Crime & Safety
Police Log: Three Crashes at Rotary, Stove Fire
The Westwood Police Department provided the following information.
Monday, Feb. 4
8:30 a.m.: Officers responded to a three-car crash at the East Street rotary. One vehicle rear-ended another. No injuries were reported and neither car was towed.
9:29 a.m.: A resident of Gay Street reported that their handicap placard was missing.
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1:15 p.m.: One vehicle rear-ended another at the East Street Rotary. No injuries were reported.
3:22 p.m.: Police are seeking a summons to charge a 19-year-old from Norwood with operating with a suspended license and failure to yield after he was involved in a crash at the East Street.
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5:34 p.m.: Police are seeking a summons to charge a 22 year old from Norwood for operating with suspended license and no inspection after he was stopped on Washington Street.
5:46 p.m.: A resident of Highview took in a new dog and eventually returned it to its owner
6:27 p.m.: A Sycamore Drive resident reported suspicious men on foot. The men were registered solicitors for Verizon.
Tuesday, Feb. 5
1:58 a.m.: A homeowner accidently activated their alarm on Far Reach Road
11:19 a.m.: A caller reported the odor of natural gas at the intersection of Washington Street and Fairview Street. NStar was notified and responded.
12:43 p.m.: A resident stopped and took in a dog that was running in traffic on Gay Street. The dog was soon returned to its owner.
2:08 p.m.: A resident of Forbes Road notifed the Westwood Fire Department of a cooking fire on their stove. The only damage was to the microwave.
2:15 p.m.: Two vehicles were towed after a crash at the intersection of Church Street and Baker Street.
9:56 p.m.: A caller reported a suspicious person on Porter Street. Officers responded and spoke to a resident who was out walking their dog.
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