Police/Fire

Police Log: Older Couple Goes on Shoplifting Spree, Man Exposes Himself to Store Security

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March 28, 7:45 p.m.: A man was stopped at Home Depot after security spotted him walk out of the store without paying for a DeWalt circular saw. When security tried to escort the man to the back office, the suspect grabbed the saw and tried to leave again when the security guard turned to walk to the office. The man was stopped and when police arrived the suspect was heard yelling derogatory comments at security. Later he dropped his pants, grabbed his genitals and shook them at employees, who were shocked and upset by the display.

Business

Kids in Need Get to Shop with a Cop for Christmas Presents at Target

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Dozens of children from Watertown and Brighton got a special Christmas treat this week when they got to pick out toys and other gifts for themselves at Target with a police officer. Shop With a Cop has become a tradition at Watertown Target. This year about 40 children who may not have a gift got to have some pizza before heading out into the aisles to look for gifts. Each received a $50 gift card to spend. “We’ve been doing this for the last three or four years,” said Jonathan Kingsley, Target’s district loss prevention manager.

Police/Fire

Shoplifter Caught After Pushing His Luck at Watertown Target

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A man who was spotted shoplifting at Target came back for more the next day and was caught and arrested. On Dec. 7 at 10:53 a.m., Target security spotted a man who they recognized because he had been spotted taking a cellphone the previous day, said Watertown Police Lt. Michael Lawn. “The next day he came back and got another cellphone and some toys,” Lawn said. “He paid for the cellphone and tried to leave without paying for the toys.”

Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Argues with Officer, Woman Steals Cellphone

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Sept. 3, 5:41 p.m.: An officer pulled over a driver who ran a stop sign on Patten Street. When the officer asked for the man’s license and registration the driver became agitated, and began yelling and waving his arms. As the officer turned to go back to his cruiser the driver threatened the officer and swore at him. The man would not calm down after being asked to do so.

Police/Fire

Man Cuts Packaging, Himself Before Being Arrested at Target

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A Cambridge man tried to remove merchandise from its packaging at Target, but managed to hurt himself, too. 

Watertown Police went to Target on Aug. 2 at 5:53 p.m. after security detained a man for allegedly shoplifting. “Brooks was observed taking a pair of headphones,” said Watertown Police Lt. Michael Lawn. “He removed a large knife and attempted to cut open the packaging. In the process he cut himself.”

Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Arrested After Refusing to Pay Cab Fare and More

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July 22, 5:20 a.m.: Police went to CVS after receiving  a report about a woman who had fallen. The officers discovered the 38-year-old Newton woman had a warrant from Boston District Court for larceny over $250. She was arrested. July 24, 2:36 a.m.: An officer patrolling on Main Street ran the registration of a car and discovered the owner had a suspended license.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Motorcycle Stolen, Gold Coins Missing and More

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

July 14, 5:01 a.m.: Police found a person asleep behind the wheel on Galen Street with his hazard lights on. When the officer woke the driver up an odor of alcohol was detected on the driver’s breath. Field sobriety tests were performed and the 27-year-old Quincy man was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol, a second offense. July 14, 5:08 p.m.: Police responded to an incident on Lexington Street and found both had outstanding outstanding warrants.