Cambridge Public Safety Log: October 4-8, 2026

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The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Cambridge Police Department's official public log for the period October 4-8, 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).

Sunday, October 4, 12:01 a.m. — Breaking and Entering: Three individuals entered a Clifton Place residence and became confrontational with the occupant, police said.

Sunday, October 4, 2:57 a.m. — Arrest: Police responded to Massachusetts Avenue after a victim reported being threatened with a sharp object during an attempted vehicle theft. Michael Smith, 29, of Dorchester, was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a dangerous weapon, and use of a motor vehicle without authority.

Sunday, October 4, 9:57 a.m. — Larceny: A bag was stolen from Memorial Drive after the owner placed it on the floor.

Sunday, October 4, 10:51 a.m. — Threats: A Huron Avenue resident reported another individual yelling threats at them.

Sunday, October 4, 12:40 p.m. — Arrest: Lambert Street. Kerny Gachette, 26, of Medford, was arrested and charged with possession of a large capacity handgun, carrying a loaded firearm with a license, and possession of an untraceable firearm.

Sunday, October 4, 2:42 p.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle parked on Massachusetts Avenue was struck and the other driver left the scene, causing damage.

Sunday, October 4, 6:11 p.m. — Hit and Run: A hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle was reported on Main Street; minor injuries were reported.

Sunday, October 4, 8:00 p.m. — Larceny: A Cambridge resident's electric scooter and charger, valued at $700, were stolen from outside a business on Massachusetts Avenue.

Monday, October 5, 3:21 a.m. — Arrest: Main Street. Marco Haynes, 35, of Roxbury, was arrested on two active warrants out of Cambridge and Roxbury District Courts.

Monday, October 5, 6:16 a.m. — Arrest: Police responded to JFK Street for a report of property damage and assault. James Wright, 44, of Cambridge, was arrested and charged with defacing property and assault and battery.

Monday, October 5, 6:42 a.m. — Attempted Breaking and Entering: A Lambert Street resident reported someone attempted to break into their residence.

Monday, October 5, 7:44 a.m. — Breaking and Entering: A Third Street business reported $250 stolen from the register and tip jar during a break-in; a computer was knocked to the floor.

Monday, October 5, 9:30 a.m. — Breaking and Entering: A Market Street resident reported someone gained unauthorized access to their home and took photographs without permission.

Monday, October 5, 10:13 a.m. — Larceny: A bicycle valued at $1,000 was stolen from outside a Frost Street residence.

Monday, October 5, 10:23 a.m. — Arrest: Police arrested a man on Garden Street found in possession of a stolen e-bike. Stephen Culbertson, 44, of Cambridge, was charged with receiving stolen property over $1,000.

Monday, October 5, 10:28 a.m. — Traffic Crash: A crash on Albany Street involving an electric bike sent the cyclist to the hospital; the vehicle operator was cited.

Monday, October 5, 10:44 a.m. — Larceny: A bicycle valued at $1,200 was stolen from a bike rack on Massachusetts Avenue.

Monday, October 5, 11:03 a.m. — Traffic Crash: A motor vehicle crash on Broadway sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Monday, October 5, 11:08 a.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle parked on Ellsworth Avenue was struck, causing damage.

Monday, October 5, 11:38 a.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle parked on DeWolfe Street was struck, causing damage.

Monday, October 5, 12:15 p.m. — Arrest: Adrienne Leslie, 39, of Cambridge, was arrested near Green and Magazine Streets on an outstanding warrant out of Waltham District Court.

Monday, October 5, 12:16 p.m. — Larceny: A rented bicycle was stolen from a bike rack on JFK Street, resulting in $400 in fees to the renter.

Monday, October 5, 12:52 p.m. — Breaking and Entering (Vehicle): A vehicle parked outside a Massachusetts Avenue residence was broken into and a wallet was stolen.

Monday, October 5, 1:01 p.m. — Summons - Shoplifting: A Dorchester resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on charges of shoplifting by asportation and unlawful deactivation of a theft detection device after allegedly stealing $100 of merchandise from a Somerville Avenue business.

Monday, October 5, 2:16 p.m. — Vandalism: Two individuals damaged a garage gate on CambridgeSide Place.

Monday, October 5, 2:20 p.m. — Hit and Run: A pedestrian was struck on Cardinal Medeiros Avenue and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Monday, October 5, 3:04 p.m. — Traffic Crash: A motor vehicle crash on CambridgePark Drive involving a school bus left the bus operator with minor injuries; the operator was transported by EMS.

Monday, October 5, 4:06 p.m. — Larceny: A Blanchard Road resident reported being scammed through social media.

Monday, October 5, 4:12 p.m. — Arrest: Pedro Montiel, 68, of Cambridge, was arrested near Massachusetts Avenue and Pearl Street on an outstanding warrant out of Somerville District Court.

Monday, October 5, 6:27 p.m. — Breaking and Entering: An unknown individual entered a Rindge Avenue residence and stole items.

Monday, October 5, 7:13 p.m. — Larceny: A Cambridge resident's e-scooter, valued at $500, was stolen near Cameron Avenue.

Monday, October 5, 7:56 p.m. — Breaking and Entering: A Walden Street resident found another person's clothing inside their home after a break-in.

Tuesday, October 6, 1:39 a.m. — Shoplifting: An employee at a Massachusetts Avenue business reported a suspect stole $30 of merchandise and fled before officers arrived.

Tuesday, October 6, 7:37 a.m. — Shoplifting: An employee at a Massachusetts Avenue business reported a suspect stole $49 of merchandise and fled before officers arrived.

Tuesday, October 6, 9:48 a.m. — Vandalism: A vehicle's windshield wiper was damaged on Massachusetts Avenue.

Tuesday, October 6, 10:32 a.m. — Arrest: Jamil Russ, 65, of Boston, was arrested at a Massachusetts Avenue business and charged with shoplifting by concealment after allegedly stealing $5 of merchandise.

Tuesday, October 6, 10:58 a.m. — Larceny: A package containing $30 in merchandise was stolen from the front of a Rindge Avenue residence.

Tuesday, October 6, 11:42 a.m. — Arrest: Steven Ridley, 63, of Dorchester, was arrested at an Alewife Brook Parkway business and charged with shoplifting by asportation after allegedly stealing $76.88 of merchandise.

Tuesday, October 6, 12:05 p.m. — Assault and Battery: A White Street resident reported being physically assaulted by a co-worker during an argument.

Tuesday, October 6, 12:29 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee at a Somerville Avenue business reported a suspect stole $211 of merchandise and fled before officers arrived.

Tuesday, October 6, 1:09 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee at an Alewife Brook Parkway business reported a suspect stole $646 of merchandise.

Tuesday, October 6, 1:10 p.m. — Vandalism: Six to ten headstones were toppled or defaced at a cemetery on Rindge Avenue.

Tuesday, October 6, 1:32 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee at an Alewife Brook Parkway business reported a suspect stole $129 of merchandise and fled before officers arrived.

Tuesday, October 6, 1:34 p.m. — Summons - Traffic: A Dracut resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on charges including operating with a suspended license following a traffic stop on Massachusetts Avenue.

Tuesday, October 6, 1:57 p.m. — Breaking and Entering: A Broad Canal Way business was broken into and $200 in cash was stolen.

Tuesday, October 6, 3:46 p.m. — Shoplifting: A CambridgeSide Place business reported a suspect stole two pairs of eyeglasses valued at $350.

Tuesday, October 6, 4:38 p.m. — Arrest: Deven Valentin, 24, of Lowell, was arrested at a CambridgeSide Place business and charged with shoplifting by concealment, third offense, after allegedly stealing $690 of merchandise.

Tuesday, October 6, 4:45 p.m. — Larceny: A motorcycle valued at $1,200 was stolen while parked on CambridgeSide Place.

Tuesday, October 6, 4:46 p.m. — Suspicious Package: A Lambert Street resident turned in unwanted fireworks, which were taken by the Explosive Ordnance Unit.

Tuesday, October 6, 5:12 p.m. — Vandalism: A road rage incident near Garden and Walden Streets resulted in property damage.

Tuesday, October 6, 7:04 p.m. — Summons - Shoplifting: A Cambridge resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a shoplifting by concealment charge after allegedly stealing $17.16 of merchandise from a Massachusetts Avenue business.

Tuesday, October 6, 7:31 p.m. — Assault and Battery: An intoxicated individual pushed an employee at a Massachusetts Avenue bar after being turned away; the suspect fled before officers arrived.

Tuesday, October 6, 10:56 p.m. — Arrest: Daquan Lawrence, 32, listed as unhoused, was arrested on Prospect Street on four active warrants out of Boston District Court.

Tuesday, October 6, 10:59 p.m. — Larceny: An e-bike valued at $1,000 was stolen from the entrance of a business on Alewife Brook Parkway.

Tuesday, October 6, 11:16 p.m. — Identity Fraud: A victim reported a phone account was fraudulently opened using their personal information.

Tuesday, October 6, 11:25 p.m. — Larceny: A backpack was stolen near Hingham Street and Memorial Drive.

Wednesday, October 7, 12:21 a.m. — Disturbance: A fight between two individuals on Massachusetts Avenue was reported; both were identified and separated with no injuries reported.

Wednesday, October 7, 6:00 a.m. — Arrest: Ali Cali, 22, of Cambridge, was arrested on CambridgePark Drive on an outstanding warrant out of Haverhill District Court.

Wednesday, October 7, 8:23 a.m. — Larceny: A bicycle valued at $1,000 was stolen from a bike room on Fawcett Street.

Wednesday, October 7, 8:50 a.m. — Larceny: An e-bike valued at $800 was stolen from outside a Davenport Street residence.

Wednesday, October 7, 10:35 a.m. — Arrest: Nina James, 54, of Roxbury, was arrested at a Somerville Avenue business and charged with shoplifting by concealment, third offense, after allegedly stealing $46 of merchandise.

Wednesday, October 7, 11:23 a.m. — Larceny: A vehicle parked on Dickinson Street was broken into and items valued at $302 were stolen.

Wednesday, October 7, 11:56 a.m. — Larceny: A bicycle valued at $500 was stolen from outside a Gore Street residence.

Wednesday, October 7, 12:40 p.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle parked on Cherry Street was struck, causing damage.

Wednesday, October 7, 2:15 p.m. — Traffic Crash: A crash near Brattle Street and Lexington Avenue involving a cyclist resulted in minor injuries.

Wednesday, October 7, 4:40 p.m. — Traffic Crash: A crash near Albany and Pacific Streets involving a pedestrian resulted in minor injuries; the operator was cited.

Wednesday, October 7, 5:20 p.m. — Property Damage: Near Prescott Street, a resident reported someone struck their truck's display.

Wednesday, October 7, 5:50 p.m. — Larceny: A bicycle valued at $1,500 was stolen from a bike rack outside a White Street business.

Wednesday, October 7, 6:43 p.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle was struck in traffic on White Street; no injuries were reported.

Wednesday, October 7, 7:09 p.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle was struck in traffic on Rindge Avenue; no injuries were reported.

Wednesday, October 7, 7:50 p.m. — Breaking and Entering: A break-in was reported on Oxford Avenue; nothing was believed stolen or damaged.

Wednesday, October 7, 8:12 p.m. — Traffic Crash: A crash near Massachusetts Avenue and Upland Road involving a pedestrian resulted in minor injuries.

Wednesday, October 7, 8:12 p.m. — Larceny: A bicycle valued at $600 was stolen from a backyard on Theriault Court.

Thursday, October 8, 8:15 a.m. — Suspicious Package: An unattended package near Oxford Street was inspected by the Explosive Ordnance Unit and found not hazardous.

Thursday, October 8, 8:35 a.m. — Trespassing: An individual was reported violating a trespass order on Massachusetts Avenue.

Thursday, October 8, 10:24 a.m. — Larceny: A stolen vehicle was reported on Bristol Street.

Thursday, October 8, 2:08 p.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle parked on White Street was struck, causing damage.

Thursday, October 8, 2:10 p.m. — Fraud: An Aberdeen Avenue resident reported being tricked by someone posing as their boss into purchasing $1,200 in gift cards.

Thursday, October 8, 2:24 p.m. — Assault and Battery: A victim reported being struck in the face by an unknown individual near Albany Street and Massachusetts Avenue.

Thursday, October 8, 2:28 p.m. — Larceny: A bicycle valued at $1,499 was stolen from the basement of a Chauncy Street residence.

Thursday, October 8, 3:27 p.m. — Hit and Run: A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle on Harvey Street and sustained minor injuries.

Thursday, October 8, 4:07 p.m. — Arrest: Police responded to a disturbance at a White Street business. Harrison Gaylord, 24, of Newton, was arrested and charged with assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, and assault on ambulance personnel after physically assaulting a uniformed officer and causing injury.

Thursday, October 8, 4:20 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee at a Brattle Street business reported a suspect stole $326.99 of merchandise and fled before officers arrived.

Thursday, October 8, 5:04 p.m. — Larceny: A bicycle and helmet valued at $535 were stolen from a building on Bishop Allen Drive.

Thursday, October 8, 6:35 p.m. — Suspicious Package: An unattended package near Broadway was inspected by the Explosive Ordnance Unit and found not hazardous.

Thursday, October 8, 7:16 p.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle parked on Sherman Street was struck, causing damage.

Thursday, October 8, 8:23 p.m. — Threat to Commit Crime: An individual attempted to conceal merchandise and threatened staff at a Massachusetts Avenue business.

--- Source: Cambridge Police Department official public log, October 4-8, 2026. G.L. c. 41, section 98F. All incidents are as reported in the official log; Townbrief has not independently verified each entry.

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