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Westwood Police And Fire

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts Held Up in Armed Robbery

The incident occurred on Route 1 just before 8 p.m.

Tuesday night officers from the Westwood Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at Dunkin' Donuts. The restaurant in Lambert's Plaza on Providence Highway was held up an hour before closing. Initial scanner reports indicate that the weapon in question was a knife, although Lieutenant Christopher Sheehy was unable to confirm this report. As of 10:30 p.m. the incident was still under investigation and no arrests had been made.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Police Log: Car Vs. 18-Wheeler Crash, Flooded Basement

The Westwood Police Department provided the following information.

Sunday, Feb. 10 6:22 a.m.: Officers responded to a crash on NStar Way. The tractor trailer involved knocked the rear-view mirror of another vehicle. 2:35 p.m.: The Westwood Fire Department responded to Clapboardtree Street to assist a resident with a flooded basement. 5:34 p.m.: A resident of Salisbury Drive reported that their carbon monoxide alarm was sounding. No readings were found in the house. 11:51 p.m.: A caller reported a dog barking on Pond Street. The dog had been taken inside when officers responded.

Friday, February 15, 2013

Police Log: Man Requests Police Transport, Gets Arrested on Warrant

The Westwood Police Department provided the following information.

Friday, Feb. 8 12:04 p.m.: The Westwood Fire Department responded to a house on Oak Street where a carbon monoxide alarm was sounding. No readings found, but the house was ventilated as a precaution. Saturday, Feb. 9 11:57 a.m.: A caller reported two males hitchhiking on High Street. The men were able to get a ride before officers responded 12:24 p.m.: Officers responded to a snow blower on fire on Crystal Hill Terrace. The fire was extinguished prior to arrival, but the fire department wet the machine down as a precaution. 4:04 p.m.: A person went in to the Westwood Police Department looking for ride. While in the station an officer ran the man’s name and discovered that there was a warrant for his arrest out of Dedahm District Court. …

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Police Log: Tools Stolen During Commercial Break-In

The Westwood Police Department provided the following information.

Wednesday, Feb. 6 2:29 a.m.: Officers responded to a break-in on University Avenue. When officers arrived they discovered the front door to the Milwaukee Electric Tool Company had been smashed. Ten to 15 tools were stolen. The Westwood Police Department is currently reviewing security footage and is actively investigating the break-in. 1:15 p.m.: A resident went in to the police station to report that she lost a quarter sized earring with pink stones on Oak Street. Thursday, Feb. 7 12:56 a.m.: A caller reported a suspicious person shining a flashlight at cars on University Avenue. The suspicious person was a police officer who was checking parked cars. 9:18 a.m.: Police are seeking a summons to charge a 59 year old male from Roxbury with …

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

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. 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. 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 …

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