Four Face Charges After Teenagers Brawl on Street in Watertown

A disagreement got out of hand and a group of teens and young 20-somethings got into a massive fight, which sent two to the hospital. Four of those involved face criminal charges. 

On March 19 at 2 a.m. a Watertown Police officer was flagged down on Belmont Street near St. Patrick’s Cemetery by a man who said he was jumped by a group of people who were seen running down Ralph Street. At the same time police received 911 calls reporting a fight in the same area. Four people in their late teens were located and they said that they had been attacked by another group of teens.

Suspects in Watertown Shooting Held Without Bail; Incident was a Drug Robbery Gone Wrong

The two suspects in a shooting, which left a Watertown man hospitalized, were denied bail on Friday. Police said the incident started as a robbery of a drug dealer, who got shot when he tried to fight off the suspects. Friday afternoon at Waltham District Court,  Middlesex Judge Sarah Ellis ruled that Carlos Castillo, 19, of Boston, and Randall Glenn, 21, of Randolph, pose a danger to the victim and the community, and ordered them held without bail until trial. Both suspects face charges of armed assault in a dwelling, assault and battery with a firearm, aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, possession of a firearm without a license, and possession of a loaded firearm. On Feb.

Watertown Police Promote One Officer to Lieutenant, One to Sergeant

The Watertown Police Department promoted two of its officers this week in a ceremony at the Police Station. Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn officially announced the promotions – one to lieutenant and one to sergeant – at a ceremony that was also attended by Town Manager Michael Driscoll. Chief Lawn sent out the following announcement:
Chief Michael Lawn is pleased to announce the promotion of Sgt. Wayne Hoiseth to the position of Lieutenant and Officer Thomas Dicker to the position of Sergeant.  The ceremony took place on Monday Feb. 26, 2018 at 4 p.m. in the Community Room of the Police Department.

Man Shot in Watertown Shows Up at Hospital; Police, DA Investigating

A man suffering from gunshot wounds was dropped off at Mt. Auburn Hospital on Saturday night, and a home was searched in connection to the incudent. The hospital contacted WPD at about 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, to report a man in his early 20s had been dropped off with multiple gunshot wounds, according to a statement released Sunday afternoon by the Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan’s office. The man was transported to a Boston area hospital where he was reportedly in serious condition, according to the DA’s Office’s statement. Police conducted a search related to the shooting.

Registration Open for Watertown Police Finish Strong 5K Run/Walk

Once again this year the Watertown Police Department will host a 5K run and walk to commemorate the anniversary of the events that led to the capture of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects. 

The Watertown Police Finish Strong 5k Run/Walk begins at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 29, 2018 starting and finishing at Tufts Health Plan 705 Mount Auburn Street in Watertown. Mission: The Watertown Police Relief Association, Watertown Supervisors Association and Watertown Patrol officers Association will commemorate the 5th anniversary of the events that led to the capture of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects by inviting the community to fill the streets of Watertown in a 5K celebratory road race and walk.Proceeds to benefit the WPRA, WPSA and the WPA. Proceeds from this event will benefit the WPSA, local charity & victim funds, One Fund, Watertown Police Foundation and the new foundation to support youth community programming and school safety initiatives

Course: The course is fast and fairly flat 3.1 miles (5k). Prizes to top male/female finishers plus various age categories. Runners and walkers welcome and for safety purposes, no skateboards, rollerblades/skates, bicycles, or animals can be taken on the course.

40 Watertown Youngsters Get to Shop With a Cop at Target

The aisles at Target were full of police officers Thursday evening, but they were not there looking for a suspect. Members of the Watertown and Boston police departments helped youngsters pick out some gifts during the Heroes and Helpers event sponsored by the store. The program has been going on for several years, said Valerie Guite, executive team leader of asset protection the Target at the Watertown Mall. “This is the fifth year and it is the biggest year yet,” Guite said. “A total of 40 Watertown children and 20 from Boston got a $50 gift card to shop with police.”