• SOMERVILLE OFFICERS RECEIVE MEDAL OF VALOR

    The Massachusetts Police Association (MPA) recognized Somerville Police Officers and awarded them the Medal of Valor for their acts of heroism during a hostage situation that occurred on August 6, 2020.

  • WALKING DIALOGUES
    WALKING DIALOGUES

    Somerville Police Department teams up with The Center for Teen Empowerment to build community relationships between Law Enforcement and Residents of Somerville. Photo©: Dan Watkins

  • JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY PHOTO

    JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY FOR SOMERVILLE YOUTH. Photo©: SPD 273

  • Somerville Police Cruiser
    SOMERVILLE POLICE

    Photo©: SPD 273

  • GUNS & HOSES HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
    GUNS & HOSES HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

    Somerville Police & Fire face-off at the annual "Guns & Hoses" Hockey Tournament to raise proceeds for the Somerville Youth Hockey Tournament. Photo©: SPD 273

  • NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM NOMINATES SOMERVILLE
    NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM NOMINATES SOMERVILLE

    The Somerville Police is nominated to participate as one of five police agencies across the country for the National Law Enforcement Museum Five Communities Exhibition in October 2018.  © Photo: Dan Watkins

  • COMBAT CROSS RECIPIENT SGT. MICHAEL McCAREY
    COMBAT CROSS RECIPIENT SGT. MICHAEL McCAREY

    Sgt. Michael McCarey receives the Combat Cross award for his bravery on May 1st. 2019. Combat Cross members have successfully and intelligently performed an act of extraordinary heroism, while engaged in personal combat with an armed adversary under circumstances of imminent personal hazard to life. (Picture: Previous recipients of the Combat Cross, Capt.Ward, Sgt. McCarey, Lt. Rymill, Lt. Kennelly)

  • SOMERVILLE POLICE ACCREDITATION CEREMONY
    SOMERVILLE POLICE ACCREDITATION CEREMONY

    The Somerville Police Department was awarded Accreditation by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC), June 4, 2019. 

  • NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
    NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

    The Somerville Police is proud to participate in National Night Out event, this an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhoods. Photo©: SPD

  • BIKING IN SOMERVILLE

    Somerville Community Police Officers join the Friends of the Library Biking Day.

  • CAPUANO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL TRIP
    CAPUANO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL TRIP

    The Capuano school students take a trip to Somerville Police Headquarters to visit their neighborhood police officers. Photo©: SPD

  • Crime Log November 7 to November 13, 2023

    Residential Breaking & Entering

    23065027: On 11/9/23 at approximately 11:30 AM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Somerville Ave for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated copper pipe was stolen from his basement.

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  • Crime Log October 31 to November 6, 2023

    Assault

    23063218: On 10/31/23 at approximately 7:17 PM, Somerville Police responded to 110 Governor Winthrop Rd for a fight. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a juvenile female who stated she was trick or treating and was attacked by three juvenile males on bikes. 

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  • Crime Log October 24 to October 30, 2023

    Robbery 

    23062864: On 10/29/23 at approximately 8:18 PM, Somerville Police responded to a business on Broadway for report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the clerk who stated a male party entered the store and asked her how much cigarettes were. When she turned around, the male ran around the counter then brandished a small handgun and forced her to open the register. He took approximately $2300 USD and fled westbound on Broadway. 

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  • Crime Report 10/29/2023

     

    On Sunday, 10/29/23 around 14:08 hours, Somerville officers responded to Draw Seven Park in Assembly Row for a report of an altercation where the operator of a gray Mazda 6 flashed a firearm. Somerville officers located a parked vehicle matching the descriptions provided by the RP.  It was occupied by the operator, who also matched the provided description, and a passenger.  Given the park is Massachusetts State Police jurisdiction, MSP took control of the scene.  Inside the vehicle, they recovered two firearms, a large quantity of marijuana and small bags of a white powdery substance.  The two adult occupants, Khennith Ezra Bastien and Makai Vicente both of Charlestown were arrested by the MSP. 

     

    On Sunday, 10/29/23 at 00:45 hours, SPD received a report of shots fired in the area of 299 Broadway.  Somerville Officers and State Police canvassed the area extensively and were unable to locate ballistic evidence.  Should anyone have additional information, please contact the SPD Criminal Investigation Division at 617.625.1600 ext 7220.

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  • Crime Log October 17 to October 23, 2023

    Assault

    23060381: On 10/18/23 at approximately 10:35 PM, Somerville Housing officers responded to 25 Memorial Rd for report of threats with a handgun. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated while driving down Memorial Rd, he collided with a dark grey vehicle occupied by four teenage black males. When the victim exited his vehicle to take a picture, one of the male passengers in the other vehicle displayed a handgun and told him not to call police.

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  • Crime Log October 10 to October 16, 2023

    Assault

    23058349: On 10/4/23 at approximately 6:40 PM, Somerville Police responded to 355 Broadway for report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he was picking up food and was approached by an unknown male who yelled at him and threatened to come back with a gun. Shortly after, the male came back with another male party and they started attacking the victim with a metal pole.

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  • Crime Log October 3 to October 9, 2023

    Commercial Breaking & Entering

    23057501: On 10/7/23 at approximately 2:55 AM, Somerville Police responded to a business in Assembly Row for a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the manager who stated the front window was smashed with a chair and the cash register was found on the ground inside. Approximately $2,000 USD was reported stolen.

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  • PSA Identification Needed 10/5/2023

    The Somerville Police are asking the public's help in identifying the pictured person of interest in three recent residential housebreaks that occurred near the Powder House Rotary.  The unknown individual has been observed in homes between 12 AM and 8:30 AM by entering unlocked doors.  Residents are urged to lock all doors and windows overnight, particularly those on ground level.  Residents are also urged to call police if they see anything unusual in their neighborhood such as loitering; persons in driveways or yards who shouldn't be; and any other suspicious behavior.   

    Anyone who has information is asked to contact the Somerville Police Criminal Investigation Department at 617.625.1600 x7226.

    ID Needed               Id Needed 1           

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  • Crime Log September 26 to October 2, 2023

    Residential Breaking & Entering

    23055202: On 9/26/23 at approximately 8:48 AM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on Belmont St for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the reporting party who stated the front door was forced open. Nothing was reported missing.  

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  • Crime Log September 19 to September 25, 2023

    Residential Breaking & Entering

    23053815: On 9/19/23 at approximately 8:00 AM, Somerville Police responded to a residence on College Ave for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the reporting party who stated the home is being remodeled and multiple tools were stolen.  

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