Patrolman Francis Riley and Sgt. Mark Folan examine safe found on Neponset Street 7 a.m. Monday morning by Patrolman Frank Mullane. Safe was stolen in Boston. Note paper spread in … Continue reading Safe Stolen In Boston Dumped Here-This Day In Norwood History-March 7, 1947
Lydon Assumes Chief of Police Post in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 2, 1946
Thomas C. Lydon assumed his duties as Chief of Police here today. Born in Norwood, Chief Lydon was appointed to the police department in 1915 and in 1932 became a … Continue reading Lydon Assumes Chief of Police Post in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 2, 1946
Town Speeds Home Wounded Veteran-This Day In Norwood History-April 5, 1946
The Norwood Police Department offered a service last week which while not in the regular line of duty, may be marked up to the credit of that department as a … Continue reading Town Speeds Home Wounded Veteran-This Day In Norwood History-April 5, 1946
No Fix Ruling On Parking In Effect-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945
Effective last night, the Norwood Police is enforcing the law against all-night parking of automobiles on the streets of the town. The action instructing the police to start the use … Continue reading No Fix Ruling On Parking In Effect-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945
Norwood Votes Two-Way Police Radio for Town-This Day In Norwood History-March 27, 1941
NORWOOD, March 27 — Norwood citizens, in an 80-minute town meeting tonight at the State Armory at which not one dissenting vote was cast, passed an annual budget of $1,546,747.19. … Continue reading Norwood Votes Two-Way Police Radio for Town-This Day In Norwood History-March 27, 1941
Police Department Schedule Revamped-This Day In Norwood History-February 4, 1939
New Assignments Given To Officers A new schedule for the Norwood Police Department became effective yesterday with the posting of new assignments for members of the force. While new assignments … Continue reading Police Department Schedule Revamped-This Day In Norwood History-February 4, 1939
38 under Arrest In Norwood Raid-This Day In Norwood History-January 20, 1939
Police Surprise Betting Spot on Dewing’s Order NORWOOD, Jan. 20- Acting on orders of Dist. Atty. Edmund R. Dewing, a detail of State Police from the Framingham and Wrentham barracks … Continue reading 38 under Arrest In Norwood Raid-This Day In Norwood History-January 20, 1939
“Female Fagin” Found Guilty In Dedham-This Day in Norwood History-February 10, 1935
Charge Woman Induced Girl to Steal Keys From Teachers So She Could Rob Homes MRS. JULIA PORTELLA WITH HER ATTORNEY, BENJAMIN J. SYKES DEDHAM, Feb 10 In a courtroom packed … Continue reading “Female Fagin” Found Guilty In Dedham-This Day in Norwood History-February 10, 1935
Federal Raids Made In Norwood, Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1933
1023 Washington St in Norwood. Federal agents made two successful raids in Norwood and one in Dedham late yesterday afternoon. The agents arrested one man, summoned two others, and confiscated … Continue reading Federal Raids Made In Norwood, Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1933
Body of Nellie Keras Found Hidden In Cellar of Norwood Home-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1932
Neighbor of Child, 9, and Friend Arrested in Brutal Slaying AHMED ORSMAN (LEFT). ACCUSED SLAYER OF NORWOOD GIRL, AND ALLIE ORSMAN. HELD AS AN ACCESSORY With the discovery of her … Continue reading Body of Nellie Keras Found Hidden In Cellar of Norwood Home-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1932