Crime & Safety

Home Break-ins, Fights, Road Rage: 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 following reports were received by Somerville Police between Tuesday, Jan. 7 and Monday, Jan. 13.

Tuesday, Jan. 7

1:09 p.m. — Police responded to a report of road rage on Beacon Street. A man got into an argument with two people while in traffic. The pair reportedly threatened to stab the victim and later threw a drink at the victim’s car and attempted to grab him when they both pulled over into a parking lot. Both fled the scene before police arrived.

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Friday, Jan. 10

11:38 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a fight on Elm Street. Upon arrival, a man was heavily bleeding from his head. He said he was struck with a bottle after arguing with another person. The assailant was soon located and arrested.

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Saturday, Jan. 11

7:59 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a stolen bicycle on Victoria Street. The homeowner said that two bicycles were stolen from his basement.

Sunday, Jan. 12

11:17 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering on Spring Street. The homeowner said that several tools were stolen from her basement.
4:21 p.m. — A man reported that he got punched in the face after arguing with another man in Davis Square.

Monday, Jan. 13

2:08 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering in progress at a residence on Highland Road. A male was identified in the homeowner’s bedroom. Nothing was reported missing.

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