Police/Fire

Fire Department Swears in 7 Promoted Members, New Firefighter

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Three new Watertown Fire lieutenants — Scott Twombly, Glen McManus and Ralph Mele — were sworn in by Town Clerk John Flynn during a ceremony outside the Commander’s Mansion on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Watertown Fire Department honored eight of its members on Wednesday during a swearing-in ceremony. Seven received promotions and one firefighter was officially welcomed to the WFD. The Fire Department periodically holds swearing in ceremonies to recognize promotions and new members of the department.

Arrests

Man Caught in Watertown With Drugs, Firearm; Also Had Warrants in Boston, California

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Watertown Police arrested a California man on drug charges and warrants after the Boston Police tipped them off that he was staying at a hotel in Town. Boston detectives learned that Marcus Leydon was staying at the Residences Inn by Marriott on Arsenal Street, and informed Watertown Police that he was wanted for a carjacking in Boston on a warrant out of Roxbury District Court, according to Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. Leydon also had warrants in his name for failing to stop for police and other traffic violations in from Brookline, and one from Santa Clara County in California for manufacturing a controlled substance. Watertown Police went to the hotel on the afternoon of Oct. 13 and encountered Leydon in the lobby.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Arrestee said He ‘Messed Up Bad,’ Man Faces Lewdness Charge

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

Oct. 8, 7:18 a.m.: An employee at Pet Medic Urgent Care vet clinic on Main Street arrived in the parking lot for work and saw a man in another car parked in the middle of the lot who was exposed and appeared to be masturbating. The employee was caught off guard and was upset by what she saw. She called police.

Arrests

Police Log: Package Thief Identified, Fraud Scheme Posing as Cable Company

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department:

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Sept. 28, 6:19 a.m.: A driver reported that a man appeared to be passed out behind the wheel inside a vehicle at the traffic light at the Watertown Square intersection. The witness removed the keys from the vehicle out of concern. The driver’s head was resting on the wheel and was unresponsive. Police were able to wake him after a few minutes.

Arrest

Police Log: Car Broken Into, Two Bicycles Stolen

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

Sept. 22, 2:30 p.m.: Police, were called to the area near Dunkin’ Donuts in Watertown Square for a man who appeared to be unsteady on his seat. He was seen walking back and forth on the sidewalk. Police located him and believed the man may have been under the influence of narcotics.

Assistant Fire Chief

Watertown Fire Department Appoints New Assistant Chief

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The Watertown Fire Department’s newly created assistant fire chief position has been filled by a 14-year veteran of the WFD who hopes build connections with residents and serve the community well. On Monday, Ryan Nicholson began his new role as assistant fire chief. He was promoted recently from deputy fire chief. He said he will be assisting Fire Chief Bob Quinn with some administrative duties, as well as working on outreach to the community. “I’m excited to get started,” Nicholson said.

Arrests

Police Log: Man Pulls Knife During Road Rage Incident, 2 Mopeds Stolen

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

Sept. 16, 1:56 p.m.: A shoplifter was detained at Home Depot after being seen trying to take items without paying for them. Store security saw the man place numerous hand tools in a tool box he grabbed at the store. After he filled the tool box, he attempted to exit the store but was stopped.

Government

Town Conducting Fire Hydrants Leak Detection Survey, Hydrants Still in Service

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The Watertown Department of Public Works will be examining the fire hydrants in town for leaks, and while the hydrants will have a “out of service” covering on them, the hydrants will still be operational in an emergency. The leak detection survey will begin on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, and will be conducted by the DPW and contractor Liston Utility Services. The work is expected to take about three weeks. To do the survey, microphones will be placed on the fire hydrants to listen for leaks, said Town Engineer Matthew Shuman.