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.

Police/Fire

Three Watertown Men Indicted on Drug Charges by Middlesex Grand Jury

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A grand jury indicted three Watertown men on drug-related charges, Middlesex District Attorney Marin Ryan’s office announced. The three men — Dominic Davis, Akeem Mapp, and James Paul — were arrested in June after a joint investigation by the Watertown Police and the Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task Force. Their home was raided by a NEMLEC SWAT team. The raid found cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy (MDMA), Ketamine, marijuana, three firearms, and approximately $10,000 in cash. This week, the Middlesex DA’s office announced the indictments from Nov.

Police/Fire

Fire in Commercial Building Caused by Lint Fire in Dryer

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A fire that caused smoke damage to a building on School Street in Watertown started in a dryer at the business, fire officials said. On Jan. 18, 2019, a passerby spotted black smoke coming from the business at 111 School Street and alerted Watertown Fire and Police departments at about 8:14 p.m.

The Watertown Fire Department responded, and discovered a fire in DMB Linens. Firefighters extinguished the fire and limited the fire damage to a pair of commercial dryers. Smoke damage, however, extended through the entire building, according to a report from the Watertown Fire Department.