SOMERVILLE, MA — A store employee was assaulted when he attempted to stop a shoplifter on Broadway on Feb. 18, 2026.
Somerville Police responded to the business at approximately 12:26 p.m.
Officers spoke with the victim, who stated he observed a male shoplifting from the store.
When the employee attempted to stop the suspect, the man punched him in the face and fled the area.
The victim suffered injuries to his nose and eye.
Church damaged during break-in in Somerville
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SOMERVILLE, MA — Police are investigating a break-in at a church under construction on Highland Avenue.
Somerville Police responded to the scene at approximately 11:03 a.m. on Feb. 18, 2026.
Officers spoke with a victim who stated he discovered a door left open.
The victim also observed damage to two other doors and a window.
Nothing was reported missing from the church.
Two men assault snow shoveler in Somerville
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SOMERVILLE, MA — A man was assaulted by two people following an argument at a gas station on Alewife Brook Parkway on Feb. 24, 2026.
Somerville Police responded to reports of a fight at approximately 5:15 a.m.
Officers spoke with the victim, who stated he was shoveling snow when he observed a vehicle pull into the gas station.
The victim asked the driver to move the vehicle, and an argument ensued.
During the argument, the driver and another male assaulted the victim.
