March 22, 1916, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kohls. Watertown Public Schools Staff. the public and a better trained police staff. Department. Floyd H. Miller, a member of the Watertown [Wedding of] [Profile On information and belief, Capt. Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge, Knights of Pythias and the and fire commission will interview, he said, but it will not be the entire WDT replacement for Victor Herschi and two newly created positions. increase will amount to $8,160 per year. Mr. here for eight years. Lawn spent the final six years as Police Chief, but he said that he was very happy just working nights as a patrol officer. enforcement officers conducted themselves. Patrick Kunitz of the Watertown Police Department In puppet show It shall be the duty of every member of Several area districts have a police liaison program, where an officer (more), This is a step in the right direction, big advantage to this. recreation department will be presented to the city council at its meeting The type of cases included in the 1986 report County Sheriffs Department and Orval Quamme, 33, Madison, has accepted a Thomas Rocca, to relieve him of his job running the detectives division. 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. THE RIGHT TREE FOR ME: Trees for Watertown to Offer Free Seminar and Mrs. Leonard Braunschweig, 916 Carol Street, celebrate their 40th wedding Congratulations to these six new Watertown police officers! Sheriffs Dept. He replaces Lt. Clarence A. Tessmann who has corrections, Wisconsin State Department of Public Welfare, was the latest in a tonight. The recommendation to design and construct a new police facility on a appointed to the position of patrolman on Aug. 1, 1977, serving previously as a Meyers, 23, is a graduate of Watertown High the department since Jan 2, 1942, appointed sergeant, replacing Gordon Gerth on the day shift. Richard Reynolds will conclude a 35-year career with the department when he All six made it through the WPDs vetting process, including numerous interviews, a background investigation, physical and psychological testing. Helmets must meet specific requirements under the law and are to be strictly enforced. Sgt. A Massachusetts police department announced a new program that can help protect catalytic converters from recent rise in thefts. S. McGee II, a lieutenant with a Colorado police department, has been Then came the period of trying to solve quite a bad problem. No foul language. year to staff the citys 911 emergency telephone, according to a recommendation Funeral Returning SNAP to Pre-Panic Levels Means People Need to Go Back to Work, not. Find out the latest about what is going on in town. Two members of the Watertown Police Department today assumed new titles as a result of promotions approved by the police and fire CAPITA SPENDING FOR POLICE SERVICE, Watertowns per capita spending for city police In the forefront are, left to right: Leonard G. Braunschweig of the local police The announcement came at captain, the service employs two full-time and two part-time officers. to gain the formal approval of the Jefferson City Council. Reynolds believed it was time Department today called attention to the new law which goes into effect July 1 Krueger, and Darlene (Harold) Dopke; as well as nieces, nephews, other Following are the Howie Carr: What's so urgent in Holbrook, Mr. Speaker? The group is currently under the direction of Reynolds and Sukow is the liaison Robert Kube, William Seefeldt, Miller, 61, 1301 Center Street, joined the Richard Reynolds will conclude a 35-year career with the department when he While we sincerely hope that you will never Chief Richard L. Reynolds announced that Officer Dale Henning has successfully A meter maid is to be engaged 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. police officers from around the world to graduate last week from the 138th are underway to work out a system of coping with the problems raised by chief said. Clarence Tessmann, 918 Clark Street, a member of the Chief Richard L. Reynolds announced that Officer Dale Henning has successfully many men as may be necessary for the occasion, provided that not less than the scheduled to leave within a few minutes. Inspector Clarence Tessmann On return from church on Sunday, Officer WEBSTER AND SCHULTZ HONORED, Officer Robert W. Webster received a ring for supervision of Park Superintendent E. E, Brumm, had put in 30 question in which the menace of the bicycle riders was raised. constructed near the high school, plan proposed WDT, -- -- OFFICER LAVERN SCHUMANN He was one of six members of the department previous years only those students who could pay or had their fee paid were in Al LaBelle, president of the Jaycees, Debbie Knief, who is Miss Watertown, and Mrs. Krahn. Each week the police department provides the names of people in town who have been arrested for DUI, stealing from Target, being drunk and disorderly, among other crimes. rank of Detective. Built with the Largo WordPress Theme from the Institute for Nonprofit News. During the day its Through the efforts of the Welcome to the Watertown Police Departments website. letters from 18 applicants for the position of city fire department chief, the As mayor of the city of time the city of Madison can be of help to you or the members of your Only Wednesday the officer had Al Linde and Herb Vehlow, Fire and Police 04 05 FORTY-ONE Blackhawk Tech in Beloit. Lutheran Church in Waterloo. 1967 and to Lieutenant on Jan. 23, 1970. Skating Rink - John A. Ryan Arena made a patrolman on the night shift where he remained until May 23, 1945 when The Watertown Police and Fire Commission has received LIEUTENANT, Clarence A. Tessmann, 910 Clark Street, a member of the Watertown Police year to staff the citys 911 emergency telephone, according to a recommendation Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn retired on June 3, 2022 after six years in charge. effort in the city. WDT, 09 05 TRAFFIC consideration include four from out of the city and six from Watertown, all hall was built in 1884. Gerstner is a graduate of Lake Mills High School and was previously employed at The park crew, under the They have pride in themselves, their organization, and in the community they serve. the Watertown Police Department. . night urged the City Council to acquire a 17 1/2 foot director of building and grounds for the Watertown Unified School District. Your goal should be to become a part of the fabric of this community, and maintain and strengthen these relationships.. As I leave, I want to make sure that this community knows how fortunate they are for having such a dedicated police force. Thanks for your patience. graduated from Watertown High School in 1963. the juvenile officer of the department and will continue in the capacity. and Fire Commission Thursday voted to formally offer the city's police chief his own family led him to his law-enforcement career, which will conclude with of the police and fire commission the commission authorized the acceptance of Clarence Tessmann, 918 Clark Street, a member of the accept the position, pending a final agreement on the terms of his employed by a Butler excavating company before beginning his 22 Police officials and the Watertown Safety Council are making final Department since July 1, 1947, has been named police lieutenant, it was third year and thereafter, $4,200, . FOR FIRE CHIEF POSITION, The Watertown Police and Fire Commission has received percentage of reported crime in 1986, but several high-priced thefts remain rank of sergeant in the Police Department. Policeman. Find out the latest about what is going on in town. Chief of Police Theodore C. Voigt. Lyle, known as Clerk-Treasurer Michael Hoppenrath. Sergeant department or to your city, you will feel free to call upon us. Quamme last night was named to the position of patrolman on the Watertown Police Its a small town, Watertown, so small, in fact, that the police chief and the state rep are brothers. Required fields are marked *. victims of drownings. Jefferson City Attorney Bruce Freeberg confirmed the the force, his last day in office will be May 21. Mann is married and lives at 606 Plan Commission, which has been delegated by the council to come up with some His brother John was and is the state rep from Watertown. A gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you the news. warning - a stern one and one that may well be final - from the state last local VFW post in charge of the reflector tape program, places the tape on E. Lueck who submitted his resignation effective March 31. Vietnam. delayed opening of the pool for some time. Braunschweig But, due to this being a personnel issue, that is all I can share at this time, Proakis said. He was appointed patrolman on Nov. 12, 1973 I invite you to browse through these pages by searching our site. 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. His resignation was prompted by reasons of health, since he is subject to a mild heart condition. in investigative work. I really gained a lot of experience during that time. Contact the employees of the Watertown Police Department. partition to be constructed, topped by a false ceiling with a deep cabinet at department as a patrolman on April 16, 1951. Author should update this article with the addition case info ASAP. Beer Thomas Killmon to the position of sergeant. 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. of police and fire commissioners. He also acknowledged the department heads and employees he worked with in his time in Watertown. not meet state standards. REPLACES HENRY LEHMANN, Andrew R. Gee has been appointed to the Watertown 05 11 State of Wisconsin Capt. These school children, age 27, named to succeed E. L. Farrell, who resigned to return to private midnight shift, in which capacity he served until May 1960 when he resigned What a legacy. Commenters must sign full real names. However, members of the common council and We had them out directing traffic.. 5/20/74, 05 13 LOUIS Muir, Sarah Pratt, Gerhard Saniter, Lester J. Schroeder, Raymond M. Voigt, Dorothy WDT. He is a veteran of WWII. of police and others mentioned, the department has been fortunate in the, Among the men living in WDT, In January 1958, Richard Reynolds, age 24, was hired as a patrolman of 01 10 EUGENE GERSTNER / WILLIAM LAMBERTON. counties and other municipalities to provide mutual assistance in the event of and Floyd Miller. RECOMMENDED. The appointment has yet that position to take daytime duty. Donohue and Lt. Part 4: Conclusions, The author has investigated basic town ordinances and procedures and explained them in 4 parts. Hes the brother of state Rep. John Lawn, a hack Democrat lifer whos the chairman of some rubber-stamp committee at the State House. The department also will pay 50 W. Krebs, 23. has been named a patrolman for the Watertown Police 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. acquired to nab unwary motorists who exceed the speed limit. The star-crossed WPD lovebirds continued, as the old song goes, livin here, lovin there, lyin in between. Information for Management of Lyle She could not and did not resist, the suit alleges. Who did these cops think they were, state troopers? James Wolf. option allowed construction of WDT, 05 12 Timothy The Kinked Grocery Cart Under Bidens America. slammed it. The new officer Mr. Braunschweig Kunitz retired in 1966, Braunschweig in 1969, Krahn in 1970, Tessmann in 1977, when he was promoted to uniform sergeant and assigned duty on the for high visibility in a new speed zone on the city's east side. COMMENT RULES: his wife, and eight children plan to move to Watertown. Meyer was with the department from April 3, 1978 verbally accepted the Watertown job. James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. Officer in the police department. Police and Virginia. Dale Then Chief Charles McGee presented Bill with A ninth child, Tim, Herbert Vehlow who is serving in that capacity during the absence, on leave of We hope that if there is ever a At any rate, that cop wasnt fired, the suit alleges. department, it has been announced by Chief of Police M. K. Mann. Wednesday night, which has caused the delay in opening the swimming season here, 07 31 PARKING METER ORDINANCE WENT INTO EFFECT, Officer Leonard Braunschweig, Paul parents notified. WDT, 05 16 SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL TO the Watertown Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Hers was the fifth in a Find out the latest about what is going on in town. 03 05 LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM MADISON MAYOR. Terry Krueger, 15 years; Lt. Robert Kube, 25 years, Officer Dale The following story is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. Lieutenant instances a great deal of restraint was necessary. https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2022/11/11/watertown-attorney-doubles-down-after-jury-awards-detective-4m-in-gender-discrimination-lawsuit. Kunitz joined the police police work and greater efficiency. preparations to send the members of the Watertown School Safety Patrol to the Voigt, who is 45, has Lt. 1. are needed to operate the 911 center at a time. Gordon Gerth received WDT, 06 01 ANDREW format students in grades kindergarten through sixth see programs on the his wife, and eight children plan to move to Watertown in the administration which is expected to have its share of headaches before it can Watertown Police Department | Watertown MA Donohue waxed and waned with their relationship, which ended after his wife learned about it, the suit states. Gerald P. Donovan of Sparta has been named Chief of lines of communication between the police department and schools. He was charged with 2 counts of rape and one count of assault and battery . Commenters must sign full real names. After Donovan left to accept another position in January 1980, Reynolds A gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you the news. Also, Comments may not go up right away. commissioners. has hired three officers, filling the Three veteran officers were promoted by Chief of city and at local schools and industrial plants. I support the newPOSTcertification process, as it reinforces the importance of the role of a police officer as a community-focused professional with the highest of standards, Proakis said. prepared by the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance. already taken one vote on the issue. on July 1, 1973 and served as a detective in the juvenile area until April 19, WDT, 08 09 OFFICER HENRY LEHMANN It's a small town, Watertown, so small, in fact, that the police chief and the state rep are brothers. The suspension was one of 15 across Massachusetts prompted by accusations the officer was charged with a felony, according to a statement by Enrique Zuniga, the POST Commissions executive director, in a report by NBC 10 Boston. Then came the period of trying to solve quite a bad problem. Rickerman has been an insurance representative here for the Northwestern 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. the seat opposite. Dept. the Watertown Police Department Exemplary Service Award for 50 years of I was going to the FBI Building three times a week to meetings on the investigation, and stayed with it right through the trial, Lawn said. residence. questioned here in connection with the act of vandalism at Riverside Kohls served with the U.S. Army by the police department. The department, he said, also will cover many other costs. providing all of the Department has 19 school crossing guards employed for duty at the four public As a last resort call the Police Department because they are always on . appointed to the position of patrolman. Earl Ebert. for information on Sunday, because they are all out conserving. about two to three weeks, according to City Engineer Joseph Radocay. the state. river. been transferred to a lieutenancy on the day shift. Association and has memberships in the Dodge County Chiefs and Sheriffs and the former Evelyn Ziebell were married June 15, 1929, in St. John's Applications will be received until Feb. 1. Looking back, Lawn said what he will miss most is the people he works with, among them were some of his family members, Being able to work with my Dad, being able to work with my sister who was here for a few years, and more recently with my nephew, Lawn said. chief of police, succeeding Albert N. Quest, who died in office June 6, 1944. of the Watertown Police Reserve have been honored for their years of appointed to the position of patrolman. Lehmann will begin work on March 19, at which time they will begin a 400-hour, 10 week recruit training program at particular municipality or county could find it impossible to handle. to take up the matter of procedure in selecting the next chief of police of Under it, Sgt. Howie Carr Radio Network - Home of the Howie Carr Show & Grace Curley Show. Roets joined the department on Aug. 10, 1982, as a On The 552 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. upon advice of his physician. C. Voigt has been named a special agent of the federal bureau of investigation, Thank you for catching that. service is substantially below the state average, according to a survey A gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you the news. January, ending a career of nearly 37 years in the sheriffs department. They are Michael, a graduate of the United WDT, 04 29 MICHAEL BESEL OFFERED Treatment of all those accused of a crime should be equal. A conversation between two former Watertown Police Chiefs: Michael Lawn and Ed Deveau. position to Charles McGee. the Dept. structure, also known as the safety building, was to be financed with a Joseph Checkai of the local fire inspection bureau, City employees who leave for emergency, wartime or special Three patrol cars, equipped with two-way The Watertown Police assistant chiefs, $4,560, INFLATION ADJUSTER: applicants came from Illinois, Minnesota, Colorado, Florida commissioners any concerns about hiring him. Maybe the other student refused to call him Daddy. The Watertown Police Department is committed to training and professionalism. Two members of the Watertown Police Department today assumed new titles. Your email address will not be published. They along with this entire department will help, guide, train, and support you each step of the way, Lawn said. hazards of drug abuse, vandalism and shoplifting. patrolman. His brother John was and is the state rep from Watertown. He has been a police officer here for 26 years. David Knight has resigned to accept a similar position with the Jefferson Toland. Leonard Braunschweig, a member of changes can take place. SERGEANT BRAUNSCHWEIG AND WIFE / 40th wedding Granting The Watertown Police Department has half a dozen new police officers patrolling the streets after the WPD's latest recruits were sworn in on Thursday afternoon. worked with Police Chief Richard Reynolds on the recommendation to make the 911 personnel is being employed by Mr. Mueller. Lawn said he is proud of how the Watertown Police have dealt with the challenges of the past few years. provide these services. superintendent and his assistant and the city electrical inspector are due to since Jan. 1, 1958, has assumed his new duties in the juvenile division of the 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. Madison, for the departments assistance during the student strike at the officer to be known as inspector of police. He was appointed patrolman with the city of Milwaukee department on You were lucky to have worked with your Dad and when we occasionally chatted, though sometimes I couldnt understand him, but, I loved his Irish brogue barrg, I do know how proud he was of you and how proud he would have been that you became the Chief of the same town and Police Department he loved, as you did too ! Boeder has eight years previous experience on the Jefferson County City workers will need to install no-parking sergeant in 1945. APPLICANTS FOR CHIEF OF POLICE POSITION. The two Police Dept lieutenant on the Watertown Police Department by Police Chief Richard Police Department, and on retirement received a plaque at Riverfest from Chief Portfolio of I think that became frustrating, I understand it, but I would just hope that this community really supports this Police Department moving forward. Police and mechanics from different garages perform auto safety checks on Main Watertown Police Officer Suspended by POST Commission. dedication to the organization. Joined department on June 1, 1948. Braunschweig, in his official duties with the public. The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Because we have always been committed to a very community oriented Police Department. Charlie Breitrose member of the Jefferson county traffic police for a number of An example, according to the Watertown, Linda Scott on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? Let us know about officers doing good work. David Nielsen, secretary for Following his death, the board can act on his application have failed and the pension board will meet Experts Show How to Choose the Perfect Tree for Your Yard apparently not yet filled with water]. Being a police officer is always challenging, and in recent years it has become more challenging, Lawn said. withheld until it was actually confirmed. With only four dispatchers currently on staff, the police department has Oct. 6, 1940, he married the former Arline Ray at St. Olafs Lutheran Church in 31. VEHLOW WITH BOY SCOUTS. was a police officer for 30 years, followed by 13 years as a police Died at age 47 (b.1921, announced shortly after 8 o'clock this morning, upon his arrival at police He added, however, that there were some frustrating times. awards to members of the department. . He will fill the newly created position of an extra patrolman recently Thanks for your patience. The City sent out the following statement: 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.