011204-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

CAMBRIDGE ST
A resident filed a past hit & run that involved property damage.

12/09/202304:48
INCIDENT23011209-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

WALDEN SQUARE RD
Police responded for a disturbance.

12/09/202307:51
INCIDENT23011210-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

WALDEN SQUARE RD
A resident reported an unwanted person would not leave their apartment.

12/09/202308:38
INCIDENT23011211-1
DEFACE PROPERTY C266 S126

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded for a disturbance.

12/09/202309:03
INCIDENT23011213-1
B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

BROADWAY
A resident reported their motor vehicle was broken into.

12/09/202309:09
INCIDENT23011212-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

FIFTH ST
A resident reported their landlord was acting inappropriately.

12/09/202309:24
INCIDENT23011214-1
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

CAMBRIDGE ST
Police and Fire were dispatched for a report of an unattended bag. CPD EOD determined the bag was abandoned property and not a safety concern.

12/09/202309:54
INCIDENT23011215-1
ASSAULT & BATTERY (A&B), AGGRAVATED C265 S13A/D

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police took a report for a past assault in Porter Square.

12/09/202310:21
INCIDENT23011217-1
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A resident reported their new neighbor has been harassing them. A report was taken.

12/09/202310:26
INCIDENT23011216-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

SHERMAN ST
An Arlington resident reported they witnessed a motor vehicle hit a parked motor vehicle and the driver did not stop.

12/09/202310:28
INCIDENT23011219-1
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
A business reported an ongoing issue with shoplifting from 12/01/23 through 12/09/23. As a result of the information provided, Jonathan Franklin (04/17/93), 30, of Cambridge, was placed under arrest for conspiracy, organized retail theft, possession of a counterfeit Texas driver’s license and identify fraud. Franklin was also wanted for an outstanding warrant.

12/09/202310:34
INCIDENT23011220-1
IDENTITY FRAUD

CHESTNUT ST
A resident reported they were a victim of identity theft.

12/09/202311:02
INCIDENT23011218-1
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A resident reported they were being harassed while walking with their child.

12/09/202311:51
INCIDENT23011222-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

BOWDOIN ST
A resident reported their motor vehicle was damaged in a hit & run.

12/09/202312:09
INCIDENT23011221-1
ARSON OF DWELLING HOUSE C266 S1

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded for a disturbance.

12/09/202313:39
INCIDENT23011226-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

SHERMAN ST
A Burlington resident reported their vehicle was hit from behind by another motor vehicle and the driver did not stop to exchange information.

12/09/202314:01
INCIDENT23011230-1
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

EUSTIS ST
A resident reported an unknown person(s) accessed their work van and took equipment and personal items.

12/09/202314:56
INCIDENT23011225-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

JFK ST
Police responded for a larceny in progress. A report was taken.

12/09/202317:25
INCIDENT23011229-1
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A resident reported being assaulted by an unknown person.

12/09/202317:42
INCIDENT23011234-1
B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

TROWBRIDGE ST
A resident reported an unknown person(s) entered their vehicle but did not take any items.

12/09/202318:49
INCIDENT23011232-1
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

PROSPECT ST
Police responded for a malicious destruction of property involving a motor vehicle.

12/09/202318:58
INCIDENT23011233-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

CAMBRIDGE ST
Police responded for a motor vehicle crash. A report was taken.

12/09/202320:15
INCIDENT23011235-1
ARSON OF DWELLING HOUSE C266 S1

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to the 800 Block of Massachusetts Avenue for a disturbance.

12/09/202321:01
INCIDENT23011236-1
B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

JACKSON ST
Police responded for an attempted breaking & entering.

12/09/202322:16
INCIDENT23011238-1
A&B C265 S13A

SIXTH ST
Police responded for an assault in progress. There were no injuries. A report was taken.

12/09/202323:04
INCIDENT23011239-1
A&B C265 S13A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded for a reported assault. A victim was taken to a hospital. Officers were not able to locate the other person involved.

12/10/202300:17
INCIDENT23011240-1
ABANDONED/STOLEN MV, IMPROP REMOVE C90 S24H

MOONEY ST
Police responded for a report of a stolen motorcycle.

12/10/202302:12
INCIDENT23011241-1
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME C274 S6

COLUMBIA ST
Police responded for a breaking and entering in progress. A report was taken.

12/10/202306:02
INCIDENT23011243-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

HARVARD ST
Police responded for a report of someone attempting to cut a bike lock. A report was taken.

12/10/202306:21
INCIDENT23011244-1
RECEIVE STOLEN PROPERTY -$1200 C266 S60

BISHOP ALLEN DR
Police recovered a stolen bicycle.

12/10/202308:48
INCIDENT23011245-1
MISC. REPORT TYPE

HAMPSHIRE ST
Police responded for a report of threats being made over voicemail.

12/10/202311:03
INCIDENT23011246-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Officers responded to a a report of a stolen bicycle. The owner was alerted and they retrieved their bicycle.

12/10/202311:31
INCIDENT23011248-1
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

MT AUBURN ST
An Everett resident reported they were threatened while at work in Cambridge.

12/10/202312:11
INCIDENT23011250-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
Police responded for a past shoplifting.

12/10/202312:19
INCIDENT23011251-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

CAMBRIDGESIDE PL
A manager at a business reported a theft from earlier in the month.

12/10/202312:29
INCIDENT23011253-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

ERIE ST
A driver reported their motor vehicle was hit and damaged by an oncoming motor vehicle. The other driver did not stop.

12/10/202313:36
INCIDENT23011252-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

ABERDEEN AVE
Police took a report for a hit & run involving property damage.

12/10/202315:05
TRAFFIC23011255-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY C90 S24

RINDGE AVE
Police responded for a multi-car motor vehicle crash. The driver of the vehicle that caused the chain-reaction crash left the scene.

12/10/202315:41
INCIDENT23011256-1
A&B C265 S13A

GREEN ST
Police took a report for a past assault & battery.

12/10/202316:40
INCIDENT23011257-1
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE, 3RD OFF. C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to the 500 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a shoplifting.

12/10/202318:51
INCIDENT23011262-1
UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV C90 S10

MAIN ST
Police made a traffic stop after observing a moving violation. The driver was cited for a red light violation and driving without a license.

12/10/202319:50
INCIDENT23011261-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded for a shoplifting in progress.

12/10/202320:34
INCIDENT23011263-1
A&B C265 S13A

MEMORIAL DR
A resident reported being assaulted by an unknown person after the person almost drive into their bicycle.

12/10/202321:37
ARREST23011264-1
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Jeremy Derusha, 36, of Boston, was placed under arrest for a warrant out of Malden District Court.

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