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The OFFICIAL twitter account for the Needham Police Department in Needham, MA. Not monitored 24/7.Call 911 or 781-444-1212 to report an emergency

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***UPDATE***
Hinds has been located and is in custody.

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ALERT Stow and Needham Police Actively Searching for Suspect Joshua Hinds, Who is Considered To Be Armed and Dangerous https://t.co/MfgvdCgmlm

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@KathyReports @NBC10Boston Ahmirah has been located. Thank you all for your help!

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Ahmirah has been located. Thank you all for your help!

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Attention Liquor License Holders!

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***ALERT***
We responded to an accidental intruder response alert at St Joseph’s School. It was confirmed to be accidental after our initial response. Please stay clear of the school and surrounding area while we assess the school per protocol.

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Very important safety message!

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Whether you are a driver or a passenger, always use the #DutchReach when exiting a vehicle.

By opening your car door with your farthest hand, your body will naturally turn and look out for any approaching cyclists. #ScanTheStreetForWheelsAndFeet

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State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

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Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Pedestrian – Great Plain Ave.
On February 2, 2023, at approximately 10:55 AM Needham Police received a phone call that a vehicle had crashed into a telephone pole on Great Plain Ave near the intersection of Rivard Road. It was reported that there

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injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene, is cooperating with the investigation, and was eventually transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital with minor injuries. Needham Police, with assistance from The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts

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The @NeedhamPolice and Needham Fire Department are investigating a motor vehicle accident. Great Plain Ave. is closed at Central Ave. Traffic on Great Plain is being diverted onto Marked Tree Road.
Please avoid the area. Updates will be provided.

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Today, along with @NeedhamPolice and Officer Rocket we visited the boys and girls at St. Josephs in Needham

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As a matter of practice, we suggest that residents do not place checks into blue USPS mailboxes, or in the outgoing mail from your residence. The only secure way to mail checks is to physically walk them into the post office.
There is no more information at this time.

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***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
The Needham Police Department has received a report of a mail theft that may have compromised multiple U.S. Postal Service mailboxes in town between Saturday afternoon on 12/17/22 and Monday morning on 12/19/22.

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Additionally, checks contain your personal information and your bank account number – this information can easily be sold online if one of your checks falls into the wrong hands.

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***Fatal Crash Update***
We have identified the victim of the fatal crash last night as Dylan Newman, 18 years old, of Newton. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. The crash is still under investigation and no charges are pending as of now.