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Emergency Incidents
Commercial alarm at printing center warehouse
Break-In
Central St, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported commercial burglar alarm at a printing business on Central Street, with alarm zones indicating the back door and warehouse area and no contact made with a key holder.
Traffic congestion blocks school buses from lot
Traffic
Nahatan St, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a traffic complaint at a school parking lot during dismissal, where vehicles reportedly entered the lot and blocked buses from leaving. A vehicle was later reported trying to leave, stuck in traffic, and attempting a right turn on Railroad.
Verbal family dispute at Jefferson Drive home
Domestic Dispute
Jefferson Dr, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported family disturbance at a home near Jefferson Drive in Norwood. A caller requested that a man be removed, and dispatch indicated the dispute was verbal with no physical violence reported.
Intoxicated man reported by dumpster in Norwood
Substance Use
Nahatan St, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving a man standing near a dumpster in Norwood, with police also responding. The fire and EMS response was later canceled by dispatch and units returned to quarters.
Man possibly intoxicated near apartment dumpster
Substance Use
Nahatan St, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a man outside near an apartment complex on Haddon Street in Norwood who was unsteady on his feet and possibly intoxicated. Police and Norfolk fire units responded, and mutual aid was canceled when local units arrived.
Elderly man unsteady on feet at Nahatan Street driveway
Medical Emergency
Nahatan St, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, a 911 caller reported a possible medical emergency involving an elderly man who was unsteady on his feet in a driveway near Nahatan Street in Norwood. Fire and EMS were dispatched, and the caller planned to remain nearby.
Minor crash involving van and SUV at Shell station
Traffic
US-1 & University Ave, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a minor motor vehicle crash at the Route 1 and University intersection, with a white van and a Subaru SUV pulled into a nearby gas station and no reported injuries.
Report of past vandalism at police station lobby
Property Damage
Nahatan St, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to return to the station lobby to take a report of possible past vandalism from a person waiting there.
Fire crew checks gas odor on Boston Providence Hwy
Fire
Boston Providence Hwy, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported outside gas odor near Boston Providence Highway in Norwood. A caller stayed nearby to direct the units, and a meter check at the caller’s home reportedly showed no gas readings before command was terminated and units cleared.
Vehicle crashes into building after road dispute
Traffic
Boston Providence Hwy, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible road rage-related crash near Boston Providence Highway in Norwood, where a vehicle appears to have struck a building and a second vehicle may also be involved.
Two-car crash with airbags deployed in Norwood
Traffic
Everett St & Celtic Way, Norwood, MA 02090
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a two-car motor vehicle collision with airbag deployment near Everett Street and Celtic Way in Norwood. Multiple units were assigned to assist at the crash scene.
Vehicle sought after domestic dispute on Route 1
Domestic Dispute
US-1, Norwood, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are conducting a vehicle check and well-being follow-up for a black Hyundai connected to a reported domestic disturbance near a bank on Route 1, last seen traveling toward Wellesley.
Vehicle sought after domestic dispute at bank
Domestic Dispute
Boston Providence Hwy, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast a BOLO for a black Hyundai reportedly connected to an active domestic disturbance at a bank on Boston Providence Highway in Norwood. The vehicle is said to be occupied by a man and a woman, and units are asked to stop and hold it if located and contact Norwood Police.
Woman pushed back into car outside Norwood bank
Assault Report
Providence Hwy, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Norwood issued a BOLO for a red Hyundai after a reported aggressive incident at a bank on Route One, where a male reportedly pushed a female back into the vehicle. Units were asked to identify the driver and check on the female’s condition.
Man forces woman into car at bank parking lot
Domestic Dispute
Boston Providence Hwy, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic dispute in a bank parking lot on Boston Providence Highway. A caller reported a man and woman fighting, and the man was allegedly threatening people in the bank. A witness later said the man threw the woman into a black Honda sedan and forced her back inside before they left toward Route 1. The vehicle was reported to be a rental car, and surrounding agencies were notified of a possible rolling domestic incident.
Unconfirmed cell phone call from cardio worker
Suspicious Activity
Chapel St, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a call from a cell phone reporting concern at a location on Chapel Street. The caller said she worked in a cardiac unit but then stopped answering, and responding units checked the area and reported everything appeared fine before clearing.
Man repeatedly banging on door at Washington Street
Suspicious Activity
Washington St, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, a 911 caller reported a man knocking and banging on a door near Washington Street and refusing to stop. The caller yelled at the man through the door and then disconnected before dispatch could confirm the exact address.
Alarm sounding near parked vehicle on Washington Street
Suspicious Activity
Washington St, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, a 911 caller reported an alarm sounding at a home near Washington Street in Norwood, with a vehicle parked about two houses away. It was unclear if any suspicious activity was occurring.
Erratic driver reported on I-95 northbound in Norwood
Traffic
I-95, Norwood, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible erratic vehicle traveling northbound on I-95 near Norwood, past mile marker 15. The vehicle was described as a Kia Carnival, while Norwood police also reported it as a Tesla or Volvo hatchback.
Traffic stop on Dean Street with written warning
Traffic
Dean St, Norwood, MA 02062
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop near Dean Street and Walnut Street in Norwood. A written warning was issued to the male registered owner of the vehicle.
