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The following information was supplied by the Norton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
 Friday, Feb. 15 1:49 a.m. Kim Gomm, 42, of Holmes Street was arrested for operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. 8:59 p.m. John Belkner, 66, of Harvey Street was arrested for operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, resisting arrest and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Saturday, Feb. 16 5:27 p.m. Ryan McGhee, 22, of Michael Street was arrested for distributing a counterfeit substance on West Main Street. Sunday, Feb. 17 3:14 a.m. Damian Almazraawi, 21, of Gates Street in Worcester was …
Tuesday, Feb. 126:29 a.m. Caller reported a motor vehicle collision on East Hodges Street. One vehicle reportedly off the road, one other involved. No injuries reported.6:59 a.m. Caller reported a vehicle slid into the snow bank on Newland Street. No injuries were reported.7:37 a.m. Caller reported a motor vehicle collision on East Main Street. No injuries were reported.9:15 a.m. Caller reported a hit and run on Sunset Road. He said his vehicle had been sideswiped.2:48 p.m. Caller reported a head on collision between a snowplow and a vehicle. One patient was transported to Sturdy Memorial …
Saturday, Feb. 9 2:23 a.m.: EOC requests Fire Department to assist Highway Deptartment with a report of a live wire in the roadway on Todd Drive. 3:41 a.m.: Caller reports plow struck tree and tree fell in roadway on Agorista Lane. 7:43 a.m.: Power lines in the middle of roadway on Bershire Terrace. 1:20 p.m.: Truck fully engulfed in flames on S. Worcester Street. 5:04 p.m.: Caller reports a tree fell into the road on Miller Terrace. 8:00 p.m.: Attleboro Police Department request mutual aid to assist with house explosion. Request officer to stand by at Reynolds and Oak Hill to await the buses…
Wednesday, Feb. 6 7:35 p.m. Caller reported a vehicle slid into a telephone on Shelly road with no injuries. 5:03 p.m. Caller reported damage to the drive thru on 246 East Street and the driver drove off after the incident. 6:22 p.m. Caller reported a possible break in attempt on Mansfield Avenue after a subject had approached his porch. The caller said he lunged at the suspect, who then ran off. Thursday, Feb. 7 10:17 a.m.: A caller from Norton Glen Road is upset because he has found drug needles on his walkway and by the playground. 10:44 a.m.: A caller reports her unlicensed boyfriend just…
*Editor's Note* This police log was due to run the week of Dec. 24, but because of technical difficulties could not be posted until today. The latest logs are scheduled to run on Norton Patch later this week. Saturday, Dec. 1512:32 a.m.: N. Washington Street, harassment/threats. Caller reports receiving phone threats from a relative. 1:01 a.m.: Mansfield Avenue, breaking and entering of a residence. Female reports she is in Attleboro and her boyfriend texted her that there was a possible breaking and entering into residence. Boyfriend reports he is in back room of a mobile home with child.  …
Tuesday, Jan. 1 8:49 p.m. Luis Texidor, 47, of 132 Lynn Road in Brockton was arrested for his second offense of operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Wednesday, Jan. 2 9:25 p.m. Jeffrey Monat, 45, of 287 W. Main St. was arrested for resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Thursday, Jan. 4 2:40 a.m. Two mailboxes on Downing Drive were vandalized. 1:59 p.m. Caller reported someone had smashed the windshield of her vehicle while it was parked on West Main Street.
Friday, Dec. 28 2:28 p.m. Caller reported the larceny of a snow blower. Saturday, Dec. 29 1:54 a.m. James Lattari, 23, of 134 Fairway Drive in Attleboro was arrested for operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. 7:58 a.m. Sonny Khubchandani, 18, of 22 Maplewood Ave. was arrested for possession of a class B substance. 9:28 a.m. Reporting party came into the station and stated that his mail has been stolen. 11:57 a.m. Reporting party came into the station and stated that his license had been stolen. Sunday, Dec. 31 1:20 p.m. …
Thursday, Dec. 248:25 a.m.: New Taunton Avenue, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Caller reports three unlocked vehicles were gone through overnight. Spare change and sunglasses were taken.10:33 a.m.: Norton Glen Road. Police arrested Christopher A. Cunniff, 26, of Norton Glen Road, and charged him with four counts of breaking and entering at nighttime for a felony, more than $250 in larceny, three counts of receiving less than $250 in stolen property and fugitive from justice on court warrant.11:21 a.m.: Jacob’s Way, domestic disturbance.3:46 p.m.: Ledge Road, larceny. Caller reports…
Monday, Dec. 217:52 a.m.: Old Taunton Avenue, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Caller reports two unlocked vehicles were entered overnight. Wallet and change missing. Both cars have items all over the vehicle.12:36 p.m.: S. Washington Street, assisted Norton Fire Department. Caller reports a tree came down and live wires in the roadway. Roof and gutter damage reported. Patrolman Chmielinski reports cable wires removed from roadway, primary lines down in the yard. National Grid notified and will be calling back with ETA. Comcast also notified. 1:34 p.m.: Newland Street, general …
Tuesday, Dec. 116:33 a.m.: Plain Street, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Caller reports his unlocked truck was broken into last night. Wallet, change and miscellaneous items were taken. Caller reports he does not wish to see an officer. He will cancel cards inside. 8:24 a.m.: W. Main Street, breaking and entering of a building. Caller reports the Christmas Tree area was broken into last night. The window to the shed is smashed and the cash register is on the ground. Extra patrols requested.9:45 a.m.: Sunhill Road, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Vehicles were rummaged …
Saturday, Dec. 812:26 a.m.: W. Main Street, general disturbance. Norton Crisis reports there are approximately 30 kids in the parking lot being loud. Officers en route. Sergeant Goodwin reports parties have been advised, he'll be off speaking with crisis.7:47 a.m.: Fordham Drive, fraud/embezzlement. Walk-in reporting someone got her debit card number and made $800 worth of purchases with it in New York. She will be notifying the bank when it opens. 8:00 a.m.: Berry Street, motor vehicle theft. Caller reports two dirt bikes were stolen from the sheds in his backyard overnight.10:08 a.m.: …
Sunday, Dec. 212:21 a.m.: Cobb Street, motor vehicle accident. Multiple callers report car versus tree at the corner of North Washington and Cobb Streets. One female complaining of head pain. Three occupants in one vehicle. Transport to Sturdy Memorial Hospital.12:52 a.m.: Cobb Street. Police arrested James Doherty, 65, of Foxborough, and charged him with negligent operation of a motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, second offense. 1:15 a.m.: Mansfield Avenue, assisted Mansfield Police Department with hit and run. Vehicle last seen heading into Norton …
Friday, Nov. 2812:23 a.m.: S. Worcester Street, assisted Taunton Police Department with vehicle search after breaking and entering into two cars. 1:06 a.m.: S. Worcester Street, general disturbance. Caller reports fight in progress then hung up. State Police transfer on second call reports same. Patrolman McCarthy reports he has both parties detained. Minor altercation, malicious damage. 7:08 a.m.: Holden Street, Attleboro, field investigation for hit and run.  11:32 a.m.: E. Main Street, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Caller came out to her blue Kia Sorento after being gone for 20…
Saturday, Nov. 241:22 a.m.: Pleasant Street, general disturbance. Attleboro Police reports fight in progress in the City Oasis parking lot. Attleboro also reports they have cars enroute. Call from Attleboro Police requests Norton officer to their station for assault victim from incident. Patrolman Cameron reports victim was taken to hospital. He and an Attleboro officer enroute to Bank Street to speak with other parties involved. Patrolman Cameron reports clear of Bank Street enroute to Sturdy Hospital to speak with the victim. 1:39 a.m.: Wilbur Street, general disturbance. Caller reports …
Tuesday, Nov. 207:06 a.m.: W. Main Street, suspicious condition. Caller reports he is in the lot to the left of CVS picking up equipment for Lewis Tree Service. He states there is a male party harassing him and his girlfriend. Reporting party’s boss apparently owes the male party money. Civil issue.1:19 a.m.: Harvey Street, suspicious condition. Caller reports suspicious vehicle driving up and down the neighborhood shutting off its lights turning them back on. Area check negative for vehicle.Wednesday, Nov. 216:35 a.m.: Country Circle, assisted Norton Fire Department. Caller reports his 80-…
Saturday, Nov. 171:17 a.m.: John Scott Boulevard, suspicious condition. Distraught female on the side of the roadway. Boyfriend on side of roadway with flashes on SUV. Verbal only, parties advised.5:55 a.m.: E. Main Street, domestic disturbance.6:30 a.m.: E. Main Street. Police arrested Nathaniel A. Lamore, 30, of E. Main Street, Norton, and charged him with assault and battery. 11:49 a.m.: N. Worcester Street, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Caller reports unlocked vehicle was gone through overnight. It doesn't appear anything was taken. 12:01 p.m.: Smith Street, breaking and …
Tuesday, Nov. 1312:39 a.m.: Reservoir Street, suspicious condition. Caller reports there are some kids being really loud and possibly putting a boat in the water. She is unsure if they are intoxicated, request police to check it out. Patrolman Mahoney reports they are well out in the water, doesn't think he can get their attention to come back in. They are relatively quiet, he'll check back shortly.1:40 a.m.: John Scott Boulevard, motor vehicle accident. Caller reports that a vehicle has hit a deer and she requires medical attention. Patient has been treated and released. 5:52 a.m.: Alder …
Wednesday, Nov. 77:58 a.m.: Oak Street, assisted Norton Fire Department. Caller reports trash barrel outside is on fire. Barrell is close to lawn mower and house. Caller reports a quadriplegic in the house, they are evacuating him. Neighbor has started the lawn mower and is removing it from the area. Fire has spread to exterior of garage only. Fire has been knocked down. Investigator requested. 12:54 p.m.: John Scott Boulevard, harassment/threats. Walk-in reporting harassment via questionable Facebook posts. She was advised.12:50 p.m.: Route 495 North, assisted Norton Fire Department. State …
Monday, Nov. 57:30 a.m.: W. Main Street, motor vehicle accident. Car versus bus. 9:18 a.m.: Norton Glen Road, recovered stolen motor vehicle. Sergeant Dennett reports vehicle reported stolen yesterday has been located and removed from the system.9:20 a.m.: Bay Road, Easton, fraud/embezzlement. Sergeant Dennett reports he spoke to a female on the phone regarding a fraud incident. She was advised of her options and will be coming in to fill out a voluntary statement. She will go to court to pursue criminal charges.9:26 a.m.: Downing Drive, vandalism. Caller reports mailbox at above was smashed …
Saturday, Nov. 31:39 a.m.: Old Colony Road. Police arrested Francis P. Stephen, 26, of State Street, Attleboro, and charged him with negligent operation of a motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor. 2:03 a.m.: W. Main Street, motor vehicle accident. Edd's Towing driver reports being rear ended at the stop light in the center, no injuries. Patrolman Schepis requests flatbed, also reports the White Honda was knocked off the tow truck. Fire Department requested for fluid leak, antifreeze and oil. Absorbent put down. Schepis reports first wrecker was able to …

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