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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Norton Police Log: April 22 – April 29

An abridged version of the police log.

Norton Police Department responded to approximately 299 calls between Friday, April 22 and Friday, April 29. This is an abridged version of the police log. Friday, April 22 12:04 a.m.: Bay Road. Police arrested Derek Hoyt, 18, and Shawn M. Washburn, 19, both of Bay Road, for possession of liquor under the age of 21. 5:56 a.m.: Fordham Drive, vandalism of two mailboxes. 7:35 a.m.: N. Worcester Street, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Laptop stolen from unlocked vehicle. 9:32 a.m.: Fordham Drive, mailbox vandalism. 10:29 a.m.: N. Worcester Street, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. GPS and phone charger taken from unlocked vehicle. 10:54 a.m.: Crane St., fraud/embezzlement. Debit card fraud. 3:06 p.m.: E. Main Street, motor …

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Norton Police Log: March 4 – 11

An abridged version of the police log.

Norton Police Department responded to approximately 302 reports between Friday, March 4 and Friday, March 11. This is an abbreviated version of the police log. The most interesting item was a report of a man waking up to an unknown young boy looking over him. Friday, March 4 4:00 p.m.: E. Main Street, fraud/embezzlement. Identity theft. 6:47 p.m.: Woodbine Road, motor vehicle accident. No injuries. 7:55 p.m.: Margaret Drive, breaking and entering of a residence. Laptops missing. 8:40 p.m.: Reservoir Street, assisted another police department.   Saturday, March 5 2:10 a.m.: Lincoln Street, motor vehicle accident. Minor damage to Bell Atlantic pole. 8:14 a.m.: Sailors Lane, domestic disturbance. 11:28 a.m.: Taunton Avenue, motor vehicle …

Monday, March 7, 2011

Norton Police Log: Feb. 18 - 25

Top item involved arrest of 14 teens in one car.

Norton Police Department responded to approximately 297 calls between Friday, Feb. 18 and Friday, Feb. 25. The top item in the log involved 14 teenagers who were arrested for minors in possession of alcohol and seatbelt violations. This is an abridged version of the police log. Friday, Feb. 18 5:56 a.m.: Plain Street, assisted another police department. Larceny of steel from industrial park. 8:43 a.m.: E. Main Street, motor vehicle accident. Car versus truck, no injuries. 8:57 a.m.: Mansfield Avenue, motor vehicle accident. No injury. 9:28 a.m.: Leonard Street, vandalism of a mailbox. 2:16 p.m.: Power Street. Police arrested Brian M. Mechan, 29, of Seekonk, and charged him with operation of a motor vehicle with no inspection sticker and …

Monday, February 21, 2011

Norton Police Log: Jan. 29 – Feb. 11

Top items were a trailer that fell onto a pickup and a pickup hitting a school bus.

Norton Police Department responded to approximately 452 reports between Saturday, Jan. 29 and Friday, Feb. 11. The top items were a trailer that fell onto a pickup Jan. 31 and a pickup hitting a school bus Feb. 11. This is an abridged version of the police log. Saturday, Jan. 29 6:18 p.m.: Mayflower Road. Police arrested Anthony A. Marzuolo, 49, of Eddy Street, and charged him with assault and battery of a police officer, disorderly conduct and operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, second offense.   Sunday, Jan. 30 7:17 p.m.: W. Main Street, harassment/threats. Caller stated that a boy threatened to cut his son’s throat. He stated that was headed to the house to talk to the parents and requested an officer to be there…

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Norton Police Log: Jan. 22 - 28

Plow driver falls asleep at the wheel Jan. 28.

Norton Police Department responded to 186 reports between Saturday, Jan. 22 and Friday, Jan. 28. With all the snow, police and plow drivers have been keeping busy. Evidence of that is an accident that happened Friday, Jan. 28 when a plow driver fell asleep at the wheel and hit a pole. This is an abridged version of the police log. Saturday, Jan. 22 12:02 a.m.: Village Way, suspicious condition. Report of a group of youths riding a boogie board attached to the back of a car up and down the street. 8:15 a.m.: E. Main Street, motor vehicle accident. Bernie & Phyll’s box truck slid on ice in the parking lot and hit someone's personal vehicle. Less than $1,000 in damages. 2:17 p.m.: W. Main Street, motor vehicle accident. No injuries.   Sunday…

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Norton Police Log: Jan. 8 – 14

Snow was a major factor in motor vehicle accidents and downed wires and branches this week.

Norton Police Department responded to 214 reports between 8:09 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 and 5:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14. Snow was a major factor in motor vehicle accidents and downed wires and branches this week. This is an abridged version of the police log. Saturday, Jan. 8 8:09 a.m.: Mansfield Avenue, motor vehicle accident. 9:23 a.m.: E. Main Street, motor vehicle accident. Vehicle off the road and into a tree. Damage over $1,000. Vehicle left under it’s own power. 10:00 a.m.: Young Avenue, assisted the fire department. Caller reported that her husband caught two of his fingers in a snow blower and she has the fingers. Victim taken to hospital. 10:45 a.m.: Newcomb Street, one-car motor vehicle accident. Caller reported that the driver hit …

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Norton Police Log: Jan. 1 - 7

Harassment and threats top the log.

Norton Police Department responded to 272 reports between Saturday, Jan. 1 and Friday, Jan. 7. This is an abridged version of their police log. Saturday, Jan. 1 12:22 a.m.: Harvey Street, suspicious condition. Caller reported a loud bang. Heard the same night before. Unknown if coming from fireworks in the center. 1:43 a.m.: Kelly Lane, assault. Female reported that she and her husband were assaulted. Subjects refused medical and were very uncooperative. 5:24 a.m.: S. Worcester St., vandalism. Trash strewn about area. 10:25 a.m.: Old Colony Road, larceny of a check for $10.70 and sentimental jewelry. 12:02 p.m.: Mansfield Avenue, suspicious condition. Male at Mas Gas looking for money. Advised not to pan handle and move along. 12:16 p.m.: …

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Norton Police Log: Dec. 25 – 31

Slippery roads and downed wires and trees top the log.

 Saturday, Dec. 25 6:16 p.m.: Mansfield Avenue, three-car motor vehicle accident. One injured. Sunday, Dec. 26 11:04 a.m.: John Scott Boulevard, motor vehicle accident. 2:37 p.m.: Pine Street, motor vehicle accident. 5:35 p.m.: Reservoir Street, assisted the fire department. 9:48 p.m.: N. Washington Street, suspicious condition. Vehicle flashed lights on and off as he went by. A vehicle went slightly off the road in the area. One mailbox knocked down and two bent back. Vehicle left the area. 10:10 p.m.: King Philip Road, assisted another police department. Wires and tree down. National Grid and Highway Department contacted. 10:52 p.m.: Route 495 overpass. Wire down in roadway. Wires were cut and removed from the roadway. Monday, Dec. 27 …

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Norton Police Log: Dec. 18 – 24

Snow causes multiple accidents over the week.

 Saturday, Dec. 18 12:59 p.m.: E. Main Street, assault. Caller reported a road rage incident from Easton into town. A suspect cut off the victim and showed a knife. 2:22 p.m.: Union Road/Peckham Street, assisted another police department. 1:31 p.m.: E. Main Street. Police arrested Antonio L. Gomes, 34, of Brockton, and charged him with three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. 5:26 p.m.: Norton Glen Road, assisted the fire department. 7:48 p.m.: Mansfield Avenue. Police arrested Rosalio Cabrera, 22, of Providence, RI, and charged him with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and drinking alcohol from an open container in a motor vehicle. Sunday, Dec. 19 1:47 a.m.: Bay Road. Police arrested Alan Bliss Sr., 66, of Rehoboth, and …

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Police log: Nov. 18 - 19

Boy on bicycle hit by car.

 Thursday, Thursday, Nov. 18 5:13 p.m.: Leonard Street, suspicious condition. Discharged employee may be driving around intoxicated. Subject stole caller's credit card and charged liquor on it. 11:41 p.m.: Crane Street, motor vehicle accident with property damages, no injuries. Friday, Nov. 19 2:08 p.m.: N. Worcester Street, vandalism in the past. 2:45 p.m.: Perry Street, report of a missing dog. Dog is a jack Russell terrier named Bailey. He is white with brown coloring. 3:12 p.m.: E. Main Street, past larceny by check in the amount of $1,860.97. 5:15 p.m.: W. Main Street, child on bike struck by car. Child conscious, transported to Hasbro Hospital with friend. 6:25 p.m.: Cross Street, motor vehicle accident, car versus pole. 7:38 p.m.: …

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