The war crimes trial of former Norwood resident Aleksandras Lileikis reached an indefinite suspension in July 2000, marking a controversial end to the proceedings.
Nazi War Crimes Trial Opens in Lithuania for Former Norwood Resident Aleksandras Lileikis-September 8, 1998
Former Norwood resident Aleksandras Lileikis goes on trial in Vilnius, Lithuania, in the first Nazi war crimes prosecution in the former Soviet Union.
Alleged Nazi Files Citizenship Appeal-March 27, 1996
Aleksandras Lileikis, an 88‑year‑old Norwood resident and former Lithuanian security official, files an eleventh‑hour objection to the federal government’s effort to revoke his U.S. citizenship. Prosecutors allege that during World … Continue reading Alleged Nazi Files Citizenship Appeal-March 27, 1996
US Helped Accused Nazi Enter County-March 30, 1995
The U.S. Justice Department had been trying for a year to have Alexandras Liliekis removed from the country. Newly declassified documents suggested that the federal government may have helped the … Continue reading US Helped Accused Nazi Enter County-March 30, 1995
Accused Nazi and Former Lithuanian Security Police Chief Aleksandras Lileikis Stuns Norwood Neighbors-September 22, 1994
Federal authorities seek to revoke the citizenship of 87-year-old Norwood resident Aleksandras Lileikis, accused of signing orders that led to the deaths of thousands of Lithuanian Jews.
Telephone Con Artist Expands Scam Targeting Senior Citizens-July 17, 1992
The scam, which involves aggressive demands for money and specific family details, has been reported across multiple Massachusetts communities.
Norwood Hospital Released Man Later Accused of Murder-July 3, 1992
In the wake of a tragic incident that shook the community, Norwood Hospital officials addressed public concerns regarding the discharge of Steven Stivaletta, a patient who was later accused of … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Released Man Later Accused of Murder-July 3, 1992
Record $500M Cocaine Seizure in Federal Drug Sting-September 4, 1991
Federal authorities utilized Norwood as the staging ground for a massive undercover drug sting that yielded the largest cocaine seizure in New England history, netting a staggering 4,822 pounds of … Continue reading Record $500M Cocaine Seizure in Federal Drug Sting-September 4, 1991
Racial Incidents Disturb Family in Norwood-July 24, 1989
Norwood police and residents confronted rising racial tensions following a racially motivated assault outside the Broadway McDonald's and a series of violent teenage brawls.
Norwood Pharmacies and Police Launch Fast-Acting Telephone Chain to Combat Phony Prescriptions-August 20, 1985
Norwood pharmacists and police have established a rapid telephone alert network and posted warning signs to catch individuals attempting to pass fraudulent prescriptions for narcotics.