Arrests

Police Log: Officers Chase Down Shoplifter, Property Tax Checks Stolen & More

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

Jan. 28, 6:22 p.m.: Police received a report of two people shoplifting at Home Depot. The pair had been seen in the power tool section taking items, and when officers arrived a man and a woman were running away through the parking lot. Police caught the woman at the intersection of Arsenal Street and Greenough Boulevard, but the man got away.

Break ins

Residents Were Home During 3 of 5 Watertown Break-Ins; Police Ask People to Keep Eyes, Ears Open

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Three of the homes broken into around Watertown on Friday night were occupied during the crime, but no one was hurt. Watertown Police say that they need the help of residents to catch the suspect. On Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, five Watertown homes were broken into, most in the area south of Oakley Country Club. The crimes occurred between 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. that day, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor.

Arrests

Police Log: Man Found Asleep at Wheel in Parking Lot, Elderly Couple Scammed

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

Jan. 27, 4:06 p.m.: An officer in Watertown Square ran the plate of a nearby vehicle and discovered the registered owner’s license was suspended. The officer confirmed the owner was behind the wheel and pulled the vehicle over. The 51-year-old Needham woman was arrested on a charge of driving with a license suspended for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Break ins

Five Homes Broken Into in Watertown, Police Searching for Information

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Watertown Police are investing a string of home break-ins around Watertown this weekend. The five homes broken into on Friday night/Saturday morning were on Barnard Avenue, Fraklin Street, Stearns Road and Stoneleigh Circle, in the neighborhood south of Oakley Country Club. In a Facebook post, the WPD said that no one was hurt in the incidents. They also reminded residents to lock your doors, secure windows, and lock vehicles, too. “We need the public to be extra vigilant and immediately report anything and everything you believe is suspicious.

Illegal Fire Arm

Man Arrested in Watertown for Having Illegal Firearm

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A Watertown man faces multiple firearms charges after a joint arrest by Watertown Police and other law enforcement agencies. On Jan. 25, Watertown Police were contacted by the Boston Police Department’s District 14, which had information about a man who lives and works in Town who had an illegal firearm, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. Watertown Police worked with the Boston Police and the Suburban Middlesex Drug Task Force. They tracked the suspect, identified as Carlos M. Guardado, to AutoZone on Arsenal Street, where he worked, and placed him under surveillance, O’Connor said.

Around Town

OBIT: Robert McElroy, 71, Retired Watertown Police Lieutenant, Air Force Veteran

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Robert “Bob” McElroy

Robert J. “Bob” McElroy of Millis, formerly of Watertown died on January 26, 2019 at the age of 71. McElroy retired as a lieutenant in the Watertown Police Department. He served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. Beloved husband of Virginia “Ginger” (Burgess) McElroy. Loving & devoted father of Ashley M. Bailey & her husband Brent H. of San Diego, Madeline “Maddie” A. McElroy of Millis, and the late Brendan J. McElroy.

Police/Fire

Four Watertown Firefighters Promoted, Including New Deputy Chief

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Four Watertown firefighters receive promotions recently, including to the second highest rank on the department — deputy chief. Since the passing of Watertown Fire Chief Mario Orangio, the Fire Department has had only three full-time deputy chiefs and an acting one. Recently, Watertown Town Manager announced the promotion of Capt. Ryan Nicholson to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Nicholson had been serving as the WFD’s Staff Service Officer. Promotions of a captain and two lieutenants were also announced.