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Robbery
26009565: On 2/18/26 at approximately 12:26 PM, Somerville Police responded to a business on Broadway for a shoplifting. 

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25054261: On 9/2/25 at 4:13 PM, Police responded to a residence on Wallace St for a B&E. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated a lock on his door was damaged and he believes someone broke into his home.

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Somerville Police Department's Brazilian American Officers at City Hall for the Brazilian Independence Day Celebration 2025. Officer Souza, Officer Bitencourt, Lieutenant DeOliveira, and Officer Sergio Costa alongside Mayor Ballantyne and Brazilian Ambassador to US in Boston Santiago Mourão.

Somerville Police Department Arrest. Thursday, September 4, 2025. FIRE INVESTIGATION ARREST. In a joint effort, the Somerville Police Department, Somerville Fire Department and Massachusetts State Fire Marshal announce an arrest has been made in relation to a fire that destroyed a home under construction at 75 Thurston St on August 20, 2025. Police arrested John Grasso (35) who is currently unhoused for Wanton Destruction of Property and Breaking and Entering a Building in the Nighttime. The incident remains under investigation.

Fire Investigation Arrest

Crime Log 8/26/25 - 9/1/25

Assault
25053555: On 8/30/25 at approximately 5:51 PM, Somerville Police responded to Autumn St & Broadway for a fight. Upon arrival, officers observed multiple juveniles fighting in the street. Officers confiscated a knife from one of the juveniles.

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**RETURNED HOME SAFELY**

Missing Juvenile: Kylee ALMEIDA/LEBLANC Kylee ALMEIDA/LEBLANC AGE:12 LKA: Somerville Kylee ALMEIDA/LEBLANC was reported missing from Somerville on the morning of August 29th. She was last seen wearing a white wearing a white tank top, green and black camouflage pants and a black backpack. Possible destination is Cambridge. If Kylee is located, please contact the Somerville Police Department at 617-625-1212

Missing Juvenile: Kylee ALMEIDA/LEBLANC

Crime Log 8/19/25 - 8/25/25

Arrest
25051891: On 8/22/25 at approximately 2:58 AM, Somerville Police responded to a business on Bow St for a breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers observed two male parties inside. One of the males was then placed under arrest.

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Thank you to this year’s Staff Instructors: Officer Tom Lambert, Officer Priscilla Ribeiro, Officer Keighla McAloney, Officer Kyle Lentini, and Officer Mark McLaughlin. These Officers went the extra mile to create an awesome experience for our cadets.

A special thanks to Mayor Ballantyne and Chief Benford for their kind words to our cadets and for their support for our community!

On Friday, August 22, 2025, the Junior Police Academy came to a close after a great week! This was the largest class that has graduated in quite some time. All our cadets did a magnificent job during the graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all and best of luck in the upcoming school year!

Deputy Chiefs Donovan and Lavey, and LT. Vivolo were present for the ceremony. Best of luck for a safe and successful career!

Left to right, Kristopher Taylor, Victor Romero Paloma, Guylerna Pierre, then Ryan Westgate

New Officers Kristopher Taylor, Victor Romero Paloma, Guylerna Pierre, and Ryan Westgate with Chief Shumeane Benford

New Officers Kristopher Taylor, Victor Romero Paloma, Guylerna Pierre, and Ryan Westgate with Chief Shumeane Benford, Deputy Chiefs Donovan and Lavey and LT. Vivolo

City of Somerville Mayor, Katjana Ballantyne, and the Somerville Police Department would like to welcome four new police officers! Officer Kristopher Taylor, Officer Victor Romero Paloma, Officer Guylerna Pierre, and Officer Ryan Westgate were sworn in this week. Chief Shumeane Benford...

**RETURNED HOME SAFELY**

Somerville PD ID Wanted Identification Wanted: Person of Interest in Fire Investigation 25051083: Detectives are attempting to identify the above pictured individual as a person of interest in relation to a house fire that occurred at 75 Thurston St on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at approximately 11:52 PM. The incident is currently under investigation by the Somerville Fire Department, Somerville Police Department and State investigators. Further, it would be appreciated if the neighbors could check their security cameras between the hours of 8:30 PM and 11:30 PM on August 20 for the presence of any pedestrians walking through the neighborhood. Community assistance is critical to the investigation, and tips can be shared anonymously. Anyone with information or useful camera footage regarding this incident, please contact Detective Alan Monaco at 617-625-1600 ext. 7226.

Identification Wanted: Person of Interest in Fire Investigation

state. If Kylee is located, please contact the Somerville Police Department at 617-625-1212

Somerville Police Department Missing Juvenile Monday, August 25 2025 Missing Juvenile: Kylee ALMEIDA/LEBLANC Kylee ALMEIDA/LEBLANC AGE:12 LKA: Somerville Kylee ALMEIDA/LEBLANC was reported missing from Somerville on the morning of August 24th. She was last seen wearing a black sweater, glasses, blue shorts, black backpack, and hair in a pony tail. Destination is unknown. There is concern for her mental health state. If Kylee is located, please contact the Somerville Police Department at 617-625-1212

Missing Juvenile: Kylee ALMEIDA/LEBLANC

Kylee ALMEIDA/LEBLANC was reported missing from Somerville on the morning of August 24th. She was last seen wearing a black sweater, glasses, blue shorts, black backpack, and hair in a pony tail. Destination is unknown. There is concern for her mental health

Crime Log 8/12/25 - 8/18/25

Assault
25050175: On 8/17/25, SPD responded to an apartment complex on Broadway for a past assault. Officers spoke with the victim who stated he was smoking a cigarette in the basement and was attacked by four females and two males.

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Crime Log 8/5/25 - 8/11/25

Assault
25047169: On 8/5/25 at approximately 6:34 PM, SPD responded to Willow Ave for a road rage incident. Upon arrival, officers spoke with two male parties who stated they got into a traffic dispute then began fighting each other.

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Crime Log 7/29/25 - 8/4/25

Robbery
25046453: On 8/3/25 around 12:50 AM, SPD responded to Broadway for a larceny. Officers spoke with the victim who stated she was walking home and was approached by a male party who grabbed her chain off her neck and fled on a bicycle.

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Join us tonight!

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne 2025 National Night Out. Tuesday August 5th, 2025. Rain Date: Wednesday August 6th. Dilboy Stadium 110 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Somerville, MA 02144. 5-8 PM. Celebrate bringing police and community together with Bounce Houses, Music, Games and more! Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids or reasonable modifications should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov. The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter in your language for free. To request an interpreter, please contact us at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311) at least 7 days in advance of event.

National Night Out is back again! Last year, we had a great turnout and the event provided fun activities for the whole family. Please join us on Tuesday, August 5th at Dilboy Stadium for another fun night!

PUBLIC ADVISORY: Apartment Rental Scams The Boston Police Department would like to inform a public warning on the increased number of apartment rental scams. Apartment rental scams occur when scammers misrepresent themselves as either a leasing agent or property owner. Scammers create advertisements for properties that do not exist, have already been filled or steal legitimate listings to collect payment up front from victims.1 Scammers require victims to wire money, purchase gift cards or send cryptocurrency to cover application fees, deposits, or first month’s rent. In many instances this is required before victims have viewed the space. Some scammers require victims to provide personal identifying information exposing victim’s to further fraudulent activity. Fraudulent advertisements have appeared on Craigslist, Facebook and other legitimate property rental websites. How to Protect Yourself The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends renters: • Search online for the name of the property owner or rental company with the words “complaint,” “review,” or “scam.” • Consider the price of the rental. If the price is much lower than most rents in the area, this could be a sign of a scam. If anyone pressures you to make a decision quickly to get a great deal, walk away. • Look at the property before you sign or pay. Check agent or landlord IDs and the cities’ tax assessment website to verify the owner of the property. • Never give personal or financial information to anyone who contacts you and claims to be working with the owner or rental company. • Never pay with cash, wire transfers (Venmo, CashApp, etc.), cards, or cryptocurrency.2 Produced by the Boston Regional Intelligence Center Resources & Reporting If you have paid scammers, there are some actions you can take to protect yourself from further issues and potentially get money back. Follow the QR Code for “What to Do if You were Scammed” for steps to take. Victims are encouraged to file a complaint with website …

PUBLIC ADVISORY: Apartment Rental Scams

Crime Log 7/22/25 - 7/28/25

Assault
25044788: On 7/27/25 at approximately 9:48 PM, SPD responded to the Somerville Hospital for a past assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a nurse who stated a male juvenile punched her in the face. Officers identified the suspect

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No injuries were reported.

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Crime Log 7/15/25 - 7/21/25

Shots Fired
25043372: On 7/22/25 at approximately 9:30 PM, Somerville Police responded to Grand Union Blvd in Assembly Row for a report of shots fired. Officers spoke with a male party who stated his vehicle was struck by multiple rounds of gunfire. Numerous shell casings were recovered...

Crime Log 7/8/25 - 7/14/25

Breaking & Entering
25040457: On 7/12/25, SPD responded to Aberdeen St for report of a suspicious person. A neighbor stated he observed a male party entering a property that’s under construction and took items. Officers canvassed the area, located the vehicle and suspect

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The Somerville Police Department is investigating two separate incidents, each involving a different male person of interest. Each male approached a child on Marshall Street in the area of the Marshall Street Playground on Monday, July 14th at approximately 2:45 PM. The first incident involved one adult male who reportedly made inappropriate comments to the child. Police have identified a person of interest in this incident. On the same day and in the same location, shortly after the first encounter, a separate encounter was reported involving the same child and a different adult male. The Somerville Police are seeking the community’s help in identifying the male involved in the second incident. This male is not wanted for a crime at this time, however police would like to identify and speak with him. The person is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 30-40 years old, with short dark hair.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Somerville Police Department at 617-625-1212 and ask to speak with the Commanding Officer. Residents may also provide TIPS online by visiting https://bit.ly/411Tip or text the keyword 617SPD and your tip to 847411. Somerville Police would also like to remind parents and guardians that if your child must walk somewhere alone, teach them to stick to familiar areas, and plan and review a route with them that you feel is acceptable for them to follow. Make sure your child knows to never to go with a stranger, never enter a stranger's home or car, and to tell you right away if anyone makes them feel uncomfortable.

Somerville Police Issues Public Service Announcement

Shumeane Benford and Mayor Ballantyne were present for the ceremony. Best of luck for a safe and successful career!

(From left to right: Mayor Ballantyne, Officer Goodnow, Officer Souza, Officer Antoine, Chief Benford)

(From left to right: Mayor Ballantyne, Officer Goodnow, Officer Souza, Officer Antoine, Chief Benford)

City of Somerville Mayor, Katjana Ballantyne, and the Somerville Police Department would like to welcome three new police officers. Officer Dayquan Goodnow, Officer Victor Souza, and Officer Benjy Antoine recently transferred and were sworn in on Monday, July 14th. Chief...