Crime & Safety
Disorderly Conduct, OUI, Gunshots and Possible B&E
The following information about recent local police incidents was supplied by the Norton Police Department. An arrest and/or charge does not indicate a conviction.
Sept. 27:
1:05 a.m. - Scott Dr.
Norton Police responded to Scott Dr. for a group of Wheaton students in front of Haskins.
Under arrest was Maria Smerkovich, 22, of Norton for disorderly conduct.
Sept. 28:
12:20 a.m. - Plain St.
Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Plain St. There were no reports of injuries.
Under arrest was Christopher McMahon, 21, of Norton for marked lanes violation, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and OUI liquor.
1:02 a.m. - Taunton Ave.
A caller reported hearing two gunshots a couple of minutes apart. The caller was unable to report which direction they were coming from. An area search was negative.
7:58 p.m. - Reservoir St.
Callers reported what sounds like gunshots, unsure if it is fireworks. Police report an area search was negative.
Sept. 29
5:27 p.m. - Maple St.
A caller reported a possible breaking and entering into his home. Police responded and a report was taken.
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