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Daily Log for September 5, 2025

  • 9/5/2025 12:00 AM
    INCIDENT 25008296
    THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2
    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    Police responded to a Massachusetts Avenue business for a report of a disturbance. A manager and their employee had an argument that became physical.
  • 9/5/2025 3:35 AM
    INCIDENT 25008297
    CIVIL DISPUTE
    TROWBRIDGE ST
    A resident reported an on-going issue with noise involving a neighbor in their building.
  • 9/5/2025 6:22 AM
    INCIDENT 25008298
    THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2
    ERIE ST
    Police responded to an Erie St. residence for a report of a past assault. During an argument with a neighbor, one resident lunged and made threats toward another.
  • 9/5/2025 8:37 AM
    INCIDENT 25008302
    LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)
    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    A Sargent St. resident reported that their scooter, valued at $600, was stolen from a bike rack located on Massachusetts Ave.
  • 9/5/2025 9:04 AM
    INCIDENT 25008305
    LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)
    PRENTISS ST
    A Prentiss St. resident reported that their bicycle, valued at $1000, was stolen from a bike rack located at their residence.
  • 9/5/2025 9:27 AM
    INCIDENT 25008303
    SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A
    BROADWAY
    An employee of a Broadway business reported the suspect had stolen $30 of merchandise and fled prior to the arrival of officers.
  • 9/5/2025 9:56 AM
    INCIDENT 25008306
    TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS
    VASSAR ST
    Police responded to the area of Vassar St on a report of a crash involving a cyclist. No injuries were reported. The driver of the car was issued a citation.
  • 9/5/2025 10:39 AM
    INCIDENT 25008304
    LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24
    CAMBRIDGE ST
    Officers responded to Cambridge St. for a past hit & run crash report. Reporting person stated their vehicle was struck while parked, causing damage.
  • 9/5/2025 12:04 PM
    INCIDENT 25008307
    B&E DAYTIME FOR FELONY C266 S18
    LAMBERT ST
    A Lambert St. resident reported that $550 in jewelry had been stolen from their residence.
  • 9/5/2025 12:14 PM
    INCIDENT 25008309
    RECEIVE STOLEN PROPERTY -$1200 C266 S60
    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    Police responded to Central Sq. on a report of a fight. Victim stated two individuals known to them had stolen $40 from their person.
  • 9/5/2025 12:16 PM
    INCIDENT 25008312
    ANIMAL, CRUELTY TO C272 S77
    BLANCHARD RD
    Police responded to Blanchard Road for a report of 3 dogs being neglected by their owners. Animal Control took custody of the dogs.
  • 9/5/2025 12:21 PM
    INCIDENT 25008310
    SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A
    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    An employee of a Massachusetts Ave business reported the suspect had stolen $83.26 of merchandise and fled prior to the arrival of officers.
  • 9/5/2025 12:30 PM
    INCIDENT 25008314
    LEAVE SCENE OF PERSONAL INJURY C90 S24
    WESTERN AVE
    Officers responded to Western Ave. for a past hit & run crash report. Reporting person stated their vehicle was struck by a dump truck while driving straight in their lane.
  • 9/5/2025 1:00 PM
    INCIDENT 25008311
    A&B C265 S13A
    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    A Cambridge resident reported they were slapped by another cyclist while riding their bike on Brookline St. near Lopez St.
  • 9/5/2025 1:53 PM
    INCIDENT 25008315
    SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A
    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    Police were dispatched to a Central Square business on a report of a shoplifting. The suspect was stopped and identified. The merchandise was returned and the store formally trespassed them.
  • 9/5/2025 2:15 PM
    INCIDENT 25008316
    A&B C265 S13A
    TEMPLE ST
    Police observed an altercation in Central Square. The involved persons were separated and stated they did not wish to press charges. All involved went their separate ways.
  • 9/5/2025 3:00 PM
    INCIDENT 25008319
    A&B C265 S13A
    CAMBRIDGE ST
    A manager of a Cambridge St. business reported that an employee had slapped them during an argument about taking out the trash.
  • 9/5/2025 3:52 PM
    INCIDENT 25008320
    LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24
    SPRINGFIELD ST
    The driver of a trash truck reported than an ambulance responding to an emergency call had struck their rear-view mirror, causing damage.
  • 9/5/2025 4:31 PM
    INCIDENT 25008321
    SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A
    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    An employee of a Massachusetts Ave business reported a suspect had stolen $100 of merchandise and fled prior to the arrival of officers.
  • 9/5/2025 5:31 PM
    INCIDENT 25008322
    B&E MV / BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16
    FOSTER ST
    A Foster St. resident reported their vehicle had been broken into while parked in their driveway. The reporting party claimed their wallet was stolen.
  • 9/5/2025 7:00 PM
    INCIDENT 25008326
    A&B C265 S13A
    SOMERVILLE AVE
    An employee of a Somerville Ave business reported a suspect had stolen $9 of merchandise and fled prior to the arrival of officers.
  • 9/5/2025 7:52 PM
    INCIDENT 25008327
    DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12
    WALDEN SQUARE RD
    Police responded to the area of Walden Sq. Rd for a report of a disturbance. A security guard reported they'd stopped an individual they suspected of stealing packages.
  • 9/5/2025 8:51 PM
    INCIDENT 25008329
    B&E FOR MISDEMEANOR C266 S16A
    MATIGNON RD
    Police responded to Matignon Rd. after a property manager reported that an unknown person had attempted to gain entry to a building's boiler room.
  • 9/5/2025 9:19 PM
    INCIDENT 25008330
    ASSAULT & BATTERY (A&B), AGGRAVATED C265 S13A/D
    WARREN ST
    Police responded to Warren St for a past assault. The reporting party stated they were punched in the face by an unknown person.
  • 9/5/2025 10:55 PM
    INCIDENT 25008332
    A&B C265 S13A
    ALBANY ST
    Police responded to an Albany St. for reports of a past assault. An argument between several residents became physical, no injuries were reported.
  • 9/5/2025 10:56 PM
    INCIDENT 25008333
    B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16
    FALLON PL
    Police responded to a residence on Fallon Place for a report of a past breaking and entering. The reporting party stated a camera worth $25 was stolen.
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