Norwood Police tested speed radar equipment for the first time on this day in Norwood history, August 1, 1957.
Bomb Scare Routs 2000- July 15, 1957
Bathers at New Pond In Norwood Evacuated Telephone Tip Leads to Battery Under Building A warning that a bomb was in the sands at the beach of New Pond caused … Continue reading Bomb Scare Routs 2000- July 15, 1957
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
Auxiliary Police Pistol Team Places Second In Competition-March 10, 1955
The Norwood Auxiliary Police pistol team, undefeated in shoulder-to-shoulder competition this year, scored a major triumph recently by nearly upsetting the always formidable Royal Canadian Mounted Police team in the … Continue reading Auxiliary Police Pistol Team Places Second In Competition-March 10, 1955
6 Other Attacks on Girls Recently in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954
6 Other Attacks on Girls Recently in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954
Geraldine Annese, 15, Found Murdered in South Norwood Garage-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954
Geraldine Annese, 15, Found Murdered in South Norwood Garage-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954
Selectmen Vote Commendation for Patrolman William Travers-May 21, 1953
The Norwood Board of Selectmen voted this week to issue a formal letter of commendation to Patrolman William Travers of the Norwood Police Department, recognizing his exemplary performance at a … Continue reading Selectmen Vote Commendation for Patrolman William Travers-May 21, 1953
Heavy Bail Set For Pair Captured By Police At Gunpoint In Roadside Stand-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1950
HELD FOR NORWOOD BREAKS. Two Newton men, taken at gunpoint in Perrelli's Restaurant on Route 1 are shown with their captors. Left to right: Sergeant Thomas McNulty, Walter H Wilson, … Continue reading Heavy Bail Set For Pair Captured By Police At Gunpoint In Roadside Stand-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1950
Lived For Years In ‘Booby Trap’ House-This Day In Norwood History-August 6, 1948
This Day In Norwood History-August 6, 1948-Lived For Years In ‘Booby Trap’ House
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