Cambridge Public Safety Log: October 8-8, 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 8-8, 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).

Thursday, October 8, 8:15 a.m. — Suspicious Package: Officers and the Explosive Ordnance Unit responded to a report of an unattended package on Oxford Street; it was determined not to be hazardous.

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

Thursday, October 8, 10:24 a.m. — Stolen Vehicle: Police responded to Bristol Street for a report of a stolen motor vehicle.

Thursday, October 8, 2:08 p.m. — Hit and Run: Police responded to White Street for a report that a parked vehicle was struck and damaged.

Thursday, October 8, 2:10 p.m. — Identity Fraud: A victim on Aberdeen Avenue reported an unknown individual posed as their boss and tricked them into purchasing $1,200 in gift cards.

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

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

Thursday, October 8, 3:27 p.m. — Hit and Run: A victim on Harvey Street reported being struck by a motor vehicle while riding a bicycle; minor injuries were reported.

Thursday, October 8, 4:07 p.m. — Arrest: Officers responded to a White Street business for a report of a disturbance, during which the suspect assaulted a uniformed police officer, causing injury. 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: An employee of 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 Cambridge resident reported a bicycle and helmet valued at approximately $535 were stolen from a building on Bishop Allen Drive.

Thursday, October 8, 6:35 p.m. — Suspicious Package: Officers and the Explosive Ordnance Unit responded to a report of an unattended package on Broadway; it was determined not to be hazardous.

Thursday, October 8, 7:16 p.m. — Hit and Run: Officers responded to Sherman Street for a report that a parked vehicle was struck and damaged.

Thursday, October 8, 8:23 p.m. — Disturbance: Police responded to Massachusetts Avenue for a report that an unknown individual attempted to conceal merchandise and threatened staff.

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