The Norwood Auxiliary Police pistol team, undefeated in shoulder-to-shoulder competition this year, scored a major triumph recently by nearly upsetting the always formidable Royal Canadian Mounted Police team in the … Continue reading Auxiliary Police Pistol Team Places Second In Competition-This Day In Norwood History-March 10, 1955
Norwood Police Department On Memorial Day 1954-This Day in Norwood History-June 3, 1954
June 3, 1954-Norwood Police Department On Memorial Day 1954
Gunmen Grab $12,000 in Bank Robbery-This Day in Norwood History-September 13, 1951
Gunmen Grab $12,000 in Bank Robbery-This Day in Norwood History- September 13, 1951
Coyne Named Chief of Norwood Police-This Day in Norwood History-September 21, 1950
Lt Patrick J. Coyne, 54, was named chief of police by the selectmen tonight, to replace Chief Thomas C. Lydon, who will retire Oct. 1. Coyne, who lives at 34 … Continue reading Coyne Named Chief of Norwood Police-This Day in Norwood History-September 21, 1950
Heavy Bail Set For Pair Captured By Police At Gunpoint In Roadside Stand-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1950
HELD FOR NORWOOD BREAKS. Two Newton men, taken at gunpoint in Perrelli's Restaurant on Route 1 are shown with their captors. Left to right: Sergeant Thomas McNulty, Walter H Wilson, … Continue reading Heavy Bail Set For Pair Captured By Police At Gunpoint In Roadside Stand-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1950
Police Save Dog From Drowning After Plunge Through Ice-This Day in Norwood History-January 6, 1949
RESCUED DOG FROM DROWNING — Firemen and police united their efforts to rescue this dog from drowning in Dunn's Pond on Sunday. Left to right, Fireman John Howard, "Pal" and … Continue reading Police Save Dog From Drowning After Plunge Through Ice-This Day in Norwood History-January 6, 1949
Alertness of Sgt Floan Led To Arrests In Car Theft Ring-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947
Dedham Man Pleads Guilty To Defacing Automobile Numbers SGT MARK FOLAN Spotted Auto Theft Suspects As police continued their investigation of the gang allegedly stealing cars in this area, the … Continue reading Alertness of Sgt Floan Led To Arrests In Car Theft Ring-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947
New Police & Fire Cars-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947
Shown lined up outside the Municipal Building following their recent delivery. Seated at the wheels of the cars (left to right) ore Sgt. Joseph Flood, Patrolman Valentine Balutis and Fire … Continue reading New Police & Fire Cars-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947
James M. Murphy Approved As Permanent Police Officer-This Day in Norwood History-April 25, 1947
Future Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy was approved as a permanent Police Officer on this day in Norwood history, April 25, 1947. The Board of Selectmen Tuesday night approved … Continue reading James M. Murphy Approved As Permanent Police Officer-This Day in Norwood History-April 25, 1947
Police Chief Lydon Invents New Finger-Printing Machine-This Day in Norwood History-March 29, 1947
Gadget Will Be Submitted To The FBI For Inspection INVENTS FINGER-PRINTING MACHINE—Norwood Police Chief Thomas C. Lydon (right) holds finger-printing machine which he has invented and which will be turned … Continue reading Police Chief Lydon Invents New Finger-Printing Machine-This Day in Norwood History-March 29, 1947