A suspicious fire involving a portable toilet occurred at 68 Dover Street at approximately 4:53 AM on Saturday, March 22, 2025. This is one of several suspicious fires that have occurred in the neighborhood in the past year. Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Captain Tim Bakey at 617-625-6600, ext. 8405.

It would be appreciated if the residents of Day Street, Dover Street, Orchard Street, or Meacham Road neighborhood could check their security cameras between the hours of 12 and 5:30 a.m., Saturday March 22, for the presence of any pedestrians walking through the neighborhood. If your camera has any useful footage please contact Captain Bakey at: tbakey@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600 x8405.