Cambridge Public Safety Log: July 7 – August 23, 2026
Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Dave Watkins
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Cambridge Police Department's official public log for the period July 7 – August 23, 2026. All persons listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Domestic violence incidents, sexual assaults, and juvenile matters are excluded per Massachusetts law (G.L. c. 41, section 98F).
Tuesday, July 7, 8:42 a.m. — Pedestrian Crash: A pedestrian sustained minor injuries in a crash at Cushing Street and Vineyard Street and was transported by EMS to a local hospital; the vehicle operator was cited.
Tuesday, July 7, 9:06 a.m. — Harassment/Civil Dispute: A Traymore Street resident reported ongoing harassment and property damage by a neighbor.
Tuesday, July 7, 9:08 a.m. — Arrest: Police responded to a Cambridge Street medical facility on a report of a disturbance; the reporting person stated the suspect had thrown hot coffee on staff and made verbal threats during a dispute over medication. Glaysay Lawrence, 29, of Lowell, was charged with Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Threats to Commit a Crime.
Tuesday, July 7, 9:25 a.m. — Larceny: A former employee failed to return company equipment valued at $1,174 after being terminated from an Education Street business.
Tuesday, July 7, 9:45 a.m. — Fraud/Scam: A Franklin Street resident reported an unknown individual impersonating an out-of-state police officer and requesting money.
Tuesday, July 7, 10:15 a.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle was struck while entering a parking lot at Inman Street and Massachusetts Avenue; no injuries reported.
Tuesday, July 7, 10:36 a.m. — Fraud/Scam: A Fulkerson Street resident reported being scammed out of approximately $20,000 by a known individual.
Tuesday, July 7, 11:06 a.m. — Larceny: A bag containing personal items and documents was stolen from a hotel room at an Acorn Park Drive business.
Tuesday, July 7, 11:10 a.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle was struck in traffic on Upton Street; no injuries reported.
Tuesday, July 7, 11:27 a.m. — Larceny from Person: A victim's shoulder bag and wallet were stolen near Pigeon Park on Massachusetts Avenue in Porter Square.
Tuesday, July 7, 11:48 a.m. — Arrest: An employee of a Somerville Avenue business reported the suspect had stolen $338 of merchandise. John Williams, 45, unhoused, was charged with Shoplifting by Asportation and held on a warrant out of Taunton District Court.
Tuesday, July 7, 12:44 p.m. — Bicycle Theft: A bicycle valued at $1,572.02 was stolen from the lobby of a Wendell Street residence.
Tuesday, July 7, 1:17 p.m. — Bicycle Theft: A bicycle valued at $746.86 was stolen from a locked bike rack on Cottage Park Avenue.
Tuesday, July 7, 2:47 p.m. — Arrest: Officers responding to a breaking and entering report at a Massachusetts Avenue building located the suspect attempting to flee through a window. Patricia Gil, 41, of Andover, was charged with Breaking and Entering.
Tuesday, July 7, 4:55 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Theft: A vehicle was stolen while parked in a Massachusetts Avenue parking lot.
Tuesday, July 7, 5:02 p.m. — Suspicious Package: An unattended package on Sixth Street was inspected by the Explosive Ordnance Unit and determined not to be hazardous.
Tuesday, July 7, 6:42 p.m. — Attempted Breaking and Entering: A victim on Concord Avenue reported an unknown individual attempted to open their parked vehicle's door.
Tuesday, July 7, 7:27 p.m. — Hit and Run: A parked vehicle was struck on Prescott Street, causing damage.
Tuesday, July 7, 7:30 p.m. — Civil Dispute: A victim on Elm Street reported a dispute with an unknown person over rental property.
Tuesday, July 7, 9:06 p.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $500 of merchandise from a Mt. Auburn Street business and fled.
Tuesday, July 7, 9:58 p.m. — Larceny from Building: An unknown individual entered a North First Street residence while the victim was away and stole jewelry valued at $2,000.
Tuesday, July 7, 11:31 p.m. — Breaking and Entering: Police responded to Leonard Avenue on a report of a breaking and entering in progress; the door to the residence was found ajar, but no one was located inside and nothing appeared to be missing.
Wednesday, July 8, 1:42 a.m. — Vandalism: An unknown person was observed removing potted flowers from a business at Bent Street and Fulkerson Street and throwing them across the sidewalk.
Wednesday, July 8, 7:18 a.m. — Malicious Destruction: A Fair Oaks Street resident reported their American flag was on the ground and the wall-mounted bracket holding it was broken.
Wednesday, July 8, 7:29 a.m. — Defacement of Property: A Cambridge resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of defacement of property after allegedly damaging interior and exterior common areas of an Elm Street building with graffiti.
Wednesday, July 8, 7:55 a.m. — Arrest: Jeremy Warren, 25, unhoused, was arrested on an active warrant out of Malden District Court at Massachusetts Avenue and Prospect Street.
Wednesday, July 8, 8:50 a.m. — Larceny: Sneakers valued at $120 were stolen from a porch on Granite Street.
Wednesday, July 8, 9:16 a.m. — Harassment/Civil Dispute: A Washington Street resident reported an ongoing harassment issue with a neighbor.
Wednesday, July 8, 9:23 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Theft: A motor vehicle was reported stolen from Bigelow Street.
Wednesday, July 8, 9:51 a.m. — Arrest: Alec Ciriello, 29, unhoused, was arrested on a warrant out of Somerville District Court at Cambridgepark Drive.
Wednesday, July 8, 10:09 a.m. — Hit and Run/Summons: A Dunstable resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of Leaving the Scene of Property Damage after a vehicle was struck at Green Street and Pleasant Street; no injuries reported.
Wednesday, July 8, 10:38 a.m. — Suspicious Package: An unattended package in Porter Square was inspected by the Explosive Ordnance Unit and determined not to be hazardous.
Wednesday, July 8, 11:23 a.m. — Identity Fraud: A Harvey Street resident reported an unknown person made unauthorized withdrawals of $15,110.26 from a business bank account.
Wednesday, July 8, 11:25 a.m. — Suspicious Person: A reporting person on Granite Street stated an unknown individual appeared to be photographing persons on private property.
Wednesday, July 8, 1:16 p.m. — Package Theft: A package containing $60 in merchandise was stolen from the front of a Pearl Street residence.
Wednesday, July 8, 1:28 p.m. — Identity Fraud/Scam: A Lopez Street resident reported unknown individuals requesting private information while impersonating the FCC.
Wednesday, July 8, 1:42 p.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $48 of merchandise from a River Street business and fled before officers arrived.
Wednesday, July 8, 2:04 p.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle was struck in traffic on Concord Avenue; no injuries reported.
Wednesday, July 8, 2:43 p.m. — Malicious Damage to Motor Vehicle: An unknown individual struck a passenger-side mirror on a Gerry Street vehicle following a road argument.
Wednesday, July 8, 2:52 p.m. — Identity Fraud: A Pacific Street resident reported an unknown person used their personal information to work in California.
Wednesday, July 8, 3:42 p.m. — Larceny from Person: An unknown individual stole a wallet containing approximately $250 from a Massachusetts Avenue business.
Wednesday, July 8, 3:50 p.m. — Hit and Run: A parked vehicle was struck at Green Street and Sellers Street, causing damage.
Wednesday, July 8, 4:28 p.m. — Unarmed Robbery: A victim's backpack, containing items valued at approximately $2,500, was grabbed from behind while they were walking on the 100 block of Green Street near Pleasant Street.
Wednesday, July 8, 4:34 p.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle was struck in traffic on Brattle Street; no injuries reported.
Wednesday, July 8, 4:53 p.m. — Malicious Damage to Motor Vehicle: The rear driver's-side window of a vehicle parked on Middlesex Street was smashed by an unknown individual.
Wednesday, July 8, 5:16 p.m. — Larceny: A wallet containing approximately $600 was stolen from inside a Springfield Street business.
Wednesday, July 8, 5:41 p.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole approximately $40 of merchandise from a Leighton Street business and fled before officers arrived.
Wednesday, July 8, 6:48 p.m. — Assault and Battery: A victim seated outside a business near Alewife Brook Parkway reported an unknown individual threw a drink at them and spat on them.
Wednesday, July 8, 8:54 p.m. — Arrest: Adam Sorgman, 54, of Brockton, was arrested on a warrant out of Milford District Court at Memorial Drive.
Wednesday, July 8, 11:15 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Theft: A scooter valued at $1,200 was stolen from a victim seated on a bench near Massachusetts Avenue; the victim is a Roxbury resident.
Thursday, July 9, 4:37 a.m. — Assault: Two unhoused persons threw an object at a Department of Public Works employee working in Harvard Square; no injuries reported.
Thursday, July 9, 8:05 a.m. — Larceny: A wallet was stolen from a Winthrop Street residence by an unknown individual.
Thursday, July 9, 8:50 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Summons: A Boston resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on charges related to operating an unregistered motor vehicle, uncovered during a traffic stop near Fulkerson Street and Rogers Street.
Thursday, July 9, 9:30 a.m. — Bicycle Theft: A bicycle valued at $200 was stolen from a parking lot on Churchill Avenue.
Thursday, July 9, 9:30 a.m. — Hit and Run: A parked vehicle was struck on Huron Avenue, causing damage.
Thursday, July 9, 9:33 a.m. — Bicycle Theft/Summons: A New Hampshire resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of Larceny Under $1,200 after officers stopped the individual attempting to flee with a stolen bicycle on Education Street.
Thursday, July 9, 9:42 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Summons: A Framingham resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on charges of operating an unregistered, uninsured motor vehicle with a suspended driver's license, uncovered during a traffic stop near Erie Street and Sidney Street.
Thursday, July 9, 10:08 a.m. — Bicycle Theft: A bicycle valued at $1,200 was stolen from a bike stand on New Street.
Thursday, July 9, 10:16 a.m. — Package Theft: A package containing $42 in merchandise was stolen from the lobby of a Churchill Avenue residence.
Thursday, July 9, 10:59 a.m. — Fraud/Scam: A business on Prospect Street reported being scammed out of $2,800.
Thursday, July 9, 11:25 a.m. — Identity Fraud: A Massachusetts Avenue business reported an unknown person used a client's personal information to open an unauthorized account.
Thursday, July 9, 12:23 p.m. — Larceny: A purse containing $300 cash and personal documents was stolen from a Massachusetts Avenue location.
Thursday, July 9, 1:23 p.m. — Criminal Harassment: A Massachusetts Avenue business reported ongoing harassment issues with a customer.
Thursday, July 9, 4:29 p.m. — Defacement of Property: An unknown person was reported removing signage from a property on Kirkland Street.
Thursday, July 9, 5:19 p.m. — Cyclist Crash: A cyclist sustained minor injuries in a past crash on Sixth Street.
Thursday, July 9, 6:03 p.m. — Pedestrian Crash: A pedestrian sustained minor injuries in a crash on Vassar Street.
Thursday, July 9, 6:24 p.m. — Larceny: An unknown individual stole a phone from a bench on Brattle Street.
Thursday, July 9, 9:41 p.m. — Threats: A reporting person at Columbia Street and Marvin Place stated an unknown individual threatened them with a knife.
Friday, July 10, 8:24 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A vehicle was struck while waiting at a stop sign at Cambridge Street and Dana Street; one person sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Friday, July 10, 9:25 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Summons: A Cambridge resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, uncovered during a traffic stop on Main Street.
Friday, July 10, 10:02 a.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $173 of merchandise from a Massachusetts Avenue business and fled.
Friday, July 10, 10:16 a.m. — Larceny: Laundry was reported stolen from a communal dryer on Magazine Street.
Friday, July 10, 12:42 p.m. — Attempted Shoplifting: A suspect attempted to steal merchandise from a Massachusetts Avenue business but was stopped and identified.
Friday, July 10, 1:19 p.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $71 of merchandise from a Massachusetts Avenue business and fled.
Friday, July 10, 1:29 p.m. — Bicycle Theft: A bicycle valued at $600 was stolen from the intersection of Sparks Street and Huron Avenue; reported by a Green Street resident.
Friday, July 10, 2:06 p.m. — Package Theft: A package containing $300 in merchandise was stolen from the front of a Story Street residence.
Friday, July 10, 2:16 p.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $200 of merchandise from a White Street business and fled.
Friday, July 10, 2:43 p.m. — Arrest: Officers stopped the suspect after a Porter Square business reported he had stolen $752.46 of merchandise; a white powdered substance suspected to be cocaine was found on his person on Somerville Avenue. Shaun Barry, 35, unhoused, was charged with Shoplifting by Concealing Merchandise, Possession of a Class B Substance, and Receiving Stolen Property, and held on a warrant out of Waltham District Court.
Friday, July 10, 4:08 p.m. — Malicious Damage to Property: An individual kicked the front bumper of a vehicle on Alewife Brook Parkway, causing damage.
Friday, July 10, 4:32 p.m. — Assault with Pepper Spray: A Sixth Street resident reported an acquaintance stole $50 cash and assaulted them with pepper spray.
Friday, July 10, 4:37 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Summons: A Cambridge resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on charges of operating an unregistered motor vehicle without a valid driver's license, uncovered during a traffic stop on Prospect Street.
Friday, July 10, 4:51 p.m. — Threats: Two unwanted persons inside a Massachusetts Avenue business made threats.
Friday, July 10, 5:03 p.m. — Assault and Battery: A victim in Central Square reported an unknown suspect threw their property on the ground.
Friday, July 10, 6:24 p.m. — Bicycle Theft: An e-bike valued at $1,000 was stolen from a bike rack on Massachusetts Avenue; reported by a Boston resident.
Friday, July 10, 7:08 p.m. — Arrest: An employee of a Central Square business reported the suspect had taken $22 of merchandise. Heamil Prince, 18, of Cambridge, was charged with Shoplifting by Concealing Merchandise.
Friday, July 10, 7:20 p.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $110 of merchandise from a Somerville Avenue business and fled.
Friday, July 10, 7:50 p.m. — Bicycle Theft: A bicycle valued at $1,700 was stolen from a bike rack at Auburn Street and Magazine Street; reported by a Cambridge resident.
Friday, July 10, 9:03 p.m. — Suspicious Package: An unattended backpack at Athenaeum Street and Second Street was inspected by the Explosive Ordnance Unit and determined not to be hazardous.
Saturday, July 11, 7:45 a.m. — Breaking and Entering, Motor Vehicle: Items valued at $40 were stolen from a vehicle broken into while parked on Holworthy Street.
Saturday, July 11, 9:47 a.m. — Bicycle Theft: Bicycle parts valued at $570 were stolen from a bike rack on Allston Street.
Saturday, July 11, 11:00 a.m. — Breaking and Entering: An unknown person broke into a residence on Concord Turnpike and stole personal property worth $9,500.
Saturday, July 11, 11:25 a.m. — Threats: A Cambridge Street resident reported being threatened by a neighbor.
Saturday, July 11, 11:28 a.m. — Cyclist Crash: A cyclist sustained minor injuries in a crash at Forest Street and Massachusetts Avenue; the motorist was cited.
Saturday, July 11, 11:31 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Summons: A Dorchester resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on charges of unlicensed operation of an unregistered motor vehicle, uncovered during a traffic stop at Massachusetts Avenue and Prospect Street.
Saturday, July 11, 12:50 p.m. — Package Theft: A package containing $75 in merchandise was stolen from the front of a Massachusetts Avenue residence.
Saturday, July 11, 1:03 p.m. — Arrest: Alex Ciriello, 29, of Cambridge, was arrested on an active warrant out of Cambridge District Court at Alewife Brook Parkway.
Saturday, July 11, 3:14 p.m. — Arrest: An employee of a Somerville Avenue business reported the suspect had stolen $297 of merchandise. Matthew Henebury, 55, of Somerville, was charged with Shoplifting by Asportation.
Saturday, July 11, 3:18 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: Two vehicles collided in a municipal parking lot on Massachusetts Avenue; no serious injuries reported.
Saturday, July 11, 3:19 p.m. — Suspicious Package: An unattended package on Pearl Street was inspected by the Explosive Ordnance Unit and determined not to be hazardous.
Saturday, July 11, 4:01 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A vehicle collided with another on Broadway at Cambridge Street after trash blew onto the driver's windshield; minor injuries reported.
Saturday, July 11, 5:00 p.m. — Bicycle Theft: A bicycle valued at $900 was stolen from a shed at a Green Street residence.
Saturday, July 11, 5:36 p.m. — Arrest: A parking control officer reported the suspect kicked them during a dispute over a parking ticket near Bishop Allen Drive and Norfolk Street. Tyler McCain, 40, of Rochester, was charged with Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.
Saturday, July 11, 5:55 p.m. — Cyclist Crash: A cyclist sustained minor injuries in a crash near Amherst Street and Massachusetts Avenue.
Saturday, July 11, 6:52 p.m. — Motorcycle Theft and Damage: A motorcycle was reported stolen from Harvard Street and subsequently found damaged in a nearby parking lot.
Saturday, July 11, 7:12 p.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $760 of merchandise from a CambridgeSide Place business and fled.
Saturday, July 11, 7:14 p.m. — Arrest: An employee of a Porter Square business reported the suspect had stolen $80 of merchandise. Christopher MacInnes, 43, of Chelsea, was charged with Shoplifting by Asportation, Third Offense.
Saturday, July 11, 7:22 p.m. — Arrest: Corrin Euvrard, 47, unhoused, was arrested on two active warrants out of courts in Boston at Massachusetts Avenue.
Saturday, July 11, 7:36 p.m. — Armed Carjacking: A victim's moped, valued at $1,500, was taken from them while stopped at an intersection in Central Square on Massachusetts Avenue.
Saturday, July 11, 8:06 p.m. — Attempted Breaking and Entering: A Garden Street resident reported their door had been kicked, causing damage.
Saturday, July 11, 8:56 p.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $67 of merchandise from a Massachusetts Avenue business and fled.
Saturday, July 11, 9:43 p.m. — Arrest: An employee of a Massachusetts Avenue business reported the suspect had stolen $239 of merchandise. Crystal Benoit, 38, of Cambridge, was charged with Shoplifting by Asportation and held on a warrant out of Boston.
Saturday, July 11, 9:46 p.m. — Larceny: A neighbor allegedly stole $121 from a Marcella Street resident.
Sunday, July 12, 1:27 a.m. — Assault and Battery: A victim on Massachusetts Avenue reported being physically assaulted by a group of individuals; minor injuries reported.
Sunday, July 12, 2:02 a.m. — Extortion: A Green Street resident reported someone met online was making threats to extort money from them.
Sunday, July 12, 7:33 a.m. — Breaking and Entering, Motor Vehicle: Items valued at $40 were stolen from a motorcycle parked on Ware Street.
Sunday, July 12, 9:15 a.m. — Breaking and Entering, Motor Vehicle: $200 cash was stolen from a vehicle broken into while parked on Montgomery Street.
Sunday, July 12, 9:34 a.m. — Attempted Breaking and Entering, Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect attempted to break into a vehicle on Prince Street.
Sunday, July 12, 11:29 a.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $178 of merchandise from a Somerville Avenue business and fled.
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