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Norwood Police Officer Placed on Leave After OUI Arrest

The department has opened an internal investigation, with further details withheld during the active case.

Overview

  • Norwood police arrested one of their officers on a charge of operating under the influence on Thursday.
  • The officer was off duty at the time, according to a department statement.
  • He was placed on administrative leave pending the criminal case and an internal affairs investigation.
  • Chief Christopher Padden said any administrative action will be determined by the investigation’s findings.
  • Local outlets identified the officer as Shawn Willman or Wilman and reported he joined the force in 2011, while police declined to release additional information.