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Two men face drug charges and a woman was arrested on unrelated charges after a drug investigation in Watertown. On the afternoon of Jan. 30, Police working with the Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task Force observed what they believed to be a drug deal in a vehicle at the corner of Pilgrim Road and Acton Street. They had received a tip of drug activity in the area, said Watertown Police Sgt. Thomas Grady.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Jan. 22, 6:03 p.m.: Police were called to the Watertown Free Public Library because of an unruly patron. The man was reportedly out of control and when officers arrived he jumped up and began yelling about how no body wanted to listen to him. Police asked the man to step aside so he was not disturbing others at the library but he got more aggressive in his yelling and made derogatory remarks about the police.
A 12-year-old girl reported that she was approached by a man as she walked along the Charles River Path on Thursday evening, and State Police are investigating it as a possible attempted kidnapping. The incident took place along the path near Pleasant Street between 4:30 and 5 p.m., according to a report by WBZ Channel 4. State Police said the girl was OK. State Police searched the area, including sending a helicopter to fly over the area. The abduction, however, has not been confirmed, according to WBZ.
Firefighters, police officers and others who acted quickly to save lives received awards for their good work Friday, and the Watertown Fire Department swore in their recently promoted and hired members. The Watertown Library’s Watertown Savings Bank Room was packed with family members and well wishers for the ceremony. Acting Fire Chief Bob Quinn said he was happy to mark something positive after a tough stretch for the Fire Department during which Firefighter Joe Toscano died while fighting a fire and Fire Chief Mario Orangio was diagnosed and died from cancer linked to his fire service. “The last year and a half has been rough for the Watertown Fire Department,” Quinn said. “It is great to be here for a happy occasion.”
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Jan. 15, 7:49 p.m.: An officer ran a routine query on the plate of a vehicle on Mt. Auburn Street near Watertown Square and discovered the owner had a suspended license. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer confirmed that the driver was the owner.
Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced the next Correction Officer entrance exam will be held Saturday, February 24 in Lowell, Mass. Individuals interested in registering for the exam may do so by visiting the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office website (www.middlesexsheriff.org) betweenJanuary 25 and 1 p.m. on February 15. There is no charge for the exam, however advance registration is required. “The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office has become a recognized leader in the field of corrections and we are seeking highly qualified, motivated men and women to join our team,” said Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian. Applicants must be 21 years of age, a resident of Massachusetts by the date of the exam and eligible to work in the United States in compliance with federal law. Individuals must also have a high school degree or equivalent certificate and possess a valid motor vehicle license.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Jan. 9, 4:19 p.m.: A tow truck driver brought in a car that had been involved in a minor accident in Boston to Perfection Auto Body and the driver got a ride in the tow truck. Later the driver was found asleep in the cab of the tow truck and refused to get out. Police were called and when they looked into the man’s background they discovered he had a warrant for his arrest.
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office announced it has officially welcomed the newest member of its K-9 Unit to the department. K-9 Dali, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois from Georgia, began work at the end of November. Dali, who is partnered with Lieutenant Mike Kelley, was obtained through a grant from Dogs for Law Enforcement. Dali is a dual purpose K-9, having completed courses with the MBTA Transit Police K-9 Training Unit for patrol and explosives detection. Dali joins Pebbles and Elmo as members of the MSO’s K-9 Unit. In addition to providing security at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction, members of the unit provide direct support to local law enforcement, as well as through the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC).