Cambridge Public Safety Log: September 17-24, 2026
Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Dave Watkins
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Cambridge Police Department's official public log for the period September 17-24, 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, September 17, 7:12 a.m. — Arrest: An active warrant arrest was made on Sixth Street. Giovani Arroyo, 22, of Hyde Park, was arrested and charged on an active warrant out of Middlesex Superior Court.
Thursday, September 17, 8:12 a.m. — Hit and Run: A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on Robinson Street, sustaining minor injuries.
Thursday, September 17, 9:51 a.m. — Larceny: A bicycle valued at $1,200 was stolen from a locked fence outside a residence on Elm Street.
Thursday, September 17, 10:26 a.m. — Traffic Crash: A vehicle and motorcycle collided on Main Street with no injuries reported; one operator was cited.
Thursday, September 17, 12:11 p.m. — Traffic Stop: A Boston resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a stop near Bent and Third streets.
Thursday, September 17, 1:01 p.m. — Traffic Crash: A crash involving a scooter occurred at Brattle Square; one person was cited and non-life-threatening injuries were reported.
Thursday, September 17, 2:51 p.m. — Traffic Crash: A crash involving an e-bike occurred at Brattle and Craigie streets; one operator was cited, no injuries reported.
Thursday, September 17, 4:08 p.m. — Public Lewdness: A sexual act committed in public on Huron Avenue was reported; involved persons fled before police arrived.
Thursday, September 17, 5:16 p.m. — Arrest: Police responded to Franklin Street. Tyquan Lamar, 30, listed as unhoused, was arrested and charged with possession of a Class A substance, intimidation of a witness, conspiracy to violate drug laws, and threats to commit a crime.
Thursday, September 17, 5:47 p.m. — Arrest: Police responded to Alewife Brook Parkway. Kerri Hultman, 23, of Barre, was arrested and charged with possession of a Class E drug, intent to distribute a Class E drug, defacing property, and an active warrant out of Winchendon District Court.
Thursday, September 17, 8:19 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee on White Street reported a suspect stole $158 in merchandise and fled before officers arrived.
Thursday, September 17, 8:24 p.m. — Larceny: A bicycle valued at $900 was stolen from a locked pole on Clary Street.
Friday, September 18, 12:28 a.m. — Vehicle Larceny: A past larceny of a motor vehicle was reported on Rindge Avenue.
Friday, September 18, 8:00 a.m. — Larceny: An e-bike valued at $3,500 was stolen from outside a residence on Garden Street.
Friday, September 18, 8:55 a.m. — Arrest: An arrest was made near Massachusetts Avenue and Temple Street. Marsena Green, 33, of Cambridge, was arrested and charged on three active warrants out of Cambridge District Court.
Friday, September 18, 10:00 a.m. — Arrest: An incident near Garden Street and Massachusetts Avenue led to an arrest. Ricardo Gomes, 66, of Brockton, was arrested and charged with attempt to commit a crime, defacing property, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (shod foot), and resisting arrest.
Friday, September 18, 10:23 a.m. — Larceny: A Quincy resident reported their wallet was stolen on Jay Street, with the credit card later used for $140 in unauthorized transactions.
Friday, September 18, 11:01 a.m. — Larceny: A cell phone was stolen from a victim on Massachusetts Avenue by an individual who fled on a bicycle.
Friday, September 18, 11:15 a.m. — Package Theft: A package containing $100 in merchandise was stolen from a residence on Concord Avenue.
Friday, September 18, 11:22 a.m. — Package Theft: A package containing prescription medication was stolen from a residence on Cambridge Street.
Friday, September 18, 11:40 a.m. — Dooring Crash: A cyclist on Massachusetts Avenue was struck by a vehicle door, sustaining minor injuries; the driver left the scene.
Friday, September 18, 12:43 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee on Alewife Brook Parkway reported $161.93 in stolen merchandise; the suspect fled before officers arrived.
Friday, September 18, 12:53 p.m. — Pedestrian Crash: A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Albany Street and Massachusetts Avenue, sustaining minor injuries; the driver was cited.
Friday, September 18, 1:05 p.m. — Package Theft: A package containing medication was stolen from a residence on Rindge Avenue.
Friday, September 18, 1:20 p.m. — Rideshare Injury: A person entering a rideshare vehicle on Chatham Street was injured when it began moving, causing minor injuries.
Friday, September 18, 2:58 p.m. — Vehicle Larceny: A motor vehicle larceny was reported near Pemberton Street.
Friday, September 18, 3:49 p.m. — Charges Filed: A Cambridge resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on charges of assault and battery on a public employee and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon following a disturbance on Cambridge Street.
Friday, September 18, 6:57 p.m. — Arrest: An arrest was made at Graffiti Alley. Mahad Kateregga, 39, of Cambridge, was arrested and charged on two active warrants out of Cambridge District Court.
Friday, September 18, 7:16 p.m. — Shoplifting: A Boston resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of shoplifting by asportation after an employee on Massachusetts Avenue reported $21 in stolen merchandise.
Friday, September 18, 9:33 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee on Massachusetts Avenue reported $100 in stolen merchandise; the suspect fled before officers arrived.
Friday, September 18, 11:49 p.m. — Assault: Police responded to a fight at a business on Massachusetts Avenue.
Saturday, September 19, 1:46 a.m. — Larceny: A phone was stolen from a victim on Massachusetts Avenue by an individual in a vehicle.
Saturday, September 19, 3:19 a.m. — Vehicle Break-In: A resident on Howard Street reported their vehicle was broken into while parked, with $30 in items stolen.
Saturday, September 19, 4:17 a.m. — Break-In: A breaking and entering was reported on Massachusetts Avenue.
Saturday, September 19, 6:32 a.m. — Traffic Crash: A crash on Magazine Street led to a summons for negligent operation; one person was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Saturday, September 19, 10:00 a.m. — Package Theft: A package containing $190 in merchandise was stolen from a residence on Green Street.
Saturday, September 19, 12:07 p.m. — Package Theft: A package was stolen from a residence on Walden Street.
Saturday, September 19, 12:10 p.m. — Larceny: A bicycle valued at $1,500 was stolen from outside a residence on North First Street.
Saturday, September 19, 12:57 p.m. — Larceny: A larceny in progress was reported on Massachusetts Avenue.
Saturday, September 19, 1:32 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee on Massachusetts Avenue reported $100 in stolen merchandise; the suspect fled before officers arrived.
Saturday, September 19, 1:38 p.m. — Package Theft: A package containing $185 in merchandise was stolen from the lobby of a residence on Elmer Street.
Saturday, September 19, 1:43 p.m. — Arrest: Police responded to Massachusetts Avenue. Parbir Batra, 45, of Boston, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by concealment after an employee reported $64 in stolen merchandise.
Saturday, September 19, 2:07 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee on Massachusetts Avenue reported $7 in stolen merchandise.
Saturday, September 19, 3:10 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee on Somerville Avenue reported $14 in stolen merchandise; the suspect fled before officers arrived.
Saturday, September 19, 3:57 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee on Massachusetts Avenue reported $148.75 in stolen merchandise; the suspect fled before officers arrived.
Saturday, September 19, 4:34 p.m. — Arrest: Police responded to Massachusetts Avenue. Ariadni Kertsikof, 27, of Cambridge, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by recording false value after an employee reported $69 in stolen merchandise.
Saturday, September 19, 5:43 p.m. — Arrest: Police responded to Massachusetts Avenue. Ramon Oquendo, 34, listed as unhoused, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a Class B substance, and concealing evidence.
Saturday, September 19, 7:44 p.m. — Shoplifting: A Cambridge resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on a charge of shoplifting by concealment after an employee on Somerville Avenue reported $31 in stolen merchandise.
Saturday, September 19, 9:26 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee on Somerville Avenue reported $21 in stolen merchandise; the suspect fled before officers arrived.
Sunday, September 20, 7:26 a.m. — Arrest: An arrest was made on Fresh Pond Parkway. Anthony Georgio, 47, of Foxboro, was arrested and charged with breaking into a depository and warrants out of courts in Wrentham, Stoughton, and Rhode Island.
Sunday, September 20, 8:33 a.m. — Threats: On Harvard Street, a victim reported an unknown individual rang their doorbell and threatened to shoot their pet.
Sunday, September 20, 9:03 a.m. — Identity Fraud: A Shepard Street resident reported an attempted identity theft after unknown suspects tried to open a line of credit using their name.
Sunday, September 20, 3:34 p.m. — Arrest: Police responded to Somerville Avenue. Kelli Price, 56, of Cambridge, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by concealment after an employee reported $84 in stolen merchandise.
Sunday, September 20, 3:47 p.m. — Assault with Weapon: A past assault and battery by dangerous weapon was reported on Massachusetts Avenue.
Sunday, September 20, 4:36 p.m. — Larceny: A backpack containing approximately $400 in items was stolen from a victim's residence, reported on Massachusetts Avenue.
Sunday, September 20, 4:48 p.m. — Assault: Police investigated an assault and battery at a business on Massachusetts Avenue.
Sunday, September 20, 5:39 p.m. — Arrest: Christopher McFadden, 56, of Weymouth, was arrested on Brookline Street and charged with threat to commit a crime and an active warrant out of Boston.
Sunday, September 20, 6:02 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee on Alewife Brook Parkway reported $519.93 in stolen merchandise; the suspect fled before officers arrived.
Sunday, September 20, 6:06 p.m. — Larceny: A rented bicycle was stolen from a rack outside a business on Massachusetts Avenue.
Sunday, September 20, 7:41 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee on Somerville Avenue reported $1,168.32 in stolen merchandise; the suspect fled before officers arrived.
Sunday, September 20, 7:48 p.m. — Threats: An individual on Elm Street reported ongoing threats.
Sunday, September 20, 8:54 p.m. — Traffic Crash: A crash involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist was reported at Massachusetts Avenue and Russell Street.
Sunday, September 20, 10:01 p.m. — Attempted Larceny: On Massachusetts Avenue, a person reported someone attempted to steal their bike and damaged it in the process.
Sunday, September 20, 10:38 p.m. — Vehicle Break-In: A resident on Upton Street reported their vehicle was broken into while parked, with $70 in items stolen.
Monday, September 21, 8:17 a.m. — Larceny: A past larceny was reported on Franklin Street.
Monday, September 21, 9:35 a.m. — Pedestrian Crash: A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Dunster and Mt. Auburn streets; the operator was cited and the victim was transported to a hospital.
Monday, September 21, 9:44 a.m. — Threats: A report of past threats was filed on Mt. Auburn Street.
Monday, September 21, 10:50 a.m. — Larceny: A bag was stolen from the back porch of a residence on Main Street.
Monday, September 21, 11:08 a.m. — Vehicle Break-In: A resident on Potter Park reported their vehicle registration stolen after it was broken into while parked.
Monday, September 21, 12:14 p.m. — Larceny: A purse was stolen from a locker room, reported on Massachusetts Avenue.
Monday, September 21, 12:14 p.m. — Identity Fraud: A Chestnut Street resident reported receiving a fraudulent invoice for $754.
Monday, September 21, 1:51 p.m. — Larceny: On Cambridge Street, a known individual reportedly took $20 from a victim's wallet before leaving the residence.
Monday, September 21, 1:56 p.m. — Larceny: A known individual took house keys from a victim, reported on Massachusetts Avenue.
Monday, September 21, 1:57 p.m. — Vandalism: Vandalized property was reported on Concord Turnpike.
Monday, September 21, 2:35 p.m. — Arrest: Frederick Lawson, 58, of Boston, was arrested near Green and Pearl streets and charged with possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance (subsequent offense) and withholding evidence.
Monday, September 21, 3:23 p.m. — Arrest: Seamus Clancy, 35, of Cambridge, was arrested on Massachusetts Avenue and charged with defacing property.
Monday, September 21, 3:42 p.m. — Lewdness: Police responded to a business on Broadway for a report of open and gross lewdness.
Monday, September 21, 4:09 p.m. — Break-In: A past breaking and entering into a residence was reported on Massachusetts Avenue.
Monday, September 21, 4:31 p.m. — Shoplifting: An employee on Memorial Drive reported $120 in stolen merchandise; the suspect fled before officers arrived.
Monday, September 21, 4:41 p.m. — Identity Fraud: An identity fraud report was filed on Lambert Street.
Monday, September 21, 4:44 p.m. — Arrest: Francis Haugh, 47, listed as unhoused, was arrested at Central Square on an active warrant out of Boston District Court.
Monday, September 21, 4:52 p.m. — Vehicle Break-In: A resident on Oxford Street reported their vehicle was broken into while parked, with $10 in cash stolen.
Monday, September 21, 5:42 p.m. — Traffic Stop: A Lexington resident will be summonsed to Cambridge District Court on charges related to operating with a suspended license following a stop on Massachusetts Avenue and Rindge Avenue.
Monday, September 21, 8:04 p.m. — Theft of Services: An employee on Cambridge Street reported a suspect stole $48 in merchandise and fled before officers arrived.