Crime News

Gun Seizure

On Friday, March 25th, 2022, the SPD arrested a 40 years old Charlestown man, Stephen Harley, on an arrest warrant.  The arrest occurred at 32 Kent St, and subsequent to Harley’s arrest police executed a search warrant at 32 Kent Street for unlawfully possessed firearms.  Police recovered 6 firearms including assorted handguns and an AR15 handgun designed to be easily concealed while being able to fire rifle rounds.  Police recovered almost one pound of marijuana, digital scales, large capacity feeding devices and a large amount of assorted ammunition.

32 Kent St firearm seizure

Arrest

22013773: On 3/15/22 at approximately 10:24 PM, Somerville Police responded to Canal Ln for a report of individual’s threatening people with a gun and slashing car tires. Upon arrival, officers arrested two male juveniles after it was determined they threatened the victim with a BB gun then slashed the tire on his vehicle.

Armed Robbery

22014111: On 3/17/22 at approximately 1:16 PM, Somerville Police responded to a business in Assembly Row for report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with an employee who stated a black man, 30-40 years of age, wearing a light colored baseball hat, a blue sweatshirt with white strings, blue sweatpants with a white stripe on the side and white sneakers began to select numerous items then told the security guard he had a gun. The suspect fled out of the store with the stolen items into an awaiting vehicle.

Residential Breaking & Entering

22014113: On 3/17/22 at approximately 1:31 PM, Somerville Police responded to a multifamily residence on Buckingham St for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated his laptop, cash and a diamond ring were stolen.

Assault

22013236: On 3/13/22 at approximately 4:28 PM, Somerville Police responded to a business in Assembly Row for report of a man who threatened employees. Upon arrival, officers spoke with an employee who stated a black man in his late twenties, approximately 5'08" tall, wearing black pants and a black sweatshirt made threats to assault them then left toward Central St. While officers were searching for the suspect, they received another report that the same suspect had also punched a security guard and rendered him unconscious.

  1. Public Safety News Mar 1 2022 to March 7 2022
  2. Robbery Log Feb 22 2022 to Feb 28 2022
  3. Assault Log Feb 22 2022 to Feb 28 2022
  4. Break In Feb 22 2022 to Feb 28 2022

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