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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Reported Violent Crimes Increase in Norton

The FBI's annual crime report shows an increase from 2010 to 2011 in reported violent crimes in Norton.

More violent crimes were reported in Norton in 2011 than were reported in 2010, according to statistics released this week by the FBI. The number reported last year was seven, while three were reported in 2010.  The FBI's annual Uniform Crime Report includes information submitted by local law enforcement agencies. The information is compiled and released to the public in the fall of the year that follows the reported year.  Violent crimes include murder and non-negligent manslaughter (willful, non-negligent killing of one human being by another, according to the FBI's website), forcible rape (including attempts and "assaults to commit rape"), robbery and aggravated assault. The Uniform Crime Report also features property crimes, which …

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Norton Police Charge Third Person for Breaking and Entering This Week

Adam Carine, 24, of Mansfield, was charged with attempting to commit a crime (breaking and entering in the daytime) and more than $250 in malicious damage to property.

Norton Police charged a third person this week for an attempted breaking and entering. At approximately 4:30 p.m. Monday, the department arrested Adam Carine, 24, of 45 Fairfield Park, Mansfield, for an attempted house break at 19 Newcomb St., Norton. Norton detectives were in the area due to the recent house breaks when they observed Carine attempting to enter the residence through a window. Carine was placed under arrest by Detectives and was transported to the Norton Police station.   Carine was also arrested in December of 2010 after a similar incident and charged with breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony, larceny over $250, stolen property over $250 and two counts of malicious destruction of property …

A.j. Blye

11:18 pm on Sunday, July 29, 2012

its the parents fault for not kicking their asses when they were growing up to teach them right from wrong, and don't give me that shit about you cant spank your child that's the whole f-ING problem right there spare the rod and you spoil the child said the lord even god knows a child needs a good kick in the ass now and then!   more ›

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 …

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Norton Man Placed Under Arrest for Breaking and Entering

This report includes information from a press release sent out from Norton Police Department

On Saturday, April 16, Norton police arrested Robert Blomstrom, 27, of Norton, on an arrest warrant issued out of Attleboro District Court. The arrest warrant was sought by Norton Police Department after an investigation by Norton detectives led them to believe Blomstrom was a suspect in a breaking and entering of a residence on Margaret Drive on April 4. Blomstrom was placed under arrest at his residence and transported to the Norton police station. He is being held on $5,000 cash bail.   Blomstrom is charged with breaking and entering in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, over $250 in malicious destruction of property and larceny over $250. Blomstrom was also arrested Feb. 22 for the possession of class C drugs, breaking and …

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 …

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Norton Police Log: Feb. 26 – March 4

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 …

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, 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 …

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 …

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