Daily Log for September 14, 2025

GREEN ST
James Burton, 27, of Somerville was placed under arrest and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Trespass, and Resisting Arrest. Police responded to a business on Green Street for the report of an unwanted party. Burton was standing inside the entrance, refusing to leave. When Burton continued to refuse, officers attempted to place him under arrest and Burton actively resisted.

SOMERVILLE AVE
An employee of a Somerville Ave business reported a suspect had stolen $700 of merchandise and fled prior to the arrival of officers.

NORFOLK ST
Police responded to Norfolk Street for a report of a Disturbance. It was learned that a suspect had been at this location attempting to steal a bike, and fled before officers arrived.

BROADWAY
Dijon Brooks, 28, of Boston was placed under arrest on charges of Shoplifting by Asportation and Trespassing. A store employee reported that Brooks had entered a store on Broadway after having been formally trespassed and stolen approximately $30 worth of food products.

NORFOLK ST
Officers responded to Norfolk St. for a past hit & run crash report. Reporting person stated their vehicle was struck while parked, causing damage.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police took a report for potential fraud. A resident stated someone had rang their doorbell stating their property needed repairs and quoted them a seemingly excessive fee for the work.

SOMERVILLE AVE
Police responded to a Somerville Ave business for the report of a past shoplifting. A store employee stated a suspect had stolen an estimated $353 in perfume and fake nails.

FRANKLIN ST
Police responded to a crash between a bicyclist and a motor vehicle. Minor injuries were reported, the vehicle operator was issued a citation.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a Harvard Sq. business for a larceny report. Victim stated their bag had been stolen while they were inside of a local business. The bag contained a $1,700 laptop computer, prescription medications and charger cables.

GREEN ST
Police responded to Green street for a report of an assault. Victim stated a male had smacked a drink out of their hand, pushed them, and threatened to stab them during an argument in Central Sq.

PROSPECT ST
Police were called to a Prospect St convenience store after the discovery of an ATM skimming device.

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
A Somerville resident reported having been the victim of a larceny while outside an Alewife Brook Pkwy business. The victim was approached for a donation and provided their credit card. They later discovered multiple attempts were made to withdraw $30,000 from their account.

TECHNOLOGY SQ
Police responded to Technology Sq for the report of a shoplifting in progress. A store employee stated three suspects entered the store, one caused a commotion to distract the clerk while the two others ran behind the counter and stole vape products.

PLEASANT ST
A Pleasant St. resident reported that an unknown person whom they'd met through an app had possibly recorded them undressed without their consent.

SIXTH ST
A Cambridge resident reported that three individuals had attempted to carjack them on Washington St.

PUTNAM GDNS
Police were called to Putnam Gardens for a past breaking & entering to a motor vehicle. Victim stated $100 was believed to have been stolen from inside their vehicle.

PINE ST
Police were called to Pine St for a larceny of a bicycle report. The bicycle was recovered nearby by the victim.

WATER ST
A Cambridge resident reported a stolen bike from their apartment building's garaged bike rack. Stolen bike is valued at $1,200.

TEMPLE ST
Police responded to a residence on Temple St. for reports of a larceny. Victim stated a bag containing multiple prescription medications had been stolen from inside of their apartment.