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 Day after a heart attack. Chief Murphy, a Norwood police officer for 33 years and police chief for 10 years, was one of the state’s … 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 Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. He was attached to Company M, He was with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines, and had been twice wounded prior to being … 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 voice from the prisoner's cage said: "I have been accused of a crime I did not commit and I only hope that the verdict you … 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 sergeant. He gained prominence in 1932 by the successful investigation and prosecution of the murder of a young South Norwood girl. He completed a course … 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 by a man unknown to him, and who did not state his name, but whom Chairman Hartshorn believes is not a resident of Norwood, who … 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 Jarmes W. Lavers and patrolman Cornelius C. Murphy of Norwood had a lively time early today with four men whom they charge with looting a … Continue reading Norwood Police Catch Thieves-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1913