Wrestler and All-Around Athlete, in Perfect Shape Despite 230 Pounds Has Many Important Captures to His Credit Already Patrolman Charles R. Donnell who early this morning captured Jeremiah J. Horgan … Continue reading PATROLMAN DONNELL HAS FINE RECORD AS OFFICER-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1923
Lively Chase In Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1915
Fire Department Driver the Hero in Hurried Effort to Recapture an Alleged Highway Robber. The trolley in downtown Norwood Thu, Sep 23, 1915 – 9 · The Boston Globe (Boston, … Continue reading Lively Chase In Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1915
Norwood Police Catch Thieves-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1913
GOT THIEVES AT GARAGE Norwood Policeman Caught Two Single handed— Alleged Companions Arrested After Flight to Boston Large Quantities of Tires, Tubes And Accessories Had Been Taken. Chief of Police … Continue reading Norwood Police Catch Thieves-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1913
New Police & Fire Headquarters On Market St-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1913
Norwood Fire Station, circa 1900. the Police Department was later located on the second floor. NORWOOD. June 25, 1913—The Police Department of Norwood moved into new headquarters yesterday, leaving the … Continue reading New Police & Fire Headquarters On Market St-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1913
Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912
Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912
Hearing For Police Chief Sackett-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1908
Hearing For Police Chief Sackett-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1908
Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908
TRIO ATTACKS LONE OFFICER (Editor's note: "Yegg" was a term for criminals, often used for safecrackers or burglars). A policeman and a bandit had their heads split open, and another … Continue reading Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908
Alleged Burglar Caught-This Day In Norwood History-September 23, 1904
Alleged Burglar Caught-This Day In Norwood History-September 23, 1904
Police Regulations for July 4th-This Day in Norwood History-July 1, 1904
In 1904, Norwood issued detailed July Fourth safety regulations limiting firecrackers, banning potash‑dextrine explosives, restricting ammunition sales to minors, and warning families about toy pistol dangers.