Crime & Safety
Norton Police Log: June 11-17
The following information was supplied by Norton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Saturday, June 11
12:52 a.m.: Pine Street. Police arrested Kenneth W. Salvo, 48, of Plain Street, and charged him with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle with a revoked registration, operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, third offense, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle/trailer and miscellaneous motor vehicle equipment violation.
7:26 a.m.: Reservoir Street, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Vehicles unlocked, spare change taken.
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8:48 a.m.: W. Main Street, by-law violation. Political signs on vehicle.
8:55 a.m.: Library Square, by-law violation. Subjects on common advised not to block traffic.
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9:21 a.m.: Evergreen Road, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Vehicle unlocked, nothing appeared to be taken.
10:36 a.m.: North Highland, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Vehicle unlocked, rolls of quarters and an envelope of silver coins were taken.
10:44 a.m.: W. Main Street, by-law violation. Vehicle with political signs in school lot.
5:39 p.m.: Dean Street, vandalism. Caller reported that while driving through Taunton, car window shot out. Taunton Police Department contacted.
6:14 p.m.: Power Street, weapons violation. Caller reported standing outside with another individual when a lime-green pickup slowed down and shot at them. The gun appeared as a shotgun. Caller did not recognize individuals, has seen vehicle before. Two young-looking males in vehicle. Caller reports shot missed him and
second individual, but hit the residence. Suspects found.
6:41 p.m.: 130 Mansfield Ave. Police arrested Matthew Hamel, 18, of Mansfield Avenue and Lucas Paul Potvin, 17, of Cross Street, and charged Hamel with possession of liquor under the age of 21, assault with a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. Potvin charged with possession of liquor under the age of 21, assault with a dangerous weapon, discharging a bb gun, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace.
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Sunday, June 12
12:31 a.m.: Mansfield Avenue, breaking and entering of a building.
8:50 a.m.: E. Main Street, trespassing.
6:16 p.m.: W. Main Street, trespassing.
6:40 p.m.: Mansfield Avenue, assisted the fire department.
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Monday, June 13
10:28 a.m.: Evergreen Road, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle.
1:09 p.m.: Norton Glen Road, drug offense. Caller reported ongoing issue with neighbors smoking marijuana. Caller reports the smell is overwhelming in her apartment. She reports she has complained to management and was
advised to call police. Management contacted and will handle issue.
2:11 p.m.: Taylor Court, breaking and entering of a residence. Caller reported that she was out for a walk and noticed feet going into a window and then kids coming out of the woods from behind the residence. She reports they drove away in an older beat up maroon car. Believed TV was taken but may still be in the woods behind residence as witness did not see it being put into vehicle.
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Tuesday, June 14
3:45 p.m.: W. Main Street, motor vehicle accident, car versus tree. No injuries.
03:45:43 PM
6:10 p.m.: Lagoon Lane, assault.
7:43 p.m.: Old Taunton Avenue, motor vehicle accident. Caller reported that a motor vehicle just came through her fence into her backyard. No injuries.
11:00 p.m.: E. Main Street, larceny. Female reported missing items from her residence. Female stated possibly taken by people who were staying with her.
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Wednesday, June 15
12:46 a.m.: N. Worcester Street, motor vehicle accident. Caller reports vehicle went off roadway up onto hill then left the scene with the help of a pickup truck.
11:08 a.m.: Cobb Street, assisted the fire department. Multiple callers reported a transformer blew. National Grid on scene.
1:51 p.m.: Old Colony Road, motor vehicle accident. Two vehicles, no injuries.
4:32 p.m.: Leonard Street, motor vehicle accident with injuries. Car versus pole. National Grid notified.
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Thursday, June 16
8:10 a.m.: Mansfield Avenue, breaking and entering of a building.
10:57 p.m.: E. Main Street. Police arrested Gregory Owen Smith, 20, of Centerport, N.Y., and charged him with possession of liquor under the age of 21.
11:20 p.m.: E. Main Street. Police arrested Cameron Erben Hanlon, 19, of Hanson, and charged him with possession of liquor under the age of 21, subsequent offense and assault and battery of a police officer.
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Friday, June 17
5:19 p.m.: W. Main Street, motor vehicle accident.
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