Arrests

Police Log: Untraceable Pistol Recovered; Suspect Sought for Spray Painting Spree

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

May 30, 3:41 p.m.: Police received a complaint about a solicitor in the area of Holt Street and Bridgham Avenue. The man was going door to door trying to sell Mass Pro Steel Coating, but he had not followed proper protocols to check in with the City Clerk’s Office or the Police. When officers spoke with him they found that there was a warrant for his arrest from Waltham District Court for traffic offenses. Geno Harrison, 20, of Waltham, was arrested on the warrant.

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Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn Retires, Enjoyed His Career Even With Recent Challenges

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Charlie BreitroseRetired Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn bids farewell to one of the officers he worked with over his 33-year career. Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn left the only full-time job he has ever had after more than three decades, and said he still enjoyed coming to work everyday even after the challenges of the last few years. On June 3, 2022, Lawn finished the final day of his 33 year career with the Watertown Police Department. When he joined the WPD at the age of 22, he always planned to retire when he was still young enough to do something else. “When everyone was going to the Cape on the weekends when I was 22 I was patrolling the streets of Watertown,” Lawn said.

Arrests

Police Log: Man’s Social Security Account Compromised, Man Arrested After Putting Items in Backpack

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

May 25, 1:14 p.m.: Security at the Watertown Mall called Police to help with a man they were trying to issue a trespass letter. He left the Mall, and Police located him across Arsenal Street at the Nike Store. When officers were speaking to him they discovered he had four warrants for his arrest from Waltham, Brookline, and Somerville district courts, all for shoplifting-related charges. Devin Newbury, 31, a homeless man from Boston, was arrested on the warrants and was trespassed.

Arrests

Police Log: Man Pulled Knife on Co-Worker, Woman Busted Twice for Same Crime

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

May 17, 4:39 p.m.: At about 2:45 a.m., an officer patrolling near Casey Park spotted a door propped open at the office building in the former Parker School. The officer waited for more officers to arrive, and they checked the building but could not locate anyone. At 6:43 a.m., a 911 call came from the building, but the caller was a bit incoherent and said “all was OK,” and then hung up. Police went to the building, but once again found no one inside.

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Watertown Police Captain to Serve as Provisional Chief

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Watertown PoliceThomas Rocca has been named the Provisional Police Chief beginning June 4, 2022. The City of Watertown announced the appointment of a provisional Police Chief who will lead the department after Chief Michael Lawn retires until a new chief is appointed. The City sent out the following statement:

“Congratulations to Captain Thomas F. Rocca for being appointed to the position of Provisional Police Chief, effective Saturday, June 4, 2022, until such time as a Permanent Police Chief is selected.”

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Still Time to Register for Sunday’s Watertown Police Finish Strong 5K Run/Walk

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Those interested in taking part in the Watertown Police Department’s Finish Strong 5K Run and Walk can still register. The event begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 22. The Watertown Police Finish Strong 5k Run/Walk begins and finishes at City Works, in Arsenal Yards, 91 Arsenal Yards Blvd. in Watertown. The course is fast and fairly flat 3.1 miles (5 km), and there will be prizes for the top male/female finishers plus various age categories.

Arrests

Police Log: Man Backed Car Into Woman, Driver Hits Parked Construction Vehicle

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

May 5, 9:30 p.m.: A Watertown man who has a harassment prevention order against a neighbor called police to report that the neighbor violated the terms of the order. The neighbor had gone into the basement and damaged some of his property, and was caught on video. Also, the neighbor blocked the man’s car in the driveway. Police responded and determined the neighbor had violated the harassment prevention order.