Crime News

Crime Log August 9 to August 15, 2022

Assault

22044701: On 8/11/22 at approximately 2:11 PM, a female party entered the station and reported that her juvenile son was assaulted by another juvenile male while at a summer school program. The juvenile victim suffered injuries to his eye and face.

Shots Fired August 13, 2022

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On Saturday, August 13th, at approximately 01:05am, Somerville 911 received two calls reporting shots fired around Memorial Rd. In speaking with witnesses and reviewing video in the area, police learned a suspect on foot exchanges gunfire with two suspects operating a scooter on River Road. Officers recovered more than 15 shell casings on River Rd. No victims or injuries have been identified at this time, but police have located ballistic damage to vehicles and buildings.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Somerville Police at 617.625.1600 ext.7226 or leave an anonymous tip here here or by copying and pasting the following link: https://somervillepd.com/contact-us1/crime-tip

Crime Log August 2 to August 8, 2022

Residential Breaking and Entering

22042867: On 8/2/22 at approximately 4:43 PM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Dartmouth St for report of a breaking and entering in progress. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a victim who stated her son was walking home and was chased by a group of juveniles who were attempting to beat him up. The victim’s son arrived home and the juveniles began pushing on the door causing it to break off its hinges. The juvenile suspects fled when they heard police were being called then stole two bikes belonging to the son and his friend. Officers located the suspects nearby and retrieved the stolen bikes.

2nd Annual Community Unity Basketball Game

The 2nd Annual Community Unity Basketball Game. Thank you to the game sponsors (MLC, SPD, SFD, and SHA) and thank you to everyone that came out and supported the game last night. The Mystic Learning Center teamed up with Somerville Police Officers and Somerville Housing Authority for a basketball game worth watching! Please visit our Facebook page for more great action photos of the night! 

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Crime Log July 25 to August 1, 2022

Arrest

22041832: On 7/1/22, there was an armed carjacking at 460 Mystic Ave. Through investigation, Detectives identified one of the individuals involved as Daniel VIVAS, 19, of Somerville. On 7/28/22, Detectives conducted surveillance and located VIVAS at the Florence Street Park where they proceeded to serve him with a search warrant. While searching his person, Detectives recovered a loaded Glock 29 firearm, six grams of crack cocaine and $1149 USC. VIVAS was arrested on firearm and narcotics charges as well as a Somerville warrant for armed carjacking and assault with a dangerous weapon.

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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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