The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Aug. 18: Wood shelving was discarded at the side of the roadway on Fletcher Terrace. Aug. 18: A set of keys were found on Fifth Avenue that belong to a Hyundai.
Police/Fire
Three Found Dead in Watertown Home Sunday, DA Says They Knew Each Other
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A man and two women were found dead reportedly from gunshot wounds in a Watertown home on the morning of Aug. 31. Police taped off the home on Boyd Street where the three were found, according to Boston Channel 25. They were found at about 10 a.m. Sunday when officers did a well-being check. #BREAKING: Police have taped off a Boyd St.
Police/Fire
Home Invasion: Watertown Man was in Shower When Suspects Entered His Apartment
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A Watertown man had his shower interrupted and saw a pair of men in his bathroom on Aug. 25. The two home invasion suspects were arrested later that day. Watertown Police responded to an apartment building on Coolidge Hill Road at 9:15 a.m. on Aug. 25 for the report of a home invasion, said Watertown Police Det.
Police/Fire
FOUND: Watertown Police Seek Help Finding Missing 19-Year-Old Woman
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UPDATE, Aug. 28, 11:45 a.m.: Watertown Police said the woman who was missing for a day and a half was found unharmed. (Original Aug. 26 at 4:48 p.m.) posted The Watertown Police sent out the following missing person alert on social media on Aug. 26, 2025:
The Watertown Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 19-year-old Katherine Aufiero, who is currently experiencing a mental health crisis.
Police/Fire
Police Catch Two Alleged Home Invaders Hours After Breaking Into Watertown Home
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Police placed two male suspects for allegedly breaking into a Watertown home while wearing masks. The two male suspects, a 23-year-old and a 17-year-old, were arrested hours after a home invasion was reported, according to the Watertown Police announcement. “The invasion began after witnesses reported seeing two men wearing ski masks, possibly armed, force their way through the front door of a residence. Thanks to the hard work of our Detectives and the valuable assistance of the Lynn Police Department, both suspects were quickly identified and take into custody,” the announcement said. The statement added: “Our priority remains keeping Watertown safe, and we are grateful for the continued support of our community and our law enforcement partners.”
Police/Fire
Police Log: Suspect Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charge, Man Tries to Book Hotel with Stolen Credit Card
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Aug. 5: A broken wooden bookshelf, a TV, and computer monitor were left near the bike path off Cottage Street. Aug. 5: A mattress was left on the side of the road on Belmont Street.
Police/Fire
Watertown Firefighter Dies from Occupational Cancer at Age 38, Funeral Planned for Aug. 28
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Watertown Firefighter Matthew Callahan. The Watertown Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of there own to an occupational cancer at the age of 38. A funeral will be held on Aug. 28. Firefighter Matthew Callahan died on Aug.
Police/Fire
Man’s Quick Action Saved Life of Driver Having Medical Emergency
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Watertown Police commended a 20-year-old man for helping a driver who was experiencing a medical emergency, and preventing any additional injuries and damage. Wellington Soares acted swiftly when he came upon an emergency situation at Arsenal Yards, according to a statement by Watertown Police Chief Justin Hanrahan. “On Aug. 17, 2025, Mr. Soares was outside Chipotle on Arsenal Yards Boulevard when he noticed a vehicle drifting across lanes before striking a sidewalk planter,” Hanrahan’s statement said. “Recognizing that the operator was experiencing a medical emergency, Mr. Soares immediately ran to assist.”
Around Town
POSTPONED: Tuesday Night Talk With Police in August Features the WPD’s School Resource Officers
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(UPDATE Aug. 18, 3:25 p.m.): The Tuesday Night Talk in August has been postponed to a date that will be announced at a later time.)
Once a month, the Watertown Police Department invites the public in to learn about how the department works and what officers are doing around town. On Aug. 19, the Tuesday Night Talk features the WPD’s School Resource Officers. The talks grew out of another Watertown Police Department community program, said Watertown Police Lt. Kevin McManus.