Decades after his service concluded, the family of former Norwood patrolman Dick Murphy returned his vintage "triple-one" badge to the Norwood Police Department.
Racial Incidents Disturb Family in Norwood-July 24, 1989
Norwood police and residents confronted rising racial tensions following a racially motivated assault outside the Broadway McDonald's and a series of violent teenage brawls.
Armed Robbery Suspect Captured in Cellar After Pistol-Whipping Norwood Clothing Store Owner-September 30, 1964
Natick resident Robert D. Langevin is captured in a Washington Street clothing store cellar after pistol-whipping 61-year-old owner John Rapolas during an attempted armed robbery.