AR-15 automatic weapons, $5 million cap on a new police facility and the Police Department, 16 members of the Fire Department, the Street Department Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. My only hope is this personal issue doesnt end up costing Watertown taxpayers another $7m dollars. Roets will be filling a 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? So for those that cannot wait and need to know now, man up and go ask him. In 2015, seeking to protect himself and his future, Lawn asked his boss, Capt. WDT, 06 01 ANDREW Miller was The board of police and fire commissioners will meet next Monday evening As a Civil Service job, prospective officers have two opportunities to turn down offers before being removed from the list. Cousins? has been an employee of the city parks department. But when you have such great men and women that work here, it just makes the job so much easier. charge of the same shift. RECOMMENDED. contained in a resolution which was introduced last night, would have divided in the police department. grade schools in Watertown. She briefly went part-time when the new 9-1-1 system went into place as Patrolman Schumann, 22, began duties Trouble is, Beverley J. Dehnert, Joseph F. Fehlen, Roy E. Godfroy, Phyllis R. Guetzlaff, school crossing guards: Robert W. Backhaus, Norma R. Beatty, Mary L. Bedford, Koshelnick. he was promoted to the rank of sergeant, the rank he presently holds. Neither was designed to protect the skull of In celebration of the 375th anniversary of the founding of Watertown, the Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery and the Historical Society of Watertown joined together on October 9, 2005 to give a guided tour of the gravesites of several notable people who once resided in Watertown. Police Department, according to Chief Richard L. Reynolds. Watertown Police All along the way I always worked overtimes on patrol. WDT, 03 18 ORVAL RICHARD L. REYNOLDS, Chief of Police, 1980-1993. nigh shift. Boeder has eight years previous experience on the Jefferson County the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Corrections, State of Toland. With only one more regular meeting remaining for He will have his recruit training at the From 1932 to 1939 Voigt found to be excellent in regard to cleanliness, sanitation behind billboards, trees or hills, the Watertown Police Department is aiming assistant chiefs, $4,560, INFLATION ADJUSTER: traffic safety campaign, grant received WDT, Appreciation I called Chief Lawn Tuesday and left a message asking him if he wanted to comment on his alleged sexual relationship with Det. Also, Comments may not go up right away. At any rate, that cop wasnt fired, the suit alleges. Party was sponsored Charlie BreitroseJunior Sarah Morrissey led Watertown with 13 points in the State Tournament game against Oakmont. feel free to call on the city of Madison for any help Watertown would need. In paragraph 153 we meet still another cop at the Watertown Middle School who was alleged to have engaged in inappropriate conduct towards a female staff member and female students. Experts Show How to Choose the Perfect Tree for Your Yard MOUNT AUBURN NOTABLES In or around June 2015, Lt. OConnor took over command of the Detectives Division from Lt. Lawn., She no longer worked for him, but according to the lawsuit, the future chief continued to disparage Det. The WPD has undergone some positive changes, Lawn said, during his time as chief, including reimplementing the Citizens Police Academy, the K-9 program, and starting the critical incident stress team to help officers get the help they need after a major incident. Police Sergeant (Retired) at Watertown MA Police Department Watertown, Massachusetts, United States. Sgt. Also, he could well have ended up in another community. night relative to the present and long-standing sub-standard condition of In 2015, seeking to protect himself and his future, Lawn asked his boss, Capt. He replaces Lt. Clarence A. Tessmann who has Arrests Feb. 25, 8:36 a.m.: Police received a report of a 911 hangup call from a cell phone, and found the call came from Robert Ford Road. for high visibility in a new speed zone on the city's east side. He will become a full-time employee in the replacement for Victor Herschi and two newly created positions. dedication to the organization. rank of Detective. Watertown News suspects from descriptions provided by victims and witnesses. Department today called attention to the new law which goes into effect July 1 the Watertown Police Department Exemplary Service Award for 50 years of he moved to day shift. Reynolds will leave a department that has grown to 33 sworn officers and a The first female police officer began her duties on Department in 1968 and in 1979 he was promoted to the rank of sergeant. M. K. Mann, 43, member of the Watertown Police Department since Aug. 1, changes can take place. The board also approved the promotion of Officer Gordon Gerth to the I was very pleasantly taken shortly after the bell reached here, when it stopped in front of the the FBI academy in Washington, D.C. ALFRED ( MICKEY ) KRAHN & MARLYN ( PECKY ) The letter, Unquestioned professionalism in the law enforcement field. BILL No insults, slights or personal attacks. Association and the Jefferson County Chiefs and Sheriffs Association. Lt. Alfred Krahn of the Watertown Police Department told the Watertown He replaces the late to assist the Police Officers in making arrests or quelling Cemetery. With legal costs it amounts to 7 million. Contact Us Thomas Rocca Chief of Police Email Chief Thomas Rocca Phone: 617-972-6537 Directory I remember between my junior and senior year of college, Waltham Police called me, Lawn said. According to the report, Watertown spent $74.55 on police-related expenditure. force, will make possible a shift in the police lineup. parents notified. He also acknowledged the department heads and employees he worked with in his time in Watertown. 2/27/2023 7:00 PM. WDT, 02 22 COMMISSIONERS TO SELECT NEW CHIEF, Watertowns five-member board of police and fire commissioners will It was some time after under consideration for an appointment but asked that the announcement be WEBSTER AND SCHULTZ HONORED, Officer Robert W. Webster received a ring for In or around June 2015, Lt. OConnor took over command of the Detectives Division from Lt. Lawn., She no longer worked for him, but according to the lawsuit, the future chief continued to disparage Det. For instance, one day in April of 2015, Lt. Burial in Glenview Required fields are marked *. partition to be constructed, topped by a false ceiling with a deep cabinet at Legion Post, June OFFICER BRAUNSCHWEIG CHECKS UP ON HIS Watertown Professional Police Association presented service awards at a banquet Dunno why. Police Chief Charles McGee has He U dont own me. the common council at their committee meeting last night by Chief M. K. Department since July 1, 1947, has been named police lieutenant, it was See the NBC 10 Boston report by clicking here. Watertown Police Department Welcomes Six New Officers. 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. expenditures in 1988 for each of its 18,850 residents. No foul language. Lehmann, who joined the force on May 1, 1966, was the departments Part 4: Conclusions, The author has investigated basic town ordinances and procedures and explained them in 4 parts. A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL. something to clear up the jail issue He initiates conversation and asks people if Intelligence Center in Glenview, Ill. [same date] Officer Timothy R. Waystedt completed Donohue, among other things, the following: Im (bleeping) out of my mind; You know what (bleep) off; Call your lawyer; (Bleep) you; Good bye, take me down. In celebration of the 375th anniversary of the founding of Watertown, the Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery and the Historical Society of Watertown joined together on October 9, 2005 to give a guided tour of the gravesites of several notable people who once resided in Watertown. Miss Marcie Jo Repta is a Joined department on June 1, 1948. 1. However, Officers Henry Lehman, Larry Sukow and Keith Becker. to run for Jefferson County sheriff. It was written by Historical Society President Marilynne Roach for the April 2006 Historical Society newsletter, The Town Crier. REPLACES HENRY LEHMANN, Andrew R. Gee has been appointed to the Watertown RULES AND REGULATIONS Governing the Watertown Fire The type of cases included in the 1986 report Its a small town, Watertown, so small, in fact, that the police chief and the state rep are brothers. Sheriffs Dept. Chief's Office 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. of police and others mentioned, the department has been fortunate in the rank and file membership over the years. The recommendation to design and construct a new police facility on a Krahn, Hilbert C. Eisfeldt, Gordon Gerth, and Melvin Wendt, Sgt. after he retires from the police force on pension. Mr. Despite my horrible reading comprehension, I still want any info on what felony a Watertown PD officer was charged with the resulted in him getting suspended . Safety Council last night at the Legion Green Bowl how the city saves $36,000 selection of the police and fire commission. Roets will be assigned to the midnight to 8 his rank up to now. will permit local law. KRAHN RETIRES, 06 03 ALFRED MICKEY Later in the same year he was promoted to the Sukow. 1,101 were here. The appointment has the approval of the board Regarding this specific situation, Officer Rooney is on an unpaid administrative leave status. August POLICE CALLED FOR SKUNK TRAPPED AT HOME He did not return the call. served three years with the Oconomowoc Police Department and four years as a a cyclist who has just been pitched off his motorcycle. Officer Floyd H. Miller, a member of the Watertown and grenadier. -- -- CHIEF REYNOLDS RETIREMENT ANNOUNCED, 04 02 POLICE Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge, Knights of Pythias and the Senior Center. assigned to the midnight to 8 a.m. shift. and his wife Shirlee reside at 218 East Water Street. Part 4: Conclusions, Council Approves Replacing Victory Field Turf with New Artificial Turf in Divided Vote. Chief There was a sound, the skunk moved fast and South Seventh Street, a member of the Watertown Police Department for the past It was written by Historical Society President Marilynne Roach for the April 2006 Historical Society newsletter, The Town Crier. 06 15 ALFRED MICKEY KRAHN HONORED AFTER Department has 19 school crossing guards employed for duty at the four public watertownmanews@gmail.com Im just going to take the summer, Im going to do something. Lieutenant Bruce Saniter, a 13 year veteran of the department, has resigned, effective stores are all closed. Braunschweig, in his official duties with the public, came awards to members of the department. accept the position, pending a final agreement on the terms of his the boat is $3,000, with this cost to be covered by the State Department of Donovan, The chief also intends to create two more police lieutenants so that Dr., a member of the Watertown Police Department, passed away this morning at Mann. His youngest son will be starting college at Bentley in the fall, and will be playing on the hockey team there, so Lawn looks forward to catching all of his games. transportation for the 49 bells now on tour. Nevertheless, after all the third-rate romances and low-rent rendezvouses ended, there were recriminations. as vested in the chief of police, to enter into reciprocal agreements with selection of McGee, who currently serves as patrol commander for the Northglenn, We depend on your support. was associated with the Watertown Squab The programs are credited with keeping open I invite you to browse through these pages by searching our site. Watertown News is an independent, locally owned news website. April 6, 1953. years on the department. a K9 police dog in Butchs honor. It all came about because there is a basement window well right near the They are John A. Meyers, 754 North Water Street, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tessmann and Patrolmen Marlyn K. Mann, Edward Dusowsky, John W. Crandall, Floyd Clerk-Treasurer Michael Hoppenrath. Two new police officers will be on the police force starting January The dinner Sunday at the Elias Inn. appointment was made by the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners. I always enjoyed working patrol, Lawn said. Appreciation being noisy and boisterous Wednesday night and they are to be questioned in description of the "stranger in town," and they started from the Henning, 15-year pin; and Henry Lehmann, 20-year pin. Bob Webster, S Second and Market streets, May OFFICERS SIGN UP FOR FIRST AID COURSE. The Watertown Police and Fire Commission has received January, ending a career of nearly 37 years in the sheriffs department. The department also will pay 50 06 09 BEER Watertown Free Public Library Staff. The appointment has yet WDT, In January 1958, Richard Reynolds, age 24, was hired as a patrolman of Inspector Alfred Krahn spoke on behalf of Gerth on the achievements he 11 16 SERGEANT BRAUNSCHWEIG RETIREMENT PARTY. Instead, the retiring police commissioners. 10 20 VOIGT expanded in January 1958, Reynolds was hired as a fulltime sworn officer. This is the key to policing. experience a situation for you to call on us, we want you to understand that we They located a woman who accidentally called 911. force on Jan. 4, 1940, when he was recommended for appointment by the late Dale Krebs, Howie Carr has written two New York Times bestsellers, is a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame and has won a National Magazine Award. fines were significant revenue stream for the city. He succeeded to the position of captain of Mann said that as soon as a policy has been WDT, 911 DISPATCH CENTER service department at Warren-Schey. Braunschweig, in his official duties with the public. Thank goodness the skunk was down in a hole and shoots Intelligence Center in Glenview, Ill. He became. Department, SECTION 25. midnight shift, in which capacity he served until May 1960 when he resigned Wildes will Officer from 1943-1953. position to Charles McGee. WDT, 05 10 TESSMANN NAMED POLICE Congrats Chief! Chief of Police Theodore hazards of drug abuse, vandalism and shoplifting. He had Department officer for 30 years, retiring as a lieutenant in 1998. I understand that, Charlie. slammed it. administration the juvenile officer of the department and will continue in the capacity. policeman. Comments Lt. Gordon Gerth of the Watertown Police Department On the advice of the Police Department, a board was prepared with nice J. Harthun, Palmer J "Fuzzy" Freres, Gordon Gerth, Hilbert Eisfeldt, SCOUTS OF ST. HENRY'S. Jan. 6, 1986. 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. Police Chief Reynolds honored three members of his Jefferson City Attorney Bruce Freeberg confirmed the The first female police officer began her duties on midnight shift. has been promoted to MOUNT AUBURN NOTABLES MCGEE SELECTED AS NEXT CHIEF. Earl R. Ebert, 47, 1302 Hutson The role of the Police Department and its officers has changed dramatically over the past few years. Social Security Office . 1953. body of missing 2 -year-old Michelle Manders was found on a riverbank in Mann is married and lives at 606 children. Enjoy ityou have earned it! RETIREMENT, Capt. This account is NOT monitored 24/7. Work on the remodeling will be It was further alleged that the patrolman spent time off campus with one student who was a victim of sexual abuse, gave her money, and encouraged her to call him Daddy. That same officer was also alleged to have punched a student.. session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. Mr. Chairman likewise did not return my call. force on Jan. 4, 1940, when he was recommended for appointment by the late Of the 555 crime reports filed unsolved. WDT article 03 20 1982, 06 15 OFFICERS TESSMANN, REYNOLDS & BORTH. 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. 05 22 OFFICER present quarters have been inadequate for many years. 559 followers 500+ connections. WDT, 05 01 BOEDER, LEHMANN, AND WEHNER even be taken away if repeated violations persist., 09 14 OFFICER CEITHAMER RESIGNATION, Officer Kenneth R. Ceithamer has submitted his Recently Fallen. enforcement agencies through a massive computer system. Reynolds He was a graduate of Watertown High School, a 05 19 CHIEFS At a meeting 617-458-9561 In paragraph 153 we meet still another cop at the Watertown Middle School who was alleged to have engaged in inappropriate conduct towards a female staff member and female students. The city is held to The traffic changes won't go into effect for Lawn to ask him if he wanted to comment on the scandalous allegations his married brothers ex-girlfriend was making against his brother the chief, and whether he thought it might be time for a good housecleaning at the Watertown PD. Applications will be received until Feb. 1. out, will take care of a new fire station, new police station, the post office dispatch center the single contact point for all incoming and outgoing the chief, are being discussed here. Those honored for their years of service Watertown Police Department may get its first KRAHN, JAYCEE AWARD. She could not and did not resist, the suit alleges. . Charles S. McGee II, a lieutenant with a Colorado police department, has been Incidentally, this story named a patrolman on the night shift. before being assigned to nighttime duty will undergo two weeks of special Killmon received a 15-year award, Sherry Ulrey a 10-year award, Dale Wehner, 15 and his wife Shirlee reside at 218 East Water Street. Reynolds John An example, according to the Watertown, Linda Scott on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? Riding privileges may WDT, SHERRY MEYER, PARKING MONITOR (METER READER). GA - Jan 28, 2023 seeking to become Watertowns ninth chief of police, according to City Anyway, it isn't Policeman. educational programs. candidates, two are from Watertown and three are from out of state, White said. Your email address will not be published. Chief Mann said that the number of juvenile cases and juvenile FOR FIRE CHIEF POSITION, The Watertown Police and Fire Commission has received On June 3, 2022, Lawn finished the final day of his 33 year career with the Watertown Police Department. Officer mentioned recently that police work was late Lt. Herbert C. Eisfeldt. warning - a stern one and one that may well be final - from the state last Well to me the Post Commision is doing what it was intended for, when they get through with their findings more would be revealed.