A Roslindale Man Is Tied To A Norwood Robbery A $4.6 million State Police computer is revolutionizing law enforcement in communities throughout Massachusetts, matching latent fingerprints to known felons 83,000 … Continue reading Computer Solves Route 1 Mobil Station Heist-June 15, 1987
Police Chief James F. Curran To Officially Retire Next Week-June 24, 1983
Incoming Chief Arthur V. Deutesh, a New York Police Captain, delays his arrival until August pending final transition talks with selectmen.
Husband Arrested and Charged with First-Degree Murder-August 24, 1982
Walenty C. Gil was arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of his estranged wife, Maria Gil, and Frank Doherty following a stabbing at a Washington Street bar.
Westwood Police Lt. George DiBlasi Named Norwood Police Chief-September 11, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll selects Westwood Police Lt. George DiBlasi to serve as Norwood's new police chief, succeeding retired Chief James F. Curran.
Local Police Officer Slated as New Prospect for Norwood Police Chief After New York Captain Withraws-September 10, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll turns to a regional police officer as his new top prospect for Norwood police chief after housing hurdles and controversy derail Captain Arthur V. Deutsch.
Town Manager Set to Deliver Decision on Appointed Police Chief Arthur V. Deutcsh-August 26, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll announced he will decide by September 9 whether appointed Police Chief Arthur V. Deutcsh will take office or if the town will restart its search amidst housing delays.
Police Internal Investigation Nears Conclusion in Alleged Station Bicycle Theft Case-July 29, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll announced that an internal police investigation into an alleged bicycle theft at the Norwood police station will conclude shortly.
Norwood Selectmen Establish Chain of Command for New Police Chief-July 15, 1981
The meeting established that the new chief would report to Town Manager John J. Carroll to ensure independence from local political interference.
Norwood Police Officers Face Double Trouble-July1,1981
NPD Handle Unusual Back-to-back Calls involving a man with a gun and another with dynamite. On Monday night between 9 and 10:30, Patrolman Steven Palmer and his partner, Patrolman Christopher … Continue reading Norwood Police Officers Face Double Trouble-July1,1981
Norwood Police Warn to Avoid Wooded Areas Following Playground Assault-July 24, 1980
Norwood Police Chief James Curran warned parents to keep children out of wooded areas following a sexual assault near the Winslow School Playground.