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Category: Norwood Police Department

September 24, 1921September 17, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, Norwood Police Department, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Police Chief Harry W. Swift Passes Away at Age 45-September 24, 1921

Norwood businesses close and hundreds mourn as police chiefs from across the region gather for the funeral of late Police Chief Harry W. Swift.

July 21, 1913July 8, 2025 georgenhs Crime, Norwood Police Department, Police, Public Safety, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Police Catch Thieves-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1913

GOT THIEVES AT GARAGE Norwood Policeman Caught Two Single handed— Alleged Companions Arrested After Flight to Boston Large Quantities of Tires, Tubes And Accessories Had Been Taken. Chief of Police … Continue reading Norwood Police Catch Thieves-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1913

October 5, 1912October 1, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, Police, This Day In Norwood History

Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-October 5, 1912

Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912

October 22, 1908June 4, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, Police, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Hearing For Police Chief Sackett-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1908

Hearing For Police Chief Sackett-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1908

August 16, 1908August 15, 2026 georgenhs Crime, Norwood Police Department, Police, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908

TRIO ATTACKS LONE OFFICER (Editor's note: "Yegg" was a term for criminals, often used for safecrackers or burglars). A policeman and a bandit had their heads split open, and another … Continue reading Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908

September 23, 1904September 17, 2026 georgenhs Crime, Norwood Police Department, Police, This Day In Norwood History

Alleged Burglar Caught-This Day In Norwood History-September 23, 1904

Alleged Burglar Caught-This Day In Norwood History-September 23, 1904

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