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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

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Old Town Jail Faces Another Identity Crisis-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1971

SPLIT PERSONALITY — Because the Norwood town jail no longer imprisons but now serves as a Marine recruiting station, holds vagrant water meters in protective custody and will soon contain … Continue reading Old Town Jail Faces Another Identity Crisis-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1971

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Police Sergeant Exam Applicants: Norwood’s 1965 Civil Service Moment

👮 Police Sergeant Exam Applicants: Norwood’s 1965 Civil Service Moment 📝 The Announcement In August 1965, the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission informed Norwood’s Board of Selectmen that five local officers … Continue reading Police Sergeant Exam Applicants: Norwood’s 1965 Civil Service Moment

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Police Probing New Attempt On Life Of ‘Punchy’ McLaughlin-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965

This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965-Police Probing New Attempt On Life Of ‘Punchy’ McLaughlin

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Two Norwood Patrolmen Bitten In Struggle With Youthful Break Suspect-This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1965-Two Norwood Patrolmen Bitten In Struggle With Youthful Break Suspect

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“Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964

A “rumble” that police said was started by an argument between a group of Stoughton youths and several youths from Norwood at a dance held in Stoughton last Friday erupted … Continue reading “Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964

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Bank Bandit Sought In Six State Alarm-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-October 10, 1963

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Funeral Rites For Police Chief Mark Folan-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1963

FOLAN RITES—As over 100 uniformed officers stand at a farewell salute, the casket of Police Chief Mark Folan is carried from St. Catherine's Church after Solemn Pontifical High Mass of … Continue reading Funeral Rites For Police Chief Mark Folan-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1963

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Retiring Sergeant Feted-This Day In Norwood History-December 20, 1962

Sergeant Henry Breen, a member of the Norwood Police Department for over 42 years, was given a testimonial banquet at the Norwood Elk's Clubhouse last Wednesday night with a large … Continue reading Retiring Sergeant Feted-This Day In Norwood History-December 20, 1962

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Norwood Officer Thwarts Bank Break Attempt Here-This Day In Norwood History-June 21, 1962

What police believe might have been an attempt to burglarize the Norwood Office of the Union Savings Bank at Guild Square was nipped in the bud last Wednesday night by … Continue reading Norwood Officer Thwarts Bank Break Attempt Here-This Day In Norwood History-June 21, 1962