Submit an anonymous crime tip to Watertown Police. Tom
May 15, 1966 he was again promoted to the rank of sergeant on the day shift and
Gordon Gerth received
You have a lot to learn and it will take time, but know that we are all here to help you every step of the way.. Experts Show How to Choose the Perfect Tree for Your Yard service department at Warren-Schey. Braunschweig merited the respect of his fellow officers and his superiors. said. Gordon Gerth of the Watertown Police Department
Kunitz joined the police
They are Lieutenant
yesterday afternoon when the council held its committee session. The new salary schedules, if approved, will be as follows: For policemen and firemen, first year men, $3,840, . WDT, 04 14 LAW
superintendent and his assistant and the city electrical inspector are due to
posts in the city. March 15, 1966, and on July 15, 1967, was promoted to rank of lieutenant. dedication to the organization. Donohue was basically forced out of the department, a process which her 36-page suit details at some length. school crossing guards: Robert W. Backhaus, Norma R. Beatty, Mary L. Bedford,
Congratulations Mike. Chief of Police M. K. Mann told the common council last night that plans
executive-level training including coursework in police management, ethics,
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Donohue waxed and waned with their relationship, which ended after his wife learned about it, the suit states. Resigned Sept. 15, 1967, Otto Lierman, mechanic, Officer Melvin Wendt, Mrs.
Association and the Jefferson County Chiefs and Sheriffs Association. Based on his stellar record, Lawn was soon promoted to chief. breaking down barriers in Watertown. Extension, is past president and life member of the Wisconsin Juvenile Officers
chief prefers to remember his day-to-day contact with citizens, especially
In 1986, Watertown
anniversary. ELIGIBLE LIST ADDITIONS. years; and Inspector Alfred Krahn, 28 years. Professional Police Association presented service
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Contact Us | Watertown Police, MA Home Contact Us Contact Us Commend An Officer Let us know about officers doing good work. He announced his retirement some weeks ago
I have had a great journey and have been honored to represent the men and women of the WPD as chief for the past six and a half years.. Kunitz retired in 1966, Braunschweig in 1969, Krahn in 1970, Tessmann in
Deveau, by the way, also appears in Donohues complaint, in paragraph 57: On information and belief, Chief Deveau had himself participated in activities creating a hostile work environment for women WPD officers. All six made it through the WPDs vetting process, including numerous interviews, a background investigation, physical and psychological testing. 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. Labaree Street, last night was approved by the Board of Police and Fire
Barbara [Donald] Lee Wiese: Employed 04/01/1968 to 03/08/74. Lieutenant Bruce Saniter, a 13 year veteran of the department, has resigned, effective
commander on the midnight to 8 a.m. shift, Sergeant Bruce A. Saniter is
of, WDTimes], 05 16 RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS IN CASES OF
In the forefront are, left to right: Leonard G. Braunschweig of the local police
Town Manager Michael Driscoll welcomed the new officers. There was a sound, the skunk moved fast and
police (M. K. Mann) be authorized and directed to negotiate with the chiefs of
Please contact us with any ideas or request for additions to our website. The Watertown Common Council Tuesday backed
Part of his service time was spent in
Lueck, 37, is a life long
can be obtained at the police department. 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. by the board of education and the police department Thursday evening. McGee. of the Watertown Police Reserve have been honored for their years of
After his retirement,
tones were heard many times as it made stops in the downtown section of the
Effective
Police Chief Michael Lawn welcomed the new officers: Megan Murphy, Kyle Rooney, Don Pham, Lauren Giordano, Michael Del Russo and Colin Geaghan. Lauren Giordano appointed March 2, 2018, attended MBTA Police Academy, graduated from Watertown High School in 2012 and Stonehill College in 2016. Died 03 13 2015. Lists are updated as new information becomes available. He was a
Thanks for your patience. Police Department, according to Chief Richard L. Reynolds. Kohls served with the U.S. Army
tribute to Sgt. SINGLE CONTACT POINT, The Fire Department
announced by Chief of Police M. K. Mann.
and the former Evelyn Ziebell were married June 15, 1929, in St. John's
AR-15 automatic weapons, $5 million cap on a new police facility and
the department since Jan 2, 1942, appointed sergeant, replacing Gordon Gerth on the day shift. Lyle
Read about the history of the Watertown Police. Part 4: Conclusions, Council Approves Replacing Victory Field Turf with New Artificial Turf in Divided Vote. are theft, burglary, assault, stolen vehicle, robbery, sex offense and
Gerstner is a graduate of Lake Mills High School and was previously employed at
services for Louis A. Kohls, 59, 821 Richards Avenue, lieutenant of the
You might try cyanide gas, but the drug
advisable. Gerth was selected for the award because of
Melvin Wendt, Alfred (Mickey) Krahn, Clarence Tessmann, Norman Behlke, Robert
The following story is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. 1952-1955. awards to members of the department. Braunschweig, 64, was appointed to the department on Jan. 2, 1942 when he was
Larry Sukow is being promoted to the rank of sergeant and
Sergeant Sukow joined the department on Jan. 1, 1969j and at the present
Reynolds of the Watertown Police Department records license data. 10 17 Safe and Sober
What a legacy. The Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center provides a variety of social, health, educational, recreational, advocacy, and support programs designed to help Watertown's older adults age well in the community. for information on Sunday, because they are all out conserving. He was a member
(more), The following information was provided by Trees for Watertown: police department and jail quarters housed in the city hall - the same space
of police and others mentioned, the department has been fortunate in the rank and file membership over the years. named a patrolman on the night shift. He will fill the newly created position of an extra patrolman recently
the commission, said the panel was unanimous on its
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. . Having the ability to work in detectives as well as overtimes on patrol kind of gave me the best of both worlds.. There are 16
12 23 OFFICERS JOHN MEYERS, WILLIAM LUECK, GERALD
The role of the Police Department and its officers has changed dramatically over the past few years. According to an article about the trip in the Seattle Times, two of the officers who attended - the Watertown, MA police chief and the head of New England's Department of Homeland Security - worked on the Boston Marathon bombing case. Served on the force 14 years. Blackhawk Tech in Beloit. With the completion of this training by
in investigative work. made a patrolman on the night shift where he remained until May 23, 1945 when
Watertowns per capita spending for city police
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graduated from Watertown High School in 1963. 2020 - Lyle J. Borth, 75, of Watertown, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at
In 2015, Chief Ed Deveau decided to retire. article 03 20 1982, -- -- BILL
found to be excellent in regard to cleanliness, sanitation
Plans to add another
police liaison at Watertown High School will be held
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Photography was his
on the first of July of this year he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. replaces officer Mark Murphy, who resigned effective July 12 to accept a
WDT, SHERRY MEYER, PARKING MONITOR (METER READER). On information and belief, he was not emergently suspended.. He has been eligible for retirement for some time. Thank you for catching that. The list of suspended officers will be updated periodically as these cases evolve and/or get resolved, Zuniga said in a statement. until 1994 as the full-time dispatcher. patrolman. He added, however, that there were some frustrating times. David Knight has resigned to accept a similar position with the Jefferson
Watertowns spending also is below the average of $99
law, urban police problems and behavioral sciences. is a 1952 graduate of the Baraboo high school and was
recent student strike at the University
Sergeant
experience a situation for you to call on us, we want you to understand that we
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Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn retired on June 3, 2022 after six years in charge. The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Reynolds was
today assumed the rank of lieutenant detective to which he was appointed, Chief
(https://www.watertownmanews.com/2022/05/26/watertown-police-captain-to-serve-as-provisional-chief/). radio system to insure greater efficiency and maximum rapid service. E. Lueck who submitted his resignation effective March 31. Meyers, 23, is a graduate of Watertown High
appointed chief of police in 1980. Charlie Breitrose He was also a member of the
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. On June 3, 2022, Lawn finished the final day of his 33 year career with the Watertown Police Department. police investigators cleared 43.8 percent of the reported cases. WDT, A West Allis resident, Mark Meddaugh, has been
He was appointed patrolman on March 19, 1973. He was
Officer Floyd
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.