Marvin Henry was eventually cleared of the Jan. 2020 shoplifting allegations.
The independent investigation found that the police department should adopt procedural changes to "prevent erosion of public confidence."
A med-flight was called for the worker injured at the site of the new public safety headquarters.
Over 600 tickets and warnings were given out in Needham by local and state police under the hands-free law.
The police department completed an internal investigation into allegations of racial bias, among other things.
Amy Tichnor of Needham was a beloved sister and daughter who died suddenly of a brief illness.
A Boston man was arrested in Norwood and is accused of distributing drugs in MetroWest towns including Needham.
Two underage people were in the car with alcohol as well, according to police.
Natashia Tidwell is the lead monitor in Ferguson, Missouri, overseeing implementation of reforms to the city’s police department.
The man was carrying a shovel in town and yelling while destroying property, police said.
The new complex replaces the 90-year-old facility the department had been using.
New Facility Replaces 90-Year-Old Station, Includes Modern Equipment and Health and Safety Improvements.
The gas main break was along Central Avenue.
The town is hiring an independent investigator to review claims of racial profiling by Needham police and the police chief.
Chief Schlitter and three officers are being accused of racial profiling and unlawful search and seizure from an incident in January.
Several small stick flags that were on a field in town were found burned.
The department got a call from the Advanced Auto Parts on 2nd Avenue on Tuesday.
Here's a hint: Residents are over the moon about the pup joining the force.
The seatbelt covers help alert first responders in emergencies.
People inside the building were able to quickly put the fire out.
Take a look at some of the calls that came into the Needham Police Department.
The Golden Retriever pup is new on the force and needs a name so that the community can get to know him better.
For the Needham Police Department, the dog days have just started and they're looking pretty cute.
Here are some of the calls Needham police receive.
Needham was one of 248 municipal fire departments to receive funding for fire safety programs.
The viral videos show teens sliding a penny between an electrical outlet and exposed metal prongs causing sparks and in some cases, fires.
Police will be conducting compliance checks throughout the year.
A Boston man was arrested and facing several charges including assault and battery on a police officer.
Here are some of the calls made to the Needham Police Department.
One arrest was made during the week but plenty of calls were placed with the Needham Police Department.
A Needham woman is accused of murdering her 81-year-old neighbor in 2017.
See what kinds of calls were made to Needham Police Department this week.
Take a look at some of the calls made to the Needham Police Department.
No arrests were made during the week but plenty of calls were placed with the Needham Police Department.
The department is joining the National Drug Take Back initiative.
Needham has four registered sex offenders living or working in town.
The FBI is looking for a man they said is responsible for three fires at Jewish synagogues in Needham and Arlington
According to police the man pulled up to the group of children and asked for directions, but had no pants on when he did.
Three men pulled up to two Needham middle school students after school and shouted a racist taunt, school officials said.
State authorities confirmed arson was the cause of two fires one at a Needham Jewish community center, and one at a Arlington rabbi's house.