As the Labor Day weekend approaches, Acting Police Chief James F. Lyden issued an urgent call for public cooperation to combat a surge in residential burglaries affecting the South Shore … Continue reading Acting Police Chief Warns Norwood Residents to Guard Against Holiday Burglars-August 30, 1968
Two Norwood Patrolmen Bitten In Struggle With Youthful Break Suspect-July 29, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1965-Two Norwood Patrolmen Bitten In Struggle With Youthful Break Suspect
Armed Robbery Suspect Captured in Cellar After Pistol-Whipping Norwood Clothing Store Owner-September 30, 1964
Natick resident Robert D. Langevin is captured in a Washington Street clothing store cellar after pistol-whipping 61-year-old owner John Rapolas during an attempted armed robbery.
Combined Police Action Averts Near-Riot Following Skating Rink Disturbance-September 1, 1964
A massive coordinated response by Norwood police, state troopers, and neighboring departments averted a potential teen riot following a violent disturbance at a Route 1 roller skating dance. The trouble … Continue reading Combined Police Action Averts Near-Riot Following Skating Rink Disturbance-September 1, 1964
Rocks Shatter Windows At New Oldham School, Damage Heavy-This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1964
This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1964-Rocks Shatter Windows At New Oldham School, Damage Heavy
Murdered Norwood Woman Found With Stocking Around Neck-April 13, 1964
Mystery Cloaks Woman's Death NORWOOD A 62-year-old woman was found dead in her bed this morning, a nylon stocking wrapped around her neck. Police said the fully clad body of … Continue reading Murdered Norwood Woman Found With Stocking Around Neck-April 13, 1964
Separate Bomb Hoaxes Force Evacuations at Norwood and Canton High Schools-October 15, 1963
Norwood High School is evacuated for the second time in two weeks following a morning bomb threat, mirroring a similar hoax in Canton.
Bank Bandit Sought In Six State Alarm-October 10, 1963
DROPPED BY BANDIT — In his haste to leave during the holdup, the lone bandit dropped S310.00 in bills on the floor of the bank. The money was left there … Continue reading Bank Bandit Sought In Six State Alarm-October 10, 1963
Lone Gunman Robs Bay State Federal Savings Bank on Nahatan Street of $2,300-October 9, 1963
A lone gunman holds up the Bay State Federal Savings Bank branch on Nahatan Street, escaping with $2,300 in a stolen car as police and the FBI launch a regional manhunt.
Car Found in Norwood Connected to Boston Stangler Case-This Day in Norwood History-August 27, 1962
This Day in Norwood History- August 27, 1962-Car Found in Norwood Connected to Boston Stangler Case