Watertown Firefighters, Others Honored for Life Saving Actions; Promoted Firefighters Sworn In

Family, friends and fellow firefighters attended the Watertown Fire Department’s Swearing-in and Award Ceremony at the Commander’s Mansion. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The Watertown Fire Department honored the bravery and life saving actions of several firefighters, police officers, and dispatchers during a ceremony at the Commander’s Mansion on Nov. 25. Also during the event, the Fire Department swore in three recently promoted firefighters and four firefighters who had been appointed to the WFD. Service Awards

Car Strikes Building, Causing a Gas Leak

(Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

On Sept.

Police Log: Banner at Armenian Church Vandalized, Business Receives More Than $90K in Fraudulent Orders

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Nov. 10, 2 a.m.: Officers on patrol spotted a vehicle stopped on Arsenal Street with its lights on and the vehicle running. They saw the driver slumped over the center console so the conducted a wellness check. Police observed the driver had an odor of alcohol on her breath and she had glassy and bloodshot eyes.

Second Suspect Arrested in Connection to Stabbing of a Man in Watertown

A second man was arrested for being involved in the alleged stabbing that took place in Watertown on Oct. 22, the Watertown Police and Middlesex District Attorney’s Office announced. See details from the press release below. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Watertown Chief of Police Justin Hanrahan have confirmed that Omari Cassell, 18, of Newton, has been charged following the alleged stabbing that occurred in the area of Mt. Auburn and Boylston Streets in Watertown.

Boston Man Arrested for Alleged Stabbing on Mt. Auburn St.

The Watertown Police and Middlesex District Attorney’s office announced that an arrest has been made in the stabbing that occurred in Watertown on Tuesday. See the press release below. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Watertown Chief of Police Justin Hanrahan have confirmed that Michael McGhee, 19, of Boston, has been charged following the alleged stabbing that occurred in the area of Mt. Auburn and Boylston Streets in Watertown. On October 22, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m., police responded to several 911 calls reporting a disturbance in progress at the bus stop in the area of Mt.

Watertown Police Investigating Stabbing on Mt. Auburn St.

Watertown Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred on Tuesday that sent one person to the hospital. The WPD sent out the following announcement on Facebook:

At 5 p.m. (Tuesday), the Watertown Police Department responded to a stabbing at the intersection of Mt. Auburn St. and Boylston St. The victim was approached by three males, which led to an altercation during which the victim was stabbed in the lower back.