Ex-Police Chief Thomas C. Lydon Dies Driving Car in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1955

May 14, 1955-Former Police Chief Thomas Lydon, 64, died at the wheel of his car about 1 a. m. today, apparently after suffering a heart attack. Lydon collapsed as he … Continue reading Ex-Police Chief Thomas C. Lydon Dies Driving Car in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1955

Ex-Police Chief Dies Driving Car in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1955

Former Police Chief Thomas Lydon, 64, died at the wheel of his car about 1 a. m. today, apparently after suffering a heart attack. Lydon collapsed as he was driving … Continue reading Ex-Police Chief Dies Driving Car in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1955

Coyne Named Chief of Norwood Police-This Day in Norwood History-September 21, 1950

Lt Patrick J. Coyne, 54, was named chief of police by the selectmen tonight, to replace Chief Thomas C. Lydon, who will retire Oct. 1. Coyne, who lives at 34 … Continue reading Coyne Named Chief of Norwood Police-This Day in Norwood History-September 21, 1950

Suspected Loot Is Linked To Break In Norwood Store-This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949

This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949-Suspected Loot Is Linked To Break In Norwood Store

Police Save Dog From Drowning After Plunge Through Ice-This Day in Norwood History-January 6, 1949

RESCUED DOG FROM DROWNING — Firemen and police united their efforts to rescue this dog from drowning in Dunn's Pond on Sunday. Left to right, Fireman John Howard, "Pal" and … Continue reading Police Save Dog From Drowning After Plunge Through Ice-This Day in Norwood History-January 6, 1949

Police Officers, Firemen Study First Aid-This Day in Norwood History-January 29, 1948

Alertness of Sgt Floan Led To Arrests In Car Theft Ring-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947

Dedham Man Pleads Guilty To Defacing Automobile Numbers SGT MARK FOLAN Spotted Auto Theft Suspects As police continued their investigation of the gang allegedly stealing cars in this area, the … Continue reading Alertness of Sgt Floan Led To Arrests In Car Theft Ring-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947

New Police & Fire Cars-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947

Shown lined up outside the Municipal Building following their recent delivery. Seated at the wheels of the cars (left to right) ore Sgt. Joseph Flood, Patrolman Valentine Balutis and Fire … Continue reading New Police & Fire Cars-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947

Parked Couple Flee Masked Bandits At Willett Pond-This Day in Norwood History-June 14, 1946

Shot Shatters Windshield Of Car As Driver Ignores Gunman's Order A serviceman who formerly lived in Norwood and his woman companion escaped from two masked, bandits who confronted them with … Continue reading Parked Couple Flee Masked Bandits At Willett Pond-This Day in Norwood History-June 14, 1946

Norwood Police in Shootout with Trio of Safecrackers-This Day in Norwood History-September 24, 1945

Norwood Police in Shootout with Trio of Safecrackers-This Day in Norwood History- September 24, 1945