Crime & Safety

Norwood Police Log: Man Arrested After Throwing Chairs in Street, Suspicious Men on Ellis Ave.

Highlights from the daily police logs. Arrest information does not indicate a conviction.

Monday, September 17

7:08 a.m. - Caller reported motor vehicle accident at Wilson and Walpole streets. Norwood Fire transported one victim to the hospital. One vehicle was towed from the scene.

8:35 a.m. - Caller reported theft of money from locked cabinet inside Metropolitan Cabinet on University Ave. Bureau of Criminal Investigations responded, police filed a report.

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4:01 p.m. - Caller at Dedham Medical Associates reported a hit and run. Police filed a report and complaint application.

6:46 p.m. - Caller at the Sugar Cone on Washington St. reported male party threw chairs and glass-top table around and into the street, then left headed north. Officers located and arrested Charles W. Sumner, Jr., of Norwood, vandalism and disorderly conduct.

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9:00 p.m. - Caller on Jefferson Dr. reported someone threw eggs at her home. Officers responded, filed a report.

Tuesday, September 18

7:02 a.m. - Caller reported a motor vehicle accident on Washington St. Norwood Fire transported one to the hospital. One vehicle towed from the scene.

7:44 a.m. - Officer Mahoney assisted with a fight in front of Norwood High School. Other units responded, with Norwood Fire. Police filed a report.

3:30 p.m. - Resident on Ellis Ave. called to report two black males, dressed in black, walking up and down the street, then disappeared behind a neighbor's house and returned with a backpack and canvas tote. Responding officer reported back door kicked in at #51. Police issued a BOLO to cars and South Tactical. MBTA bus and commuter rail notified. Canton, Randolph, and Department of Corrections K9s responded. No arrest made.

7:40 p.m. - Caller on Monroe St. reported car drove into a neighbor's yard. As a result, police arrested James P. Mavrellis, of Norwood, for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.


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