City of Cambridge, MA

08/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/19/2026 11:21

Daily Log for August 3, 2026

  • 8/3/2026 2:45 PM
    INCIDENT 26006835
    BREAK INTO DEPOSITORY C266 S16

    NEWPORT RD
    A Newport Rd. resident reported their vehicle had been broken into, items valued at $100 were stolen.

  • 8/3/2026 7:33 AM
    INCIDENT 26006821
    ASSAULT & BATTERY (A&B), AGGRAVATED C265 S13A/D

    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    Police responded to Massachusetts Ave. for a past threats report. Reporting person stated a known individual has been taunting and threatening them.

  • 8/3/2026 7:58 AM
    ARREST 26006822
    WARRANT ARREST REPORT

    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    Dewon Wheeler, 53, of Jamaica Plain was placed under arrest for a outstanding warrant out of Cambridge District Court.

  • 8/3/2026 8:49 AM
    INCIDENT 26006823
    SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    A Cambridge resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of Shoplifting by Concealment. An employee of a Massachusetts Ave. business reported the suspect had stolen $22.97 of merchandise.

  • 8/3/2026 9:29 AM
    INCIDENT 26006824
    DEFACE PROPERTY C266 S126

    GREEN ST
    Michael Reed, 37, of Boston, was arrested on charges of Vandalize Property and Trespassing. Police responded to Green St. for a report of an unwanted person. It was learned that Reed had entered private property and broke a lock to gain access.

  • 8/3/2026 10:57 AM
    INCIDENT 26006825
    A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15A

    CHURCH ST
    Police responded to Church St. for the report of a past assault & battery. Victim stated a known individual grabbed them by the neck and struck them in the face with a plastic water bottle.

  • 8/3/2026 11:14 AM
    INCIDENT 26006829
    B&E MV IN DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME FOR MISDEMEANOR C26

    LEONARD AVE
    A Leonard Ave. resident reported their vehicle had been broken into while parked in front of their residence, vehicle registration and makeup bag were stolen.

  • 8/3/2026 11:16 AM
    INCIDENT 26006826
    SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

    SOMERVILLE AVE
    An employee of a Somerville Ave. business reported a suspect was stopped by staff while attempting to steal $64.20 of merchandise.

  • 8/3/2026 12:35 PM
    INCIDENT 26006827
    A&B C265 S13A

    SIXTH ST
    North Carolina resident reported they were assaulted while walking on the Massachusetts Ave.

  • 8/3/2026 1:35 PM
    INCIDENT 26006830
    B&E NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY C266 S16

    OXFORD ST
    An Oxford St. resident reported their vehicle had been broken into while parked in front of their residence, nothing is believed to have been stolen.

  • 8/3/2026 2:28 PM
    INCIDENT 26006831
    WARRANT ARREST REPORT

    FRANKLIN ST
    Michelle L. Fleurent, 42, of Cambridge was placed under arrest on an active warrant out of Cambridge District Court along with charges of Possession of a Class B Substance and Possession of a Class E Substance. Officers stopped Fleurent on the warrant and discovered her to be in possession of suspected crack cocaine and pills.

  • 8/3/2026 2:48 PM
    INCIDENT 26006833
    LARCENY UNDER $1200 C266 S30(1)

    CAMBRIDGE ST
    Police responded to Cambridge St. for a past larceny report. Victim reported to have left their bag on a bench, their phone and $85 in cash were stolen.

  • 8/3/2026 2:52 PM
    INCIDENT 26006832
    TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS

    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    Police received a report for a crash involving a pedestrian on Massachusetts Ave. The pedestrian sustained minor injuries.

  • 8/3/2026 3:14 PM
    INCIDENT 26006834
    LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE C90 S24

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

  • 8/3/2026 4:03 PM
    INCIDENT 26006836
    LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

    INMAN ST
    A Cambridge resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of Larceny From a Building after it was learned they stole a bike from a residence on Inman St.

  • 8/3/2026 4:42 PM
    INCIDENT 26006840
    VANDALIZE PROPERTY C266 S126A

    LEE ST
    Police responded to Lee St. regarding a motor vehicle that was vandalized. Reporting person stated that their passenger side window was shattered by an unknown individual.

  • 8/3/2026 4:52 PM
    INCIDENT 26006839
    IDENTITY FRAUD

    CANAL PK
    A Canal Pk. resident reported that an unknown person had utilized their personal information to open two unauthorized accounts.

  • 8/3/2026 6:07 PM
    INCIDENT 26006841
    LARCENY FROM BUILDING C266 S20

    WHITE ST
    An employee of a White St. business reported a suspect had stolen $1,200 of employee equipment and fled prior to the arrival of officers.

  • 8/3/2026 7:08 PM
    INCIDENT 26006843
    THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME C275 S2

    AMES ST
    Police responded to a business located on Ames St. to document a criminal harassment report.

  • 8/3/2026 8:12 PM
    INCIDENT 26006847
    SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION C266 S30A

    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    An employee of a Massachusetts Ave. business reported a suspect had stolen $64.63 of merchandise and fled prior to the arrival of officers.

  • 8/3/2026 8:35 PM
    INCIDENT 26006848
    A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON C265 S15A

    UPTON ST
    A Cambridge resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of Assault and Battery on a Police Officer and Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon following disturbance on Upton St.

  • 8/3/2026 8:47 PM
    INCIDENT 26006850
    ROBBERY, UNARMED C265 S19

    ELM ST
    Police documented a past unarmed robbery report. Victim reported they were attacked by four unknown individuals while walking on Cambridge St. and had their belongings taken.

  • 8/3/2026 8:49 PM
    INCIDENT 26006846
    DRUG, POSSESS CLASS B C94C S34

    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    Saba Gebre, 41, unhoused was placed under arrest on a charge of Shoplifting by Concealment and Possession of Class B Substance. An employee of a Central Square business reported Gebre had attempted to steal $75 worth of merchandise. Gebre was found to have suspected cocaine on her person.

  • 8/3/2026 10:01 PM
    INCIDENT 26006849
    SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE C266 S30A

    MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    An employee of a Massachusetts Ave. business reported an employee had stopped a suspect who had attempted to steal $9.58 of merchandise.

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