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Tag: State Police

June 15, 1987October 7, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, Police, Science & Technology, This Day In Norwood History

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

July 27, 1972July 26, 2026 georgenhs Airport, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Airport To Sponsor Open House-July 27, 1972

The year was 1972, and the town of Norwood was buzzing with excitement as it prepared to celebrate its centennial anniversary. As part of this momentous occasion, the Norwood Centennial … Continue reading Norwood Airport To Sponsor Open House-July 27, 1972

September 1, 1964August 31, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Combined Police Action Averts Near-Riot Following Skating Rink Disturbance-September 1, 1964

A massive coordinated response by Norwood police, state troopers, and neighboring departments averted a potential teen riot following a violent disturbance at a Route 1 roller skating dance. The trouble … Continue reading Combined Police Action Averts Near-Riot Following Skating Rink Disturbance-September 1, 1964

July 14, 1939July 8, 2024 georgenhs Crime, Norwood Police Department, Police, Public Safety, This Day In Norwood History

Sergeant Curran Helps To Capture Slick Safecracker Hiding In Town-This Day in Norwood History-July 14, 1939

This Day in Norwood History-July 14, 1939-Sergeant Curran Helps To Capture Slick Safecracker Hiding In Town

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