Crime News

Crime Log January 2 to January 8, 2024

Assault

24000645: On 1/4/24 at approximately 9:40 PM, Somerville Police responded to a business in Assembly Row for report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he was out to dinner with a group of people and an altercation ensued. During the altercation, the victim was attacked by four individuals.  

Crime Log December 26 to January 1, 2024

Commercial Breaking and Entering

23074563: On 12/27/23 at approximately 9:35 PM, Somerville Police responded to a business on Holland St for report of a breaking and entering in progress. Upon arrival, officers conducted a search of the business and located a male party inside. He was then placed under arrest.

Crime Log December 19 to December 25, 2023

Assault

23073048: On 12/19/23 at approximately 10:03 PM, Somerville Police responded to Grant St for report of a past assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated earlier in the day, he was involved in an altercation with a juvenile male. During the altercation, the juvenile punched the victim in the face.

Crime Log December 12 to December 18, 2023

Commercial Breaking & Entering

23071991: On 12/15/23 at approximately 8:36 AM, Somerville Police responded to a business on Highland Ave. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male and female sleeping inside the bathroom. Officers identified both individuals. Nothing was reported missing.  

Crime Log December 5 to December 11, 2023

Assault

23070016: On 12/5/23 at approximately 7:26 PM, Somerville Police responded to 167 Holland St for report of an assault with a knife. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated while walking on Holland St, he was approached by two juvenile males and one of them brandished a knife. The victim continued walking and the juvenile with the knife followed him and began to slash at him. Both juveniles then fled the area on Blue Bikes. Shortly after, officers located both juveniles near the North St Housing. The juvenile who had the knife was stopped and identified. The other male was able to evade police. Officers recovered a folding knife hidden nearby.

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The arrest logs will not include arrests associated with juveniles, domestic violence or sexual assaults. (MGL c.41 s.98F)

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