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Police disarm potential shooter
By Jim Clark
Acting on a tip, police proceeded to Davis Sq. last week on reports that a man, Daniel Matthews, 49, had been involved in an altercation with another man, and that Matthews was armed and possibly set on seeking retribution against this other man.
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Boys play with the wrong toys
By Jim Clark
Police officers were dispatched to a Radcliffe Rd. residence last week on reports of a vehicular breaking and entering.
As officers arrived at the reporting party’s residence, they were informed that two suspects matching witness descriptions had been detained by police at a nearby location.
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Somerville Police Crime Log May 13 – May 20
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A Juvenile, May 13, 7:32 p.m., arrested at Mystic Ave. on charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, uninsured motor vehicle, unregistered motor vehicle, registration sticker not displayed, and wrong vehicle attached.
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Student driver fails big time
By Jim Clark
While monitoring vehicle traffic in the area of Lowell and Alpine Streets last Sunday, a patrol officer heard the loud roar of an automobile engine being revved and shortly thereafter saw the vehicle speed past him at approximately 80 mph.
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Unwanted visitor gets rough
By Jim Clark
Police responded to a called in report of a breaking and entering in progress at a Pinckney Pl. residence last Friday afternoon.
Upon arrival at the residence officers were met by the reporting party, who told them that a man, Rafael Lima, 38, of Cambridge, had broken into his home and had also physically attacked him.
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Somerville Police Crime Log May 6 – May 12
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Michael Andrews, 30, of 46 Tudor St., Chelsea, May 6, 9:13 a.m., arrested at 97 Washington St. on a warrant charge of operation of a motor vehicle with a revoked license.
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A mother and child reunion of sorts
By Jim Clark
Police responded to a call from the Walgreen’s on Beacon St. that a suspected shoplifter had fled the store.
The responding officer was told that a woman was observed putting five cans of baby formula, each one valued at $16, into a bag and leaving the store without paying.
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Somerville Police Crime Log April 30 – May 5
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James Shannon Jr., 50, of 18 Pamela Cir., Malden, April 30, 10:11 a.m., arrested at Packard Ave. on a charge of operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license.
Dillon Hughes, 22, of 19 Hancock St., May 1, 3:57 p.m., arrested at 366 Broadway on charges of possession of a class A drug and conspiracy to violate drug law.
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Remember your birthday
By Jim Clark
A police patrol unit observed a vehicle run a red light on Pearl St. last week and pulled the car over in order to issue a citation.
The driver was asked for her license and registration, but only supplied the vehicle’s registration, saying that she was not in possession of her license at that time, according to reports.
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Worst possible place to smoke it
By Jim Clark
While sitting in his cruiser in front of the police station last week monitoring traffic flow, a SPD officer took notice of a group of males walking towards him.
One of the males, later identified as George Rivera, 22, appeared to be bringing the butt end of a marijuana cigarette to his lips, according to the officer.
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Somerville Police Crime Log April 22 – April 29
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Keith Laporta, 26, of 199 Pearl St., #1, April 22, 10:17 a.m., arrested at 194 Pearl St. on warrant charges of receiving stolen property over $250 and felony daytime breaking and entering.
A juvenile, April 22, 11:22 a.m., arrested on warrant charges of receiving stolen property over $250, nighttime breaking and entering of a vehicle or boat, and threat to commit a crime.
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Suspected heroin users caught with the goods
By Jim Clark
While engaged in an ongoing investigation of alleged heroin trafficking at an East Somerville residence, members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit made observations of reportedly suspicious activities last week, leading to the arrest of several individuals on drug violation charges.
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Somerville Police Crime Log April 15 – April 21
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Steve Milice, 21, April 15, 6:19 p.m., arrested at 135 Bailey Rd. on warrant charges of armed assault to rob, extortion by threat of injury, and conspiracy.
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Disorderly trespasser removed from street
By Jim Clark
A Somerville Housing Authority (SHA) Police Investigator’s attention was drawn to an individual who appeared to be weaving off and back onto the sidewalk on Memorial Rd. last Thursday evening.
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Somerville Police Crime Log April 1 – April 7
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Brandon Sheffield, 26, of 178 Boston Ave., April 1, 2:16 p.m., arrested at 220 Washington St. on warrant charges of mayhem, armed assault to murder, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Gilmar Deoliveira, 25, of 10 River Rd., April 1, 5:16 p.m., arrested at 255 Pearl St. on charges of assault and battery, and witness intimidation.
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Alleged marijuana distribution ring stopped
By Jim Clark
Last Saturday, Somerville Police, along with the aid of the North Eastern Law Enforcement Council Special Weapons and Tactics team, conducted a secure and search operation at a home on Gilman St. that was suspected of housing a marijuana distribution operation.
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Somerville Police Crime Log March 25 – March 30
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Jonathan Hayes, 33, of 22 Kennyson Rd., March 25, 10:18 a.m., arrested at Broadway on a warrant charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Derrick Paul, 22, March 25, 10:37 a.m., arrested at 60 Derby St. on charges of home invasion, resisting arrest, and armed robbery.
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Impromptu house party ended abruptly
By Jim Clark
Police responded to a report of a possible breaking and entering in progress at a Tennyson St. residence last Friday.
Upon arrival, officers noticed loud banging sounds coming from the building, which is in the process of being renovated.
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Heated words result in street melee
By Jim Clark
Police were called to 74 Walnut St. late Sunday night on a reported street fight in progress.
Upon arrival, officers noted that a group of men were fighting in the middle of the street and that traffic was gradually backing up.
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