Police/Fire

Police Chief Expects Suspect in Area Break-ins to be Charged with More Crimes Watertown

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The suspect arrested for a string of home break-ins around the Boston area was charged with one offense in Watertown, but Police Chief Michael Lawn said he expects the suspect to be charged in connection with more of the recent burglaries. The most recent string of break-ins in Watertown took place on Feb. 1, 2019, but dozens of break-ins have occurred in town. During three of the most recent burglaries, residents were there when their homes were broken into. “Since the end of September we have had approximately 24 residential burglaries and home breaks in town.

Police/Fire

Boston Man Arrested for Breaking Into Homes in Watertown, Other Communities

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Police arrested a Boston man suspected of breaking into 19 homes over the past five months in five communities, including Watertown. Jargle Soto-Suazo, 33, of Boston, was apprehended following an alleged break-in that occurred in Brookline on Thursday, Feb. 7, according to the announcement from Middlesex District Attorney Marina Ryan’s office. DA Ryan, Watertown Chief of Police Michael Lawn, Medford Chief of Police Jack Buckley, Brookline Chief of Police Andrew Lipson, Quincy Chief of Police Paul Keenan and Acting Arlington Chief of Police Julie Flaherty announced that Soto-Suazo is believed to be responsible for the uptick in housebreaks in the communities of Watertown, Medford, Brookline, Quincy and Arlington. 

Police departments across Middlesex and Norfolk Counties have been investigating the reported crimes since September 2018. The statement read:

As part of the ongoing joint investigation into the alleged burglaries, police from multiple departments located the defendant displaying suspicious behavior in the area of Colbourne Street in Brookline.

Fire Awards

Watertown Fire Chief Awards Fire, Police Personnel for Saving a Life

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Members of the Watertown Fire Department, Police Department and emergency dispatchers received awards on Friday for the work they did helping to save a man from choking. Watertown Fire Chief Bob Quinn announced the awards during a ceremony where the Fire Department also swore in new firefighters and officially promoted two others. On the evening of Dec. 7, 2018, a call came in for a man with an obstructed airway at Conley’s Pub & Grill on Belmont Street. “Upon arrival, Engine 2 encountered a very crowded restaurant and was able to make contact with the male patient,” Quinn said.

Break ins

Residents Were Home During 3 of 5 Watertown Break-Ins; Police Ask People to Keep Eyes, Ears Open

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Three of the homes broken into around Watertown on Friday night were occupied during the crime, but no one was hurt. Watertown Police say that they need the help of residents to catch the suspect. On Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, five Watertown homes were broken into, most in the area south of Oakley Country Club. The crimes occurred between 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. that day, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor.

Illegal Fire Arm

Man Arrested in Watertown for Having Illegal Firearm

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A Watertown man faces multiple firearms charges after a joint arrest by Watertown Police and other law enforcement agencies. On Jan. 25, Watertown Police were contacted by the Boston Police Department’s District 14, which had information about a man who lives and works in Town who had an illegal firearm, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. Watertown Police worked with the Boston Police and the Suburban Middlesex Drug Task Force. They tracked the suspect, identified as Carlos M. Guardado, to AutoZone on Arsenal Street, where he worked, and placed him under surveillance, O’Connor said.

Police/Fire

Police Find Drugs on Driver Found Passed Out at Wheel

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A Watertown man faces several charges, including drug possession, following an arrest that started when he was found passed out behind the wheel of a running vehicle. On Jan. 9, 2019, at 5:11 p.m., Watertown Police received a call about a vehicle blocking the intersection of Ralph Street and Grant Avenue. When officers arrived they saw a man passed out behind the wheel of a Ford F-250 pickup truck with the motor running and in gear, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. “It took several attempts banging on the window and yelling and he did not respond,” O’Connor said.

Police/Fire

Woman Tracks Down, Confronts Suspect Who Took Her Credit Cards at Target

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A woman who had her credit cards and jacket taken discovered the person who took them tried to charge items at Target and confronted her, leading to the suspect’s arrest. On Jan. 4, 2019, Watertown Police receive a call from the Target store in the Watertown Mall. When they arrived they found two women, one who said the other had taken her wallet and jacket from a gym locker, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. The victim, a 39-year-old Brighton woman, said several items were taken from her locker at Planet Fitness in Newton on Jan.

Police/Fire

Woman Arrested After Attempting to Break Into Two Watertown Homes

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Watertown Police arrested a woman seen breaking into one home and attempting to enter another on Dec. 23. A Gleason Street resident called police on Dec. 23, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. after she saw a woman in her back yard approaching the backdoor of her home, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. The resident confronted the woman and told her to leave before reporting the incident to Police.