Norwood Police Log: 'Unwelcome party' on Cambridge Road; 5-car accident
On July 7 at 2:45 a.m., a manager at the Rooming House on Nahatan Street reported that a tenant was robbed of his or her wallet, keys, and a large sum of money.
Then at 6:22 a.m., a resident on Cambridge Road reported an “unwelcome party.” Police arrived and arrested John H. Morgan, of Norwood, on charges of assault and battery.
Later that night at 10:36 p.m., police stopped a vehicle traveling on the Boston-Providence Highway. As a result, police arrested Joshua Jamal Hoskins, of Milton, on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
On July 8 at 2:58 p.m., a caller on Dean Street reported a five-car accident. Norwood police and fire responded and one vehicle was towed from the scene.
On July 10 at 9:41 a.m., a caller at Coakley Middle School reported vandalism to the building. Police responded and took photos of the damage for a report.
Then at 6:57 p.m., a caller at the Town Common MBTA stop reported finding a license on a bench. When police located the owner, they found out that there had been a larceny and filed a subsequent report about the incident.
On July 11 at 1:31 a.m., Norwood police stopped a vehicle on the Boston-Providence Highway. Police arrested Matthew Roger Anderson, of Needham, on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, resisting arrest, and assault and battery on a police officer.
Later that morning at 11:50 a.m., an employee at Citizens Bank reported receiving two counterfeit bills. Police filed a report.
Then at 5:06 p.m. that evening, a brush fire was reported near Pleasant Street. Norwood Fire responded and extinguished the flames.
On Thursday at 4:19 a.m., a resident on Monroe Street reported parts of tow truck were missing. Police filed a report of the incident.
Natalie Feulner can be reached at natalie.feulner@gmail.com.


