Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Caught with Seven Arrest Warrants, Dryer Fire Causes Damage

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests

April 3, 5:41 p.m.: An officer on Galen Street spotted a vehicle make an illegal left turn onto Watertown Street. When the vehicle was stopped, police found that the driver did not have a license, and had an active arrest warrant. The 30-year-old Watertown man was arrested on the charge unlicensed driving, and the warrant from Chelsea District Court for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. He was also cited for the marked lanes violation.

Police/Fire

Warrants Issued for Pair of Men Wanted for Stealing Wallets, Using Credit Cards

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Watertown Police issued warrants for a pair of men suspected of stealing wallets from a local gym, and using the credit cards fraudulently. A man from Boston and a Malden man each face multiple charges related to using credit cards that were reported stolen from lockers at Boston Sports Club in Watertown on Jan. 4 and 5, 2019, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. “Detectives investigating the case were able to compile surveillance video,” O’Connor said. “They were able to identify two people involved.”

Arrests

Police Log: Valuable Coins Stolen, Man Faces Charges for Incident Involving “Gun”

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests

March 25, 8:52 a.m.: Police received a call from the senior housing complex on Warren Street about items being taken from its community room and library. Missing were a cable box and remote, eight CDs, and some snacks. The suspect also attempted to break into a locked closet. Police reviewed the security footage and recognized the woman who took the items. An officer on patrol spotted the suspect on Main Street.

Police/Fire

Family Faces Charges for String of Thefts from Watertown Store

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Watertown Police arrested a man and woman, and one of their children after they were caught trying to take three carts full of merchandise from Target. They discovered it was not their first time doing so. On March 26 at 10 p.m., officers responded to Target after security had detained four people for allegedly shoplifting numerous items, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. The couple, a 47-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, were caught along with their two children, ages 14 and 10. “Target security observed three individuals push two shopping carts full of merchandise out of the store with out paying,” O’Connor said.

Police/Fire

Introducing Watertown’s New Police Dog, Kato

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Watertown’s new Police K-9 Kato. The newest member of the Watertown Police Department has four legs, fur, and is just 11 months old. His name is Kato, and he’s the first K-9 on the force since the 1990s. The German Shepard puppy and his handler, officer Andrew Civetti will be trained at the Boston Police Training Academy in Jamaica Plain over the coming months. Kato will protect Civetti and other officers, and search for missing people, suspects and drug drugs, Civetti told Watertown Cable Access’ Watertown Weekly News.

Arrests

Police Log: Man Wrestles with Officer Trying to Serve Warrant, Scam Involving High-End Toilet Seats

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests

March 18, 10:23 p.m.: Target security caught two people taking items out of the store without paying. Two men were seen concealing numerous cosmetics items, as well as a four pack of Sutter Home wine. They attempted to leave through the store’s mall exit without paying. They were stopped and security found one man had cosmetics worth $31.53.

Middlesex Sheriff

Middlesex Sheriff Warns Residents Should Beware of Jury Duty Scam

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The following information was provided by the Middlesex Sheriff’s office:

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is warning residents to be alert for a new round of jury duty scam calls. As part of the scam, callers are posing as members of the MSO and are telling residents they need to resolve matters related to missed court matters and jury duty.  In multiple instances this month – including two this past weekend – scammers identified themselves as a Sgt. Cooper and provided 781-819-5610 as a call back number. On Friday, a local resident was allegedly told he needed to pay $900 or would be arrested, while on Saturday, a woman was told she needed to respond to a specific location to clear up three warrants.  The location to which the woman was told to respond housed actual MSO offices but was closed at the time. 

In all three cases, those who were contacted called the MSO before paying any money or traveling to a location. “Nationwide, these scammers are attempting to use the criminal justice system and the threat of arrest as a tool to frighten people into paying large sums of money,” said Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian.  “We want residents to be aware of these scams and these tactics in order to better protect themselves.”

If you or someone you know has been the victim of a jury duty scam you are encouraged to immediately notify your local police department.  If the scammer claims to be a member of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office we also ask you to contact our office at 978-667-1711.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Threatens Officers, Driver Leaning on Horn Busted & Several Scams

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests

March 11, 4:04 p.m.: Watertown Police went to a Summer Street home last week to serve a warrant and during the incident a man at the house made threats towards the three officers. The man had also been arrested in 2017 on a gun possession charge. When the officers went to the home on March 10 the man said, “You three officers have guns. If I had one right now, I’d be shooting.”