Crime & Safety

Arrests And Assaults Abound: Somerville Crime Log

The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.

Somerville police responded to a variety of reports in the past week.
Somerville police responded to a variety of reports in the past week. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

SOMERVILLE, MA — The Somerville Police Department received the following reports between Tuesday, June 3 and Sunday, June 8.

Tuesday, June 3

9:35 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a medical issue at a residence on Elm Street. The man told officers he was suffering from dialysis complications. While walking him to the bus station, another man spit on the officers and the victim. He was immediately arrested.

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Friday, June 6

10:16 p.m. — Police responded to a report of an assault at a business in Davis Square. A man confronted another man for shoplifting and was punched by the alleged shoplifter because of it.

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Sunday, June 8

6:21 p.m. — Police responded to a report of an assault at a business on Foley Street. A person reported witnessing a man screaming at people and throwing drinks at bartenders. Officers soon arrested the man.

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