City of Somerville Massachusetts Police Department

Crime News

Crime Log August 15 to August 21, 2023

Assault

23046571: On 8/16/23 at approximately 8:39 PM, Somerville Police responded to 14 McGrath Hwy for report of a vandalism. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he was approached by a male party who smashed his headphones then shoved him.

: Last Updated: 22 August 2023

Crime Log August 8 to August 14, 2023

Assault

23045530: On 8/12/23 at approximately 12:15 AM, Somerville Police responded to 265 Broadway for report of a past robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated while walking home, he was approached by a male suspect who placed a knife against his neck and demanded money. The victim then smacked the knife away and the suspect fled the area. The suspect was described as a white male, early 20s, black beard and wearing a black shirt and blue jeans

: Last Updated: 16 August 2023

Crime Log August 1 to August 7, 2023

Assault

23044650: On 8/7/23 at approximately 11:10 PM, Somerville Police responded to Revolution Dr for report of a past assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a juvenile male who stated he was sitting inside the AMC theater and was attacked by two other juvenile males.

: Last Updated: 09 August 2023

Crime Log July 25 to July 31, 2023

Assault

23042137: On 7/26/23 at approximately 3:14 PM, Somerville Police responded to Washington St after a male party reported that three males in a vehicle parked across the street were waiting to hurt him. Upon arrival, officers observed a white sedan flee the area after two males entered it. Officers spoke with the victim who stated three males pulled up in the vehicle and one of them displayed a firearm that was in his waistband. The victim then fled the area.

: Last Updated: 07 August 2023

Crime Log July 18 to July 24, 2023

Shots Fired

23040389: On 7/19/23 at approximately 10:40 PM, Somerville Police responded to Howe St for report of two shots fired. Upon arrival, officers reviewed surveillance footage which showed a motorcycle, a pickup truck and a four-door sedan traveling at a high rate of speed. No ballistic evidence was recovered. Investigation is ongoing.