Crime News
Federal Prosecution of Coleman
On 2/11/22, Jaiir Coleman pleaded guilty for his role in the multiple shootings in Somerville, Chelsea and Cambridge. He received a minimum sentence of 40 years. We are proud of the work done by Somerville Detectives on this case and the collaboration of the agencies involved in this federal prosecution."Coleman admitted to committing six shootings in furtherance of this drug conspiracy. Four shootings took place on Nov. 11, 2019, in Chelsea and Somerville, during which homes and vehicles were struck with gunfire. A fifth shooting took place in May 2020 in Somerville targeting individuals who were believed to be rival gang members. A sixth shooting took place in Cambridge in July 2020, during which Coleman used a machine gun to shoot at a group of individuals in response to a video posting made on social media." Boston-Area Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearms Conspiracy. (2022, February 11). [Press release]. https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/boston-area-gang-member-pleads-guilty-drug-and-firearms-conspiracy-involving-six
Robbery Feb 2, 2022
Armed Robbery
22005269: On 2/2/22 at approximately 3:07 PM, Somerville Police responded to a business in Assembly Row for a robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the reporting person who stated a black man, 6 feet tall, wearing a red, white, and blue winter hat, blue Adidas hooded sweatshirt, and light blue jeans entered the store and began to shoplift various items. When he approached the exit, he brandished a knife at the security guard. Anyone with information regarding this individual is asked to please contact the Somerville Police at 617-625-1600.
Hate Vandalism
Hate Vandalism
22003686: The Somerville Police are interested in speaking with the individuals pictured below regarding hateful graffiti that was written on a business on Elm St. Anyone with information regarding these individuals is asked to please contact the Somerville Police at 617-625-1600.
Assault Feb 5, 2022
Assault
22005746: On 2/5/22 at approximately 1:50 PM, Somerville Police responded to a business in the area of Mystic Ave & Revolution Dr for report of a past assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated while he was in the parking lot, he engaged in an argument with a man operating a pickup truck who then exited the vehicle and attacked him. Officers identified the suspect.
Break In Feb 1, 2022
Residential Breaking and Entering
22005148: On 2/1/22 at approximately 9:05 PM, Somerville Police responded to a multifamily residence on Rossmore St for a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated his air compressor was missing from his garage.
Other Crime from Feb 1, 2022 - Feb 7, 2022:
•4 Car Breaks
•2 Catalytic Convert thefts
•1 MV Vandalisms
•1 Vandalisms
•1 Package Thefts
•1 Bike Theft
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