Crime Log July 28, to August 3, 2026
Assault
26052511: On 7/30/26 at approximately 6:29 PM, Somerville Police responded to a business in Assembly Row for a shoplifting. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the loss prevention officer who stated he observed a male party shoplifting and when he confronted him, the suspect brandished a knife at him.
Crime Log August 18, to August 24, 2026
Assault
26057946: On 8/18/26 at approximately 6:19 PM, Somerville Police responded to Franklin St for a bike accident. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated him and his juvenile daughter were crossing the street and his daughter was lightly struck by a moped. They both walked to the sidewalk and a male party known to him punched him in the nose. Officers identified the male suspect.
Crime Log July 21, to July 27, 2026
Assault
26050169: On 7/22/26 at approximately 11:18 PM, Somerville Police responded to Revolution Dr for a weapons call. Upon arrival, officers spoke with two juvenile males who stated they were walking around Assembly Row with three other friends and were approached by three males in an SUV. The driver or front passenger then pointed a handgun at them and then left the area.
Crime Log July 14, 2026, to July 20, 2026
Assault
26049514: On 7/20/26 at approximately 8:43 PM, Somerville Police responded to Chuckie Harris Park for report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers observed the victim covered in blood. A witness stated that the victim got into a fight with three young males that smashed a bottle on his head.
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