Decades after his service concluded, the family of former Norwood patrolman Dick Murphy returned his vintage "triple-one" badge to the Norwood Police Department.
Flood Revives Push For New Police Station-August 9, 1998
Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood Dean Raymond, identification specialist with the Norwood Police Department, looked over ruins of the station’s roil call room on June 14. About … Continue reading Flood Revives Push For New Police Station-August 9, 1998
Three Generations of the Murphy Family Have Served and Protected-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1992
Oct. 6,1912, the Boston Globe A fading newspaper story hangs, framed, on the wall in Norwood police Lt. Brian Murphy’s home. The headline says: “Four of One Family Policemen. Murphys … Continue reading Three Generations of the Murphy Family Have Served and Protected-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1992
Telephone Con Artist Expands Scam Targeting Senior Citizens-July 17, 1992
The scam, which involves aggressive demands for money and specific family details, has been reported across multiple Massachusetts communities.
Computer Solves Route 1 Mobil Station Heist-June 15, 1987
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
Paul J. Donovan Cleared of Wrongful Arrest-July 9, 1981
Discover the story of Paul J. Donovan, a Norwood businessman wrongfully arrested after locating a stolen bicycle for a customer, and his subsequent exoneration in Dedham District Court.
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-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-November 23, 1973
Selectmen Initiate Monthly Security Briefings with Police Chief James M. Murphy Amid Local Vandalism-August 22, 1973
Norwood Selectmen and Police Chief James M. Murphy have instituted monthly security meetings to address rising vandalism and youth crime, beginning with an executive session regarding public safety.
Norwood Chief Makes Arrest On Night Off-May 22, 1969
On the night of May 22, 1969, while most Norwood residents settled into their evening routines, Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy found himself in the middle of a fast‑moving, … Continue reading Norwood Chief Makes Arrest On Night Off-May 22, 1969