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 Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973

J. M. Murphy, police chief of Norwood (photo credit: Lieutenant Brian P. Murphy) Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy, 54, died yesterday at Norwood Hospital, where he was admitted Thanksgiving … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973

Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968

Lance Corporal Richard Murphy (Photo Courtesy of Brian Murphy) Police Chief James M. Murphy was notified Wednesday that his son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 20, was killed Saturday at … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968

Peter Makarewicz Makes Own Plea To Jury-This Day in Norwood History-March 17, 1955

Young Peter Makarewicz told the jury this afternoon that he did not murder Geraldine Annese and asked that he be acquitted. The 16-year-old defendant making his plea in a calm … Continue reading Peter Makarewicz Makes Own Plea To Jury-This Day in Norwood History-March 17, 1955

Lydon Assumes Chief of Police Post in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 2, 1946

Thomas C. Lydon assumed his duties as Chief of Police here today. Born in Norwood, Chief Lydon was appointed to the police department in 1915 and in 1932 became a … Continue reading Lydon Assumes Chief of Police Post in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 2, 1946

Norwood Police Chief James Lavers Charged With Taking Small Sums of Money-This Day in Norwood History- September 21, 1913

GRAFT ALLEGED IN NORWOOD AFFIDAVITS Names of Lithuanians Are Signed to Papers. At a late hour Saturday night Chairman James A. Hartshorn of the local Board of Selectmen was accosted … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief James Lavers Charged With Taking Small Sums of Money-This Day in Norwood History- September 21, 1913

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