This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974-Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested
Norwood Robbers Lock Up Victims, Flee With $130-July 13, 1974
The violent afternoon heist resulted in a brief containment of the victims before the suspects successfully fled the Norwood dealership.
Clark’s Pharmacy Owner Blames Police Inaction for $3,000 in Vandalism; Selectmen Demand Action-August 30, 1972
Frustrated by mounting property damage and a lack of law enforcement response, Clark's Pharmacy co-owner Robert E. Adelson brought a scathing complaint before the Board of Selectmen last night. Adelson … Continue reading Clark’s Pharmacy Owner Blames Police Inaction for $3,000 in Vandalism; Selectmen Demand Action-August 30, 1972
General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-January 23, 1971
NORWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAS DESTROYED BY A GENERAL ALARM FIRE LAST NIGHT (Bob Dean photo) A general-alarm fire swept through Norwood Junior High School last night, threatening to destroy … Continue reading General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-January 23, 1971
A Crime Wave Hits Norwood-August 31, 1970
Over the weekend of August 28-30, 1970, a series of break-ins and thefts rocked the community. The primary targets? Car stereos and their valuable tape collections. As word spread through … Continue reading A Crime Wave Hits Norwood-August 31, 1970
Police Investigate Twin Burglaries-July 27, 1970
(305 Providence Highway today - Google Earth) On the sweltering summer evening of July 27, 1970, Sgt. Nicholas J. Connolly of the Norwood Police Department was alerted to a potential … Continue reading Police Investigate Twin Burglaries-July 27, 1970
Acting Police Chief Warns Norwood Residents to Guard Against Holiday Burglars-August 30, 1968
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
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