Daily Log for December 23, 2025

CENTRAL SQ.
Tamika Wilson, 48, unhoused, was placed under arrest on charges of Shoplifting by Concealing Merchandise - 2nd Offense and two active warrants out of West Roxbury District Court. A store employee reported that Wilson had stolen $170 worth of merchandise from inside the store.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to the area of 800 Massachusetts Ave for the report of a motor vehicle crash. No injuries were reported.

ELLERY ST
Police documented a package larceny that occurred on Ellery St.

INMAN ST
Police documented a package larceny that occurred on Inman St.

DOUGLASS ST
Police documented a package larceny that occurred on Douglass St.

BRATTLE ST & FARWELL PL
A Cambridge resident reported a hit and run crash that occurred near the intersection of Brattle St. & Farwell Pl. Reporting person stated their vehicle had been struck while parked, causing damage.

EIGHTH ST
Police responded to an Eighth Street apartment building to document a possibly Breaking & Entering. Victim stated an unknown person had gained access to their apartment and stolen $45 worth of clothing.

CAMBRIDGE ST
Zachary Bruntel, 32, unhoused with a last known address in New Jersey, was arrested on a charge of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and a warrant out of Cambridge District Court.

SEVENTH ST
Police responded to a Seventh Street residence for a past larceny report. Victim stated they had sent an unknown person $100 as a deposit for a puppy. There suspect then ceased contact and never provided a puppy.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE & PEARL ST
Police responded to a Central Sq. bus stop on a report of a disturbance. One involved person reported a non-life-threatening stab wound to the right arm. They were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a North Cambridge liquor store on a report of a past shoplifting. Store employee stated an unknown suspect had stolen a bottle of liquor valued at $56.99.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE & PROSPECT ST
Jamal Finklea, 37, of Boston was placed under arrest on charges of Possession of a Class A Substance - Subsequent Offense and Possession of a Class B Substance - Subsequent Offense. Officers interacted with Finklea to check his well-being after a passerby reported he was asleep inside of a portable restroom. Officers found substances believed to be Heroin and Cocaine in his possession.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE & PEARL ST
A Cambridge resident reported they'd had an unauthorized transaction of $3,406 on their account.

CEDAR ST
A Cedar Street resident reported harassment. Victim stated a known person has been loitering outside of their home.

CAMBRIDGE ST
A Billerica resident reported a hit & run crash that occured on Cambridge St. Victim stated their vehicle had been struck while parked, causing damage.

CAMBRIDGEPARK DR
Police responded to a residence on CambridgePark Drive for a larceny report. Victim stated a charger for their e-bike, valued at $59, had been stolen.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police took a report of a larceny by false pretences. Victim stated they'd transferred $1,000 as a deposit for a vehicle purchase. The suspect then blocked communication and never delivered the vehicle.

HARVEY ST
Police took a report for identity fraud. Victim stated they'd been notified that their social security number and other personal data had been stolen.

FIRST ST
Police responded to the intersection of First Street and Hurley Street for a report of a crash involving a pedestrian. The pedestrain sustained minor injuries, the vehicle operator was cited.

AMHERST ST & MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police were called to Massachusetts Ave by Amherst St for a report of a hit & run motor vehicle crash. Reporting person stated their vehicle had collided with another vehicle in traffic, other involved operator refused to exchange information.

PORTER SQ.
Police responded to a business on Somerville Avenue for a report of a shoplifting. Store employee reported that a suspect had stolen $80 worth of clothing and fled.

BISHOP ALLEN DR & PROSPECT ST
Police took a report of a past hit & run crash with injury. Victim stated they were struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the street at the intersection of Prospect Street and Bishop Allen Drive. Victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

CENTRAL SQ.
Police responded to a Central Sq. convenience store for a report of shoplifting. Store employee reported that a suspect had stolen multiple items and fled.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police took a report of of a stolen package. Victim stated a package, containing clothing items valued at $217.60, was stolen from the front of their residence.

PUTNAM AVE
Police responded to Putnam Ave for the report of harassment. Victim stated that known suspect made a fake social media profile and has been messaging them.

WINDSOR ST
Police responded to Windsor Street to take a report of harrassment. Victim stated they'd recieved a text message from an unknown phone number and had the tires on their vehicle slashed.