Crime News

Crime Log May 21 to May 27, 2024

Assault

24029819: On 5/22/24 at approximately 4:57 PM, Somerville Police responded to Great River Rd for report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated she was involved in an argument with a male party. During the argument, the male party spit at her. Officers identified the male suspect.  

Crime Log May 14 to May 20, 2024

Assault

24028063: On 5/15/24 at approximately 2:13 PM, Somerville Police responded to Middlesex Ave for report of a fight. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victims who stated they were involved in an altercation with two male parties after selling them some speakers. During the altercation, one of the male suspects brandished a knife at them and the other male hit the victim with a golf club. Officers identified both male suspects.

Crime Log May 7 to May 13, 2024

Robbery

24025529: On 5/4/24 at approximately 8:23 PM, Somerville Police responded to a business in Assembly Row for report of a shoplifting. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated a male and female party entered the store and began to shoplift several items. When he approached the suspects, the male suspect brandished a knife at him.

Shooting 5/12/24

On Sunday, 5/12/24 at approximately 2:58 AM Somerville Police responded to Memorial Rd for reports of shots fired.  Officers located a victim suffering from two non-fatal gunshot wounds who was then transported to the hospital.  Ten spent shell casings were recovered from the scene.  A residence, an administration building, and a vehicle all sustained ballistic damage from stray bullets but there were no other injuries.  This is an active police investigation and anyone who has information is asked to contact the Somerville Police Department at 617-625-1600 ext. 7236 or 617-308-0730.

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Crime Log April 30 to May 6, 2024

Robbery

24025529: On 5/4/24 at approximately 8:23 PM, Somerville Police responded to a business in Assembly Row for report of a shoplifting. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated a male and female party entered the store and began to shoplift several items. When he approached the suspects, the male suspect brandished a knife at him.

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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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