Crime & Safety

Police Officer Hit Following Motor Vehicle Stop

Norwood man was arrested and faces several charges.

NORWOOD, MA - A Norwood police officer is recovering after being struck by a car following a motor vehicle stop Tuesday night.

The officer was struck on Lenox Avenue in Norwood after a car fled a motor vehicle stop. Both Walpole Police and Foxborough Police assisted Norwood with the pursuit of that suspect.

A Norwood man was arrested and faces several charges including operating with a suspended license and failing to submit a vehicle for inspection.

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Neither the identify of the officer or the suspect has been released. 

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