Gun threat reported outside Norwood Taco Bell
NORWOOD – A late-night confrontation at the Taco Bell on Providence Highway has sparked a police investigation into alleged threats of gun violence, though authorities now say the incident appears…
Norwood Police respond to youth altercation at Washington Street market
NORWOOD – A Tuesday afternoon at a local convenience store last month took a chaotic turn when a group of juveniles engaged in a physical altercation, drawing a significant police…
Local Impact: SJC ruling limits pretrial detention for armed robbery charges
NORWOOD – In a significant shift for the Commonwealth’s judicial system, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) has ruled that District Attorneys can no longer seek to hold defendants charged…
Pool noodles and pandemonium: local youths disrupted shopping at Shaw’s
NORWOOD – Nahatan Street Shaw’s customers found themselves caught in the middle of a foam-filled fray this past Wednesday. On April 8, at approximately midday, Norwood Police received a 911…
OneLocal Bank issues urgent warning following targeted phone scam
NORWOOD – Local authorities and bank officials are urging the public to remain vigilant this week following reports of a sophisticated “spoofing” scam targeting customers of OneLocal Bank. According to…
Employees fight at Sunrise assisted living facility, police say
NORWOOD – A physical altercation at a local assisted living facility earlier this month resulted in a police response. The dispute between an employee and a contractor allegedly escalated into…
Frequent police response to Norwood Plaza: is this the norm or a sign of the times?
NORWOOD – For many residents, Norwood Plaza is a convenient one-stop shop for groceries, prescriptions, or for a new look. But a review of the police logs from the past…
Man Found Asleep in Van at McDonald’s Drive-Thru Early Sunday Morning
NORWOOD – A man was found asleep behind the wheel of a white work van in the drive-thru at McDonald’s early Sunday morning, according to the Norwood Police Department call…
Gun discharged during routine maintenance in local neighborhood
NORWOOD – A routine gun cleaning for one Norwood resident took a dangerous turn when a resident’s firearm maintenance session resulted in an accidental discharge. According to a Norwood Police…
Police respond to Marriott Residence Inn after ‘prank’ 911 call sparks weapon scare
NORWOOD – A “prank” phone call triggered a high-priority police response at the Residence Inn by Marriott on Norwood Park South. According to police logs, the incident began when a…