• Somerville Police Cruiser
    SOMERVILLE POLICE

    Photo©: SPD 273

  • NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM NOMINATES SOMERVILLE
    NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM NOMINATES SOMERVILLE

    The Somerville Police is nominated to participate as one of five police agencies across the country for the National Law Enforcement Museum Five Communities Exhibition in October 2018.  © Photo: Dan Watkins

  • COMBAT CROSS RECIPIENT SGT. MICHAEL McCAREY
    COMBAT CROSS RECIPIENT SGT. MICHAEL McCAREY

    Sgt. Michael McCarey receives the Combat Cross award for his bravery on May 1st. 2019. Combat Cross members have successfully and intelligently performed an act of extraordinary heroism, while engaged in personal combat with an armed adversary under circumstances of imminent personal hazard to life. (Picture: Previous recipients of the Combat Cross, Capt.Ward, Sgt. McCarey, Lt. Rymill, Lt. Kennelly)

  • JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY PHOTO

    JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY FOR SOMERVILLE YOUTH. Photo©: SPD 273

  • SOMERVILLE POLICE ACCREDITATION CEREMONY
    SOMERVILLE POLICE ACCREDITATION CEREMONY

    The Somerville Police Department was awarded Accreditation by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC), June 4, 2019. 

  • CAPUANO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL TRIP
    CAPUANO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL TRIP

    The Capuano school students take a trip to Somerville Police Headquarters to visit their neighborhood police officers. Photo©: SPD

  • GUNS & HOSES HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
    GUNS & HOSES HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

    Somerville Police & Fire face-off at the annual "Guns & Hoses" Hockey Tournament to raise proceeds for the Somerville Youth Hockey Tournament. Photo©: SPD 273

  • NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
    NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

    The Somerville Police is proud to participate in National Night Out event, this an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhoods. Photo©: SPD

  • SOMERVILLE OFFICERS RECEIVE MEDAL OF VALOR

    The Massachusetts Police Association (MPA) recognized Somerville Police Officers and awarded them the Medal of Valor for their acts of heroism during a hostage situation that occurred on August 6, 2020.

  • WALKING DIALOGUES
    WALKING DIALOGUES

    Somerville Police Department teams up with The Center for Teen Empowerment to build community relationships between Law Enforcement and Residents of Somerville. Photo©: Dan Watkins

  • BIKING IN SOMERVILLE

    Somerville Community Police Officers join the Friends of the Library Biking Day.

  • Crime Log March 11 to March 17, 2025

    Residential Breaking and Entering

    25013820: On 3/13/25 at approximately 8:59 AM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Concord Ave for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated his bicycle and electric scooter were stolen from the common basement area.  

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  • Crime Log March 4 to March 10, 2025

    Assault

    25013007: On 3/9/25 at approximately 5:51 PM, Somerville Police responded to 779 McGrath Hwy for a weapons call. Upon arrival, officers encountered two juvenile males who stated they were being chased by a group of five juveniles with knives. Officers located the group of juvenile suspects nearby and identified them. Officers recovered knives from two of the juvenile suspects.

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  • Crime Log February 25 to March 3, 2025

    Commercial Breaking and Entering

    25010987: On 2/27/25 at approximately 11:45 AM, Somerville Police responded to Conway Park for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with DPW workers who stated the snack shack was broken into and there was drug paraphernalia left behind.

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  • Fraud Awareness Bulletin Likely Increased Home Improvement Scams

    Links: 

    Secretary of the Commonwealth

    Home Improvement Contractor

    Complaint

    Request Arbitration

    HIC Guaranty Fund

     
  • Shots Fired Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

    The Somerville Police Department, in cooperation with other law enforcement partners, are actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, February 25th, at approximately 12:05 AM. The SPD received two 911 calls for shots fired on Broadway, between North St. and Alewife Brook Parkway. Upon arrival, police discovered numerous shell casings and ballistic damage to fixed objects and vehicles. Police learned that the occupants of a vehicle stopped on Broadway and then shot at an individual who was on foot. There are no injuries reported and the matter remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Somerville Police at 617.625.1212.

     
  • Crime Log February 18 to February 24, 2025

    Shots Fired

    25010429: On 2/25/25 at approximately 12:05 AM, Somerville Police responded to the area of Broadway and Alewife Brook Parkway for a report of shots fired. On scene, officers recovered several shell casings. Investigation is ongoing at this time.

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  • Crime Log February 11 to February 17, 2025

    Assault

    25008776: On 2/16/25 at approximately 6:10 AM, Somerville Police responded to 376 Mystic Ave for an assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he got into an altercation with a male party while shoveling snow in the parking lot. During the altercation, the suspect punched and kicked the victim then grabbed what was believed to be a firearm from his vehicle and made a racking motion.

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  • Crime Log February 4 to February 10, 2025

    Assault

    25006942: On 2/7/25 at approximately 12:58 AM, Somerville Police responded to Assembly Row for a fight. Upon arrival, officers observed an unconscious male on the ground suffering from multiple injuries. Officers spoke with several witnesses who stated the victim was involved in a fight with two males and one female. During the fight, the suspects repeatedly punched and kicked the victim then fled the area.

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  • Crime Log January 28 to February 3, 2025

    Residential Breaking & Entering

    25005121: On 1/28/25 at approximately 4:08 PM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Myrtle St for a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated his brother had recently passed away and there were several belongings missing from his home.

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  • Crime Log January 21 to January 27, 2025

    Arrest

    25003929: On 1/22/25 at approximately 12:46 PM, Somerville Police responded to East Cambridge Savings Bank (285 Highland Ave) for a robbery. Upon arrival, officers were given a suspect description and were informed that the suspect left in a taxi cab. Officers quickly located the taxi and conducted a stop. The suspect was identified placed under arrest. Officers confiscated a knife from the suspect and recovered $80 tucked in the seats of the taxi.

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