2 Alarm Fire

Firefighters Douse 2 Alarm Fire in East End of Watertown

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Firefighters put out a blaze broke out in a small commercial building off of Arlington Street in the East End of Watertown Tuesday. The Watertown Fire Department called a second alarm for the fire that occurred on Clarendon Street near Berkeley Street. The fire started when a pole with a transformer fell on a car and set it on fire, the owner of the business that caught fire, Crossfit Arsenal, told Channel 7 News. Attempts to put put out the fire were delayed by the live wires lying on the cars. First reports of the fire occurred on Twitter at about 5 p.m., and according to the Fire radio, the fire was knocked down and contained by about 5:40 p.m.

The building appears to be a one-story commercial building.

Police/Fire

Watertown Fire Department Welcomes New Firefighter, Bids Farewell to Another

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The Watertown Fire Department announced the hiring of a new firefighter, and the retirement of a veteran member of the department. The Watertown Fire Department had a welcome announcement for its newest member:
Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Olivia Winsor who was sworn in today as Watertown’s newest Firefighter/ Paramedic. Firefighter Winsor will work two weeks of days as an orientation before being assigned to a shift. Winsor was also welcomed by the Town Manager:
Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll has appointed Ms. Olivia C. Winsor as a firefighter for the Town of Watertown effective Sunday, August 19, 2018. We congratulate Firefighter Winsor and wish her well as she begins her career with the Watertown Fire Department.

Arrests

Police Log: Man Faces Gun Charges After Traffic Stop, Shoplifter Tried to Roll Bike Out of Target

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Aug. 6, 5:57 p.m.: A man was spotted in Target taking items and putting them in a backpack. Before leaving he grabbed a bike and tried to roll it out of the store without paying for it, or for the items in his backpack. Security stopped him and found men’s clothing and two prepaid cellphones.

Police/Fire

Watertown Police Looking for Residents for Citizen Police Academy

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This fall, the Watertown Police Department will once again host the Citizen Police Academy, and residents are invited to register. The 2018 Citizen Police Academy will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 18, and will run one night a week for eight weeks from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Applications must be received by Sept. 10, 2018. Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn sent out the following letter:
As the Watertown Police Department advances its community policing efforts, it is important to have citizen-police interaction and cooperation.

Police/Fire

Driver Pulled Over for Texting Gets Busted Drug Possession, Dealing

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A Waltham man is paying a big price for texting while driving. When he was pulled over in Watertown, police discovered drugs, cash and items used by drug dealers. On Aug. 9, at 7:38 p.m., a police officer spotted a driver run a stop sign on Bridge Street near Bemis Park, and noticed the driver was texting while driving. After pulling the vehicle over, Police spoke to the driver — later identified as Andrew Lam of Waltham — and discovered he did not have a driver’s license, and he also was holding a small zip lock bag containing a white powder.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Loses Temper, Job & Gets Arrested; Cone Under Car Gives Away Drunk Driver

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrest
July 30, 12:16 p.m.: An employee of Newlywed Foods on Grove Street got upset when he was told that he would have to change shifts. During the meeting with human resources when he was told the news, the man became upset, raised his voice and continued to yell at the company officials. The officials decided to fire the man, who got more upset. He threatened to harm an employee and to damage the building.

Police/Fire

Watertown Police Joining Drive Sober Campaign Which Focuses on Alcohol, Marijuana

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Police Department:

The Watertown Police Department will increase impaired driving patrols on local roads with grant funds from the Highway Safety Division of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS). Watertown Police will join local departments across the state as well as the Massachusetts State Police in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization and public information campaign. This year’s campaign will urge drivers drinking alcohol or using marijuana and other drugs to plan ahead and designate a sober driver, use a ride-share service or take public transportation. “Impaired drivers create dangerous situations for everyone around them,” said Chief Lawn. “This grant will help increase our efforts during the busy summer travel season to keep our roads free of impaired drivers and avoid tragedies.”

“Getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol, using marijuana or both is one of the most dangerous things drivers can do,” said Jeff Larason, Director of the Highway Safety Division.