Arrests

Police Log: Vandal Leaves Message on Confederate Flag, Shoplifters Foiled

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
June 30, 11:12 a.m.: A man was stopped after Marshalls security spotted him taking four sets of bedsheets and a shirt. Security watched the man closely because they recognized him from a couple past incidents where they suspect he took merchandise. On the 30th, the man removed security devices from the items and tried to leave without paying. The items were worth $399.

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Police Log: Man Arrested Twice in 2 Days, Woman Attacked for Asking Driver to Slow Down

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
June 21, 2:50 p.m.: An officer patrolling on Belmont Street spotted a man driving a brown Hyundai. The officer recognized the man and knew he had a suspended license. The officer pulled the driver over and placed him under arrest for driving with a suspended license, a subsequent offense. The driver made bail and left the Police Station. At 12:50 a.m. on June 22, an officer patrolling on Belmont Street saw the same man driving the same brown Hyundai. As police watched, the driver failed to stop at a stop sign. The officer knew the driver had been arrested the previous day and he confirmed his license was still revoked. The 50-year-old Watertown man was arrested again for driving with a suspended license, a subsequent offense, O’Connor said.

Arrests

Man Protests Speeding Ticket by Sitting in the Street – Gets Arrested

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A man did not agree that he deserved a speeding ticket and he decided to do his own sit in, which resulted in him being arrested. On June 25 at 10:29 p.m., an officer saw a car traveling at a high rate of speed on Arsenal Street. The officer followed and observed the car weaving between cars, and appeared to be trying to evade police, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. The officer caught up with the vehicle on Main Street and pulled it over. He issued a ticket to the driver, who was adamant that he was not speeding, O’Connor said.

Arrests

Police Log: Man Arrested After Driving Through a Front Yard and More

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
June 13, 9:05 p.m.: A man was spotted breaking into a vehicle on Nichols Avenue. A witness saw a man walking around vehicles on Nichols and then leaned into a vehicle. As she went to call police she saw the owner of the car approach and then chased the suspect down the street. Police arrived and canvased the area.

Arrests

Police Log: Man Caught Breaking into Liquor Store, Car Stolen Off Street

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
June 7, 1:45 a.m.: A man broke a glass door at Arsenal Wine and Spirits and went inside and stole two pints of Smirnoff vodka. A witness saw the man break in and come out. Police were able to locate a suspect who matching the witness’ description. The man had fresh cuts on his hands.

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Police Log: Man Eats His Way to Arrest, Woman’s Bingo Bag Stolen

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
June 3, 2:20 p.m.: A man was seen walking through Stop & Shop in Watertown Square, taking food off the shelf and eating it while he browsed through the store. He was also seen putting items in a backpack and then attempted to walk out without paying. The 48-year-old Boston man was arrested for shoplifting, a second offense. June 3, 7:50 p.m.: A witness saw a Jeep SUV strike a curb on School Street.

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Pharmacist Assists Watertown Police in Bust of Man for Using False Prescriptions

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Watertown Police charged a man for using false prescriptions, and received help from an alert pharmacist. Just after midnight on June 1, a man came into CVS on Main Street and presented two prescriptions for Adderall, according to Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. “The pharmacist identified the prescriptions to be false due to wording,” O’Connor said. “Because he didn’t want to tip off the suspect (the pharmacist) said the prescription would be ready in 20 minutes and contacted police.” When police arrived, the man had left CVS, but they were able to identify him because the man had presented a driver’s license when he gave the pharmacist the prescriptions, O’Connor said.

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Police Log: Man Causes Four Car Accident, Hundreds Worth of Underwear Stolen

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
May 28, 12:05 a.m.: A man driving down Main Street struck a car parked near Whites Avenue, which then struck two more parked vehicles. Police arrived and saw a man standing next to the vehicle that triggered the accident. The man told police said he looked down to find a cigarette lighter and he crashed into the parked vehicle. The officer smelled alcohol on the man’s breath and gave field sobriety tests.