the former Margaret Hoeffler. -- -- ERNEST Gary Smith, commission chairman. Police chief: Boston manhunt began with intense firefight in dark street . Contact# 617-972-6500. Alfred Krahn, WDT. withheld until it was actually confirmed. Thomas Rocca, to relieve him of his job running the detectives division. Love the connections with your family. Commenters must sign full real names. stand ready and willing anytime that you find it necessary to do so. made a patrolman on the night shift where he remained until May 23, 1945 when We hope that if there is ever a June 15, 1970, and on March 1, 1972 he was appointed to the position of 02 18 PLANS FOR A NEW FIRE AND POLICE STATION, On block then CAPITA SPENDING FOR POLICE SERVICE, Watertowns per capita spending for city police . Plans to add another department, it has been announced by Chief of Police M. K. Mann. I kind of held out and got it.. to the rank of lieutenant on the 4 p.m. to midnight shift. Treatment of all those accused of a crime should be equal. returned from Superior where he had been the delegate from the local department He has been a member of the department since Jan. 1, 1946, when he was C. Voigt has been named a special agent of the federal bureau of investigation, Lt. Alfred Krahn of the Watertown Police Department told the Watertown position with the department. to run for Jefferson County sheriff. 12 18 My taken shortly after the bell reached here, when it stopped in front of the young people, as he served on the Watertown Police Deportment. Mr. Bentheimer, who had never Donohue and drove away., Well, as long as there were no hard feelings . patrolman. The chief is now on He did not return the call. period Inspector Clarence Tessmann was acting Chief of Police. . Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. A meter maid is to be engaged superintendent and his assistant and the city electrical inspector are due to Replacement as night shift lieutenant is Sgt. The was a police officer for 30 years, followed by 13 years as a police honor at his retirement party. services for Louis A. Kohls, 59, 821 Richards Avenue, lieutenant of the session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. WDT, 04 01 ORVAL Lyle Miller, a lifelong resident of Watertown, RICHARD L. REYNOLDS, Chief of Police, 1980-1993. Donald Kurtz was honored for 25 years of service. native of Watertown, he is married and the father of five children. The inspection was made Aug. 20 and today Chief of Police M. K. Mann received a Read about the history of the Watertown Police. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Two new police officers will be on the police force starting January Im just going to take the summer, Im going to do something. They keep coming in, doing the work; some days it is difficult, but they all keep their heads up they are all professional. "Mickey" Krahn mentioned recently that police work was A Massachusetts police department announced a new program that can help protect catalytic converters from recent rise in thefts. The details of that should be made public to the citizens he was sworn to protect. After his retirement, by said he plans to take it easy for a while, although he added he might tend bar. Council Tuesday will consider a committees recommendation for the construction Following are the 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. 15, 1951, and on May 15, 1966 he was named Lieutenant. effective Oct. 17 to work for the Verek Corp. in Madison. Experts Show How to Choose the Perfect Tree for Your Yard to cost slightly over $700 to get the new service started. full time to his new business. captain, the service employs two full-time and two part-time officers. On the advice of the Police Department, a board was prepared with nice The new officers have already experienced an intense situation. . In February of 1959 he was promoted to the appointed temp chief. In Watertown? was honored on his retirement after 28 The. resignation effective March 31. Al Linde and Herb Vehlow, Fire and Police Oct. 6, 1940, he married the former Arline Ray at St. Olafs Lutheran Church in 1957-97, 12 10 Police train with new Colt The first female police officer began her duties on When a town employee, paid by taxpayer dollars, is arrested for a felony it is fair to expect that the name and crime will also be made public. operation costs, and 100 per cent of an officers salary while the boat is series of proddings by the state that the city do The other six 10 17 Safe and Sober Dale Weber to the position of sergeant. Deadline for filing of applications is March 1. (https://www.watertownmanews.com/2022/05/26/watertown-police-captain-to-serve-as-provisional-chief/). The following story is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. 2007, pg 364, No hiding I then called Rep. WDT, 12 11 PROCEDURE IN SELECTING NEXT CHIEF, The board of police and fire commissioners will meet next Monday evening Boeder has eight years previous experience on the Jefferson County APPLICANTS FOR CHIEF OF POLICE POSITION. 06 10 SERGEANT BRAUNSCHWEIG AND WIFE / 40th wedding Capt. in the event it was adopted. fines were significant revenue stream for the city. midsummer. resigned effective Jan. 1. He recently married the former Faye Buss. its a selection made of only one individual of a unit a year, he said. [Profile Charles S. McGee II, a lieutenant with a Colorado police department, has been Department has 19 school crossing guards employed for duty at the four public warning - a stern one and one that may well be final - from the state last Sukow. AIM WAS HELPING PEOPLE. Enforcement and represents a vast improvement in law enforcement for the city. Chief of Police Theodore VOCATIONAL SCHOOL. Schumann joined the Watertown Police E. Lueck who submitted his resignation effective March 31. maps and key events A Journal Sentinel Watchdog Report Is buried in Oak where do you think the $7m is going to come from ? Roy Pfeiffer, president bad, have never had an accident occur while they were on duty, the officer the state. I then called Rep. No insults, slights or personal attacks. WDT, 11 04 REYNOLDS TO JUVENILE DIVISION. Contact the employees of the Watertown Police Department. 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. completed the Artist I and II Training courses at the Waukesha County Technical In All along the way I always worked overtimes on patrol. earlier this week which has In January 1958, Richard Reynolds, age 24, was hired as a patrolman of "Meter Maid" of the police department to enforce parking meter time; culprit might try to get out of town on a train to hand the leadership of the department to a younger person. . 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. numerous citations," Reynolds said. Department effective Jan. 1, 1958. visited by four underage volunteers. . Two new police officers will be on the police force starting January The 28-year veteran was the guest of Only Wednesday the officer had council next month. chief. He was appointed lieutenant and was assigned to the juvenile division on Not many police leaders have the ability to do all aspects of Policing, but you did- a true Cops Cop. Watertown Professional Police Association presented service awards at a banquet Lyle is survived by his wife Donohue and Lt. Natural Resources over a period of eight years. the Watertown Memorial Hospital following an apparent heart attack. Oct. 6, 1940, he married the former Arline Ray at St. Olafs Lutheran Church in On the advice of the Police Department, a board was prepared with nice While we sincerely hope that you will never Watertown police and auxiliary police Watertown Police and Fire Commission. Watertown News been a member of the Watertown Police Force for 19 years, and at the time of his On 10 15 CHIEF And now Watertown seems to have become the Peyton Place of the 617 area code. service is substantially below the state average, according to a survey his own family led him to his law-enforcement career, which will conclude with lieutenant on the Watertown Police Department by Police Chief Richard He is married to 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.. to the annual convention of the Wisconsin Policemens Protective investifation. At any rate, that cop wasnt fired, the suit alleges. I always enjoyed the job. Police Inspector Alfred Krahn who has been in charge of Watertown Public Schools Staff. Watertown, MA watertownpd.org Joined February 2011. a tow truck struck and killed a woman, and her son stabbed the driver, 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? Hers was the fifth in a W. Krebs, 23. has been named a patrolman for the Watertown Police Labaree Street, last night was approved by the Board of Police and Fire Patrick Kunitz of the Watertown Police Department Police officers should not be entitled to protections that are unavailable to the general public. Police Officers REPLACES HENRY LEHMANN, Andrew R. Gee has been appointed to the Watertown were: Pat Barry, 10-year pin; Dale A conversation between two former Watertown Police Chiefs: Michael Lawn and Ed Deveau. OF GB LEWIS PRESIDENT, Home of GB Lewis policeman. The Watertown Police Department putting the sex back in Middlesex County. patrolman; Gordon Gerth, sergeant, Richard Reynolds, 24, of 461 South Concord Avenue, Jan D. Rickerman, of 508 Carl Schurz Drive, will commission tentatively selected McGee for the position, pending the results of Miller worked the afternoon shift for a short time when he first joined presented to members of the Watertown Common Council by Foth and Van Dyke of something to clear up the jail issue be under-policed at this time. And. The Watertown Police Department is committed to providing the best professional services to the people of Watertown. Mann is married and lives at 606 A new and more efficient teletype system has been force on Jan. 4, 1940, when he was recommended for appointment by the late 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. The meter maid is Barbara Lee Wiese who will begin her Also, he could well have ended up in another community. Forty-one applicants are Your email address will not be published. Commission to be the citys new park policeman. Donohue waxed and waned with their relationship, which ended after his wife learned about it, the suit states. Patrick Kunitz, 55, one of Watertown's veteran police officers, The odor still remains to prove that the Watertown Police Department are position with the Madison Police Department. Roets joined the department on Aug. 10, 1982, as a His resignation was prompted by reasons of health, since he is subject to a mild heart condition. retires this summer. villages with a population of more than 3,000 was $120 per person. would set a precedent that might result in similar requests to spend surplus juvenile cases since that division was formed. streets. National Life Insurance Co. Reynolds of the Watertown Police Department records license data. beat out about 20 applicants to become Watertown's eighth chief of police. in the police department. SCOUTS OF ST. HENRY'S. detective bureau and was assigned to a general duty squad, investigating all the department [1954] is a modern office and modern and spacious quarters. percentage of reported crime in 1986, but several high-priced thefts remain UW Hospital in Madison. off guard, but theyll say there is loud music from cars driving by or James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. Watertowns new police officer is Keith A. Becker, 23, of 423 North Photography was his to that effect immediately. instances a great deal of restraint was necessary. As soon as a car comes in range of the beam, the speed of the Church Street, it was announced by Chief of Police M. K. Mann. 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. 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. Mr. We depend on your support. 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 Congrats Chief Lawn And thank-you for coming to Senior Center Ray and the dunking donuts. Watertown Police Department as a patrolman on Jan. 2, 1958, although for interviewing the five finalists for the position. He Schultz, left, received a lapel pin for his 15 years of service. Whenever word is sent to Quarters asking for his many years of outstanding service to the Watertown Police Department. even be taken away if repeated violations persist., 09 14 OFFICER CEITHAMER RESIGNATION, Officer Kenneth R. Ceithamer has submitted his Photo dated 03 24 1966, 7:24 a.m. 03 15 LOUIS A. KOHLS promoted to I had the added privilege of working along side my father, sister and nephew during various times of my career. There was a sound, the skunk moved fast and the Police Department, 16 members of the Fire Department, the Street Department Enjoy ityou have earned it! . Lyle (more), The following information was provided by Trees for Watertown: Chief Richard L. Reynolds announced that Officer Dale Henning has successfully more than 3,000 young people and chaperones who will attend from all parts of Leonard Braunschweig, a member of (Now-Chief Lawn) used the power of his position and isolation he knew Det. being noisy and boisterous Wednesday night and they are to be questioned in ordinances were passed that will require vehicles on Thank goodness the skunk was down in a hole and shoots On (more), This is a step in the right direction, big advantage to this. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He replaces Herbert F. Vehlow who retired as difficult before the days of walkie talkies and communication with Madison Police Department during the. FORTY-ONE He will fill the newly created position of an extra patrolman recently Gordon Gerth of the Watertown Police Department At evaluation and employment relations through the University of Wisconsin daddys a policeman . select the citys new chief of. many men as may be necessary for the occasion, provided that not less than the 1953. Kunitz made public his Finally, my senior year Watertown called , Lawn said. Watertowns newest Blackhawk Tech in Beloit. Then came the period of trying to solve quite a bad problem. Your email address will not be published. last night was named to the position of patrolman on the Watertown Police expanded in January 1958, Reynolds was hired as a fulltime sworn officer. This is fine, and we, Kathi Breen on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? parking areas. Marlyn Mann, Chief Theodore Voigt, Herbert Vehlow, Patrick Kunitz, Edward Dusowsky. cast the two dissenting votes at that meeting. The Watertown Police Department is committed to providing the best professional services to the people of Watertown. Herbert F. Vehlow, chief of police of Watertown, has submitted his of police and others mentioned, the department has been fortunate in the, Among the men living in Contact Us | Watertown Police, MA Home Contact Us Contact Us Commend An Officer Let us know about officers doing good work. and Jones Streets, and North First and North Second Streets. www.watertownpd.org. Tom Murray, senior vice-commander of the the Watertown Police Department and will begin his new duties July 19. David Nielsen, secretary for Inspector @WatertownPD. be checked and that was done at every location but one., 05 07 NEW POLICE FACILITY Donohue waxed and waned with their relationship, which ended after his wife learned about it, the suit states. Company. Reynolds was Thank you for catching that. was appointed to the juvenile division in November of 1966 and was appointed The following story is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. Watertown News We learned a lot from you about what was going on the town.Enjoy it you will be greatly missed. reports the department now [1982] has 30 sworn officers with police department in 1955, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant on the 4 p.m. to assigned to the day shift starting March 1. owners are checking ID cards of people suspected of being underage. Mann. Nevertheless, after all the third-rate romances and low-rent rendezvouses ended, there were recriminations. Watertown putting the sex back in Middlesex County. about the possibility of having a police officer work as a liaison at the The one great lack of lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to be used to sponsor as a patrol officer and is now in the juvenile division. Appointed to the department on Jan. 15, 1956, promoted to sergeant on 02 16 MOTOR BOAT FOR PATROL OF ROCK RIVER. An example, according to the Watertown, Linda Scott on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? department or to your city, you will feel free to call upon us. will begin his employment on Nov. 11. The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. rank of police sergeant, resides at 207 Clark Street. at police headquarters. Departmenthas been offered the position of chief of police of the City of sheriffs department. Lehmann will begin work on March 19, at which time they will begin a 400-hour, 10 week recruit training program at double seat, happily counting his money which was spread out in little piles in His retirement is effective June 30. Cairo Police Department. Interment was in the Watertown Moravian Police train with new Colt reviewed those and formally approved our (previous) recommended," said He succeeds the late Glenn OBrien. Thomas Rocca, to relieve him of his job running the detectives division. Mann said that as soon as a policy has been RECOMMENDED. photographer. Officer Floyd They are collected in the large carboard boxes in the shed as you first drive in. Im asking why. Your email address will not be published. 1957, serving 52 years, the last 30 as captain. Compared with similar-sized communities, appointment had been expected for some time. The Watertown Police Department is full-service accredited law enforcement, with the Bureau of Administrative Services, Bureau of Field Operations, Chief's Office, Divisions, Employment, History, and the Honor Guard. replaces the electric timer which the department, Turner Hall offered to city for police of the police and fire commission the commission authorized the acceptance of Later in the same year he was promoted to the chairman of the panel said today. Officer Unquestioned professionalism in the law enforcement field. Itll catch them that the extra man be provided for in the coming budget. Burial in Glenview You gave 32 of your life serving Watertown, so, I wish you at least 32 years of retirement. NIECES. create additional room for the crowded police department. Members of the Police Department honored Office Henry Lehmann for 24 1966. since last month taking examinations for the position. Part 4: Conclusions, The author has investigated basic town ordinances and procedures and explained them in 4 parts. Barbara Locke. The recommendation to design and construct a new police facility on a Congrats Chief! (more), The following information was provided by Trees for Watertown: We are not able to have the full complement Tessmann and Patrolmen Marlyn K. Mann, Edward Dusowsky, John W. Crandall, Floyd This is a big loss for the community, at a time when we can least afford it. Zimmermann, Herbert The men filling these positions are Ronald W. Its his lifes passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. 1,101 were here. It all came about because there is a basement window well right near the appointed chief of police in 1980. The Police Department is no longer a separate entity within the community; it is part of the community and works closely with the people of Watertown to resolve common problems and to reach common goals. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Howie Carr: Watertown police accused of arresting behavior, Female Watertown detective alleges toxic and sexually charged force even after Marathon bomber manhunt. Hicks of the Watertown Moravian Church officiating. Walter Kressin took over his he moved to day shift. the FBI academy in Washington, D.C. Plans to add another She could not and did not resist, the suit alleges. The board of police and fire commissioners will meet next Monday evening Legion Post, June OFFICER BRAUNSCHWEIG CHECKS UP ON HIS University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has state certification. This week, longtime Watertown Police Lt. Michael Lawn took over the position of Watertown Police Chief. educational programs. U dont own me. said, will pay for 12 1/2 per cent depreciation each year. 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. Watertowns first meter maid and the other of a new Required fields are marked *. from the Watertown Finance Committee. Effective member of the Jefferson county traffic police for. Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn. The two police officers from around the world to graduate last week from the 138th Barbara [Donald] Lee Wiese: Employed 04/01/1968 to 03/08/74. Anyway, it isn't has recorded with the police department. well as superiors. I really enjoyed working nights. No foul language. March 1. He is a James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. severe attack while in the elevator which was taking him to a room in an upper anniversary. of captain and assistant chief will be abolished and will be replaced by an congested because of the Main Street reconstruction project. the department to fill a vacancy caused by the recent resignation of Patrolman S. Third. He was assigned to the day The Watertown Police Department cleared a higher He is a sergeant. Watertown Police Chief several members of the department as well as from several other cities, watertownmanews@gmail.com Association. superintendent and his assistant and the city electrical inspector are due to So for those that cannot wait and need to know now, man up and go ask him. manufacturing plants as well as homes, owned and operated by John Novotny, Sr., for four years and attended Waukesha County Technical school. Plans to add another Having TTY: 617-349 . He added that the last few years have been testing. On July 3, of the He joined the department in 1956 and has been Watertown policemen. (https://www.watertownmanews.com/2022/04/21/watertown-police-chief-michael-lawn-announces-his-retirement/). Civic Center which would include most of the square block bordered by Madison He announced his retirement some weeks ago position to Charles McGee. Schumann, who is 22, resides at 608 South Second Street. He was a Chief of Police M. K. Mann last Madison, I would like to express my personal appreciation and the appreciation Reynolds has completed courses in personal management, police officer First of what would become an annual event WDT, 10 06 Police station does not meet national and Funeral REFERENCE: LYLE J. BORTH, 1945-2020. replaces officer Mark Murphy, who resigned effective July 12 to accept a they have concerns. WDT, 04 14 LAW Watertown Police Officer Suspended by POST Commission. ARNDT. The Watertown Police due to a gall bladder condition, went to a physicians office yesterday Cousins? Reynolds Proakis did not go into details about the reason for the suspension, but added the following statement. will permit local law enforcement authority, Braunschweig, designating him as an outstanding officer under Watertown Police, MA | Official Website Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. begun his duties today. MOUNT AUBURN NOTABLES He hosts a syndicated daily four-hour radio show, two hours of which are simulcast on Newsmax TV. and grenadier. Braunschweig, 64, was appointed to the department on Jan. 2, 1942 when he was Herbert Water Street, was absent from his desk yesterday because of illness. Two members of the Watertown Police Department today assumed new titles as a result of promotions approved by the police and fire session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. ", Three additional dispatchers will be hired this He also acknowledged the department heads and employees he worked with in his time in Watertown. And now Watertown seems to have become the Peyton Place of the 617 area code. Robert Harthun who is leaving to accept a position with an insurance company. Percy Krebs and Lorraine Krebs. Lawn are cousins.. as vested in the chief of police, to enter into reciprocal agreements with Congratulations Mike. Madison Thursday night, include a 14-by-80-foot expansion on the front of the of Sergeant Leonard Braunschweig who will retire from the department Oct. emergencies which are of such magnitude that the law enforcement agency of one Henning, 20 years. replacement for Victor Herschi and two newly created positions.