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Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Nency Salamoun (left) introduced Chief of Police David Fallon (right) at the Immigrant/Police Dialogue Series. —Photo by
By Shira Laucharoen
By Shira Laucharoen
The Human Rights Commission held a session of the Immigrant/Police Dialogue Series addressing pressing social concerns at the Cross Street Center on July 19. With the aim of increasing transparency and examining this complicated relationship, the Chief of Police, David Fallon responded to questions from attendees.
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By Jim Clark
Police officers were dispatched to the Market Basket store on Somerville Ave. last Thursday evening on reports of an unwanted person.
Upon arrival, the officers spoke with the store manager, who stated he was in the process of watching a male, whom he had known as James McKenna, inside the store. McKenna was being watched because he was allegedly known to have shoplifted from the store in the past.
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Deanna Cremin’s memory was honored in a special ceremony Monday night, as friends and family reaffirmed their commitment to bring her assailant to justice.
Friends and family of Deanna Cremin grieve and a search for answers
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By Jim Clark
Twenty years have passed since the murder of Somerville resident Deanna Cremin. On Monday, March 30, the anniversary of her tragic death, Cremin’s family and friends gathered for a special prayer service in her honor at St. Ann’s church in Somerville.
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By Jim Clark
A Somerville Police officer assigned to the Traffic Bureau last Friday was passed on Washington St. by a motorcycle that had no registration plate displayed. The officer made a U-turn and followed the motorcycle, activating the cruiser’s blue lights and siren.
The motorcycle reportedly slowed to a near halt near Joy St., but failed to fully stop. According to reports the operator of the motorcycle, later identified as Daniel Carmenatty, 24, of Everett, looked back at the officer then accelerated away, towards Charlestown.
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Appointment will go before Board of Aldermen for approval
David Fallon, current Somerville Police Deputy Chief of Operations, has accepted an offer from Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone to become the City’s new Chief of Police. Mayor Curtatone will formally request the confirmation of Fallon’s appointment at the next regular Board of Aldermen meeting on Thursday, Aug. 28.
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Arrests:
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Edwin Padilla, 29, June 30, 8:19 p.m., arrested at 460 Mystic Ave. on a charge of assault and battery.
Richard Dalessandro, 65, of 400 West Cummings Park, Woburn, July 1, 3:42 p.m., arrested at 104 Powder House Blvd. on multiple warrant charges of leaving the scene of property damage.
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By Jim Clark
Police were dispatched to the vicinity of Madison and School Streets last Sunday evening on reports of two men fighting in the street.
Upon arrival, police reportedly found two males standing in the middle of the street but they were not observed fighting at that time.
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