City of Cambridge, MA

08/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/26/2026 09:18

Daily Log for August 20, 2026

  • 8/20/2026 8:30 AM
    INCIDENT 26007432
    LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

    PLEASANT ST
    A Cambridge resident reported that their bicycle, valued at $500, was stolen from a bike rack located on Pleasant St.

  • 8/20/2026 9:47 AM
    INCIDENT 26007433
    LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

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

  • 8/20/2026 10:55 AM
    INCIDENT 26007435
    DRUG, POSSESS CLASS B C94C S34

    ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
    Jennifer Farrell, 46, of Cambridge was placed under arrest on charges of Shoplifting by Concealment, Possession of a Class B Drug, and Possession of a Class E Drug. An employee of a Alewife Brook Pkwy business reported Farrell had stolen $85 of merchandise. When stopped Farrell was found to have pills and suspected crack cocaine in her possession.

  • 8/20/2026 12:12 PM
    INCIDENT 26007437
    DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY -$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

    WALDEN ST
    A resident from Walden St reported a past vandalism to their motor vehicle.

  • 8/20/2026 1:00 PM
    INCIDENT 26007444
    ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME C274 S6

    MOULTON ST
    Police responded to a Moulton St. business for an attempted larceny report. Victim stated an unknown individual attempted to steal their bicycle while locked outside their residence.

  • 8/20/2026 1:11 PM
    INCIDENT 26007440
    LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

    MAIN ST
    Officers responded to Main St. for a hit & run crash. Reporting person stated their vehicle was struck in traffic. No injuries were reported.

  • 8/20/2026 1:12 PM
    INCIDENT 26007438
    MISC. REPORT TYPE

    WALDEN ST
    Police responded to Walden St. for a report of harassment. Victim stated they have been receiving unwanted emails from several groups.

  • 8/20/2026 1:13 PM
    INCIDENT 26007439
    LARCENY OVER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME C266 S30(1)

    RIVER ST
    Police responded to River St. for a report of an attempted scam. Victim stated to have received a call from an unknown individual pretending to be from a bank support service.

  • 8/20/2026 1:17 PM
    INCIDENT 26007441
    LICENSE SUSPENDED/REVOKED, OP MV WITH C90 S23

    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    A Somerville resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of Operation of Motor Vehicle with License Suspended following traffic stop on Massachusetts Ave.

  • 8/20/2026 2:37 PM
    INCIDENT 26007447
    B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

    HURON AVE
    Police was dispatched to Huron Ave. for a past breaking and entering. Victim stated unknown individuals broke into their apartment and stole $30 in items.

  • 8/20/2026 5:34 PM
    INCIDENT 26007455
    THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    Police responded to Massachusetts Ave. for report of a past assault. Victim stated while walking with their child an unknown person made verbal threats against them.

  • 8/20/2026 5:46 PM
    INCIDENT 26007453
    LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

    PINE ST
    A Pine St. resident reported that their rear bicycle lights, bungee cord and cell phone holder, valued at $75, were stolen from outside their residence.

  • 8/20/2026 5:48 PM
    INCIDENT 26007454
    SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

    ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
    An employee of a Alewife Brook Pkwy business reported a suspect had stolen $149 of merchandise and fled prior to the arrival of officers.

  • 8/20/2026 7:06 PM
    INCIDENT 26007457
    DRUG, DISTRIBUTE CLASS B C94C S32A

    MASSACHUSETTS AVE & PEARL ST
    Dylan Rollins, 20, of Cambridge was placed under arrest on a charge of Possession to Distribute a Class B Drug. Officers stopped Rollins after observing a suspected drug transaction and found him to be in possession of suspected crack cocaine.

  • 8/20/2026 8:05 PM
    INCIDENT 26007458
    CREDIT CARD FRAUD UNDER $1200 C266 S37B(G)

    MARKET ST
    Police took a report of a past larceny. Victim stated their credit card was stolen and unauthorized transactions of $119.33 were attempted.

  • 8/20/2026 8:23 PM
    INCIDENT 26007460
    ROBBERY, UNARMED C265 S19

    MASSACHUSETTS AVE & TEMPLE ST
    Police responded to Massachusetts Ave. for a report of a past assault & battery. Victim stated their bicycle had been stolen during a fight involving multiple people.

  • 8/20/2026 9:26 PM
    INCIDENT 26007461
    UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE C90 S34J

    MOONEY ST
    A North Reading resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on charges of Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Unregistered Motor Vehicle following traffic stop on Mooney St.

  • 8/20/2026 10:04 PM
    ARREST 26007462
    WARRANT ARREST REPORT

    GREEN ST
    Amy Nichols, 56, of Cambridge was placed under arrest for an active warrant out of Cambridge District Court.

  • 8/20/2026 11:32 PM
    INCIDENT 26007463
    B&E FOR MISDEMEANOR C266 S16A

    LANGDON ST
    Police responded to a Langdon St. for a report of a breaking & entering. Victim stated they found an unknown individual inside their residence taking personal items. Suspect fled prior to police arrival.

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