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Daily Log for August 4, 2026

  • 8/4/2026 7:54 AM
    INCIDENT 26006858
    LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20
    CHARLES ST
    A Cambridge resident reported that their bicycle, valued at $3,100, was stolen from a locked bike rack inside a parking garage located on Charles St.
  • 8/4/2026 8:39 AM
    INCIDENT 26006859
    SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A
    WHITE ST
    An employee of a White St. business reported a suspect had stolen $300 of merchandise and fled prior to the arrival of officers.
  • 8/4/2026 10:34 AM
    INCIDENT 26006861
    SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A
    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    A Cambridge resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of Shoplifting by Asportation. An employee of a Massachusetts Ave. business reported the suspect had stolen $15.78 of merchandise.
  • 8/4/2026 10:52 AM
    INCIDENT 26006864
    B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16
    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    Police responded to Massachusetts Ave. for a report of several attempted Breaking and Entering incidents.
  • 8/4/2026 11:35 AM
    INCIDENT 26006862
    CREDIT CARD, IMPROPER USE UNDER $1200 C266 S37B(F)
    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    A Brockton resident reported their vehicle had been broken into while parked on Massachusetts Ave, items valued at $300 were stolen.
  • 8/4/2026 11:36 AM
    INCIDENT 26006866
    CREDIT CARD FRAUD OVER $1200 C266 S37C(E)
    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    A Highland Ave. resident reported credit card fraud. Victim stated to have noticed an unauthorized transaction of $3,090 on one of their credit cards.
  • 8/4/2026 12:08 PM
    ARREST 26006865
    WARRANT ARREST REPORT
    FRANKLIN ST & WESTERN AVE
    Shaun Barry, 35, unhoused was placed under arrest for (3) active warrants out of Cambridge and Waltham District Courts.
  • 8/4/2026 12:52 PM
    INCIDENT 26006868
    LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24
    TECHNOLOGY SQ
    Officers responded to Technology Sq. for a past hit & run crash report. Reporting person stated their vehicle was struck while parked, causing damage.
  • 8/4/2026 1:18 PM
    INCIDENT 26006870
    UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE C90 S34J
    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    A Somerville resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on charges related to the operation on an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle on a public roadway. The violations were uncovered during a traffic stop on Massachusetts Ave.
  • 8/4/2026 1:42 PM
    INCIDENT 26006871
    MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28
    NORFOLK ST
    Police responded to a Norfolk St. residence for a report of a stolen vehicle.
  • 8/4/2026 2:17 PM
    INCIDENT 26006886
    DISORDERLY CONDUCT C272 S53
    BERKSHIRE ST
    Benjamin Waxler, 43, of Cambridge was placed under arrest on a charge of Disorderly Conduct. Waxler intentionally unplugged the movie projector while smoking marijuana and arguing with event patrons at the National Night Out event in Donnelly Field.
  • 8/4/2026 3:07 PM
    INCIDENT 26006877
    THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2
    RINDGE AVE
    Police responded to Massachusetts Ave. for a threats report.
  • 8/4/2026 3:26 PM
    INCIDENT 26006872
    DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12
    HAMILTON ST
    A Cambridge resident reported that a unknown individual damaged three Hamilton Street property fence signs.
  • 8/4/2026 4:04 PM
    INCIDENT 26006876
    DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12
    DODGE ST
    A Cambridge resident reported that their moped, valued at $1,500, was stolen from their residence driveway located on Dodge St.
  • 8/4/2026 4:18 PM
    INCIDENT 26006879
    LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)
    SIXTH ST
    A resident of Pearl St. reported a past larceny. Victim stated an unknown individual stole their wallet and phone from outside of their residence.
  • 8/4/2026 4:39 PM
    INCIDENT 26006882
    CROSSWALK VIOLATION * C89 S11
    LOPEZ ST
    Officers responded to Lopez St. for a hit & run crash. Reporting person stated their scooter was struck in traffic. Victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
  • 8/4/2026 8:33 PM
    INCIDENT 26006888
    LIQUOR/NOISE COMPLAINT AT LICENSED PREMISE
    SHEPARD ST
    Police responded to Shepard Street for a noise complaint.
  • 8/4/2026 8:52 PM
    INCIDENT 26006887
    A&B C265 S13A
    ADAMS TER
    Police responded to Adams Terrace for a past assault and battery report. Victim stated an unknown individual pushed them in the shoulder while walking.
  • 8/4/2026 9:24 PM
    INCIDENT 26006890
    ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15B
    BROOKLINE ST
    Police responded to Brookline St. for the report of an assault with a dangerous weapon. Victim stated they were threatened by an individual with a knife.
  • 8/4/2026 9:59 PM
    INCIDENT 26006889
    MOTOR VEH, LARCENY OF C266 S28
    HAYWARD ST & MAIN ST
    A Cambridge resident reported that their e-scooter, valued at $1,300, was stolen from the corner of Main St. and Hayward St.
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