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A man and two women were found dead reportedly from gunshot wounds in a Watertown home on the morning of Aug. 31. Police taped off the home on Boyd Street where the three were found, according to Boston Channel 25. They were found at about 10 a.m. Sunday when officers did a well-being check. #BREAKING: Police have taped off a Boyd St.
A Watertown man had his shower interrupted and saw a pair of men in his bathroom on Aug. 25. The two home invasion suspects were arrested later that day. Watertown Police responded to an apartment building on Coolidge Hill Road at 9:15 a.m. on Aug. 25 for the report of a home invasion, said Watertown Police Det.
Police placed two male suspects for allegedly breaking into a Watertown home while wearing masks. The two male suspects, a 23-year-old and a 17-year-old, were arrested hours after a home invasion was reported, according to the Watertown Police announcement. “The invasion began after witnesses reported seeing two men wearing ski masks, possibly armed, force their way through the front door of a residence. Thanks to the hard work of our Detectives and the valuable assistance of the Lynn Police Department, both suspects were quickly identified and take into custody,” the announcement said. The statement added: “Our priority remains keeping Watertown safe, and we are grateful for the continued support of our community and our law enforcement partners.”
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Aug. 5: A broken wooden bookshelf, a TV, and computer monitor were left near the bike path off Cottage Street. Aug. 5: A mattress was left on the side of the road on Belmont Street.
Watertown Police commended a 20-year-old man for helping a driver who was experiencing a medical emergency, and preventing any additional injuries and damage. Wellington Soares acted swiftly when he came upon an emergency situation at Arsenal Yards, according to a statement by Watertown Police Chief Justin Hanrahan. “On Aug. 17, 2025, Mr. Soares was outside Chipotle on Arsenal Yards Boulevard when he noticed a vehicle drifting across lanes before striking a sidewalk planter,” Hanrahan’s statement said. “Recognizing that the operator was experiencing a medical emergency, Mr. Soares immediately ran to assist.”
(UPDATE Aug. 18, 3:25 p.m.): The Tuesday Night Talk in August has been postponed to a date that will be announced at a later time.)
Once a month, the Watertown Police Department invites the public in to learn about how the department works and what officers are doing around town. On Aug. 19, the Tuesday Night Talk features the WPD’s School Resource Officers. The talks grew out of another Watertown Police Department community program, said Watertown Police Lt. Kevin McManus.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. July 25: A grey Porsche parked on the side of Belmont Street was struck by another vehicle. The driver left the scene of the collision. July 25: Someone entered the storage room of an apartment building on Mt. Auburn Street and rummaged through storage lockers.
The second Empowering Women in Watertown event is a summer workshop featuring members of the Watertown Police and Fire departments. See the announcement below. We’re thrilled to welcome Officers Kerry Kelley and Anna Margaryan and Firefighter/Paramedic Kate Boudreau as our keynote speakers at our Empowering Women in Watertown: Summer Workshop! Join us on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 8–10am at the Commander’s Mansion. This workshop is focused on Wellness, Community Action, and Communications, and designed to connect, empower, and inspire women across Watertown.