Assault charges dropped against Cambridge council president

Appointed to national crime prevention group

By Dave Ryan
Posted 1/31/23

CAMBRIDGE – State prosecutors on Jan. 26 dropped second-degree assault charges against Cambridge City Council President Lajan Cephas.

The charges stemmed from a November dispute with …

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Assault charges dropped against Cambridge council president

Appointed to national crime prevention group

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CAMBRIDGE – State prosecutors on Jan. 26 dropped second-degree assault charges against Cambridge City Council President Lajan Cephas.

The charges stemmed from a November dispute with Charles Saunders at Ms. Cephas’ home. A cellphone video appears to show her striking Mr. Saunders on the arm, according to the police report.

Days after her arrest, Ms. Cephas filed charges against Mr. Saunders, including domestic violence. Those charges have also been dismissed.

Also on Thursday, Ms. Cephas posted, “I have been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) federal advocacy committee. This election is a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on public safety issues, including law enforcement, municipal fire prevention, natural disaster preparedness, and homeland security.”

“NLC’s federal advocacy committees are a key tool for gathering insights directly from the communities that our members serve,” NLC President Mayor Victoria Woodards of Tacoma, Washington, said as she welcomed Ms. Cephas to the committee.

Information from the NLC said, “With nearly 100 years of dedication to the strength and advancement of local governments, NLC has gained the trust and support of more than 2,700 cities across the nation. Our mission is to relentlessly advocate for, and protect the interests of, cities, towns and villages by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership and driving innovative solutions.”

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