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Watertown Police Department Welcomes Three New Officers

By Charlie Breitrose | March 10, 2015

The Watertown Police Department is pleased to announce the swearing-in of three new officers into its ranks: Christopher Murgo, Michael Hill, and Kerilyn Amedio. Officer Murgo is a 2008 graduate of Watertown High School and a 2013 graduate of Salem State College. Officer Hill is a 2003 graduate of Newton North High School and a 2007 graduate of Middlesex Community College. Officer Amedio is a 2008 graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy and a 2012 graduate of UMass-Boston. The officers attended the six month State Police Municipal Police Academy in New Braintree.

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Police Log: Woman Struck by Cart for Wearing Fur Coat, Shoplifters Thwarted

By Charlie Breitrose | March 8, 2015

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Feb. 23, 6 a.m.: Police served a warrant on Sycamore Street. The 24-year-old Watertown man was arrested on the warrant for probation violation. Feb.

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Police Log: Man Hits Car in Front of Officer, Purse Stolen from Birthday Party

By Charlie Breitrose | March 2, 2015

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests

Feb. 17, 2:07 p.m.: A man grabbed a bottle of alcohol put it in his pants and ran out of Arsenal Wine & Spirits without paying. The man was recognized and police knew he frequently could be found on Irving Street. They found the man, who had a bottle of whiskey worth $40.

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Police Log: Woman Steals Over $1,700 in Items from Victoria Secret and More

By Charlie Breitrose | February 21, 2015

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests

Feb. 9, 5:35 a.m.: An officer ran the registration of a car on Mt. Auburn Street and discovered the owner had a suspended license and a warrant. The 42-year-old Brockton man was arrested for driving with a suspended license – a subsequent offense, and a warrant from Chelsea District Court.

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Police Log: Man Caught Breaking Into Cars in Watertown, Belmont and More

By Charlie Breitrose | February 14, 2015

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests

Feb. 6, 10:48 p.m.: An officer spotted a vehicle suddenly make a U-turn on North Beacon Street. When the officer pulled the vehicle over he found the driver’s license had been revoked. The 27-year-old Boston man was arrested for driving with a suspended license, a subsequent offense.

Boston Marathon Bombing

Watertown Police, Firefighters Get Medals at White House

By Charlie Breitrose | February 11, 2015

Seven Watertown first responders who put their lives on the line during the shootout with the Boston Marathon Bombing suspects received the nation’s ultimate honor Wednesday. Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder awarded the Medal of Valor to five Watertown Police officers and two Watertown Firefighters at a ceremony at the White House on Wednesday, according to an Associated Press report. “You’re a rare breed,” Biden said to the recipients. “You’re all crazy. We love you for it.

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Police Log: PlayStation Stolen from Car, Target Nabs Shoplifters

By Charlie Breitrose | February 7, 2015

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrest

Jan. 30, 6:12 p.m.: An officer on patrol spotted a vehicle make a turn out of the wrong lane from Galen Street on Mt. Auburn Street. The drier was pulled over and the officer found the driver did not have a license.

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Police Log: Driver Breaks Breaks Sign, Gets Car Stuck on Post and More

By Charlie Breitrose | January 24, 2015

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests

Jan. 14, 4:51 p.m.: An officer on Arsenal Street near Spruce Street saw a vehicle run a red light. The officer stopped the car and found the driver had only a Brazilian driver’s license and he had an active warrant. The 28-year-old Waltham man was arrested for unlicensed driving and a warrant from West Roxbury District Court for unlicensed driving.