Daily Log for July 30, 2025

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
An employee of a Massachusetts Ave business reported $10 worth of items were stolen.

COLUMBIA TER
Bridget Flaherty, 36, of Arlington, was placed under arrest on two active warrants out of Boston District Court . Officers interacted with Flaherty when responding a call for an unwanted person inside a residence on Columbia Terr.

MAY ST
A resident reported items valued at $1,200 had been stolen from their motor vehicle while it was parked on May Street. There were no signs of damage to the vehicle.

CUSHING ST
A resident reported that an unknown person gained entry to their unlocked vehicle on the 100 block of Cushing Street. The resident noticed that someone had popped the hood and gone through the contents in the glove compartment. Nothing was reported to be missing.

BROADWAY
Officers responded to the 300 block of Broadway for an identity fraud report.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Officers responded to a business on the 500 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a past shoplifting. An employee told officers that an unknown individual stole a pair of scissors and backpack with a retail value of $58.48.

NEWTOWNE CT
A resident reported an unknown person had used their personal information to obtain a student loan.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Officers responded to a business on the 500 block of Massachusetts Avenue for a past shoplifting. An employee told officers that approximately $47.16 worth of items were taken by an unknown suspect.

GARDEN ST
A resident from Garden Street reported they were scammed out of over $16,000 after responding to a fraudulent text message.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
An employee of a business on the 1400 block of Massachusetts Ave reported that an unknown individual removed a pair of headphones worth $300 from its case and left without paying for them.

MAIN ST
A Cambridge resident reported their Trek carbon E bike, worth $4,500, was stolen from the 200 block of Main Street.

CAMBRIDGE ST
Police responded to the 1400 block of Cambridge Street for a reported parking violation. The involved vehicle was found to be both unregistered and uninsured. The vehicle was towed and the vehicle owner, a Cambridge resident, will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on related charges.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Boston resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court for Shoplifting by Asportation. An employee of a Central Sq. business reported to officers that the suspect had attempted to steal sunglasses and light strips with a retail value of $66.

CAMBRIDGEPARK DR
Officers responded the 100 block of Cambridgepark Drive for a larceny report. A resident reported that a known suspect stole their bicycle valued at $800.

VASSAL LN
Officers responded to the 100 block of Vassal Lane for a hit and run crash. The reporting party told officers that they discovered that one of their tires and rim were damaged.

FRANKLIN ST & MAGAZINE ST
A Cambridge resident will summonsed to Cambridge District Court for Possession of a Class B Substance. Officers approached a group of individuals and the suspect dropped a glass pipe containing a white, rock like substance believed to be crack cocaine. Officers later discovered a baggy of the substance confirmed to be crack cocaine.

CUSHING ST
Officers responded to the 100 block of Cushing Street for an identity theft report. The reporting party told officers that they were receiving strange phone calls regarding their social security number and bank account.

RINDGE AVE
A Rindge Avenue resident reported that their package was taken from the building after being notified that it was delivered. The package contained items valued at $70.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Officers responded to a Central Sq. business for a shoplifting report. The reporting party told officers that a unknown male stole $117.35 worth of merchandise.

RICHDALE AVE & WALDEN ST
A Cambridge resident will be summonsed for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License and Driver's License Not in Possession following a traffic stop near the intersection of Richdale Ave and Walden St.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE & PEARL ST
Officers witnessed three males engaged in a physical altercation on the 500 block of Massachusetts Avenue. Two of the males ran when officers approached, the 3rd male reported they were punched and sustained an injury to the nose. The male declined medical attention.

MAGOUN ST
A Cambridge resident reported a past breaking & entering to their motor vehicle on Magoun Street. The resident noticed various compartments were rummaged through and a few miscellaneous items from their car were missing.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE & PEARL ST
Lazell Payne, 50, of Salem, was arrested for Assault and Battery and Disorderly Conduct at the 600 block area of Massachusetts Avenue. Officers observed Payne forcefully shove another individual and exhibit behavior that was causing alarm to other members of the public.

HARVEY ST
Officers responded to a report of a hit and run crash on the 100 block of Harvey Street. The reporting party stated their car was struck while parked, causing damage.

BELMONT ST
Officers responded to Belmont Street for a report of a crash. The parties involved did not sustain any injuries and declined medical attention.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Officers responded to a Massachusetts Avenue business for a past shoplifting report. A employee stated that merchandise valued around $670 was stolen.