Arrests

Police Log: Man Faces OUI Charge After Hit-and-Run, Pedestrian Punched by Driver

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Dec. 8, 11:20 p.m.: A passerby called police after spotting a man sleeping in a vehicle on Main Street and Waverley Avenue. When an officer approached, he saw the man sleeping with his head on the center console, and after a few attempts he was able to wake the man. The man showed signs of intoxication and admitted to drinking alcohol before driving.

Boston Marathon Bombing

Watertown Police Officer Gets the Hollywood Treatment for ‘Patriots Day’ Movie

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The past several months have been a whirlwind Hollywood experience for Watertown Police Sgt. Jeff Pugliese. As one of the Watertown Police officers who faced off in a firefight with the Boston Marathon Bombers, Pugliese is portrayed in the movie “Patriots Day,” by veteran actor J.K. Simmons. Wednesday night, Pugliese and his wife attended the first Boston premiere of the movie (which stars Mark Wahlberg) at the Wang Theater, and before Thanksgiving the couple was whisked off to Los Angeles for the premiere. “We got the red carpet treatment in L.A. It was an experience,” Pugliese said.

Police/Fire

ALERT: Watertown Police Seeks Help Finding a Man Reported Missing

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The Watertown Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 20-year-old man from Watertown. Devon Casseus was reported missing yesterday, December 6, 2016, by his family. He was last seen at 5 a.m. at his work place, Dunkin Donuts, 25 Church St. Belmont (Waverley Square). Devon may be in need of medical attention.

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Pedestrian Struck on Watertown Street on Monday Dies

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One of two pedestrians struck Monday afternoon has died, Watertown Police said on Tuesday. 

A man and a woman were walking across Watertown Street near Fifth Avenue when a vehicle struck both of them, just before 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28. The man died from injuries suffered in the incident, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. The woman suffered serious injuries and was taken to a Boston hospital for treatment. Police did not release the name of the pedestrians or the driver.

Pedestrian Struck

Two Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle on Watertown Street, Traffic Being Rerouted

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Two people went to hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Watertown Street, near Hibernian Hall. 

Two adults were struck on Watertown Street near Fifth Avenue and suffered serious injuries, according to Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. Police did not release details about the accident. A State Police accident investigation team has been called to examine the area. At about 4:25 p.m. Watertown Police announced that Watertown Street will be closed in the area of the accident, and traffic will be rerouted onto California Street.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Busted for 3rd OUI, Three Generators Stolen from Store

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. 
Arrests
Nov. 12, 3:05 p.m.: A samaritan called police to report a possible drunk driver on Howard Street. The person followed the car and, when police arrived, pointed thev vehicle out. Police found the vehicle parked and the driver asleep at the wheel. Officers woke the man and they smelled a strong odor of alcohol.