Daily Log for April 17, 2025

4/17/2025 1:42 AM
INCIDENT 25003313
ALCOHOL FROM OPEN CONTAINER IN MV, DRINK C90 S24I

CAMBRIDGE ST
Police responded to a report of a crash on the 1400 block of Cambridge St. The reporting party, a passerby, claims they saw the operator behind the wheel, with the vehicle running after colliding into a light pole. As a result of the investigation, officers placed Allyssa Metzger, of Philadelphia, 39, under arrest for OUI-Liquor, and Alcohol from Open Container.

4/17/2025 8:50 AM
INCIDENT 25003318
LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

CHURCHILL AVE
Police took a theft report on the 0 block of Churchill Ave. The reporting party claims an acquaintance of theirs was invited into their apartment. When the acquaintance left, the reporting party noticed several coins and a diamond cross pendant valued at $6040 were missing.

4/17/2025 9:02 AM
INCIDENT 25003319
LARCENY UNDER $1200 BY SINGLE SCHEME C266 S30(1)

MEMORIAL DR
Police took a report of a past larceny on the 700 block of Memorial Dr. The reporting party claims an individual had purchased a graphics card valued at $835. The individual returned the same product still wrapped in plastic, however upon inspection of the product, it was discovered that the graphics card had been removed and replaced with a different package.

4/17/2025 9:31 AM
INCIDENT 25003317
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY
Police responded to a shoplifting on the 200 block of Alewife Brook PKWY. The reporting party claims a group of three suspects attempted to buy items using an EBT card. They were informed that they could not use that type of card for payments at the store. One of the suspects then grabbed $10 in merchandise and left the store without attempting to pay for the item and fled the scene. A report was taken.

4/17/2025 10:16 AM
INCIDENT 25003320
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$1200, MALICIOUS C266 S12

KIRKLAND ST
Police responded to a report of malicious destruction of property on the 0 block of Kirkland St. The reporting party claims someone had spray painted their fence with writing. The reporting party estimates the damage is in excess of $2500. A report was taken.

4/17/2025 10:41 AM
INCIDENT 25003325
IDENTITY FRAUD

PEMBERTON ST
Police took a report of identity fraud on the 0 block of Pemberton St. The reporting party claims they received a letter from a bank regarding their checking and savings accounts. The reporting party claims they had never applied to this bank nor have they opened these accounts.

4/17/2025 10:42 AM
INCIDENT 25003328
MISC. REPORT TYPE

CHURCHILL AVE
Police responded to a report of a disturbance on the 0 block of Churchill Ave. The reporting party claims they went into a business to speak to the manager regarding their employees driving. During the interaction one of the employees made statements that caused the reporting party to feel threatened.

4/17/2025 11:11 AM
INCIDENT 25003326
UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV C90 S10

APPLETON ST & BRATTLE ST
Police pulled over a motor vehicle for making an improper turn at the intersection of Appleton St & Brattle St. The operator of the motor vehicle was discovered to not have a license. The operator was issued a citation for related charges and a licensed driver was allowed to take custody of the vehicle.

4/17/2025 11:33 AM
INCIDENT 25003329
WARRANT ARREST REPORT

GREEN ST & MAGAZINE ST
Officers at the intersection of Green St & Magazine St arrested Krystal Jalbert, 40, of Cambridge who was confirmed to have seven active warrants. During the arrest Jalbert kicked one of the responding officers in the leg and will face an additional charge of Assault and Battery on a Police Officer.

4/17/2025 1:11 PM
INCIDENT 25003338
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

RIVER ST
Police responded to a report of a shoplifter on the 300 block of River St. The reporting party claims an individual shoplifted 4 pairs of reading glasses valued at $120. Officers canvassed the area and did not see anyone matching their description. A report was taken.

4/17/2025 2:06 PM
INCIDENT 25003350
UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE * C90 S9

BAY STATE RD & FIELD ST
Police responded to assist Traffic and Parking with towing a vehicle from the intersection of Bay State Rd & Field St.

4/17/2025 4:17 PM
INCIDENT 25003343
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

ESSEX ST
Police responded to a report of a past hit and run on the 0 block of Essex St. The reporting party claims they had parked their vehicle in front of their residence in a street parking space. When they had returned they noticed new damage to their vehicle. A neighbor claims they witnessed the hit and run and identified the suspect vehicle's license plate. A report was taken.

4/17/2025 4:34 PM
INCIDENT 25003344
VANDALIZE PROPERTY C266 S126A

MEMORIAL DR
Police responded to a report of malicious destruction on the 800 block of Memorial Dr. The reporting party claims that an individual known to them had vandalized their apartment door, mailbox, and apartment room number plate. A report was taken to document the incident.

4/17/2025 5:11 PM
INCIDENT 25003345
MISC. REPORT TYPE

IRVING ST
Police responded took a report for a dispute between a cab driver and a customer on the 0 block of Irving St.

4/17/2025 5:35 PM
INCIDENT 25003346
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION, 2ND OFF. C266 S30A

MASSACHUSETTS AVE & PROSPECT ST
Police responded to a report of a shoplifting in progress at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave & Prospect St. The reporting party claims an individual fled the store with three packages of paper towels valued at $73 that they did not pay for. Officers were able to locate the suspect, identified as Jorge Acuna, 31, unhoused. Acuna was subsequently arrested and will be charged with Shoplifting by Asportation, 2nd Offense.

4/17/2025 6:46 PM
INCIDENT 25003348
UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE * C90 S9

RINDGE AVE
Officers conducted a traffic stop on the 100 block of Rindge Ave. It was confirmed that the vehicle registration was revoked for lack of insurance. The vehicle was towed and the owner, a Cambridge resident, will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court for uninsured motor vehicle and unregistered motor vehicle.

4/17/2025 9:52 PM
INCIDENT 25003351
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE / EOD INVESTIGATION

VASSAR ST
Police responded to a report from MIT Police of a suspicious device on a bench on the 0 block of Vassar St. An investigation was conducted that concluded the device is likely a home made weather station. MIT police took custody of the device.