Daily Log for April 18, 2026

LAFAYETTE SQ
Officers responded to Lafayette Sq. for the report of a motor vehicle crash. Involved persons stated one vehicle was turning and struck by another. Non-life-threatening injuries were reported.

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

MEMORIAL DR
Randy Chambers, 42, and Pedro Montiel, 62, both of Cambridge were placed under arrest on charges related to a fight inside the common hallway of the apartment building where they both reside. Chambers is alleged to have stabbed Montiel in the hand with a knife after Montiel had struck Chambers with a cane. In addition, Montiel had an active warrant out of Somerville District Court.

MEMORIAL DR
Police responded to a Memorial Drive business for the report of a disturbance. A Peabody resident reported that a Cambridge resident had thrown a table top sign at them after a disagreement. injuries were reported.

MUSEUM WAY
Shiaye Stephenson, 33, of Cambridge was placed under arrest on charges of Vandalizing Property, Larceny from Building, Destruction of Property, and Defacement Property. It was alleged that Stephenson had been throwing items in the lobby of a building and had stolen an item off a staff members desk. When stopped by officers, Stephenson actively resisted their attempts to place her into custody. Stephenson later assaulted two police officers during the booking process leading to charges of Resisting Arrest and Assault & Battery on a Police Officer.

WATERHOUSE ST
A Somerville resident reported that their electric scooter, valued at $199.99, was stolen from a bicycle rack on Waterhouse St.

SIXTH ST
A Third St resident reported an unknown suspect stole their identity and attempted to open an unauthorized account in their name.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Officers responded to a Central Sq. business for the report of a past disturbance. An employee reported the unknown suspect used pepper spray inside and fled. No injuries were reported.

CAMBRIDGEPARK DR
Police responded to a Cambridgepark Dr. residence for a report of a past larceny. Victim stated a firearm had been stolen from inside their residence.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
An individual reported they were the victim of a past assault & battery that took place on Massachusetts Ave. Victim stated they were shoved to the ground by an acquaintance. No injuries were reported.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Janise Oates, 41, unhoused, was placed under arrest for Shoplifting by Asportation. An employee of a Central Sq. business reported Oatest had stolen $104 of merchandise.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE
A Cambridge resident reported an unknown suspect had utilized their personal information to commit credit card fraud.

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