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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Norwood Police Log: Political Sign Mischief

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

Monday, Nov. 5 8:47 a.m. - Walk-in reported political signs put on her car, showed photo. Log entry requested in case of other occurences. 10:07 a.m. - Caller at Mercer on Investors Way reported a fox in the parking lot. Not moving when approached. Animal Control notified and handled the call. 9:49 p.m. - Caller on Winslow Ave. reported 15 kids hanging out, playing car radio loud, hanging on back of an SUV. Responding officers moved the group. Tuesday, Nov. 6 5:16 a.m. - Caller reported motor vehicle accident on University Ave., stated car went into the woods. One vehicle towed from the scene. Police filed a report. 9:02 a.m. - Caller on Nichols St. reported an Elizabeth Warren sign removed from his lawn last night. Log entry requested. 11…

Monday, November 29, 2010

Wildlife Officials: Watch Out For Deer This Season

Norwood's seen two deer incidents in the past week, and could see more.

State and local officials are urging drivers in suburban areas to keep an eye out for deer this fall as mating season pushes more animals into contact with humans, increasing the likelihood of dangerous collisions. In Norwood, animal control officer Henry Cerqueria has received two reports of deer-related incidents in the past week. Both involved a collision, or suspected collision, with a car. Cerqueria said this type of incident is very common at this time of year due to the mating season and the fact that now, the roads are dark an hour earlier due to the end of Daylight Savings time in early November. "Like anything just be cautious when you're driving," he said. Sonja Christensen, a deer biologist with the state Division of Fisheries …

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