New Police Officers Sworn In

Detective Lt. Michael Lawn, Media Relations — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:24:46 +0000

The Watertown Police Department is pleased to announce the swearing-in of two new officers into its ranks. They are Officers David Cobe and Officer Feras Irqsusi. Officers Cobe and Irqsusi attended the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Basic Police Officers Training Academy sponsored by the Lowell Police Academy. The new officers will participate in an extensive field-training program before receiving their final assignments with the Patrol Division. The swearing-in ceremony took place on December 21, 2011 in the community room of the Police Station.

Officer Cobe is a 2001 graduate of Watertown High School. Officer Irqsusi is a 2003 graduate of Watertown High School and holds a Bachelors degree from UMass-Boston.

Watertown Parking Ban Lifted for Holidays

Officer Jennifer Connors, Crime Analysis — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:49:14 +0000

Watertown Police Department

Non Emergency Message

With the Holidays fast approaching which bring families together, the Watertown Police Department recognizes the additional need for overnight parking to accommodate visiting family members.

Chief Deveau wishes to announce that effective December 23^rd at 4pm Officers will NOT be enforcing the All Night Parking Ban, barring any snowfall that would require plowing or sanding. Should there be a snow event please refer to the town website for available off street parking locations.

Chief Deveau still encourages all homeowners to use available off street parking during the overnight hours. Enforcement of the All Night Parking Ban will resume at midnight on January 2, 2012.

Have a safe and happy holiday season.

Death of former Officer Gail Miles determined to be a homicide

wpdnewsadmin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:26:15 +0000

The men and women of the Watertown Police Department are deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic death of retired Officer Gail Miles. Officer Miles served with the police department for twenty years, from 1984 to her retirement in 2004. Officer Miles worked her entire career assigned to the night patrol division. We hope that whoever is responsible for the death of Officer Miles is identified and brought to justice soon. We offer our deepest sympathies to the Miles family during this difficult time.

Turn your clock back Sunday November 6th

wpdnewsadmin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:42:02 +0000

A reminder that Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday November 6, 2011 at 2AM. This is also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

All Night Parking Ban

wpdnewsadmin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:37:12 +0000

Residents are reminded that the Winter Parking Ban will go into effect beginning Sunday November 27, 2011.

Town of Watertown Traffic Rules and Orders
Article V Section 5: No All Night Parking:
No vehicle may be parked on any street for a period of time longer than one (1) hour between the hours of one AM and six AM of any day.

Recently registered Level III Sex Offender working in town

wpdnewsadmin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:55:59 +0000

A level III sex offender working in town has registered with the Police Department.

Haunted Police Station and Child ID Event

Officer Jennifer Connors, Crime Analysis — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:14:24 +0000

The Watertown Police Department located at 552 Main Street will host a Haunted Police Station on Friday evening October 28th 2011 from 5:30PM – 7:30PM. You are invited to bring your child 12 years old and under to tour the haunted police station and trick or treat while you visit. As part of this event, The Watertown Police Department is teaming up with Sandra Mazzola of New York Life Insurance Company to provide FREE child identification cards. To receive an ID card, children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and must not be wearing face paint.
The Watertown Police Department would like to remind you of the following Halloween Safety Tips:

1) Go with a friend(s) and make sure to tell your family on which streets you will be Trick-or-Treating.
2) Be careful crossing the street and make sure to cross at corners. Do not cross between parked vehicles.
3) Have a parent or an adult inspect your candy before you eat it.
4) Use a flashlight to help you see and be seen.
5) Use reflective tape on your costume to be seen easily.
6) Choose a costume that you can easily walk in and choose make-up instead of a mask.Halloween 2011 Flyer orange

Mt. Auburn St

Sgt. Wayne Hoiseth, Route 4 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:42:59 +0000

Mt. Auburn St (Rt16) is closed eastbound from Watertown Sq to Taylor Street due to work on MBTA wires.

Grant to combat underage drinking received

wpdnewsadmin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:46:52 +0000

Today the department received a grant from Executive Office of Public Safety to combat underage drinking. View the entire Press Release here.

Suspicious Phone Calls

wpdnewsadmin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:38:55 +0000

There appear to be robo-dialers targeting Watertown residents in an attempt to collect debit card information. The messages received indicate your card has been locked out and they request you enter your information to unlock your card. These messages have used Watertown Savings Bank, Sovereign Bank or no name at all. These calls are originating out of State, some have come from area code 701 and 619.

Never provide your information over the phone, your Bank would not initiate this type of call or request.