Police/Fire

Police Collecting Winter Clothing for Children During MLK Day of Service Drive

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The Watertown Police Department will collect children’s clothing as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Donations of like-new children’s items will be accepted at the Watertown Police Station, 552 Main St., Watertown, from rom Jan. 9 to 16. The items will be given to Cradles to Crayons, which will give them to children ages 0-12 who are living in homeless or low-income situations to use at school. They seek winter coats (girls and boys size infant to 18/20 or adult medium), winter boots (boys and girls size infant, child 0-13 and adult 1-10) and other winter clothing (newborn, child size 18/20 or adult medium).

Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Attacked After Following Car Home, Driver Busted on OUI

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Dec. 17, 1:23 a.m.: An officer patrolling in Watertown Square spotted a vehicle in the left turn lane on Main Street go straight when the left arrow was green by the light for straight was red. The officer followed and saw the vehicle weave over the center line multiple times. The officer pulled over the driver on Arsenal Street and observed signs of intoxication.

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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.