Daily Log for February 4, 2026

CENTRAL SQ.
Jose Fernandez, 62, of Belmont, was placed under arrest on a charge of Shoplifting by Asportation. Police responded to a Central Sq. convenience store for a disturbance, it was alleged that Fernandez had consumed multiple donuts and refused to pay.

CHURCHILL AVE
Police responded to Churchill Ave for a report of a past aggravated assault. Victim stated a neighbor had kicked them following an argument.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to the 1800 block of Massachusetts Ave. for report of a trespassing. Staff at a Porter Sq. gym reported an individual who was not a member had entered the locker room.

REED ST.
Police responded to Reed Street for a past hit and run crash report. Victim stated their vehicle had been struck while parked, causing damage.

SOMERVILLE AVE
Farrin Dufour, 31, of Cambridge, was placed under arrest on a charge of Shoplifting by Asportation. A store employee reported that Dufour had attempted to steal merchandise valued at $308.73. There were also two prior incidents involving Dufour where merchandise valued at $369.99 was stolen.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Patrick McGowan, 28, of Cambridge, and Christian Fauntleroy, 29, of Dorchester were arrested on charges related to the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition following a traffic stop near Central Sq. Further investigation determined that one of the firearms had been reported stolen out of state, while the other did not have a serial number.

CAMBRIDGE ST
Police responded to Cambridge Street for the report of a past hit & run crash. Victim stated their vehicle had been struck while parked, causing damage.

PLYMOUTH ST
Police responded to Plymouth Street to document a past hit & run crash. Victim stated their vehicle had been struck while parked, causing damage.

WHITE ST
Police responded to a Porter Square business for a report of an assault with a dangerous weapon. Victim stated an unknown person lunged at them inside of a business and made a motion as if they had a knife. No injuries were reported, it is unclear if the individual was armed.

GARDNER RD
Police responded to Gardner Road to take a report for stolen packages. Property owner observed an individual steal three packages on their doorbell camera.