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Firefighters battle large fire at Watertown storage facility
Firefighters are battling a large fire at a storage facility in Watertown on Saturday morning.
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Large fire heavily damages Watertown building with businesses, storage units
A building in Watertown that holds businesses and storage units is heavily damaged after a fire early Saturday morning. Firefighters were called to a working structure fire in the 600 block of Northfield Road around 6:30 a.m. The building the fire was at is described as a large commercial structure with businesses and storage units. Once firefighters arrived to the…
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Dog dies in nighttime fire at Watertown home
A dog has died in a structure fire at a Watertown home Monday night, according to fire officials. The fire broke out in the area of Guernseytown and Killorian roads at 6:30 p.m. Police and firefighters responded to the scene. The fire marshal said one dog died in the fire. Several other pets in the home were treated, but their…
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Watertown high schooler gives away 300 formal dresses ahead of prom
For her senior capstone project, Aryana Nascimento hosted a prom dress giveaway for her Watertown classmates.
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Watertown high schooler gives away 300 formal dresses ahead of prom
Prom is only a couple months away for some high schools, and it can be an expensive night for many families. But one student is making this celebration a little more affordable for her peers. For her senior capstone project, Aryana Nascimento knew she wanted to do something special for her classmates. “I really just wanted to give back to...
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One arrested in Watertown dispute that shut down street
Watertown Police are investigating a gun-involved dispute in Watertown that shut down a street. They responded to a report of a neighbor dispute outside of a residence on Cobb Street this morning. Police shut down the street and took a man into custody. No other information was immediately available and police did not report any injuries. They say the scene…
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Watertown schools had a 2-hour delay on Wednesday
Watertown public schools had a two-hour delay on Wednesday. A Facebook post from Watertown Public Schools said there was an issue with the main communication systems and utility providers were working on resolving the issues. “We apologize for the inconvenience this causes to our families, students and faculty, but we are erring on the side of caution to ensure that…
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Watertown police warn of uptick in check washing incidents
Watertown police are warning the public about an uptick in check washing incidents in town. The police department said they’ve received numerous complaints about checks being stolen and “washed” after depositing them in USPS drop boxes across town. Authorities said thieves will use some type of device with a sticky agent attached to it to retrieve mail form drop...
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20 unsecured guns found during investigation into accidental shooting of teen in Watertown: police
Days after a teenage boy accidentally shot himself in the head while playing with an unsecured .22 caliber revolver in a Watertown home, police said they recovered 20 unsecured guns and ammunition from a bedroom after searching the residence.
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20 unsecured guns found during investigation into accidental shooting of teen in Watertown: police
Days after a teenage boy accidentally shot himself in the head while playing with an unsecured .22 caliber revolver in a Watertown home, police said they recovered 20 unsecured guns and ammunition from a bedroom after searching the residence. Officers responded to the home on Hadley Street around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, after getting a report of a 14-year-old…
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3 people arrested after teen accidentally shoots themselves at Watertown home: PD
Police have arrested three people in connection to an accidental shooting that happened at a Watertown home on Sept. 30.
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3 people arrested after teen accidentally shot himself at Watertown home: PD
Police have arrested three people in connection to an accidental shooting that happened at a Watertown home on Sept. 30. A teenager was critically hurt after accidentally shooting himself in the head while playing with an unsecured gun. Investigators later learned that several other guns in the home were unsecured and easily accessible. Officers responded to a home on Hadley…
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Watertown man arrested for animal cruelty after cat dies, dog hurt in his care: police
A Watertown man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after police found a cat dead in his care. The police department said they were made aware of injuries to the dog, which is a hound mix. Officers also found his cat dead. According to police, the cat sustained significant injuries which led to its death. Animal control officers took…
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‘It's the climate and weather cues': Stink bugs begin finding winter homes in CT
A common Connecticut pest is finding its way back into homes across the state. The brown marmorated stink bug is back. “As soon as the phones turned on, they started ringing, got some emails from current customers,” said Mike Diurno with Aplha Wildlife and Pest Management. He said first thing Tuesday, they received six phone calls asking about pests that…
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Teen accidentally shot self in head while playing with unsecured gun in Watertown home
A teenager remains in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while playing with an unsecured gun while home alone in Watertown over the weekend.
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Police say teen accidentally shot self in head with unsecured gun in Watertown
A teenager remains in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while playing with an unsecured gun while home alone in Watertown over the weekend.
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Teen accidentally shot self in head while playing with unsecured gun in Watertown home: PD
A teenager remains in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while playing with an unsecured gun while home alone in Watertown over the weekend. Officers responded to a home on Hadley Street around 12:30 p.m. Saturday after getting a report of a 14-year-old male who had fallen down a set of stairs and was bleeding from his…
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14-year-old male accidentally shoots self in head with gun found in Watertown home: PD
A 14-year-old male is in critical condition after police said he accidentally shot himself in the head with a gun he found inside of a home in Watertown on Saturday. Officers responded to a home on Hadley Street in the Oakville section of town around 12:30 p.m. after getting a report of a potential gunshot wound to a 14-year-old male….