The son of Norwood's Police Chief becomes the sixth local serviceman to lose his life in the Vietnam War.
Two Norwood Patrolmen Bitten In Struggle With Youthful Break Suspect-July 29, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1965-Two Norwood Patrolmen Bitten In Struggle With Youthful Break Suspect
Use of Police Dogs in Norwood Questioned-July 15, 1965
In July 1965, Norwood officials debated whether the police department should begin using trained police dogs. Police Chief James Murphy described the idea as “a progressive move,” but questioned whether … Continue reading Use of Police Dogs in Norwood Questioned-July 15, 1965
Chief Warns of Violations of Norwood’s Teenage Curfew-July 08, 1965
On July 8, 1965, Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy announced strict enforcement of the town's 10 p.m. teenage curfew, warning that negligent parents would face formal court prosecution.
Car Pulled From Ellis Pond-This Day in Norwood History-July 16, 1964
This Day in Norwood History-July 16, 1964-Car Pulled From Ellis Pond
“Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
A “rumble” that police said was started by an argument between a group of Stoughton youths and several youths from Norwood at a dance held in Stoughton last Friday erupted … Continue reading “Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
Gunman Gets $2819, Flees-January 8, 1964
NORWOOD — A hold-up man made off with $2814 from the Norwood branch of the Bay State Federal Savings and Loan Assn, at closing time Tuesday, repeating in several, important … Continue reading Gunman Gets $2819, Flees-January 8, 1964
Police Deliver Twin Girls, Premature, But Both OK-March 4, 1963
NORWOOD OFFICERS —James W. Kelly, left, father of five children, and Nicholas DeStito, father of three, who delivered twins to young mother, talk with nurse Catherine Curran at Norwood Hospital. … Continue reading Police Deliver Twin Girls, Premature, But Both OK-March 4, 1963
New England Police Revolver League Medal Winners-This Day in Norwood History-August 8, 1957
MEDAL WINNERS — This group of Norwood police officers won first-place medals in their division at the shoot conducted by the New England Police Revolver League. Left to right— Patrolmen … Continue reading New England Police Revolver League Medal Winners-This Day in Norwood History-August 8, 1957
Norwood Police Join In Hunt For Attacker Of Young Medfield Mother-August 8, 1957
This Day In Norwood History-August 8, 1957-Norwood Police Join In Hunt For Attacker Of Young Medfield Mother