Friday, September 30, 2011
The following information was supplied by the Westwood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Westwood Police responded to a two-car accident last Friday, after two cars collided on the off-ramp of Rte. 128 on High Street. The accident occurred near the new one-lane configuration on High Street, which is due to the Massachusetts Highway Department's Add-A-Lane project, which recently required the installation of stop signs on the off ramps to replace previous yield signs. The driver of a 2002 Ford, driven by a 48-year-old Westwood woman, hit a 2007 Nissan, which was stopped on the off ramp waiting to enter High Street. No injures occurred during the accident and neither car was towed, police said.
Friday, September 16, 2011
A Westwood man was arrested and suspected of multiple housebreaks in Easton.
A Westwood man was arrested Thursday after an investigation in which police were able to link him to a recent Easton burglary. Police said the investigation is continuing and further arrests are expected. Christopher Gentile, 29, of 139 Porter St Westwood was arrested charges of breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony, and released on $10,000 bail. Police said they received a call from a Randall Street resident on Tuesday who said he saw a 2004 Lexus with two “well dressed” men, one carrying a clipboard, walking around his neighbor’s home. According to police, the neighbor saw them go to the rear of the house and a short time later walk back toward the car carrying a pillowcase that appeared to be filled. When …
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
The following information was supplied by the Westwood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Truck Hits East Street Bridge Sept. 9, 12:26 p.m. - Westwood Police responded to East Street after receiving a report that the roof of a 2000 Isuzu truck struck the bridge that overpasses the road near Morrison Field. The truck had been carrying ladders at the time, and the incident resulted in minor damage to the truck's roof. The driver sustained no injuries in the accident and was able to drive away in the van, police said. Drivers Found With Drugs Sept. 9, 3:57 p.m. - Westwood Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Dela Park Road and during the stop determined that the operators of the vehicle in question were in possession of a Class D substance. Police would not disclose more information on the matter, as the incident is currently …
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Matt Perkins
11:51 am on Monday, October 3, 2011
Hey there! Just an update on this - I spoke with Westwood Police last week about the issue and a bit of history on the accidents in the area. I've got a story coming in the next day or two that hopefully will add some color to the matter. And of course I'm more than open to thoughts and input!! more ›