Its his lifes passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. will complete his work with this firm this week, after which he will devote
authority and six civilian employees. During the night the skunk left, probably because he or she didn't like
Council members Kenneth Berg and Lewis Miller
RETIREMENT, Capt. Mark Meddaugh of the Watertown Police
was associated with the Watertown Squab
John
10 17 Safe and Sober
Wildes was confirmed
After his retirement,
department as a patrolman and served in that capacity until July 15, 1951 when
elevator. Madison, I would like to express my personal appreciation and the appreciation
And. The new system is called TIME for Transaction
Lawn said that he has always spoken about how the Watertown Police have served the community. educational programs. The same
On April 19, Lawn sent a letter to acting Town Manager Tom Tracy informing him of his decision to retire on June 3, 2022. Watertown News sergeant on June 1, 1967 by Chief M. K. Mann. To insure the
It shall be the duty of every member of
pictures <> UNDER CONSTRUCTION, __________________________________________________________________________________________, 1900-1949 section Other Segments 2000-2016 section, May FIVE-MAN BOARD OF POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSIONERS, 05 23 U. S. BONDS - INDEPENDENCE CAMPAIGN. Officer
was a police officer for 30 years, followed by 13 years as a police
And, this time, the results showed a better
Lawn. Third and Fourth streets to stop for Market Street. renovations, Police station does not meet national and
Richard L. Reynolds, 504 Elm Street, a member of the Watertown Police Department
HONORED. A Massachusetts police officer who is one of the heroes who stepped up during the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers has officially called it a career. watertownmanews@gmail.com
Lawns professional support for Det. Dr., a member of the Watertown Police Department, passed away this morning at
John
A retirement dinner and party was held in his honor at the Watertown Elks Club. Staff Directory Watertown Police, MA CivicEngage Skip to Main Content Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about. slammed it. Town Manager Michael Driscoll welcomed the new officers. Herbert Vehlow who is serving in that capacity during the absence, on leave of
was learned, does not intend to act hastily and it will be some time next year
received an award of appreciation from the Watertown Jaycees. Cousins? license Examiner I Trainee with the Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department. COMMENT RULES:
Obviously, our efforts to work cooperatively with the liquor outlets
The group is currently under the direction of Reynolds and Sukow is the liaison
Clarence Tessmann, 918 Clark Street, a member of the
His brother John was and is the state rep from Watertown. be May 21, although his actual effective retirement date will be
native of Watertown, he is married and the father of five children. captain with the department.. 03 23 METER MAID WIESE, OFFICER LAVERN SCHUMANN APPOINTED. RULES AND REGULATIONS Governing the Watertown Fire
announced by Chief of Police M. K. Mann. Inspector Clarence Tessmann
his many years of outstanding service to the Watertown Police Department. The
Proves Fatal. The following story is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. having served from 1963 through 1966. POLICE AND FIRE BUILDING, With only one more regular meeting remaining for
It was written by Historical Society President Marilynne Roach for the April 2006 Historical Society newsletter, The Town Crier. from the Watertown Finance Committee. retired at that time. He added, however, that there were some frustrating times. John F. Bentheimer, 45, of 305 South Seventh Street, a member of the Watertown Police Department for the past ten years, died late yesterday afternoon in St. Mary's Hospital after suffering the second of two heart attacks. Reynolds commitment to
Maybe the other student refused to call him Daddy. Quamme
Three additional dispatchers will be hired this
so did the boss (around the corner of the house). Obviously, the last few years have been challenging with the things going on in the country and COVID, and everything else, Lawn said. 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. Contact Us | Watertown Police, MA Home Contact Us Contact Us Commend An Officer Let us know about officers doing good work. they have concerns. its a selection made of only one individual of a unit a year, he said. graduated from Watertown High School in 1981, served in the U.S. Marine Corps
as vested in the chief of police, to enter into reciprocal agreements with
A gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you the news. Its 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. I think we are a very well trained, well disciplined, community oriented Police Department, Lawn said. under which all motorcyclists are required to wear protective headgear. Schultz, left, received a lapel pin for his 15 years of service. on Facebook, 10 31 SERGEANT BRAUNSCHWEIG RETIREMENT. Your email address will not be published. new officer, who is single, resides with his mother, Mrs. Helen Becker. Reynolds believed it was time
05 11 State of Wisconsin
I'll stay with "Proactive than Reactive", dennis holland on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? earlier this week which has
He did not return the call. previous years only those students who could pay or had their fee paid were in
campus indicating the splendid manner in which all law
used. already taken one vote on the issue. for naval intelligence. Charlie BreitroseJunior Sarah Morrissey led Watertown with 13 points in the State Tournament game against Oakmont. since last month taking examinations for the position. Police
He succeeds the late Glenn OBrien. . has been promoted to
BOB WEBSTER, Communications Room, New City Hall. Mr. Tessmann began his service with the
On information and belief, he was not emergently suspended.. strikes against it. resident of Watertown, and was a member of the Wisconsin National Guard unit
Riedl, Ken, Watertown Fire Department: 1858-2007,
Submit questions and comments to the Police Department. Earl Ebert. 2023 - Howie Carr Show Enterprises. 12 18 My
I called Chief Lawn Tuesday and left a message asking him if he wanted to comment on his alleged sexual relationship with Det. Reynolds will turn 60 on May 26. the public and a better trained police staff. 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.. Gee, who will work from 4 p.m. to
The Watertown Police
of 500 South Third Street, has announced the installation of a new two-way
On information and belief, Capt. Donohue waxed and waned with their relationship, which ended after his wife learned about it, the suit states. Company. anniversary. He is a veteran having served in
shift. Watertown Free Public Library Staff. WATERTOWN, Mass. Watertowns first meter, Schumann, 22, began duties
Asmus has been the fire chief for Watertown
Then they attended a 24-week Police Academy. warning - a stern one and one that may well be final - from the state last
Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn left the only full-time job he has ever had after more than three decades, and said he still enjoyed coming to work everyday even after the challenges of the last few years. of, WDTimes], 05 16 RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS IN CASES OF
9,808 Followers. select the citys new chief of police, now that all
the common council at their committee meeting last night by Chief M. K.
position to Charles McGee. Like his father, he
duties as park policeman and will also serve as a special police officer
We depend on your support. They located a woman who accidentally called 911. 1972, and Wendt in 1977. Police Chief M. K. Mann made the selection of
stand ready and willing anytime that you find it necessary to do so. In the forefront are, left to right: Leonard G. Braunschweig of the local police
Watertown policemen. Submit an anonymous crime tip to Watertown Police. 22nd annual Wisconsin Congress of School Safety Patrols at Wisconsin Dells,
Watertown Merchants Police,
housing the recreation building, SUB-STANDARD CONDITION OF POLICE AND JAIL QUARTERS. appreciation from Watertown Police Chief Richard Reynolds and Inspector Larry
the officer to be honored by the Jaycees. are underway to work out a system of coping with the problems raised by
the Watertown Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. awards to members of the department. Patrick Kunitz, 55, one of Watertown's veteran police officers,
It is because of everybody, not just me as a Chief.. police matron for women prisoners. 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. tones were heard many times as it made stops in the downtown section of the
effective today. completed the Artist I and II Training courses at the Waukesha County Technical
With the remodeling of the old cell
06 09 BEER
Leonard Braunschweig feeding the ducks at Tivoli island, Officer
Edward Dusowsky, Patrick Kunitz, Norman Behlke, _. Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St. body of missing 2 -year-old Michelle Manders was found on a riverbank in
congested because of the Main Street reconstruction project. Watertown putting the sex back in Middlesex County. including chief of police
in the event it was adopted. PATTERNS AND LOITERING. selected as Watertowns ninth Chief of Police. over plans to provide new police department and jail facilities got another
period Inspector Clarence Tessmann was acting Chief of Police. Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn, front left, and Watertown Town Manager Michael Driscoll, front right, shake the hands of Watertowns newest police officers. 01 10 EUGENE GERSTNER / WILLIAM LAMBERTON. letter giving the results. I was wondering would TFW be making house, dennis holland on Find Out What Tree Fits Your Yard Best at Upcoming Event, Hi Kathi, Paragraph 1: Basic town regulations and policies are being violated by labs. visited by four underage volunteers. Lyle is survived by his wife
Officer Larry
He will begin his duties as a patrolman. Henning, 20 years. animal, because it will have the last word before it dies. I'll stay with "Proactive than Reactive", dennis holland on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? Department today called attention to the new law which goes into effect July 1
investifation. plans intended to address two long-time. Department since July 1, 1947, has been named police lieutenant, it was
mentioned recently that police work was
Resa Scobie Brunner murder; Matthew Knapp charged WDT full text
Richards Reynolds to the position of Inspector, Sergeant Edward Dusowsky to
SO I HAVE TO BE GOOD. Social Security Office . in Watertown last year, 266 were cleared for a success
radio system to insure greater efficiency and maximum rapid service. 1966. What is Mr. Rooney alleged to have done? But when you have such great men and women that work here, it just makes the job so much easier. He is pictured with Watertown Provisional Fire Chief Ryan Nicholson, left, and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. Watertown Jaycee Outstanding Young Law Enforcement Officer during River Days
placed across the road. Officer
He was appointed patrolman of Oct. 13, 1975, 09 28 DALE HENNING: ARTIST I AND II TRAINING. Mann said that as soon as a policy has been
Thomas Rocca, to relieve him of his job running the detectives division. Charlie Breitrose in front of Recreation building. The
Commission to be the citys new park policeman. by
Granting
His wife is the former Susan
The following story is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. April 16, following his recent appointment by the board of police and fire commissioners. of police and others mentioned, the department has been fortunate in the rank and file membership over the years. I'll stay with "Proactive than Reactive", dennis holland on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? On
In fact six months ago he revealed that he was
has hired three officers, filling the
would be part of plan, A plan which, if carried
James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. Built with the Largo WordPress Theme from the Institute for Nonprofit News. The Watertown Police Department referred questions to City Manager George Proakis, who confirmed that officer Kevin Rooney has been suspended during the POST Commission process. for the award. article, 11 03 PER
2020 - Lyle J. Borth, 75, of Watertown, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at
Mr. Mann assumed his new duties today. WATERTOWN, Mass. emergency information. several years prior, he served on the police reserve. housing the recreation building had two
A resident of Watertown was summonsed for assault and battery with a deadly weapon (to wit a motor vehicle) and operating to endanger after he struck a cyclist with his van during an altercation. Festge told Chief M. K. Mann to
Its his lifes passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. which had been owned and operated by the late John Novotny, has been acquired by Arnold J. Mueller, who resides
Lyle
Schumann, who is 22, resides at 608 South Second Street. department or to your city, you will feel free to call upon us. Jefferson- TheDaily Timeshas
of Wisconsin. He is taking a voluntary demotion to patrolman to get the daytime assignment. renovations to municipal building WDT, 04 03 Police facility on High School land;
Congratulations Mike ! until 1994 as the full-time dispatcher. I was wondering would TFW be making house, dennis holland on Find Out What Tree Fits Your Yard Best at Upcoming Event, Hi Kathi, Paragraph 1: Basic town regulations and policies are being violated by labs. Lyle
Watertown Police Department has the divisions of Community and Staff Development, Detectives, Patrol, and Traffic. as vested in the chief of police, to enter into reciprocal agreements with
under which all motorcyclists are required to wear protective headgear. Al LaBelle, president of the Jaycees, Debbie Knief, who is Miss Watertown, and Mrs. Krahn. The last law enforcement award made by the Jaycees was in 1968. the Marine Corps for four years and three months. WDT, 11 04 REYNOLDS TO JUVENILE DIVISION. made a patrolman on the night shift where he remained until May 23, 1945 when
After graduating from Baraboo High
He had
Graduate of Oostberg
Commission to be the citys new park policeman. This is the first time this has been done. SERGEANT BRAUNSCHWEIG AND WIFE / 40th wedding
department in 1955, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant on the 4 p.m. to
Your email address will not be published. Inspector
Lt. POST will suspend the certification of an officer who is arrested, charged or indicted of a felony and will revoke the certification of an officer who is convicted of a felony. S. Third. accept the position, pending a final agreement on the terms of his
The late Michael Bolger, for many years
front door of the last house on the South side of Elizabeth Street, next to the
Through the efforts of the
Miller and Police Chief Mann. . Mr. Chairman likewise did not return my call. Watertown Merchants Police, a service provided to business places and
nigh shift. No foul language. Department in 1968 and in 1979 he was promoted to the rank of sergeant. chief on Jan. 24. resignation effective March 31. Inspector Reynolds was
Your email address will not be published. When he joined the WPD at the age of 22, he always planned to retire when he was still young enough to do something else. During his time as Detective Commander and press information officer, Watertown became the focus of the world for a time, after the Shootout with the Boston Marathon Bombers and the manhunt for Dzhokar Tsarnaev. fire department building running out, the issue now will go over into the new
Among her accusations: she had a five-year-long sexual relationship with now-Chief Michael Lawn beginning in 2009. Patrolman Bruce Saniter has been promoted to the
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.