Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Attacks 2 Police Officers, Shoplifters Try to Take Big Items from Target

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
June 29, 10:01 p.m.: A motor vehicle accident occurred on Landon Avenue and when police arrived they detected an odor of alcohol on the driver’s breath. The driver suffered injuries and was taken to Mount Auburn Hospital for treatment. Police later discovered the driver had prescriptions pills. The 54-year-old Watertown woman was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving under the influence of drugs.

Police/Fire

Pregnant Woman Struck by Car While Crossing Mt. Auburn St.

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A pregnant woman went to hospital after being struck by a car while crossing Mt. Auburn Street. 

The incident occurred in front of the St. James Armenian Church near School Street on June 24 shortly before 8 p.m., said Watertown Police Lt. Michael Lawn. “The 26-year-old female had just gotten off the bus and was crossing in the crosswalk when she was struck by a motor vehicle operated by a 19-year-old male from Waltham,” Lawn said. Watertown Firefighters and EMTs responded to the incident and treated the woman, said Deputy Fire Chief Bob Quinn.

Government

Town Manager Appoints a Provisional Police Chief to Replace Deveau

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With Watertown Police Chief Edward Deveau retiring, the Police Department will be led by an provisional Police Chief. Town Manager Michael Driscoll announced last week that he has appointed Capt. Raymond DuPuis to serve as provisional chief until a new one is appointed. DuPuis will start his new role on July 8. DuPuis has been in the department since 1983 and was in the same Police Academy class as Deveau. Currently, DuPuis is one of two captains on the Watertown Police Department and leads the bureau of field operations.He oversees the Patrol and Traffic Divisions as well as the Public Safety Dispatchers.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Two Teenage Girls Attack Counselor at Target and More

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
June 22, 6:36 a.m.: Police arrested a man who was wanted for a warrant. The 25-year-old Watertown man was arrested for the warrant from Dedham District Court for a probation violation for a GPS device violation. June 22, 1:20 p.m.: Detectives spotted a man driving who they knew had a suspended license. The 27-year-old Brighton man was charged with driving with an suspended license, driving an uninsured motor vehicle, driving an unregistered motor vehicle and driving with a revoked registration.

Police/Fire

A Man Wielding a Gun Robbed a Watertown Business

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A Watertown gas station was robbed at gunpoint by a man wearing a mask and dark clothing. 

On June 20 after 9 p.m. a man robbed Belmont Street Auto Service on Belmont Street in Watertown, said Watertown Police Sgt. Tom Grady. “A worker was approached by an African-American male, average build, wearing a black and white mask, a black winter hat, a black jacket, black pants and white sneakers,” Grady said. An unknown amount of cash was taken from the gas station. “The suspect fled on foot toward Arlington Street,” Grady said.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Firefighter’s Equipment Stolen, Man Crashes Festival

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
June 8, 2:18 p.m.: Home Depot reported two men had come into the store and each had taken a cordless drill worth $260 and left the store. Security followed the men who were heading east on Arsenal Street toward Brighton. Police caught one of the men on the Arsenal Street Bridge. The other one was last seen running into a wooded area off Greenough Boulevard.

Entertainment

Police Teaming With Rec Department for Movie Nights, Street Hockey

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The Watertown Police Department will work with the Recreation Department to put on some fun activities for youngsters and families this summer. 

Two free family movie nights will be held behind the Watertown Police Station. Aimed at elementary school students and their families, the events will be held on Friday, July 17 and Sunday, Aug. 9 from 6:30-10 p.m.

The evening begins with games, face painting, pizza, popcorn and refreshments. The movie begins at 8 p.m.

Parking is available in front of the Police Station. Cops & Rec Street Hockey
On Sundays beginning in July, the police and Recreation Department will host street hockey for girls and boys in grades 2 to 12.

Around Town

Watertown Police Lend a Hand at the Special Olympics

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Four Watertown Police officers gave Special Olympics athletes the VIP treatment by giving them a police convoy and handing out awards. 
On June 6, the Watertown Police joined the Special Olympics Cruiser Convey that ended at Harvard University, said Capt. Raymond DuPuis, one of the participating officers. Once they got there, the group headed to the aquatics center to hand out medals to the athletes in the swimming competition, and the Lavietes Pavilion for they gymnastics.