Crime Log June 14 to June 20 2022

Residential Breaking and Entering

22033774: On 6/16/22 at approximately 2:48 AM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Minnesota Ave for an attempted breaking and entering. Officers then learned the reporting party could hear someone in the basement. Upon arrival, officers located a male party in the basement. Nothing was reported stolen.

Remembering Officer Randy Isaacs 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of active duty Officer, Randy Isaacs. Officer Isaacs was an integral member of the Somerville Police Department, bringing laughter to everyone he interacted with. He has brought joy to the members of the Department and the community for 15 years. In addition to Officer Isaacs’s service to the City of Somerville, he was also a 24 year veteran of the Army National Guard. He leaves his fellow soldiers as a Master Sergeant of the 26th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. Officer Isaacs served multiple tours to including deployments in Kosovo and Afghanistan. Officer Isaacs is a true American Hero, who dedicated his life to service. Officer Isaacs was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. His bright personality has left a deep impact on all that knew him.

Crime Log June 07 to June 13 2022

Residential Breaking and Entering

22032236: On 6/8/22 at approximately 8:45 PM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Newton St for a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victims who stated a contractor entered the home and took HVAC equipment.

Looking to ID 

Stabbing June 07 2022

On Tuesday, June 7^th, at 8:32 PM, the Somerville Police Department received calls for two men fighting and one possibly had a knife.  Upon arrival, officers located a 31 YO male with multiple stab wounds to his torso.  The victim suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries and is recovering in a local hospital. If you have any information regarding this incident please call the Somerville Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 617.625.1600 ext.#7226.

Shooting 34 Paulina St.

On Wednesday, June 1st, at 9:44 PM, the Somerville Police responded to 34 Paulina Street for a report of shots having been fired at the rear of the residence.  On arrival, Officers learned the shooting incident occurred this same date between 5:00AM-5:15AM.   Witnesses heard what sounded like four shots fired and soon after a fleeing vehicle but did not call the police at the time the shots were heard. There were no injuries reported.

The below image is of two unknown subjects who are considered persons of interest police at this time.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Somerville Police Department at 617.625.1600 ext.7226.  This matter is a very active investigation. 

Assault Log May 18 to May 30 2022

Arrest

22027729: On 5/18/22 at approximately 11:30 PM, Somerville Police responded to the area of Broadway & Autumn St after the victim reported a male party pulled a knife on him. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he was in a nearby restaurant then proceeded to walk home. Once he was outside his home, he was approached a male party who brandished a knife then threatened to kill him. Officers located the male suspect nearby and he was placed under arrest.

Armed Robbery

22026951: On 5/15/22 at approximately 6:05 PM, Somerville Police responded to a business in the area of Broadway & Broadway Pl for report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the clerk who stated a man brandished a knife then demanded money. The suspect then stole cash and fled the area. The suspect was described as a white man, wearing a black jacket with a white hooded sweatshirt, a mask covering his face and blue surgical gloves.

Assault Log May 10 to May 16 2022

Assault

22025755: On 5/10/22 at approximately 7:00 PM, two juveniles entered the station and reported a past assault. They stated that while on Linden St, they were involved in an altercation with another juvenile. The two juvenile victims then left the area and were chased by the father of the other juvenile. The father caught up to the juvenile victims then struck them multiple times.