Crime News

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.

Crime Log April 23 to April 29, 2024

Assault

24024168: On 4/29/24 at approximately 12:30 AM, Somerville Police responded to a business on Sanborn Ct for report of a fight. Upon arrival, officers observed the victim suffering from an injury to his eye. He stated that he was inside the business and got into an argument with a male party. During the argument, the male party punched him in the face. Officers identified the male suspect.

Crime Log April 16 to April 22, 2024

Assault

24021420: On 4/16/24 at approximately 6:01 PM, Somerville Police responded to Assembly Row for report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he began talking with a group of young males and one of them 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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