City of Cambridge, MA

02/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/10/2026 13:10

Daily Log for February 4, 2026

  • 2/4/2026 1:01 AM
    INCIDENT 26000952
    SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

    CENTRAL SQ.
    Jose Fernandez, 62, of Belmont, was placed under arrest on a charge of Shoplifting by Asportation. Police responded to a Central Sq. convenience store for a disturbance, it was alleged that Fernandez had consumed multiple donuts and refused to pay.

  • 2/4/2026 7:10 AM
    INCIDENT 26000955
    ASSAULT & BATTERY (A&B), AGGRAVATED C265 S13A/D

    CHURCHILL AVE
    Police responded to Churchill Ave for a report of a past aggravated assault. Victim stated a neighbor had kicked them following an argument.

  • 2/4/2026 9:24 AM
    INCIDENT 26000959
    TRESPASS C266 S120

    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    Police responded to the 1800 block of Massachusetts Ave. for report of a trespassing. Staff at a Porter Sq. gym reported an individual who was not a member had entered the locker room.

  • 2/4/2026 10:27 AM
    INCIDENT 26000960
    LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

    REED ST.
    Police responded to Reed Street for a past hit and run crash report. Victim stated their vehicle had been struck while parked, causing damage.

  • 2/4/2026 12:54 PM
    INCIDENT 26000964
    SHOPLIFTING $250+ BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

    SOMERVILLE AVE
    Farrin Dufour, 31, of Cambridge, was placed under arrest on a charge of Shoplifting by Asportation. A store employee reported that Dufour had attempted to steal merchandise valued at $308.73. There were also two prior incidents involving Dufour where merchandise valued at $369.99 was stolen.

  • 2/4/2026 4:28 PM
    INCIDENT 26000967
    UNSAFE OPERATION OF MV * C90 S13

    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    Patrick McGowan, 28, of Cambridge, and Christian Fauntleroy, 29, of Dorchester were arrested on charges related to the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition following a traffic stop near Central Sq. Further investigation determined that one of the firearms had been reported stolen out of state, while the other did not have a serial number.

  • 2/4/2026 4:38 PM
    INCIDENT 26000969
    LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

    CAMBRIDGE ST
    Police responded to Cambridge Street for the report of a past hit & run crash. Victim stated their vehicle had been struck while parked, causing damage.

  • 2/4/2026 5:32 PM
    TRAFFIC 26000970
    LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

    PLYMOUTH ST
    Police responded to Plymouth Street to document a past hit & run crash. Victim stated their vehicle had been struck while parked, causing damage.

  • 2/4/2026 6:11 PM
    INCIDENT 26000971
    ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15B

    WHITE ST
    Police responded to a Porter Square business for a report of an assault with a dangerous weapon. Victim stated an unknown person lunged at them inside of a business and made a motion as if they had a knife. No injuries were reported, it is unclear if the individual was armed.

  • 2/4/2026 6:13 PM
    INCIDENT 26000972
    LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

    GARDNER RD
    Police responded to Gardner Road to take a report for stolen packages. Property owner observed an individual steal three packages on their doorbell camera.

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