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Daily Log for 10.16.2024

Cambridge Police Daily Log for October 16, 2024

Type #
Date & Time

Info

10/16/202406:24
INCIDENT24009394-1
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Police responded to the 2400 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a motor vehicle crash involving a bicycle. Damages to both the motor vehicle and the bicycle were reported. Non-life-threatening injuries were also reported, and the cyclist was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.

10/16/202407:10
INCIDENT24009395-1
B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

PORTER RD

Police responded to the 0 block of Porter Road for a report of a past motor vehicle break-in where the suspect(s) opened both passenger-side doors and rummaged through the glove compartment.

10/16/202408:02
INCIDENT24009397-1
B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

NEWTON ST

A Cambridge resident reported a motor vehicle break-in on the 0 block of Newton Street where the suspect(s) stole credit cards and multiple pieces of jewelry.

10/16/202410:10
INCIDENT24009398-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

CAMBRIDGE ST

A Cambridge resident reported the theft of a package on the 300 block of Cambridge Street. The contents of the package were clothing items valued at around $279.

10/16/202410:14
INCIDENT24009401-1
NUMBER PLATE VIOLATION ATTACHING / OBSCURING / FAI

MASSACHUSETTS AVE

Officers conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle on the 500 block of Massachusetts Avenue after officers noticed that the license plate appeared to be illegitimate. After speaking with the owner of the motorcycle out of Arlington, MA, officers found that the plate on the motorcycle was fake, and that the motorcycle was unregistered and uninsured. The suspect was subsequently summonsed to court.

10/16/202410:53
INCIDENT24009399-1
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

BRATTLE ST

Police took a report of a hit-and-run crash on Brattle Street involving a parked vehicle. Damages were reported but there were no injuries.

10/16/202411:08
INCIDENT24009400-1
B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

WALKER TER

Police responded to the 0 block of Walker Terrace for a report of a motor vehicle break-in where the suspect(s) rummaged through the interior of the vehicle. Nothing was reported stolen.

10/16/202411:59
INCIDENT24009402-1
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

CRAIGIE ST

Police responded to the 0 block of Craigie Street for a report of a stolen motor vehicle.

10/16/202412:21
INCIDENT24009404-1
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

SOMERVILLE AVE

Police responded to a business on the 800 block of Somerville Avenue for a reported shoplifting where the suspect stole several dolls, bedding sets, and costume makeup.

10/16/202412:29
INCIDENT24009403-1
BREAK INTO DEPOSITORY C266 S16

WALKER TER

Police responded to the 0 block of Walker Terrace for a report of a past motor vehicle break-in where the interior of the vehicle was left in shambles. Nothing was reported stolen.

10/16/202412:58
INCIDENT24009405-1

TELEPHONE CALLS, ANNOYING C269 S14A

WALDEN SQUARE RD

A Cambridge resident on the 0 block of Walden Square Road reported a case of harassment where the suspect repeatedly called their cell phone.

10/16/202413:37
INCIDENT24009408-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

BRATTLE ST

Police responded to a business on the 0 block of Brattle Street for a report of a larceny under $1,200 where the suspect stole a tote bag.

10/16/202415:08
INCIDENT24009411-1
B&E MV IN DAYTIME FOR FELONY C266 S18

RIVER ST

Police responded to the 0 block of River Street for a report of a motor break-in in progress. The suspect stole the victim’s backpack, but after being confronted, the suspect returned the backpack.

10/16/202415:13
INCIDENT24009412-1
A&B C265 S13A

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY

Police responded to a business on the 100 block of Alewife Brook Parkway for a report of an assault and battery. No injuries were reported.

10/16/202416:24
INCIDENT24009417-1
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15A

HIGHLAND AVE

Police responded to the 0 block of Highland Avenue for a report of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon where several suspects sprayed a powdery substance at the victim’s vehicle while they were driving. No injuries were reported.

10/16/202416:28
INCIDENT24009418-1
MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28

CAMBRIDGEPARK DR

Police responded to the 100 block of Cambridgepark Drive for a report of a stolen motor vehicle.

10/16/202416:29
INCIDENT24009414-1
LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

BISHOP ALLEN DR & TEMPLE ST

Police responded to the intersection of Bishop Allen Drive and Temple Street for a report of stolen purse. The purse contained many personal belongings inside, including credit cards and forms of identification.

10/16/202416:29
INCIDENT24009413-1
BICYCLE, LARCENY OF, SUBSQ.OFF. C266 S41

PUTNAM AVE

A Cambridge resident reported the theft of their bicycle on the 100 block of Putnam Avenue.

10/16/202416:54
INCIDENT24009415-1
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

BRATTLE ST

Police responded to a business on the 0 block of Brattle Street for a report of shoplifting where two suspects attempted to steal a bottle of hand lotion.

10/16/202418:38
INCIDENT24009422-1
DRUG, POSSESS CLASS A C94C S34

FRANKLIN ST

Police stopped a suspect on the 200 block of Franklin Street for drug activity. Officers then located multiple baggies of an illegal substance on the suspect. Subsequently, David Johnson, 46, unhoused out of Cambridge, MA was arrested for Possession of Class A Drug.

10/16/202419:03
INCIDENT24009420-1
B&E FOR MISDEMEANOR C266 S16A

WATER ST

A Cambridge resident reported an attempted residential break-in on the 0 block of Water Street.

10/16/202419:30
INCIDENT24009421-1
LARCENY OVER $1200 C266 S30

VANDINE ST

A Cambridge resident reported a larceny of over $4,000 on the 0 block of Vandine Street after their credit card had been fraudulently used several times.

10/16/202419:33
INCIDENT24009423-1
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

FRANKLIN ST

Gina Dibacco, 40, of Cambridge, MA was arrested on the 200 block of Franklin Street for a warrant out of Waltham District Court.

10/16/202421:25
INCIDENT24009430-1
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

SOMERVILLE AVE

Police responded to a business on the 800 block of Somerville Avenue for a report of shoplifting where the suspect stole various clothing items. Officers were able to locate the suspect, acquire the stolen goods, and return them back to the business.


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