Tragic Discovery on Berwick Street-October 20, 1975 Local and state police detectives continued a rigorous investigation into the shooting death of John W. Harris, 54, of 31 Walnut Ave., whose … Continue reading Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Norwood Musician and Former IRS Agent John W. Harris-October 20, 1975
Governor’s Council Commutes Life Sentence of Peter W. Makarewicz-July 31, 1975
The Governor's Council voted 6-2 to commute the life sentence of Peter W. Makarewicz of Norwood, who was convicted in 1955 for the murder of Geraldine Annese.
Masked Duo Rob Needham National Bank Branch on Route 1A-September 16, 1974
Two masked robbers use an iron battering ram to smash into the Needham National Bank branch on Route 1A, escaping with night deposits in the second holdup at the location this year.
Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested-This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974
This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974-Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested
Norwood Robbers Lock Up Victims, Flee With $130-July 13, 1974
The violent afternoon heist resulted in a brief containment of the victims before the suspects successfully fled the Norwood dealership.
Clark’s Pharmacy Owner Blames Police Inaction for $3,000 in Vandalism; Selectmen Demand Action-August 30, 1972
Frustrated by mounting property damage and a lack of law enforcement response, Clark's Pharmacy co-owner Robert E. Adelson brought a scathing complaint before the Board of Selectmen last night. Adelson … Continue reading Clark’s Pharmacy Owner Blames Police Inaction for $3,000 in Vandalism; Selectmen Demand Action-August 30, 1972
General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-January 23, 1971
NORWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAS DESTROYED BY A GENERAL ALARM FIRE LAST NIGHT (Bob Dean photo) A general-alarm fire swept through Norwood Junior High School last night, threatening to destroy … Continue reading General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-January 23, 1971
A Crime Wave Hits Norwood-August 31, 1970
Over the weekend of August 28-30, 1970, a series of break-ins and thefts rocked the community. The primary targets? Car stereos and their valuable tape collections. As word spread through … Continue reading A Crime Wave Hits Norwood-August 31, 1970
Police Investigate Twin Burglaries-July 27, 1970
(305 Providence Highway today - Google Earth) On the sweltering summer evening of July 27, 1970, Sgt. Nicholas J. Connolly of the Norwood Police Department was alerted to a potential … Continue reading Police Investigate Twin Burglaries-July 27, 1970
Burglars Cut Through Town Hall Safes and Steal Over $13,000 in Norwood Treasurer’s Office-October 27, 1969
Burglars entered Norwood Town Hall via Memorial Hall window glass, slicing through three steel safes to steal $13,000 in cash while discarding $50,000 in checks.