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.

Charity

Watertown Police, Firefighters Come Together to Distribute Toys to Families in Need

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A table full of toys at the Watertown Police Station, just a fraction of the gifts that were distributed by Watertown Police officers and Firefighters to families in need in town on Thursday. The toy drive was organized by the Sonny Whooley Foundation. Thursday morning, the Community Room at the Watertown Police Station turned into Santa’s Workshop, with toys for children of all ages piled up around the room. These gifts were delivered to families around Watertown, and beyond, who otherwise may not have a very Merry Christmas. All morning, Watertown Police officers, Watertown Firefighters, and others filled large plastic bags with gifts, and delivered them to more than 90 families around town.

Police/Fire

Watertown Resident Completes FBI National Youth Academy

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Hanna MacDonald, left, completed the FBI National Academy Youth Leadership Program. She is shown with her parents, Tara and Brian MacDonald, and retired Watertown PoliceDet. Peter Seminara, who attended the FBI National Academy. The Watertown Police sent their congratulations to Watertown resident Hanna MacDonald, who completed the FBI National Academy Youth Leadership Program. 

The Watertown Police Department released this statement on its Facebook page:

Congratulations to Watertown resident and Lexington Christian Academy student, Hanna MacDonald for attending and completing the FBI National Academy Youth Leadership Program last summer. Hanna was recently recognized for her outstanding achievement.The FBI NA Youth Leadership Program is an intense program of classroom study, physical challenges, guest lectures and leadership experiences, that takes place at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA.

Arrests

Man Who Stole Wallets from Watertown Gym Caught, was Also Wanted on Several Warrants

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A man wanted for stealing items out of vehicles and lockers from a Watertown gym was caught after he used a credit card in Boston. Police found he was wanted on numerous warrants from multiple communities. 

Watertown Police discovered that one of the credit cards stolen during a theft spree at Central Rock Gym in Watertown on Nov. 8, 2018, was used at the Roxbury Community College book store on Nov. 9, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. Officers went to the bookstore and got security footage.

Police/Fire

Two People Arrested for Dealing Drugs After Joint Effort by Watertown, Boston Police

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A man and a woman face drug dealing charges after an investigation involving both Boston and Watertown Police detectives. On the evening of Oct. 26, 2018, Watertown Police were contacted by the Boston Police District 14 Drug Control Unit about a vehicle they were tailing that had entered Watertown. The Boston detectives, out of the Brighton precinct, requested the assistance of Watertown detectives in the surveillance of the suspects, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. Police followed the suspects’ vehicle to Robert Ford Road.

Around Town

Work of Watertown Police, Firefighters Recognized by Post Office with Special Stamp

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The U.S. Postal Service honored Watertown’s police officers and firefighters  Thursday with the unveiling of a stamp recognizing first responders. 

The Post Office is presenting local departments with a plaque featuring a larger image of the limited edition stamps. Linda Beattie, manager of Watertown’s three post offices, presented the plaques to Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn, Watertown Deputy Fire Chief Dan Tardif, and Watertown Firefighter and EMT David Meagher during a ceremony at the Watertown Police Station. “For the work they did with the Boston Marathon bombers, we wanted to recognize them for their heroic actions,” Beattie said. “It has a special meaning for this town.” The stamp features three figures: a red firefighter holding an ax, a white paramedic holding a medical bag, and a blue police office shining a flashlight into the dark background partially filled with smoke.