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Father, 11-Year-Old Son Stabbed In Cambridge Home on Pearl Street

ewelin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:51:17 +0000

State and local police are looking for a man who broke into a Cambridge home early Thursday morning and stabbed a father and his 11-year-old son.

Investigators say the man broke into the back of a house on Pearl Street around 1 a.m. and was confronted by the boy on the first floor of the home.

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Cambridge Police Department Alert – TIMESHARE CLOSING MANAGEMENT COMPANY

ewelin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:47:59 +0000

TIMESHARE CLOSING MANAGEMENT COMPANY

June 11, 2010

The Cambridge Police Department Electronic Crime Unit and the Cambridge Consumers Council has recently seen an increase in the number of Fraud incidents involving Elite Escrow Management. This is a timeshare closing company claiming to be located at 485 Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge.

Upon investigation the company . . . → Read More

Recent auto break-ins

ewelin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:24:41 +0000

Since the beginning of May, there have been three reports of larcenies from motor vehicles in the Highlands; two overnight on 5/10-5/11, and one on 5/24-5/25. All three took place overnight on Normandy Ave or Normandy Terrace. Due to the relatively low number of incidents over the course of a month in this neighborhood . . . → Read More

Fake cop robs woman at Alewife T station

ewelin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:20:53 +0000

MBTA officials warned the public to be on guard after a woman, impersonating a police officer, allegedly robbed another woman at the Alewife T station earlier this week.

At about 7:45 p.m. March 16, a man and a woman were allegedly approached by an unknown woman who asked for cigarettes. As it is illegal . . . → Read More

CYCLE Kids Spin-A-Thon

ewelin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:30:42 +0000

Greetings,

Highlands Sergeant James Crowley contacted us and will participating in the Cycle Kids Spin-A-Thon on March 27th (more info below). With his particiation he has also pledged to raise $150 for this city program. If anyone is willing to donate towards this cause please send to James Crowley at the Cambridge Police Station:

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Cambridge Police warn of social networking, e-mail fraud

ewelin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:19:04 +0000

The following is a neighborhood alert from the Cambridge Police Department:

The Cambridge Police Department Electronic Crime Unit has recently seen an increase in the number of fraud incidents involving popular social networking Web sites (Facebook, MySpace) and e-mail accounts concerning a “friend” stating that they had been robbed in London. A suspect will . . . → Read More

Reminder to lock your vehicles

ewelin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:05:37 +0000

A resident of Griswold Street passed note that someone had rifled through his car’s glove box last Thursday or Friday when it was left unlocked in their driveway. It may be related to a recent incident that happened in Belmont:

Thieves continue to target unlocked vehicles Tue Nov 24, 2009, 02:09 PM EST

Belmont, . . . → Read More

Police hunt for foot licker

ewelin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:21:32 +0000

Taken from the Cambridge Chronicle (http://www.wickedlocal.com/cambridge/news/x1528800272/Police-hunt-for-Cambridge-foot-licker)

Police hunt for foot licker By Erin Smith Wicked Local Cambridge Posted Aug 19, 2009 @ 07:13 AM

Cambridge — Cambridge Police are on the lookout for a middle-aged foot licker with a penchant for accosting high-heeled shoppers outside a local organic food store.

An Arlington woman told . . . → Read More

Municipal Police Officer Exam Information Session

ewelin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:34:43 +0000

Do you or someone you know possess integrity, courage and a willingness to help those in need? Perhaps you are ready to pursue a career as a police officer! This is an opportunity to provide service to the community, while taking advantage of the generous City of Cambridge benefits structure. If you are not . . . → Read More

A message from our Neighborhood Sergeant

ewelin — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:40:35 +0000

This particular information caught my eye and I wanted to relay it to the Highlands Community. While there is no specific information that leads us to believe the Highlands is at risk, proper crime prevention and “target hardening” techniques should be followed.

In the past week there have been two housebreaks in the Strawberry . . . → Read More

Cambridge Police Alert Network

ewelin — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:01:41 +0000

Dear Cambridge Residents,

I am pleased to announce that starting today, April 1, 2008, the Cambridge Police Department will be presenting Cambridge residents with the opportunity to register with the Alert Network. This is an innovative service being used across the country that has the capability of sending important messages to residents via electronic . . . → Read More

From Cambridge DPW – Posting Ordinance

ewelin — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:56:24 +0000

Dear Cambridge Neighborhood Groups:

As a follow up to some questions we’ve received, I am sending this reminder to all neighborhood organizations that posting of notices on public facilities- like street poles, trees, bus shelters, street lights, newboxes, mailboxes, utility boxes, street signs, etc.-is not permitted in Cambridge (per the attached ordinance). Notices may . . . → Read More

Neighborhood Sergeants Meeting on April 17, 2008

ewelin — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:31:55 +0000

Please view the file below for information on the upcoming Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood Sergeants Meeting, that will take place on April 17, 2008 at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at the Sancta Maria Hospital in the 2nd floor activity room. If you are unable to open the attachment . . . → Read More

Cambridge Police Department Community Advisory 2/29/08

ewelin — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:08:47 +0000

Sorry for the delay on posting this as I was out of town.

Please find attached a Cambridge Police Department Community Advisory dated 2/29/08. This same advisory and other useful information can also be obtained by visiting our website at www.cambridgepolice.org.

Holly Bernier Neighborhood Coordinator Cambridge Police Department 5 Western Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139 . . . → Read More

Recent Cambridge Breakins

ewelin — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:39:31 +0000

Ann recently asked Sergeant James Crowley of the Cambridge PD for more information about the recent break-ins in the Cambridge area and here is what he had to say:

While the majority of these breaks are concentrated in the Area 4 (Inman/Harrington) neighborhoods and adjacent neighborhoods in Somerville, it serves as an important reminder . . . → Read More

A Message from the Cambridge Police Department

ewelin — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:54:30 +0000

Prevent Thefts from your Motor Vehicle

A Message from the Cambridge Police Department

· Roll up windows and lock all doors.

· Park in Well-Lit Areas.

· Always be aware of the area you are parking in.

· Hide all valuables out of view. If you can see . . . → Read More

A Message from the Cambridge Police Department

ewelin — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:33:11 +0000

Prevent Thefts from your Motor Vehicle

A Message from the Cambridge Police Department

· Roll up windows and lock all doors.

· Park in Well-Lit Areas.

· Always be aware of the area you are parking in.

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Neighborhood Safety Task Force Seeks Community Input Sept. 25

ewelin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:25:32 +0000

The Neighborhood Safety Task Force needs your input! Please join us for the next meeting:

When: Tuesday, September 25, 7 p.m. Where: Cambridge City Hall, Sullivan Chamber, 795 Mass. Ave.

The Neighborhood Safety Task Force (NSTF) is a committee created by a City Council Order to enhance public safety in Cambridge. The NSTF needs . . . → Read More

Public Saftey Message from Cambridge Police

ewelin — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:41:54 +0000

Last week we received a voicemail from the Cambridge Police with a Public Safety Message about a spike in larcenies from motor vehicles in our neighborhood. Items that have been targeted include GPS system, Laptops and iPods. To guard again being victimized against this crime Cambridge Police advised to not leave these items visible . . . → Read More

A tip from a law enforcement friend.

ewelin — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:45:19 +0000

A tip from a law enforcement friend.

PUT YOUR CAR KEYS BESIDE YOUR BED AT NIGHT Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set . . . → Read More