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 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 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
Secrets Behind Gas Station Kidnapping-March 16, 1979
It was a short story, one that may have been passed over by most readers — a story in the Evening Globe of March 16, 1978, about the kidnapping of … Continue reading Secrets Behind Gas Station Kidnapping-March 16, 1979
Norwood Public Drinking Bylaw Pushes Problem to Outskirts of Town, Says Police Chief James F. Curran-July 30, 1976
Police Chief James F. Curran reported that Norwood's four-month-old public drinking bylaw successfully cleared the town square but pushed drinking to the outskirts.
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
Norwood Woman Files Discrimination Complaint Against State Police-August 9, 1973
Joann Alighieri of Norwood filed a sex discrimination complaint with the MCAD after being rejected from the state police exam due to height and weight requirements.
Area Police Complete Prosecutor Training-May 24, 1972
Twenty‑two Massachusetts police officers received formal recognition last night after completing a one‑semester, college‑level prosecutor training program at Dean Junior College in Franklin. The certificates were presented during a brief … Continue reading Area Police Complete Prosecutor Training-May 24, 1972
More Than 100 State Troopers and Dignitaries Pay Final Tribute to Trooper Robert J. MacDougall in Norwood-August 11, 1971
More than 100 state troopers, Lieutenant Governor Donald R. Dwight, and law enforcement delegations from across New England gathered at St. Catherine of Siena Church for the funeral of 25-year-old Trooper Robert J. MacDougall.
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