Weekly Region Roundup

Region Roundup: Man Stabbed; Officer Attacked; Youths Arrested for Drug Trafficking (And More...)

A look at the top headlines in your town and the surrounding area for the week of May 13, 2012.

Man Stabbed in Stoughton Wednesday Evening A man in his early 40s was stabbed late Wednesday evening on York St. in Stoughton, according to Lt. Fran Wohlgemuth of the Stoughton Police Department.  The suspect is at-large.  "The victim is not being overly cooperative so that's hampering our efforts," Executive Officer Robert Devine said. Read more by clicking here.  *** Man Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Easton Police Officer Christopher Cunniff, 26, of East Fairhaven was arrested Friday evening in Easton after allegedly attacking a police officer in that town. The man is charged with malicious damage to property (mailboxes), resisting arrest, and assault and battery on a police officer, Easton Police Chief Allen Krajcik said. Read more …

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Janitorial Bids Sought for Municipal Center

Deadline June 4.

The Town of Norton, acting through its Board of Selectmen, is accepting sealed bids for janitorial services for the Norton Municipal Center, 70 E. Main St. and Norton Police Department, 82 E. Main St. for a two-year period commencing July 1, 2012 and terminating June 30, 2014. Specification and bid forms are available at the Town Manager’s Office in the Norton Municipal Center 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sealed bids marked with the bidder’s name and designation “Janitorial Services” on the outside of the envelope must be received no later than 11 a.m. June 4 at the Town Manager’s Office. Bids will be opened and read aloud at this time and may be held for a period of 30 days from the date of opening. Bidders must bid on all …

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Crime Blotter

Norton Police Log: May 7 - 8

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

Monday, May 7 12:52 p.m.: Old Colony Road, motor vehicle accident. No injuries. 4:04 p.m.: W. Main Street, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Caller reports her unlocked vehicle was broken into overnight. GPS was stolen. Tuesday, May 8 12:41 a.m.: Mansfield Avenue, domestic disturbance. 10:47 a.m.: Sanlin Street, vandalism. Walk-in reporting damage to driveway reflectors, flowers and "Slow Children" sign. 3:03 p.m.: J.F. Kennedy Drive, domestic disturbance. 4:09 p.m.: N. Main Street, fraud/embezzlement. Walk-in reporting fraud on eBay. 5:10 p.m.: S. Worcester Street, suspicious condition. Walk-in reporting male masturbating in a vehicle in the lot last night. 10:55 p.m.: S. Washington Street, general disturbance. Caller reports …

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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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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 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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Norton Police Log: April 21 - 27

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

Saturday, April 21 12:44 a.m.: Filmore Drive, numerous reports of loud base. 11:10 a.m.: Mansfield Avenue, motor vehicle accident. 11:31 a.m.: Old Taunton Avenue, vandalism. Caller reports eggs were thrown on his driveway again. 4:53 p.m.: King Philip Road, assisted the fire department with diabetic treatment. Transported to Sturdy Memorial Hospital. 5:38 p.m.: Mansfield Avenue, motor vehicle accident. No injuries. Less than $1,000 in damages. 6:15 p.m.: Beverly Lane, assisted the fire department. Caller reports her neighbors deck is on fire, has not hit the house yet but there a gas grill on the deck. No one home. Columbia Gas and electrical inspector on scene. Deck secured. Sunday, April 22 11:04 a.m.: Island Road, larceny of key to …

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Weekly Region Roundup

Region Roundup: Fatal Car Accidents (And More…)

A look at the top headlines in your town and the surrounding area for the week of April 8, 2012.

Fatal Easton Crash Kills Norton Man A Foundry Street accident in Easton resulted in the death of a Norton man Tuesday night, April 10, according to Easton Police. Easton Police Chief Allen Krajcik said in a statement that Eric Gryzboski, 36, of Eisenhower Drive in Norton, went off the road while heading westbound at approximately 10:45 p.m. and crashed his 2002 GMC pickup truck into a large tree near the Norton town line. Read more by clicking here. *** Family and Friends Say Goodbye to Mansfield High Student Family, friends and much of the Mansfield community came to pay their final respects to Michaela Smith on Friday morning at her funeral service at Saint Mary’s Church. Smith, 16, died last Saturday, April 7, after an early morning car…

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Norton Honor Guard to Present Colors During Bruins Playoff Game

Ceremony to take place during National Anthem.

As the Boston Bruins will take on the Washington Capital’s Saturday, the playoff game will be even more special for the Norton Police Honor Guard who was selected to present the colors during the National Anthem. “We really lucked out in that we sent a letter offering our services, hoping to get a game this year or more likely next,” said Norton Police Sergeant Jacob Dennett. “As it turned out [they] were just beginning booking for the playoffs and it worked out.” Dennett will join Norton Police Honor Guard members Pat Mahoney, Dave Schepis and Charles Turcotte. “It’s the first time we've ever done a Bruins game, nevermind a playoff game,” Dennett said. The puck will hit the ice 3 p.m. in Game 2 of the opening round of the Stanley Cup …

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Kelly A. Mello

8:48 am on Sunday, April 15, 2012

I asked Sgt. Dennett to send a photo or video if someone takes one. I will be sure to post it on Patch if he does.   more ›