Three sharp-eyed and quick thinking Watertown High School football players were honored for their effort that helped police locate and arrest a drunken driver.
On Oct. 14, the City Council approved a proclamation honoring Riaz Khan, Joel Montoya, and Boran Akisik. On Sept. 25, the three were on their way home after practice witnessed a hit and run incident at the intersection of Palfrey and Pearl streets.
“Kahn, Montoya, and Akisik exhibited collective composure by playing a critical role in assisting responding officers by providing timely and accurate information; corroborating the victim’s account, locating and reporting key evidence of a license plate, and providing detailed descriptions of the offender and their vehicle,” the proclamation read. “As a result of their efforts, the Watertown Police Department was able to identify and locate the vehicle involved shortly after the incident. Their willingness to step forward and assist exemplifies civic responsibility and
community partnership with law enforcement.”
Watertown Police Chief Justin Hanrahan thanked the trio for their help during Tuesday’s meeting.
“In a time when it’s not cool, typically, to help the police and for these guys to step up, and gave us some key information that led to taking a dangerous driver off the road was really an outstanding act by these young guys,” Hanrahan said. “It’s something you don’t usually see. So I’d like to thank them, and thank the Council for recognizing them.”
See the full proclamation below: bbba0509-74c1-4194-a82a-c96e0f82d50c
The students’ efforts were also featured by Boston 25 News. See the clip here.
Great job guys. Thanks for your quick thinking and taking positive action. You do your families and our community proud.