Two Arrested in Burglary at Former Cambridge Hospital
Police say two men were charged after being caught stealing tools and materials from the closed Mary McClellan Hospital in Cambridge, New York.
Cambridge Crime News
For readers in Cambridge, this page covers criminal activity, law enforcement operations, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows individual incidents as well as broader public safety trends across the city.
Violence
Live Poll
Do you trust your local government to provide timely emergency notifications during dangerous public safety incidents?
Cambridge Leaders Meet Residents Over Recent Shootings
City officials addressed public concerns regarding emergency notifications following two recent shooting incidents.
Accidents
Man Dies After Falling onto Red Line Tracks
A man was struck and killed by a train at Central station in Cambridge early Saturday morning.
Law Enforcement
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Do you trust your local civilian oversight board to effectively hold police officers accountable?
Cambridge Police Board Reports Two New Complaints
The city's review board recorded new allegations of misconduct while preparing for a November council hearing.
Property Crime
Suspects Used Truck to Break Into Cambridge Vape Shop
A pickup truck was used to gain entry to a shop on St. Andrews St. early Monday morning.
Sex Crimes
Live Poll
Should your local government focus on sex worker safety rather than enforcing criminal penalties?
Cambridge Council Votes to De-Prioritize Sex Work
The local policy aims to increase safety for sex workers without fully decriminalizing the trade.
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Coverage takes in criminal investigations, court proceedings, police department policy changes and citywide safety reports. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it, tracking developments from the initial report to the conclusion of a case. Urban density and the presence of major institutions often influence how public safety resources are allocated and managed in Cambridge. Investigations and changes to legal oversight recur more frequently than individual trial outcomes.