Two Arrests After Wild Auto Chase-This Day in Norwood History-August 23, 1920

An exciting chase after the stolen automobile of Frank H Carbee, 80 Park at, Lynn, tonight resulted In the arrest of Max Rosenberg, 14 Garden st, Roxbury, and Walter Barrett, … Continue reading Two Arrests After Wild Auto Chase-This Day in Norwood History-August 23, 1920

Lively Chase In Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1915

Fire Department Driver the Hero in Hurried Effort to Recapture an Alleged Highway Robber. The trolley in downtown Norwood Thu, Sep 23, 1915 – 9 · The Boston Globe (Boston, … Continue reading Lively Chase In Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1915

Police Chief Lavers Suspended, Refuses to Open Safe-This Day in Norwood History-September 30, 1913

Police Chief Lavers Suspended, Refuses to Open Safe-This Day in Norwood History-September 30, 1913

This Day in Norwood History-September 30, 1913-Police Chief Lavers Suspended, Refuses to Open Safe

Chief of Police Again Refuses to Open Up Strong Box.Charges to Be Preferred Soon, It Is Expected. Safe Double Locked By Selectmen NORWOOD. Sept 29 Following* close on his return … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-September 30, 1913-Police Chief Lavers Suspended, Refuses to Open Safe

New Headquarters-Police Department of Norwood Moves Into Commodious Rooms on Market St-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1913

Norwood Fire Station, circa 1900. the Police Department was later located on the second floor. NORWOOD. June 25, 1913—The Police Department of Norwood moved into new headquarters yesterday, leaving the … Continue reading New Headquarters-Police Department of Norwood Moves Into Commodious Rooms on Market St-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1913

Funeral of Ex-Chief of Police Warren E. Rhoads of Norwood Is Largely Attended-This Day in Norwood History- September 30, 1912

MASONS IN CHARGE. Norwood's First Police Cheif, Warren Ellis Rhoads. NORWOOD, Sept 29—The funeral of Warren Ellis Rhoads, court officer of the District Court of Northern Norfolk, took place this … Continue reading Funeral of Ex-Chief of Police Warren E. Rhoads of Norwood Is Largely Attended-This Day in Norwood History- September 30, 1912

Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908

TRIO ATTACKS LONE OFFICER (Editor's note: "Yegg" was a term for criminals, often used for safecrackers or burglars). A policeman and a bandit had their heads split open, and another … Continue reading Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908

Swimming Contest-This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1907

This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1907-Swimming Contest

Charles R. Donnell of Norwood and Francis Conlon of Dedham Will Swim Two Miles Tonight-This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1907

. CHARLES R. DONNELL OF NORWOOD Charles R. Donnell of Norwood, whose swimming match with Francis Conlon of Dedham for the championship of Norfolk County will take place tomorrow evening … Continue reading Charles R. Donnell of Norwood and Francis Conlon of Dedham Will Swim Two Miles Tonight-This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1907