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State Police Recovers Body from Charles River in Watertown

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The Massachusetts State Police recovered a body from the Charles River on Sunday morning, and the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office does not consider the death suspicious. The State Police received a report from the Newton Yacht Club for a report of a body in the river on the Watertown side, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. “The body has been identified as an 84 year old Newton man. This death is not being considered suspicious and no foul play is suspected,” a statement from the Middlesex DA’s office said. The State Police Marine Unit and State Police Troop 11 from Brighton responded to the area of Charles River Road for the call that came in at 8:40 a.m., according to Lt. Tom Ryan of the State Police.

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Police Log: Internship Seeker Scammed, Gym Part of String of Robberies

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
June 6, 9:56 a.m.: An officer went to investigate a minor accident at Summer and Church streets and when he spoke to the drivers one of them exhibited signs of intoxication, including being unsteady on his feet, glassy and bloodshot eye. He also slurred his words and had an odor of alcohol on his breath. He performed three field sobriety tests and failed them all. The 57-year-old Watertown man was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol and was cited for failure to use care while driving.

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Watertown Police Seek Info on Person Who Shot Goose with Dart

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Watertown Police seek information on who ever shot a goose with a blow dart last month. 

In mid-May, Watertown Police and the Watertown Animal Control officer received a report of an injured bird found near the Charles River in the area of the Dealtry Memorial Pool, owned by the DCR. “Thanks to our Watertown, MA Animal Control, and the Animal Rescue League of Boston, the goose was captured and is recovering at Tufts Wildlife Clinic,” Watertown Police said on its Facebook page. Police suspect the person shot the goose from one of the public docks along the Charles River. “We ask anyone with information to contact Karen O’Reilly, Watertown, MA Animal Control at 617-972-6446. We also ask for your help spreading the word, be observant if you frequent that area, and report any criminal or suspicious activity,” Watertown Police announced.

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Watertown Police Officer Honored for His Saving a Man’s Life

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One of Watertown’s Police officers received an award for his heroic actions that saved a man’s life. 

Patrol Officer Harold ‘Tony’ Physic was awarded the First Responder Recognition Award at the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) CPR/FR Recognition Awards Ceremony held at Bentley University last Thursday, the Watertown Police Department announced Monday. On Jan. 19, 2017, Physic responded to a local sports club where a man had collapsed while working out and was unresponsive, according to the WPD. When he arrived, Physic determined that the patron was in full cardiac arrest and immediately began chest compressions while staff went to get an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), according to Watertown Police. 

“Physic continued CPR until he was relieved by the WFD and paramedics. Because of his quick actions, this patron is alive today!”

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Watertown Police Chief Says Texting While Driving is “a Big Problem”

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One of the biggest safety concerns for Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn these days is people texting while driving, and he said he would like to see the state change the laws regarding cellphone use. 

In many states drivers are not allowed to pick up their phone for any reason, but that is not the case in Massachusetts. “I don’t know why we are not hands free,” Lawn said when he appeared before the Town Council for the Police Department’s budget hearing. “(Texting while driving) is a big problem.” Texting while driving is illegal in Massachusetts, but Lawn noted that drivers can pick up their phone to make a phone call, so it can be difficult to prove what they were doing while holding their phones. “I’m a proponent …

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Missing 15-Year Old Watertown Girl Has Been Located

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Watertown Police announced that the teenage girl reported missing this week has been located. On their Facebook, the WPD announced: “UPDATE: This juvenile is no longer missing and has been located. The WPD thanks you all for your help.” Fifteen-year-old Jeelsy Feliz had been reported missing by her family on June 5.

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Police Logs: Woman Who Hit Pole Faces OUI Charge, Man Causes Disturbances Across Town

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
May 29, 1:11 p.m.: A man was spotted taking numerous items, including an air conditioner, from Home Depot and fled toward Arsenal Park. The man was seen taking an A/C unit, TV cables, a wall mount and some kitchen faucets, worth a combined $920. Store security gave police a description of the suspect and offices found a man matching the description. In the parking lot, police found a vehicle with the items inside and determined the vehicle was owned by the suspect.

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Watertown Firefighters Attend Graduation of Fallen Firefighter’s Son

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The Watertown Fire Department was well represented at Blue Hills Regional’s graduation this week where they congratulated Patrick Toscano, the son of their fallen brother, Joe. 

Watertown Deputy Fire Chief Bob Quinn shared a photo on Facebook of the WFD contingent after the ceremony. “We were honored to be there because Patrick Toscano was one of the graduates. We went because Joey T couldn’t. The Toscano’s will always be part of our family. Congratulations Patrick!”