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Category: Crime

July 24, 1989July 23, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Racial Incidents Disturb Family in Norwood-July 24, 1989

Norwood police and residents confronted rising racial tensions following a racially motivated assault outside the Broadway McDonald's and a series of violent teenage brawls.

August 20, 1985August 17, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Pharmacies and Police Launch Fast-Acting Telephone Chain to Combat Phony Prescriptions-August 20, 1985

Norwood pharmacists and police have established a rapid telephone alert network and posted warning signs to catch individuals attempting to pass fraudulent prescriptions for narcotics.

July 12, 1985July 19, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

New Friends Show They Care About Norwood Theft Victim-July 12, 1985

After a devastating June break-in at her 715 Washington St. store, Gould rebuilt her business with the help of a caring downtown community.

September 5, 1984September 4, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Bomb Suspect with Norwood Ties Arrested in Montreal Station Blast-September 5, 1984

Thomas Brigham, a 65-year-old former World War II prisoner of war and transient resident of South Norwood, was arrested in Montreal in connection with a devastating Monday bombing at the … Continue reading Bomb Suspect with Norwood Ties Arrested in Montreal Station Blast-September 5, 1984

July 20, 1984July 19, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

2 Norwood Teens Arrested in School Vandalism, Theft-July 20, 1984

The summer of 1984 had just begun to heat up in the quiet suburban town of Norwood, Massachusetts, when a sense of unease settled over the community. On July 11, … Continue reading 2 Norwood Teens Arrested in School Vandalism, Theft-July 20, 1984

September 9, 1983September 9, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Civic Center Conversion Gets Under Way-September 9, 1983

Mello Construction receives a $1.34 million contract to begin converting the former National Guard armory into a civic recreation center, with temporary registry offices set up at the Guild School.

August 24, 1982August 20, 2026 georgenhs Crime, Norwood Police Department, This Day In Norwood History

Husband Arrested and Charged with First-Degree Murder-August 24, 1982

Walenty C. Gil was arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of his estranged wife, Maria Gil, and Frank Doherty following a stabbing at a Washington Street bar.

August 16, 1982August 22, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Double Fatal Stabbing Inside Washington Street Tavern-August 16, 1982

Maria A. Gil, Dundulis Lunch owner and former selectman candidate, and Frank Doherty were found stabbed to death inside the Washington Street tavern by morning cleaning staff.

September 14, 1981September 13, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Unarmed Man Robs McDonald’s Restaurant on Route 1 of Cash Bag-September 14, 1981

An unarmed robber enters a Route 1 McDonald's through a rear service door and escapes with a cash bag after threatening the assistant manager.

July 27, 1981July 27, 2026 georgenhs Crime, Norwood Police Department, Police, This Day In Norwood History

Police Internal Investigation Nears Conclusion in Alleged Station Bicycle Theft Case-July 29, 1981

Town Manager John J. Carroll announced that an internal police investigation into an alleged bicycle theft at the Norwood police station will conclude shortly.

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