Traffic Delays Likely Saturday

Kiss Concert, Wheaton commencement, Reach the Beach Relay and youth baseball and softball games all taking place.

It's going to be busy in town this Saturday with the Reach the Beach Relay, Wheaton commencement ceremony, a concert at Comcast and youth baseball. Reach the Beach will run through Norton from approximately 2:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday morning. Runners will come into town from Easton's Bay Road and cross onto Route 123. The first checkpoint in town is at St. Mary's Church. They will then make their way down Power Street then S. Worcester Street until they reach Sysco. From there they will head into Taunton. The Wheaton College commencement ceremony will begin 10 a.m. If you are attending this, the graduation will take place on the campus green, also known as "The Dimple." If it rains, the ceremony will be moved to the Haas Athletic Center on …

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Norton Fire Log: April 10 - 14

An abridged version of the Norton Fire Department log.

Tuesday, April 10 2:34 a.m.: 74 S. Washington St., EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury. 9:41 a.m.: 39 Oak St., oil burner inspection. 9:42 a.m.: 66 W. Main St., fire drill. 9:58 a.m.: 64 W. Main St., fire drill. 10:13 a.m.: 38 Plain St., fire drill. 10:14 11 Village Way, inspection. 10:27 a.m.: 215 W. Main St., fire drill. 10:50 a.m.: 315 W. Main St., fire drill. 2:19 p.m.: 2 Clark Recreation Drive, fire drill. 4:08 p.m.: 172 Mansfield Ave., motor vehicle accident. 10:40 p.m.: 246 Mansfield Ave., EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury. 10:46 p.m.: 8 Bay Road, municipal alarm sounded.   Wednesday, April 11 10:08 a.m.: 237 E. Main St., fire drill. 10:18 a.m.: 250 E. Main St., fire drill. 10:33 a.m.: 314 E. Main St., …

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Norton Youths Arrested for Drug Trafficking

High school and middle school age youths found using drugs in Norton home.

A drug trafficking incident involving middle school and high school age youths led to three juvenile arrests today. At 4:15 p.m., Norton Police executed a search warrant at 4 David St., Norton.  Norton Police detectives conducted an investigation after receiving information regarding a high level of drug trafficking coming from the residence. Through surveillance, detectives became aware of several high school and middle school age children frequenting the residence and participating in drug activity. As a result of the search warrant, three male juveniles were placed under arrest and drugs were seized. The seized drugs include marijuana and Clonazepam.  All three juveniles are charged with possession of a Class D substance (marijuana) …

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Crime Blotter

Norton Police Log: May 5 - 6

The following information was supplied by the Norton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Saturday, May 5 9:15 a.m.: Maple Street, vandalism. Caller reports his mailbox was run over by a vehicle last night. 12:13 p.m.: W. Main Street, vandalism. Minor damage to turf. 3:45 p.m.: Mansfield Avenue, harassment/threats. Caller reports threats via phone and texts. 6:17 p.m.: Fairlee Lane, general disturbance. Caller reporting gunshots coming from the area of the cranberry bogs. Patrolman Chmielinski reports he can hear the shots, more than 500 feet away, but per the homeowners insistence, he is on foot in the area to attempt to talk to the people shooting. Went so far as the bogs and could not locate any shooters. 7:00 p.m.: Bay Road, general disturbance. Call from female reporting gunshots too close to her residence. Sergeant Eisnor…

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WANTED: Attempted Easton Bank Robbery

A 2009 attempted bank robbery suspect is still on the loose.

Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. On 12/23/09 at 10:57 a.m., subject entered the Bank of Easton located at 275 Washington Street, Easton and passed the teller a note. The note stated this is a robbery and demanded cash. The robber was described as a white male, in his 30's, 5'8" about 210 lbs. wearing a black knit hat, dark sunglasses with yellow tint lenses, navy blue ski jacket, hood with a grey stripe, jeans, sneakers, with one to two days of hair growth on his face and walks with a slight limp. The person who passed the note left the building in an …

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Norton Police Log: May 1 - 4

The following information was supplied by the Norton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Tuesday, May 1 10:28 a.m.: Union Road, motor vehicle accident. Caller reports a duck just ran out in front of him, he has hit it and does not know what to do. Highway Department to remove the duck who is on the side of the road. Wednesday, May 2 11:49 a.m.: Colonial Drive, larceny. Caller reports approximately $3,000 to $3,500 in missing money and jewelry. 1:08 p.m.: Old Colony Road, larceny of five car batteries from three different cars. 3:47 p.m.: Godfrey Drive, fraud/embezzlement. Walk-in reported his parents were scammed this afternoon. 4:50 p.m.: E. Main Street, motor vehicle accident. Information exchanged, vehicles left under own power. 7:25 p.m.: Barrows Court, assisted Dedham Police Department. They report a hit and run in their …

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Norton Honor Guard Best Dressed in Police Parade

Honor Guard won first place in Best Uniform and second place in Honor Guard.

The Norton Police Honor Guard had a great showing in the Aquidneck Island Police Parade in Newport Sunday, May 6. The Honor Guard won first place in Best Uniform and second place in Honor Guard. The Honor Guard has participated in this event along with many others throughout the past several years, including town parades, local ceremonies and opening ceremonies for sporting events such as the Patriots, Red Sox, Paw Sox and Bruins. They also attend funeral services for fallen law enforcement officers and other members of public safety, some even out of state. The members of the Norton Police Honor Guard are sergeant Stephen Desfosses, sergeant Jacob Dennett, patrolman Patrick Mahoney, patrolman Bryan King, patrolman David Schepis, patrolman…

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Norton Police Log: April 28 - 30

The following information was supplied by the Norton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Saturday, April 28 1:22 a.m.: S. Washington Street, general disturbance. Employee reporting a disturbance between two male guests. It appears to have been stopped by two of their friends, but employee is requesting an officer. Peace restored. 2:35 a.m.: Lorusso Drive, Attleboro. Assisted Attleboro Police Department with house party. 6:53 a.m.: Dean Street, motor vehicle accident with property damage. Transport to Sturdy Memorial Hospital. 10:03 a.m.: Dean Street, larceny of copper wiring from poles. Mass Electric notified. 11:19 a.m.: W. Main Street, motor vehicle accident in parking lot. Sunday, April 29 6:33 a.m.: King Philip Road, domestic disturbance. 11:43 a.m.: E. Main Street, motor vehicle accident. No injuries. 12:01 p.m.: Faith …

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