Cambridge Public Safety Log: October 8-11, 2026

Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Townbrief

The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Cambridge Police Department's official public log for the period October 8-11, 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).

Thursday, October 8, 8:15 a.m. — Suspicious Package: An unattended package on Oxford Street was inspected by the bomb squad and found not hazardous.

Thursday, October 8, 8:35 a.m. — Trespass: Police responded to Massachusetts Avenue for a report of a person violating a trespass order.

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

Thursday, October 8, 2:08 p.m. — Hit and Run: A parked vehicle on White Street was struck and damaged; the other driver fled.

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

Thursday, October 8, 2:24 p.m. — Assault and Battery: An unknown person struck a victim in the face near Albany Street and Massachusetts Avenue.

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

Thursday, October 8, 3:27 p.m. — Hit and Run: A bicyclist on Harvey Street was struck by a motor vehicle that fled the scene; minor injuries were reported.

Thursday, October 8, 4:07 p.m. — Arrest: Officers responding to a disturbance at a White Street business were assaulted during the encounter, causing injury to an officer. Harrison Gaylord, 24, of Newton, was charged with assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, and assault on ambulance personnel.

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

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

Thursday, October 8, 6:35 p.m. — Suspicious Package: An unattended package on Broadway was inspected by the bomb squad and found not hazardous.

Thursday, October 8, 7:16 p.m. — Hit and Run: A parked vehicle on Sherman Street was struck and damaged; the other driver fled.

Thursday, October 8, 8:23 p.m. — Disturbance: On Massachusetts Avenue, a person attempting to conceal items threatened staff.

Friday, October 9, 1:05 a.m. — Larceny: A pet cat was reported stolen on Massachusetts Avenue.

Friday, October 9, 8:06 a.m. — Traffic Crash: A city-owned vehicle was involved in a crash near Gilmore Street and Western Avenue; minor injuries were reported.

Friday, October 9, 9:20 a.m. — Breaking and Entering: An unknown person entered a garage on Magazine Street and stole $770 in personal items.

Friday, October 9, 9:38 a.m. — Road Rage: Police responded to a reported road rage incident on Highland Avenue.

Friday, October 9, 9:48 a.m. — Larceny: A bicycle valued at $600 was stolen from outside a residence on Arcadia Street.

Friday, October 9, 9:48 a.m. — Larceny: A bicycle valued at $1,000 was stolen from the entryway of a residence on Reed Street.

Friday, October 9, 10:45 a.m. — Trespass: Police responded to an ongoing trespassing issue at a Massachusetts Avenue business.

Friday, October 9, 1:07 p.m. — Larceny: A package containing $700 in merchandise was stolen from a delivery room on Concord Turnpike.

Friday, October 9, 1:17 p.m. — Arrest: Officers observed a suspected street-level drug transaction near Porter Square on Massachusetts Avenue. Paul White, 60, of Boston; Lori Quigley, 55, of Cambridge; and Jamil Charles, 56, of Cambridge, were charged with possession and distribution of narcotics.

Friday, October 9, 1:25 p.m. — Larceny: A package containing $177.84 in merchandise was stolen on Massachusetts Avenue.

Friday, October 9, 1:40 p.m. — Fraud: A bag stolen from a Massachusetts Avenue business contained cards later used in multiple unauthorized transactions.

Friday, October 9, 3:13 p.m. — Weapon Report: Police responded to a report of a person with a gun on Morgan Avenue; officers spoke with those involved and no firearm was found.

Friday, October 9, 3:34 p.m. — Shoplifting: A Roxbury resident will be summonsed for allegedly stealing $62.99 of merchandise from a Massachusetts Avenue business.

Friday, October 9, 4:13 p.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $211.68 of merchandise from a Massachusetts Avenue business and fled before officers arrived.

Friday, October 9, 4:58 p.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $179.98 of merchandise from a Massachusetts Avenue business and fled before officers arrived.

Friday, October 9, 5:44 p.m. — Larceny: A bicycle valued at $1,300 was stolen from outside a residence on Wheeler Street.

Friday, October 9, 5:54 p.m. — Traffic Crash: A motor vehicle struck a bicyclist at Massachusetts Avenue and Garden Street; minor injuries were reported and the driver was cited.

Friday, October 9, 6:01 p.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle on Education Street was struck in traffic by another driver who fled; no injuries were reported.

Friday, October 9, 6:23 p.m. — Hit and Run: A parked vehicle on Massachusetts Avenue was struck and damaged; the other driver fled.

Friday, October 9, 6:26 p.m. — Larceny: A bicycle valued at $600 was stolen from outside a residence on Lincoln Way.

Friday, October 9, 7:19 p.m. — Traffic Crash: A motor vehicle and a bicyclist collided near Kirkland Street and Quincy Street; both were cited.

Friday, October 9, 7:31 p.m. — Shoplifting: A Boston resident will be summonsed for allegedly stealing $205 of merchandise from a Massachusetts Avenue business.

Friday, October 9, 7:33 p.m. — Assault: A person on Cambridgepark Drive reported having glass thrown at them.

Friday, October 9, 7:58 p.m. — Larceny: A jacket valued at $350 was stolen on Massachusetts Avenue.

Saturday, October 10, 8:51 a.m. — Hit and Run: A parked vehicle on Rindge Avenue was struck and damaged; the other driver fled.

Saturday, October 10, 11:44 a.m. — Fraud: A Lincoln Way resident reported a known individual removed bank cards and ID from their wallet.

Saturday, October 10, 11:50 a.m. — Larceny: An e-bike valued at $2,423 was stolen from outside a business on Wheeler Street.

Saturday, October 10, 12:08 p.m. — Larceny: A vehicle parked on Brookline Street was broken into; a wallet with $500 cash was stolen and a card inside was used for $377 in unauthorized charges.

Saturday, October 10, 2:40 p.m. — Hit and Run: A parked vehicle on Cambridge Street was struck and damaged; the other driver fled.

Saturday, October 10, 3:13 p.m. — Larceny: A package containing $60 in merchandise was stolen from the foyer of a residence on Walden Street.

Saturday, October 10, 5:11 p.m. — Shoplifting: A Revere resident will be summonsed for allegedly stealing $25 of merchandise from an Alewife Brook Parkway business.

Saturday, October 10, 7:30 p.m. — Assault: A victim near Alewife Brook Parkway and Rindge Avenue reported being threatened with a sharp object by an unknown person.

Saturday, October 10, 8:16 p.m. — Suspicious Package: An unattended package on Main Street was inspected by the bomb squad and found not hazardous.

Saturday, October 10, 9:23 p.m. — Traffic Crash: A motor vehicle crash on Hampshire Street resulted in minor injuries.

Saturday, October 10, 11:48 p.m. — Hit and Run: A parked vehicle near Bishop Allen Drive and School Street was struck and damaged; the other driver fled.

Sunday, October 11, 12:07 a.m. — Suspicious Activity: An unknown person was seen trying to enter multiple parked cars near Broadway and Prescott Street.

Sunday, October 11, 12:29 a.m. — Larceny: A bag left unattended inside a Massachusetts Avenue business was stolen.

Sunday, October 11, 10:05 a.m. — Traffic Crash: A motor vehicle crash involving a scooter near Essex Street and Massachusetts Avenue resulted in minor injuries.

Sunday, October 11, 11:05 a.m. — Hit and Run: A parked vehicle on Rindge Avenue was struck and damaged; the other driver fled.

Sunday, October 11, 1:09 p.m. — Arrest: Ali Barnes, 30, unhoused, was arrested on Auburn Street on an active warrant out of Waltham District Court.

Sunday, October 11, 1:27 p.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle on Cambridgepark Drive was struck in traffic by another driver who fled; no injuries were reported.

Sunday, October 11, 1:50 p.m. — Hit and Run: A parked vehicle on Donnell Street was struck and damaged; the other driver fled.

Sunday, October 11, 1:58 p.m. — Hit and Run: A parked vehicle near Hampshire Street and Webster Avenue was struck and damaged; the other driver fled.

Sunday, October 11, 2:33 p.m. — Attempted Larceny: Someone opened boxes in a garage on Concord Turnpike; nothing was reported missing.

Sunday, October 11, 2:38 p.m. — Suspicious Package: An unattended package near Eliot Street and JFK Street was inspected by the bomb squad and found not hazardous.

Sunday, October 11, 2:46 p.m. — Arrest: An employee at an Alewife Brook Parkway business reported a suspect stole $68.95 of merchandise. Gerard Moore-Khan, 38, of Cambridge, was charged with shoplifting by concealment, second offense, and held on two active warrants out of Boston and Cambridge District Courts.

Sunday, October 11, 3:08 p.m. — Larceny: A computer was stolen from inside a Brattle Street business.

Sunday, October 11, 3:16 p.m. — Hit and Run: A vehicle at Massachusetts Avenue and Pleasant Street was struck in traffic by another driver who fled; no injuries were reported.

Sunday, October 11, 3:29 p.m. — Arrest: Thomas Muske, 44, unhoused, was arrested after a disturbance on Massachusetts Avenue. He was charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon.

Sunday, October 11, 4:10 p.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $240 of merchandise from an Alewife Brook Parkway business and fled before officers arrived.

Sunday, October 11, 4:10 p.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $350 of merchandise from an Alewife Brook Parkway business and fled before officers arrived.

Sunday, October 11, 5:14 p.m. — Traffic Stop: A Hyde Park resident will be summonsed for operating an unregistered and uninsured vehicle following a stop near Galilei Way and Main Street.

Sunday, October 11, 7:19 p.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $200 of merchandise from a White Street business and fled before officers arrived.

Sunday, October 11, 7:43 p.m. — Shoplifting: A suspect stole $72 of merchandise from a Massachusetts Avenue business and fled before officers arrived.

Sunday, October 11, 10:13 p.m. — Vandalism: A motor vehicle was maliciously damaged near Broadway and Antrim Street.

--- Source: Cambridge Police Department official public log, October 8-11, 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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