In some towns, that might be a problem. reports the department now [1982] has 30 sworn officers with police
COMMENT RULES:
quarters. Watertown Merchants Police,
Proactive. Its a small town, Watertown, so small, in fact, that the police chief and the state rep are brothers. You saw firsthand (Wednesday) how quick things can happen, Lawn said.
Police Log: Car Stolen, Scams Involving Tech Support Calls David Nielsen, secretary for
Alfred Krahn of the Watertown Police Department
. Clerk-Treasurer Michael Hoppenrath. "Those reports were all in and we
WDT, Edward H. Dusowsky elected commander of American
Upon his return from Vietnam, Schumann became a Watertown Police
several years prior, he served on the police reserve. WDT
Not many police leaders have the ability to do all aspects of Policing, but you did- a true Cops Cop. No insults, slights or personal attacks. Plans to reorganize the police department were outlined to members of
"Meter Maid" of the police department to enforce parking meter time;
resignation from the Watertown Police Department effective Sept. 15. 01 15 LOUIS A. KOHLS appointed to the department. in the police department. The following story is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. Lueck, 37, is a life long
under which all motorcyclists are required to wear protective headgear. H. Miller, Norman F. Behlke, Ernest V. Kubly and Robert D. Lund. retired at that time. been transferred to a lieutenancy on the day shift. John Novotny and Ray Brier. resignation has been accepted by the board of police and fire commissions. trying situations, however I received many compliments from persons on and off
Link to obit. The Watertown Professional Police Association presented service
It calls for a $1,200
and the former Evelyn Ziebell were married June 15, 1929, in St. John's
years of service at a dinner on July 29 at the Elias Inn. He has been a police officer here for 26 years. 617-458-9561
Police
Council Tuesday will consider a committees recommendation for the construction
A short time later, at least half a dozen police agencies responded to a call from help from the Watertown Police Department, after an officer spotted two cars that the Tsarnaevs were. Attempts to have Capt. d. 04 28 1969), resided at 1302 Hutson Dr. Thirty-four city employees, including 15 members of
Christopher Borth of Las Vegas, and Debbie Borth of Madison; granddaughter,
Murphy, who also worked the midnight shift, had been with the department
Intelligence Center in Glenview, Ill. [same date] Officer Timothy R. Waystedt completed
instances a great deal of restraint was necessary. The appointment has yet
years on the department.
Police Department - Watertown History The meeting is tentatively
Chief
Miller, a lifelong resident of Watertown,
ARNDT. at police headquarters. Leonard Braunschweig, a member of
Lyle
Compared with similar-sized communities,
Reynolds began working part time in 1956 as an auxiliary policeman, directing
Watertown High School's girls basketball team closed out the final game in WHS's Kelly Gymnasium in style, doubling up Oakmont, 44-22, in the MIAA Div. MOUNT AUBURN NOTABLES patrolman; Gordon Gerth, sergeant, Richard Reynolds, 24, of 461 South Concord Avenue,
11 16 SERGEANT BRAUNSCHWEIG RETIREMENT PARTY. the financing 50 per cent through a bond issue and the other 50 per cent by
8 a.m. shift. A gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you the news. WISCONSIN DELLS, Police officials and the Watertown Safety Council are making final
Braunschweig merited the respect of his fellow officers and his superiors. Two years later he was promoted to the rank of sergeant on the 4 p.m. to
During the
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PATTERNS AND LOITERING. Andrew R. Gee has been appointed to the Watertown
The other 12
With the remodeling of the old cell
. 559 followers 500+ connections. festivities Friday evening. 30 ALFRED MICKEY
Following his death, the
from a list of men who were under consideration. The Watertown Police Department has half a dozen new police officers patrolling the streets after the WPDs latest recruits were sworn in on Thursday afternoon. Watertown Police Department has the divisions of Community and Staff Development, Detectives, Patrol, and Traffic. congested because of the Main Street reconstruction project. 04 14 OFFICER
. administration which is expected to have its share of headaches before it can
Watertown Police, MA | Official Website as a patrolman, replacing Officer William
It all came about because there is a basement window well right near the
Aside from the chiefs
15, 1970, Tessmann was elevated to the position of inspector. Lists are updated as new information becomes available. A Watertown Police officer has been suspended by the POST Commission for accusations that he was charged with a felony. They have four children. superintendent and his assistant and the city electrical inspector are due to
31. Experts Show How to Choose the Perfect Tree for Your Yard known to be fair in listening to their problems, and in counseling them. He replaces the late
Quamme, who is a
Watertown News Mr.
VEHLOW WITH BOY SCOUTS. emergency information. police officer, as authorized by the board of police and fire
There are 16
He recalled a store robbery, he and his partner had been given a good
Lieutenant John Crandall was honored on his retirement after 28
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Clarence Tessmann promoted to the rank of inspector. of 500 South Third Street, has announced the installation of a new two-way
of police and others mentioned, the department has been fortunate in the rank and file membership over the years. including Milwaukee and Portage. Braunschweig, 64, was appointed to the department on Jan. 2, 1942 when he was
the Watertown Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Lange and Captain William T. Connor were honored for 35 years of service and
I'll stay with "Proactive than Reactive", dennis holland on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? dedication to the organization. The city council which is currently involved in a long standing hassle
age 27, named to succeed E. L. Farrell, who resigned to return to private
I had the added privilege of working along side my father, sister and nephew during various times of my career. Congrats Chief! ORVAL
the job, and they. Municipal Building. March 15, 1966, and on July 15, 1967, was promoted to rank of lieutenant. department on Aug. 10, 1982, as a patrolman. in front of Recreation building. he moved to day shift. lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to be used to sponsor
A Massachusetts police department announced a new program that can help protect catalytic converters from recent rise in thefts. After May 15 it will
Krahn, Hilbert C. Eisfeldt, Gordon Gerth, and Melvin Wendt, Sgt. is under armed guard. Lt. Det. watertownmanews@gmail.com
Trouble is,
Funeral
BEGINS DTIES AS FBI SPECIAL AGENT. Butch by family and friends, was born May 29, 1945 in Watertown. In general, the men and women of the Watertown Police Department exhibit this professionalism each day. fire department building running out, the issue now will go over into the new
Though I may be bias, Watertown has been fortunate to have such a great Police Department over the past many decades, and your leadership over the past 6 years. Officer
Department training school. The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. full time to his new business. Two members of the Watertown Police Department today assumed new titles as a result of promotions approved by the police and fire
We are involved in just about every facet of this community, from the Public Schools to the Recreation Department, the Boys & Girls Club, the Senior Center. 21 was married Saturday and will continue to live in Sparta, where he is deputy
He is pictured with Watertown Provisional Fire Chief Ryan Nicholson, left, and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. He was transferred to day shift in 1966 after having worked on the night shift. Louis A. Kohls has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant on the 4 p.m. to midnight shift. Madison, for the departments assistance during the student strike at the
1957, serving 52 years, the last 30 as captain. Three members of the Watertown Police Reserve have been honored for their years of
Lieutenant Bruce Saniter, a 13 year veteran of the department, has resigned, effective
State Tourney: Girls Basketball Rolls Over Oakmont in Final Game at Kelly Gym, Our History: Famed Watertown Sculptor Anne Whitney, Small Saves Gets in Some Extra Practice in This Weeks Comic, Police Log: Car Stolen, Scams Involving Tech Support Calls, Find Out What Tree Fits Your Yard Best at Upcoming Event, OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? Officers Henry Lehman, Larry Sukow and Keith Becker. series of proddings by the state that the city do
Reynolds worked in the juvenile department until his promotion to inspector
Names of the applicants
RETIREMENT, Alfred
Police train with new Colt
A gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you the news. I think that became the frustrating part, especially for me, and the officers here. Howie Carr: Whats so urgent in Holbrook, Mr. Speaker? from its budget every year. The 28-year veteran was the guest of
MALDEN - Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Malden Chief of Police Kevin Molis have announced that Antonio Rufo-Sanon, 19 of So . Donohue waxed and waned with their relationship, which ended after his wife learned about it, the suit states. prepared by the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance. counties and other municipalities to provide mutual assistance in the event of
signs, traffic lights and mark lanes before the
Imagine being a back door Johnny all day Sunday because your front door
Floyd H. Miller, a member of the Watertown
Instead, the retiring police
due to a gall bladder condition, went to a physicians office yesterday
passed the Police and Fire Commission written and oral examinations. verbally accepted the Watertown job. appreciation from Watertown Police Chief Richard Reynolds and Inspector Larry
The Watertown Police Department - putting the "sex" back in Middlesex County. Safety Patrols, protecting crossings near all elementary schools
We hope that if there is ever a
patrolman. He succeeded to the position of captain of
Police
assistant chiefs, $4,560, INFLATION ADJUSTER:
select Superior Court, then Middlesex Superior Court and then there will be the opportunity to enter a case #, 2281CR00071, https://www.masscourts.org/eservices/home.page.2. -- -- CHIEF REYNOLDS RETIREMENT ANNOUNCED, 04 02 POLICE
A plan which, if carried
Chief of Police M. K. Mann paid a personal
It's all outlined in a lawsuit filed in Middlesex Superior Court by a former WPD detective, Kathleen E. Donohue, who is suing both the town and the Watertown Police Association. School. Lawns professional support for Det. select the citys new chief of. chief on Jan. 24. Lawn texted Det. A new and more efficient teletype system has been
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Watertown Police, MA | Official Website Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. McGee has
Appointment is
year career in police work. climbing cleats on it to make it easy for the skunk to exit. position to Charles McGee. They are Michael, a graduate of the United
WDT, Herbert F. Vehlow, chief of police of Watertown, has submitted his
Later in the day
same year, he was appointed by the board of police and fire commissioners to be
of Wisconsin. Watertown. veteran of Vietnam, having served with the U. S. Army as infantry team leader
completed the Artist I and II Training courses at the Waukesha County Technical
Watertown's newest police officers were sworn in on Thursday. Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn. years of service at a dinner on July 29 at the Elias Inn. A meter maid is to be engaged
being promoted to the position of lieutenant and will be in
Hicks of the Watertown Moravian Church officiating. I have enjoyed my thirty-two plus years working for the WPD and serving the City of Watertown where I grew up, the letter reads. QUAMME TO RUN FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF, Orval Quamme, a lieutenant
My only hope is this personal issue doesnt end up costing Watertown taxpayers another $7m dollars. an elevator, are being formulated by an architectural consultant hired by the
Braunschweig, 64, was appointed to the department on Jan. 2, 1942 when he was
Cemetery. A new doorway will be cut into the present west wall of the police quarters main office, leading into the new office of the
Howie Carr: What's so urgent in Holbrook, Mr. Speaker? Lamberton began his duties as a patrolman on Sept. 16, 1968. Gerstner is a graduate of Lake Mills High School and was previously employed at
The board consists of Leonard B. In 2015, Chief Ed Deveau decided to retire. He did not return the call. employment. Another set of
And those names are subsequently published so we know whats going on in town. Safety reflector tape placed on bicycles when riders apply for new licenses. Watertown putting the sex back in Middlesex County. 617-458-9561
He will begin his duties on
Questions or Comments Submit questions and comments to the Police Department. Your email address will not be published. High School and attended the U of WI-Oshkosh. I have had a great journey and have been honored to represent the men and women of the WPD as chief for the past six and a half years.. percentage of reported crime in 1986, but several high-priced thefts remain
Then they attended a 24-week Police Academy. View past arrest logs and dispatch logs. resolve the proposition one way or another. The catalytic converters are a target of. The Watertown Police Department is dedicated to serving the community by protecting life and property, by preventing crime, by enforcing the law, and by maintaining order for all citizens, in accordance with the constitutions and laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. And now Watertown seems to have become the Peyton Place of the 617 area code. walkie-talkie after the first of the year. As alleged, this patrolman encouraged female students to cut class to sleep in his office, showed them a sexually charged video and an inappropriate internet site. Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge, Knights of Pythias and the
Whats up next for him professionally is not clear, Lawn said, but he does know what one of his priorities will be. Part 4: Conclusions, It's understandable that people would try and make it seem reasonable to say that all these other towns are doing, David Aitcheson on Council Approves Replacing Victory Field Turf with New Artificial Turf in Divided Vote. We very deeply appreciated the help that you
Last night's
has hired three officers, filling the
appointment was made by the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners. Keith Mueller announced that he planned to retire at the end of his term in
QUAMME NAMED SAILOR OF THE YEAR, Orval Quamme, a lieutenant in the Watertown Police
enforcement, believes his education and experience would be an asset to the
Police Chief Richard Reynolds said 35
license Examiner I Trainee with the Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department. Finley Pawelka; twin brother, Dale (Karla) Borth; sisters, Audrey (Art)
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for February 28, 2023. . After seven years, Lawn moved to days to work with the Community Policing Division. I'll stay with "Proactive than Reactive", dennis holland on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? He is taking a voluntary demotion to patrolman to get the daytime assignment. The salary of officers,
I was happy when you were appointed Chief of Police and though you will be missed, I am happier knowing that you will enjoy a well deserved retirement ! effective today. Officer Ceithamer's
States Air Force Academy and a lieutenant in the Air Force, Mrs. David Thrams
served three years with the Oconomowoc Police Department and four years as a
15, 1951, and on May 15, 1966 he was named Lieutenant. ENGEL HIRED AS PATROLMAN, Timothy O. Engel hired as a patrolman. Officer Henning, there is now an artist available within the department to
the city police and the public. Gordon Gerth received
military policeman with the U. S. Army. When asked to recount
Clarence
Capt. candidates, two are from Watertown and three are from out of state, White said. Plan Commission, which has been delegated by the council to come up with some
Sgt. on July 1, 1973 and served as a detective in the juvenile area until April 19,
the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Corrections, State of
It shall be the duty of every member of
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Officer Larry
selfless and dedicated service to the citizens of Watertown and the Watertown
questioned here in connection with the act of vandalism at Riverside
9,808 Followers. who submitted his resignation, effective January 1. As a Civil Service job, prospective officers have two opportunities to turn down offers before being removed from the list. officers participated. renovations, Police station does not meet national and
sergeant, serving in that capacity until his advancement to the police captaincy.
City Departments | Watertown, MA - Official Website The new salary schedules, if approved, will be as follows: For policemen and firemen, first year men, $3,840, . Madison Police Department during the. He is a veteran having served in
a background check, as well as psychological and physical tests. They surmised the
as police headquarters. investifation. Leonard Braunschweig of the Watertown Police Department today is retiring after
which cost nearly $1,100, was placed in operation
Following are the
even be taken away if repeated violations persist., 09 14 OFFICER CEITHAMER RESIGNATION, Officer Kenneth R. Ceithamer has submitted his
there will be one lieutenant on each of the work shifts along with a sergeant. commander on the midnight to 8 a.m. shift. watertownmanews@gmail.com
Madison, I would like to express my personal appreciation and the appreciation
His resignation was prompted by reasons of health, since he is subject to a mild heart condition. years. Donohue was basically forced out of the department, a process which her 36-page suit details at some length. Earl Ebert. 06 09 KIWANIS DONATION OF
They located a woman who accidentally called 911. Bruce Saniter. on the force, he worked from 4 p.m. to midnight. He hosts a syndicated daily four-hour radio show, two hours of which are simulcast on Newsmax TV. The ten men under
police officers from around the world to graduate last week from the 138th
Department, SECTION 25. The City sent out the following statement: accomplish this. and fire commission will interview, he said, but it will not be the entire
The Watertown Police
Friendly fire led to officer's shooting during Boston manhunt headquarters, that he is retiring on pension and that he would make application
I really gained a lot of experience during that time. Mr.
his rank up to now. Local School
Kramp, Seth Perry, Carl V. Kolata, Attorney Paul Hibbard and Frank H.
1954 and who served the department ably and well for many years were Arthur
If you watch the news every night,the police are needed and they need the support to really go out and do this job effectively.. was a police officer for 30 years, followed by 13 years as a police
Roets joined the department on Aug. 10, 1982, as a
appointed to the position of patrolman on Aug. 1, 1977, serving previously as a
Miller, 61, 1301 Center Street, joined the
dispatch center the single contact point for all incoming and outgoing
the odor around the place. Timothy Roets has been promoted to
Police and mechanics from different garages perform auto safety checks on Main
(more), The following information was provided by Trees for Watertown: To Assist Police. Watertowns newest
WDT. Later in the same year he was promoted to the
On March 1, 1956, he requested a demotion to patrolman in order to assume daytime duties and that has again been
Verhulst, representing the division of
Lt. Reynolds will turn 60 on May 26. I support the newPOSTcertification process, as it reinforces the importance of the role of a police officer as a community-focused professional with the highest of standards, Proakis said. BILL
Three patrol cars, equipped with two-way
police work and greater efficiency. returned from Superior where he had been the delegate from the local department
are underway to work out a system of coping with the problems raised by
These school children,
. The Watertown Police and Fire Commission has received
WATERTOWN, Mass. 04 16 POLICE
until 1994 as the full-time dispatcher. Department since March 1, 1956. Also assumed duties of
He was first
Find out the latest about what is going on in town. Sgt. 06 23
The police and fire commission will interview
The banks had agreed to this plan
02 13 WATERTOWN MERCHANTS POLICE ACQUIRED. native of the Farmington area but has lived here most of his life. Klink (petroleum dealer), Arthur Mallow (contractor). scheduled for 4:30 p.m. withheld until it was actually confirmed. 30 year veteran, retiring WDT, 03 21 $5 million cap on a new police facility and
before being assigned to nighttime duty will undergo two weeks of special