Police/Fire

Police Log: String of Theft of Tools from Homes and Vehicles, Woman Victimized by IRS Scam

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July 17, 4:40 p.m.: An officer patrolling in Watertown Square spotted a vehicle in the left turn lane on Galen Street go straight across the intersection onto Mt. Auburn Street. The officer pulled over the driver, who was unable to provide a driver’s license. Police found the man was driving without a license and was driving his brother’s car.

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Police Log: Man Attacked by 2 Men on Street, Details of School Bomb Threats

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July 10, 8 p.m.: An officer in Watertown Square spotted a vehicle run a red light turning from Mt. Auburn Street onto Charles River Road. When police pulled the driver he said he did not have a license with him, but further investigation revealed that he has not had a valid license since May 2007. The 55-year-old Watertown man was arrested on the charge of driving with a suspended license, a subsequent offense.

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Police Log: Man Harasses Woman Using Vulgar Language, Gravestones Vandalized

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July 3, 9:30 a.m.: An officer spotted a vehicle run a red light in Watertown Square. The vehicle was pulled over, and police discovered the man driving did not have a driver’s license. The 30-year-old man from Marlborough was arrested on a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Incidents
July 3, 5:30 p.m.: A 20-year-old resident of the Archstone Apartments on Watertown Street said she was using her laptop when she realized someone had hacked in and was using her computer remotely.

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Police Log: Woman Tries to Use False Prescription, Bracelet Stolen

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June 29, 10 p.m.: Security at Target spotted a man taking a cell phone and hiding it in his sweatshirt pocket. The man left the store without paying for the phone but was stopped. The phone is valued at $129.99. While investigating, Police found pills for which the man did not have a prescription. The pills were identified as Amitriptylin.

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Police Log: Woman Bought Alcohol for Teen, Man Tries Unsuccessfully to Flee Police

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June 12, 5:50 p.m.: Police received a report of a customer causing a disturbance at Domino’s Pizza. The man left before officers arrived, and was seen riding his bicycle toward Watertown Square. Police located him and while checking his identity they found he had an outstanding warrant. The 25-year-old Waltham man was arrested on the warrant from Waltham District Court for destruction of property over $250.

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Police Log: Internship Seeker Scammed, Gym Part of String of Robberies

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June 6, 9:56 a.m.: An officer went to investigate a minor accident at Summer and Church streets and when he spoke to the drivers one of them exhibited signs of intoxication, including being unsteady on his feet, glassy and bloodshot eye. He also slurred his words and had an odor of alcohol on his breath. He performed three field sobriety tests and failed them all. The 57-year-old Watertown man was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol and was cited for failure to use care while driving.

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Police Logs: Woman Who Hit Pole Faces OUI Charge, Man Causes Disturbances Across Town

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May 29, 1:11 p.m.: A man was spotted taking numerous items, including an air conditioner, from Home Depot and fled toward Arsenal Park. The man was seen taking an A/C unit, TV cables, a wall mount and some kitchen faucets, worth a combined $920. Store security gave police a description of the suspect and offices found a man matching the description. In the parking lot, police found a vehicle with the items inside and determined the vehicle was owned by the suspect.

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Police Log: Woman Looses $150K to Lottery Scam, Man Assaults Officers

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May 24, 12:47 p.m.: Police received a report of a man sleeping in the doorway of CVS on Main Street. Officers checked on his wellbeing and then looked at his record and found he had an outstanding warrant. When the man was brought to the police station to be booked, he became very uncooperative, and attempted to hit and kick officers. During the struggle he spit in one of the officer’s faces.