On Monday December 14, 2015, I, Officer Bork, was in full uniform and assigned to marked cruiser unit 875 patrolling area West 5 for the Somerville Police Department. Riding along with me was Officer Michael McCarey. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Crystal BIELAKOWSKI (Shoplifting, False Name) →

   
 
The following is a brief summary pertaining to Incident #15062047:

Members of the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit initiated a drug investigation of Mr. Raul Landaverde and his alleged role in the ongoing distribution of Marijuana. The alleged distribution occurs from his residence located at 11 Alston Street, Somerville, MA 02145. This investigation was launched upon receiving intelligence and cooperation from a confidential source.  Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Raul LANDAVERDE (PWID Class D, Conspiracy, Dist. Class D) Arrest →

   
 
The following is a summary of facts pertaining to incident #15062137:

On Saturday, December 19, 2015, I was assigned marked unit West 6. At approximately 1:15 am I was dispatched to On The Hill Tavern, located at 499 Broadway for the report of a fight. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Tyler MCLEAN (Disorderly, Resisting Arrest) & Brad MCLEAN (Disorderly) →

   
 
On 12/16/15 at approximately 11:47am while working in marked unit East-3, I was dispatched to 180 Somerville Avenue-Target for a man who was in the process of shoplifting. East-2 Ofc. Canty and East-1 Ofc. Messaoudi responded as backup. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Donald FROST (Malicious Defacement of Property, Resisting Arrest, Shoplifting, Poss. of Dangerous Weapon) →

   
 
On December 16, 2015 at approximately 1707 I was in full uniform and assigned to the Somerville Police Traffic Bureau. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Suspended Operation of a Motor Vehicle →

   
 
On December 18, 2015 I was assigned to marked unit west 6 along with Officer Gardner, we were dispatched to assist west 7 with a motor vehicle accident. Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories:Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle  →

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299 Continue reading Somerville Police Department Weekly Arrest Log (12/14/15-12/21/15) →

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December 21, 2015

It’s that time of year and folks look stressed as they rush from shop to shop to create a holiday that exceeds expectations. Continue reading Op Ed:Somerville Community Corporation Board members →

  
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, December 21, the 356th day of 2015 with 09 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:10 and sunset is @ 4:13. Today is the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury, & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Saturn.

ON THIS DAY IN: 1620 – The “Mayflower”, and its passengers, pilgrims from England, landed at Plymouth Rock, MA.  Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer  →

   
 
Continue reading Somerville Lights In The Ville by Harry Agritha →

Photo by Frank Santangelo 

By William Tauro

After a month long absence from Woodys Liquor Store on Broadway, George the famous cardboard cutout is back!

He was reported stolen back in November and no sign of him has been seen since.  Continue reading Good News George is Back at Woody’s →

Shipping them all over the world makes you world famous! 

Each Candle is a one of a kind Creation!
Continue reading Orlando Magic Candles Custom Hand Carved by Tommy Campo →