Saturday, August 13, 2011
Press release from Norton Police Department.
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Saturday, August 13, 2011
Norton Police Department is currently investigating a possible elderly scam in which a male approached a senior citizen and said that several trees in the yard needed to be taken down. After discussing it, the man drove the victim to the bank and withdrew a large amount of money for the work. The work that was done was poor, not completed and overpriced. No information was given about the business other than the man had a white boom truck with “TREE SERVICE” written on it with several workers assisting. Residents and senior citizens are urged to be cautious and only deal with people they contact for the work they feel needs to be done and report anything suspicious to the police department. Anyone with any information should contact …
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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 …
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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 …
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
An abbreviated version of the police log.
Norton Police Department responded to approximately 286 reports between Saturday, Feb. 26 and Friday, March 4. This is an abbreviated version of the police log. Saturday, Feb. 26 8:47 p.m.: Police arrested Sean L. Roberts, 41, of E. Main Street, and charged him with red light violation, license suspended for operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, second offense, negligent operation of motor vehicle, drinking from an open container of alcohol. 2:10 p.m.: Mansfield Avenue, motor vehicle accident. 7:44 p.m.: N. Washington Street, assisted the fire department. 9:39 p.m.: W. Main Street, vandalism. Report of writing on car while in CVS. Sunday, Feb. 27 8:11 a.m.: Newland Street, motor vehicle accident. Caller reports a …
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Monday, March 7, 2011
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 …
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Monday, February 21, 2011
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…
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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
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 …
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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.: …
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
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 …
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norma Sumner
4:25 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2011
We had "Tony's Tree Service" from Mansfield, who had an ad in the Mansfield "Buzz". He did an excellent job and the price was lower than the other 5 tree cutters we interviewed. more ›