Roland W. Anderson Jr., Retired Weston Deputy Police Chief, Dies at 83
Roland W. Anderson Jr., a retired Deputy Police Chief for the Weston Police Department, passed away at his home in Waltham on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the age of 83. Anderson, known as 'Rollie,' was a lifelong resident of Waltham, born on February 28, 1943. He served the town of Weston for four decades, joining the police department in 1969. Throughout his distinguished career, he rose through the ranks from patrolman to detective, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain, ultimately retiring in 2008 as Deputy Chief of Police. Anderson was highly regarded for his extensive knowledge, investigative instincts, and wide network of connections, earning a nationwide reputation as a skilled 'shoe-leather' detective. He was a graduate of Waltham High School and furthered his education by earning a bachelor's degree from Western New England College and a master's degree in criminal justice from Anna Maria College. Beyond his professional life, Anderson was dedicated to his family, enjoying yard work, traveling acros...