Daily Log for February 21, 2026

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Police responded to a Massachusetts Ave business for a report of an unwanted party. Reporting party stated a male suspect had elbowed them and was behaving inappropriately. Officers identified the individual and removed them from the property.

WEBSTER AVE
Police responded to a ShotSpotter Activation on Webster Ave. along the Cambridge / Somerville line. Several persons reported hearing a loud bang, however no ballistic evidence or victims were located.

MAIN ST & PORTLAND ST
Officers responded to the intersection of Main St and Portland St for a two car motor vehicle crash. The drivers reported minor injuries and arranged for private tow trucks.

MARTIN ST
A Martin St resident reported that 2 packages, valued at $225, was stolen from their porch.

FIFTH ST
A Cambridge resident reported that they were threatened by an individual who is known to them inside of a local social club.

THIRD ST & GORE ST
Police responded to Third St and Gore St for a motor vehicle crash. No injuries were reported.

MIFFLIN PL
A Belmont resident reported that their bag was stolen from the receptionist desk at an office located on Mifflin Place.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Janice Horton, 44, of Cambridge was placed under arrest on a charge pf shoplifting by concealing. Officers were called to a business in Central Square for a report of shoplifting. Staff reported Horton has been a habitual offender over the last month at this business.

ERIE ST & MAGAZINE ST
A Cambridge resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle as a result of a crash on Magazine St. Several witnesses stated they observed the vehicle traveling at high rate of speed before hitting a parked car, ultimately causing it to flip. The operator was transported to a local hospital by EMS for treatment of injuries sustained.