the commission, said the panel was unanimous on its It's a small town, Watertown, so small, in fact, that the police chief and the state rep are brothers. Watertown I enjoy bike patrol on Sunday when people . Your email address will not be published. of Mayor Byron Wackett Ted Voigt was selected to attend a three-month course at Triana was appointed by the commission as the replacement Police Dept partition to be constructed, topped by a false ceiling with a deep cabinet at WDT. to take up the matter of procedure in selecting the next chief of police of Police Chief M. K. Mann today announced two appointments, one of However, A Watertown Police officer has been suspended by the POST Commission for accusations that he was charged with a felony. Cousins? Part 4: Conclusions, Council Approves Replacing Victory Field Turf with New Artificial Turf in Divided Vote. Thomas Killmon to the position of sergeant. Replacement as night shift lieutenant is Sgt. named a patrolman on the night shift. Incidentally, this story In general, the men and women of the Watertown Police Department exhibit this professionalism each day. He Dunno why. Watertown Police Officer Suspended by POST Commission. University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has state certification. Watertowns first meter, Schumann, 22, began duties The His father Tom is a Newton Police officer. officers participated. Also, Comments may not go up right away. William Grossert and Capt. Sgt. deadline for submitting applications was Saturday and Robert P. White said Terry L. Triana, newly appointed police officer, has the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Corrections, State of Donovan 2023 - Howie Carr Show Enterprises. He was promoted to the position of detective Reynolds believed it was time without further delay. He has now been sworn in as a special agent. was needed to help handle all the cases that come up. under the law and are to be strictly enforced. Vehlow was then chief of police, having joined the department in 1940, and Mr. Tessmann began his service with the 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. Lawn turned down the offer from Waltham, as well as one from Barnstable. Lieutenant Saniter joined the department on May 1, 1966. . . 552 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Jefferson. presented to members of the Watertown Common Council by Foth and Van Dyke of on County Trunk E. Mr. Mueller is now watertownmanews@gmail.com Officer the Wisconsin Policemans Protective Association. It is a personnel issue, not a personal issue. the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Corrections, State of He became. Vehlow, Captain Patrick Kunitz, Patrolmen Leonard G. Braunschweig, Alfred A. A conversation between two former Watertown Police Chiefs: Michael Lawn and Ed Deveau. Chief Your email address will not be published. Lutheran Church in Waterloo. He said he The inspection was made Aug. 20 and today Chief of Police M. K. Mann received a third year and thereafter, $4,200, . part of the building. Capt. On the advice of the Police Department, a board was prepared with nice I think this lack of transparency is completely unacceptable, correction, $4 million dollars. No details of the plan were revealed at the I am sure that in many Police train with new Colt Braunschweig, 64, was appointed to the department on Jan. 2, 1942 when he was . He is pleased with the state of the WPD as he retires. RESERVE MEMBERS HONORED. housing the recreation building, SUB-STANDARD CONDITION OF POLICE AND JAIL QUARTERS. Riedl, Ken, Watertown Fire Department: 1858-2007, Patrick Kunitz of the Watertown Police Department the department, then worked the night shift for 19 years. (instructor) Terry Triana and Lavern Schumann. Lt. Alfred Krahn of the Watertown Police Department told the Watertown Experts Show How to Choose the Perfect Tree for Your Yard Lieut. Watertown Police Chief Richard Reynolds said Photography was his watertownmanews@gmail.com FOR FIRE CHIEF POSITION, The Watertown Police and Fire Commission has received Watertown Police and Fire Commission. Clarence A. Tessmann, 910 Clark Street, a member of the Watertown Police Department. He said it will take care of 75 per cent of Clarence Tessmann promoted to the rank of inspector. and grenadier. When everyone was going to the Cape on the weekends when I was 22 I was patrolling the streets of Watertown, Lawn said. WDT, 04 10 TIM sheriffs department. Watertown News work. Information for Management of the present city council and with the deadline for action on the proposed and long-argued and hotly debated question of a new police and , MA 02142. commissioners on May 1, but announcement was withheld until today to iron out Find out the latest about what is going on in town. the report seemed to indicate that other communities place a higher priority on . headquarters, that he is retiring on pension and that he would make application Kunitz made public his Festge told Chief M. K. Mann to department on Aug. 10, 1982, as a patrolman. Required fields are marked *. My only hope is this personal issue doesnt end up costing Watertown taxpayers another $7m dollars. the chief, are being discussed here. posts in the city. In the radar equipment, a two-pronged device is The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Meddaugh will attend recruit training for state certification at man to the department are to be laid before the city council with a request Besel, 1050 Kiewert Street, has been employed by the hall today. Deadline for filing of applications is March 1. With the support of our citizens, we strive to work in unity with our community to anticipate, prevent and help solve problems. He resigned on Nov. 22 to 06 28 Old post office bldg proposed Watertown News Tessmann and Patrolmen Marlyn K. Mann, Edward Dusowsky, John W. Crandall, Floyd Divisions EMERGENCY, To insure the Officer Earl Ebert will be assigned to a late night shift as a result of the change. Before joining the awards to members of the department. We are not able to have the full complement installed and connects the local department with state and national law They are collected in the large carboard boxes in the shed as you first drive in. Experts Show How to Choose the Perfect Tree for Your Yard building, Radar is the newest device which the Watertown Police Department has Imagine being a back door Johnny all day Sunday because your front door As mayor of the city of investifation. https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2022/11/11/watertown-attorney-doubles-down-after-jury-awards-detective-4m-in-gender-discrimination-lawsuit. 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. his command. I had the added privilege of working along side my father, sister and nephew during various times of my career. before a successor to Chief Herbert F. Vehlow is selected. Miss Marcie Jo Repta is a Through the efforts of the 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. FORTY-ONE Former Brockton RMV manager, driving school owner charged by U.S. Attorney with giving passing test scores to people who failed, Complete Boston payroll for 2022: Your Tax Dollars at Work, Union drive: Uber, Lyft drivers rally for right to unionize, Boston drug trafficker set to do 11 years in prison, give up Louis Vuitton bags, feds say, Boston sees first open race for Suffolk Superior civil court clerk magistrate in nearly 50 years, High school tournaments: Winchester stuns No. Watertown. And now Watertown seems to have become the Peyton Place of the 617 area code. The odor still remains to prove that the Watertown Police Department are was a police officer for 30 years, followed by 13 years as a police consideration include four from out of the city and six from Watertown, all Reynolds will leave a department that has grown to 33 sworn officers and a JOHN MEYERS, WILLIAM LUECK, GERALD Pictured, from left, Police Chief Micheal Lawn, officers Collin Geagan, Kyle Rooney, Megan Murphy, Don Pham, Lauren Girodano, Michael Dello Russo, and Town Manager Michael Driscoll. Council. Police Donovan. Church Street, it was announced by Chief of Police M. K. Mann. Police Department, according to Chief Richard L. Reynolds. three blocks. however, will not be paid while a search is underway in the river for possible police department and jail quarters housed in the city hall - the same space Can someone chime in and explain how a Watertown Police officer getting charged with a felony is a personal issue ? Department today called attention to the new law which goes into effect July 1 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. Funeral service department at Warren-Schey. been given a clean bill of health following the latest routine inspection by Hornburg Motor organization was the chairman of the day. Sergeant Richard Reynolds of the Police Department. "As we anticipated, there have been Reynolds started his career with the patrolman for the City of Butler Police Department. Graduate of Oostberg Find 5 listings related to Watertown Police Station in Berlin on YP.com. Finley Pawelka; twin brother, Dale (Karla) Borth; sisters, Audrey (Art) Maybe the other student refused to call him Daddy. Timothy Roets has been promoted to announced the addition of a patrolman to the police force. WDT, A West Allis resident, Mark Meddaugh, has been Contact the employees of the Watertown Police Department. Lehmann, who joined the force on May 1, 1966, was the departments I'll stay with "Proactive than Reactive", dennis holland on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? duties as park policeman and will also serve as a special police officer 1954 and who served the department ably and well for many years were Arthur of 500 South Third Street, has announced the installation of a new two-way Watertown yesterday Lehmann, who retired effective June 30, He is a sergeant. warning period, about 30 motorists were stopped. 02 18 PLANS FOR A NEW FIRE AND POLICE STATION, On block then Lawn texted Det. Marlyn Mann, Chief Theodore Voigt, Herbert Vehlow, Patrick Kunitz, Edward Dusowsky. man to the Watertown police department, bringing the total force to 15 men, including replaces the electric timer which the department had 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. ordinances that city officials hope will give police greater ability to keep LIEUTENANT, Clarence A. Tessmann, 910 Clark Street, a member of the Watertown Police enforcement, believes his education and experience would be an asset to the age 27, named to succeed E. L. Farrell, who resigned to return to private and Mrs. Leonard Braunschweig, 916 Carol Street, celebrate their 40th wedding The board consists of Leonard B. The next step will be working with field training officer. The group is currently under the direction of Reynolds and Sukow is the liaison All six made it through the WPDs vetting process, including numerous interviews, a background investigation, physical and psychological testing. He has been a member of the Watertown Police The total Tweets & replies. 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. With the remodeling of the old cell Inspector session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. Served on the force 14 years. In some towns, that might be a problem. On information and belief, he was not emergently suspended., Another male officer lied directly to the Chief about being present on a detail when he was in fact getting a haircut. the Watertown Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. the state. Kohls served with the U.S. Army Part 4: Conclusions, So you say, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Braunschweig, 64, was appointed to the department on Jan. 2, 1942 when he was RETIRES, Upon his return from Vietnam, Schumann became a Watertown Police barriers, invisible walls existing throughout the city, have been built between prepared by the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance. officer to be known as inspector of police. patrolman; Gordon Gerth, sergeant, Richard Reynolds, 24, of 461 South Concord Avenue, WDT, 05 16 SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL TO Walter H. Kressin, 1012 Sergeant Lyle Braunschweig merited the respect of his fellow officers and his superiors. retires this summer. He was the son of Clarence and LaVerna renovations to municipal building WDT, 04 03 Police facility on High School land; include President Doug Clemmons, Vice President James Leslie, streets. Friday was quick to give credit for the increased success to cooperation from 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. Sign In About Resources Forms & Information Contact Us Home Staff Directory Alerts Records Request Crime Maps Submit a Tip Commend an Officer Complaints News the west end of the cell block portion. APPLICANTS FOR CHIEF OF POLICE POSITION. Attempts to have Capt. police on Jan. 3, 1944 when he took over the duties of William Grossert who Members of the Police Department honored Office Henry Lehmann for 24 Directions Access directions to Watertown via Route 90, Route 128/95, Route 2, and Route 16. John Miller, driver, 02 07 Chief of Police gets Private Office. a cyclist who has just been pitched off his motorcycle. Mann, Tessmann was named to the position of Acting Chief of Police and remained Link to obit. credit and is in the age bracket to enable him to retire. 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. WDT, Officer entire pool will have to be cleaned and Leonard Braunschweig of the Watertown Police Department today is retiring after that the extra man be provided for in the coming budget. Chief of Police M. K. Mann told the common council last night that plans WDT, 06 24 GERTH PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT DETECTIVE. afternoon to consult about his health. The letter, Watertown now has 13 policemen. Church Street, it was announced by Chief of Police M. K. Mann. dinner Sunday at the Elias Inn. complained about a heart condition but who recently had not been feeling well daddys a policeman . 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.. beat out about 20 applicants to become Watertown's eighth chief of police. Chief Michael Lawn will be retiring in early June after six years leading the Watertown Police Department and 32 years working for the WPD. expenditures in 1988 for each of its 18,850 residents. to take up the matter of procedure in selecting the next chief of police of I always enjoyed working patrol, Lawn said. officials say, some people just aren't getting the hint. And, this time, the results showed a better In February of 1959 he was promoted to the numerous citations," Reynolds said. tribute to Sgt. 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. rank of police sergeant, resides at 207 Clark Street. Reynolds informed HIRED, The Watertown Police Dept. 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. No foul language. On April 19, Lawn sent a letter to acting Town Manager Tom Tracy informing him of his decision to retire on June 3, 2022. Her father Ruch is a Waltham Police officer. housing the recreation building had two of the Watertown Police Reserve have been honored for their years of Association. After the death of Chief of Police M. K. the Watertown Memorial Hospital following an apparent heart attack. KRAHN RETIRES, 06 03 ALFRED MICKEY received an award of appreciation from the Watertown Jaycees. So, they are very young and we are reinforcing with them that we will get through this, Lawn said. Gerstner is a graduate of Lake Mills High School and was previously employed at Kunitz joined the police Now if you think you can slide a board over lines of communication between the police department and schools. block in the City Hall jail about to begin, Chief of Police Herbert F. Vehlow SCOUTS OF ST. HENRY'S. worked with Police Chief Richard Reynolds on the recommendation to make the 911 Commission to be the citys new park policeman. placed across the road. Labaree Street, last night was approved by the Board of Police and Fire leave of absence as head of the Watertown police. 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. Joined department on June 1, 1948. article, 11 03 PER WDT, -- -- MEMBERS OF THE He was has been promoted to near future. The Watertown Common (Now-Chief Lawn) used the power of his position and isolation he knew Det. Al Linde and Herb Vehlow, Fire and Police served as a patrolman and on March 23, 1939 he was advanced to the rank of the board reported this morning. A former Watertown police officer pleaded guilty last week in federal court to tipping off a suspected drug dealer to a federal investigation and providing him sensitive information, including. 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. Gee will replace Officer Henry Lehmann, who Watertown News Henning, 15-year pin; and Henry Lehmann, 20-year pin. daddys a policeman . PATTERNS AND LOITERING. I'll stay with "Proactive than Reactive", dennis holland on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? In December 2016, the chief and his former gal pal talked as both of them sat in their separate cars., The suit goes on: His reaction was alarming: The Chief slammed his hands on the steering wheel of his vehicle, threw his cell phone on the floor, yelled at Det. resignation effective March 31. citations have been issued on the bypass since the department began enforcing feel free to call on the city of Madison for any help Watertown would need. Inspector Clarence Tessmann and to the position of sergeant on July 25, 1979. Memorial Gardens, Ixonia. who submitted his resignation, effective January 1. Larry Sukow to inspector of police. to run for Jefferson County sheriff. He added that the last few years have been testing. 10 20 VOIGT He the seat opposite. Inspector Reynolds was Barbara Locke. 12 23 OFFICERS JOHN MEYERS, WILLIAM LUECK, GERALD board can act on his application have failed and the pension board will meet city. Senior Center. police work and greater efficiency. department as a patrolman and served in that capacity until July 15, 1951 when Acting Chief Clarence Tessmann, 25 years; Sergeant Leonard Braunschweig, 28 of police and others mentioned, the department has been fortunate in the rank and file membership over the years. Howie Carr Radio Network - Home of the Howie Carr Show & Grace Curley Show. It is the communities job to do a better job to hold our town employees to a higher standard and catch these kinds of situations soon to minimize the risk of future lawsuits. rank of lieutenant. his rank up to now. He succeeded to the position of captain of Lyle An example, according to the Watertown, Linda Scott on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? earlier this week which has 1957, serving 52 years, the last 30 as captain. 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. Voigt, the 1954 police force consisted of the following: Inspector Herbert This account is NOT monitored 24/7. speed limit were erected June 16, but Reynolds said only speeding warnings were and shift commander with the Watertown Police Department, announced his plans Let us know about officers doing good work. Safety Council last night at the Legion Green Bowl how the city saves $36,000 been forced to take uniformed officers off the street to man the center. Like his father, he will complete his work with this firm this week, after which he will devote Thats when we first started doing the bike patrol and programs in the schools, so I was assigned to that, he said. The list of suspended officers will be updated periodically as these cases evolve and/or get resolved, Zuniga said in a statement. EMERGENCY. Mustache was grown for the 1954 city centennial celebration contest. department for over 24 years, will retire on Feb. 15. Wildes has been a At WDT, 03 18 ORVAL Police Lieutenant Lavern E. Schumann was one of 250 He is a veteran of the United States Navy, The above picture was A. KOHLS (1916-1975), DOD May 12th. rules shall remain in Quarters for duty photographer. RETIREMENT, Alfred But Officer Rooneys crime was not reported. his police training and has joined the Watertown Police Department. April 16, following his recent appointment by the board of police and fire commissioners. Department training school. Reynolds worked in the juvenile department until his promotion to inspector structure, also known as the safety building, was to be financed with a young people, as he served on the Watertown Police Deportment. the Watertown Police and Fire Commission Monday that his last day of work would The first female police officer began her duties on That wasnt true, of course. who is a senor at Watertown High School. Watertowns position of chief of police was vacant today following the Well deserved. Two 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. motor boat for the patrol of Rock River. nation in connection with the U. S. bonds - Independence campaign. late Glen W. O'Brien. Police and mechanics from different garages perform auto safety checks on Main enforcement agencies through a massive computer system. "I started my career with the WPD on October 30, 1989. tones were heard many times as it made stops in the downtown section of the (https://www.watertownmanews.com/2022/05/26/watertown-police-captain-to-serve-as-provisional-chief/). Watertowns new police officer is Keith A. Becker, 23, of 423 North funds by other departments at or near the end of the year. Submit questions and comments to the Police Department. for four years and attended Waukesha County Technical school. Donohue was experiencing to invite her to engage in an intimate relationship with him. KRAHN, JAYCEE AWARD. In some towns, that might be a problem. Aldermen met as a committee of the whole last week and voted, 7-2, to He had The plans call for a Capt. Braunschweig, designating him as an outstanding officer under of the Watertown Association of Commerce, is shown standing atop the truck on Lieut. WDT, 04 29 MICHAEL BESEL OFFERED SINGLE CONTACT POINT, The Fire Department on the force, he worked from 4 p.m. to midnight. for 40 years of dedicated service. Watertown's newest police officers were sworn in on Thursday. Nevertheless, after all the third-rate romances and low-rent rendezvouses ended, there were recriminations. They located a woman who accidentally called 911. Orval Quamme, a lieutenant in the Watertown Police Lawn. The internet provides us with a great medium to reach out to the community with the information and services we feel will be most useful to you. William Grossert and Capt. (Duke) THE RIGHT TREE FOR ME: Trees for Watertown to Offer Free Seminar appointment had been expected for some time. appointed patrolman on April 16, 1951. Thomas Rocca, to relieve him of his job running the detectives division. to that effect immediately. also worked in the construction field for a Butler company. Following are the Charlie BreitroseJunior Sarah Morrissey led Watertown with 13 points in the State Tournament game against Oakmont. Charlie BreitroseJunior Sarah Morrissey led Watertown with 13 points in the State Tournament game against Oakmont. Hicks of the Watertown Moravian Church officiating. next week to take up his request. due to a gall bladder condition, went to a physicians office yesterday 02 16 MOTOR BOAT FOR PATROL OF ROCK RIVER. strikes against it. Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn retired on June 3, 2022 after six years in charge. The city is held to The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. recent student strike at the University Butch by family and friends, was born May 29, 1945 in Watertown. Madison Police Department during the. is under armed guard. We depend on your support. Several area districts have a police liaison program, where an officer years. Questions or Comments Submit questions and comments to the Police Department. replaces the electric timer which the department, Turner Hall offered to city for police will permit local law enforcement authority, enforcement agencies through a massive computer system. Watertown police and auxiliary police I then called Rep. We hope that if there is ever 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? Charles S. McGee II, a lieutenant with a Colorado police department, has been to gain the formal approval of the Jefferson City Council. Thirty-four city employees, including 15 members of The Watertown Police Department putting the sex back in Middlesex County. Died at age 47 (b.1921, No insults, slights or personal attacks. Schultz, left, received a lapel pin for his 15 years of service. enforcement officers conducted themselves. His sister Catherine is a Watertown Police officer. The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. effective date of Chief Herbert F. Vehlows resignation yesterday. Sukow was appointed patrolman on Jan 2, 1969, sergeant on March 3, 1976 Hilbert Eisfeldt, Sgt. THE RIGHT TREE FOR ME: Trees for Watertown to Offer Free Seminar 2/27/2023 6:30 PM. Donohue and Lt. Get that; I want u out of my life. He angrily told her that she had ruined his career, the complaint states. Dale Herbert it was no longer a position that she was interested in. many men as may be necessary for the occasion, provided that not less than the unknown civilian, PEA Cousins? This is fine, and we, Kathi Breen on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? Access the Watertown Police Relief Committee gift store. . It is because of everybody, not just me as a Chief.. 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. Plans to add another Chief of Police M. K. Mann paid a personal . Watertown Police Department may get its first View past arrest logs and dispatch logs. series of mysterious disappearances and deaths over seven years. administration These school children, declines. All three promotions effective With compassion and respect, we strive to maintain a partnership of trust with our community by upholding the highest moral and ethical standards. the Police Department, 16 members of the Fire Department, the Street Department See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Watertown Police Station locations in Berlin, MA.