Cambridge Police Make Multiple Drug Arrests in Porter Square

Cambridge Police Make Multiple Drug Arrests in Porter Square

Cambridge, MA - The Cambridge Police Department announced the arrests of multiple suspects in Porter Square this month, where there has been an increase in open-air drug activity.

Misty Lottman, 23, of Somerville, and Jacob MacDonagh, 43, of Pembroke, were arrested and charged with possession of a Class A drug and conspiracy to violate drug law. MacDonagh was also charged with receiving stolen property. A third individual was summonsed to Cambridge District Court for carrying a dangerous weapon, possession of a Class A drug, and conspiracy to violate the drug law.

On August 20, 2024, officers on routine patrol observed a group of individuals by the Porter Square MBTA Train Station in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. During the investigation, Lottman and MacDonagh were found to be in possession of a brown powdery substance believed to be heroin. A large doubled edged bladed weapon was also found in a backpack in the possession of the third individual. The backpack also contained a large sum of money and credit cards. The officers determined the backpack, money and credit cards were reported stolen out of Boston earlier in the day. Officers were able to locate the owner of the stolen property and return it.

On August 26, 2024, in the same area of Porter Square, officers observed an individual hunched over facing away from the street. The officers observed the individual packaging a brown powdery substance, believed to be heroin, for future distribution. Patrick Harrington, 32, of Randolph, was arrested and charged with possession to distribute a Class A drug and narcotic drug violations.

Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow says our Family & Social Justice Section and Clinical Support Unit work daily to connect with people in vulnerable populations with the goal of putting them on a path to needed services and resources. The Commissioner explains that when drug activity rises to the criminal level, arrests are made. "Our officers develop relationships in the community and an understanding of potential issues and then apply the right approach," said Elow.