Crime & Safety

Norton Police Log March 16-18: Pilgrims, OUIs and Collisions

The following is from the Norton Police Log. Where arrests are mentioned they do not mean convictions.

Saturday, March 16

1:27 a.m. Jonathan Hay, 45, of Hart Street, Taunton was arrested for operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

3:33 a.m. William Pace, 43, of N. Worcester Street, was arrested for operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

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5:47 p.m. Daniel Newell, 24, of Mansfield Avenue was arrested for operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

Sunday, March 17

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8:05 p.m.: Caller reports that part of the house on New Taunton Avenue caught on fire from cigarette butts. All residents advised to get out of the house. Chief Schleicher notified via cell, Supervisor Fisk notified via text. Fire was out upon arrival, checked extension, smoke evacuated. Cleared and returned.

Monday, March 18

8:55 a.m. Caller originally reported a group of about 15 males walking down South Worcester Street carrying spears. Police reported that the subjects were on a religious pilgrimage, and the spears were actually walking stick shaped in a cross.

12:43 p.m. Caller reported a motor vehicle collision on Plain Street. A school bus reportedly hit a branch. No injuries were reported.

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