Police/Fire

Police Log: Woman Punched in Road Rage Incident, Driver Won’t Stop for Police

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m.: An office spotted a vehicle run a red light in Watertown Square, and continue on North Beacon Street toward Brighton. The driver was pulled over in front of the Volkswagen dealership, and when police checked the driver’s record they found he had a revoked license due to repeated traffic offenses. The 45-year-old Peabody man was arrested for driving with a suspended license – a subsequent offense – and a red light violation.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Hits Home With Car Repeatedly, Misunderstanding Over Uber

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Feb. 17, 4:40 p.m.: Police stopped a vehicle on Pleasant Street for crossing over marked lanes, and having improper inspection. When police spoke to the woman they discovered she had an arrest warrant in her name. The 44-year-old Newton woman was arrested on the warrant from Brookline District Court for traffic offenses.

Arrests

Police Log: Man Caught Breaking into Cars at Library, Apartment Broken Into

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrest
Jan. 31, 6:10 p.m.: A witness reported seeing a man walking up to vehicles in the parking lot behind the Watertown Free Public Library and trying to open their doors. Police found a man fitting the description of the suspect in the library and spoke with him. The suspect said he thought it was his friend’s car and when he opened the door there was someone inside.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Caught Speeding in Stolen Car, Fire Burns Palette

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m.: Home Depot security saw a man get onto a motorized shopping cart and took items off the shelf and put them in the basket. The man then went to the back of the store and put the items, which included a drill, under his jacket. The man drove the cart past the registers and was stopped.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Arrested on 2nd OUI, Teen Given Counterfeit Bills for Sneakers

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Jan. 16, 1 a.m.: An officer patrolling on Galen Street spotted a vehicle in the parking lot of Vows Bridal Outlet with its engine running and with heavy damage to the front. When the officer approached, he saw a tire had been blown out and the vehicle was up on a jack. The driver was inside the car and had fallen asleep behind the wheel.