Crime & Safety

PD: Intoxicated Newtown Man Drove Into Pole

The accident led to the man's arrest after officers determined he was intoxicated, police said.

Newtown Police arrested a local man after he crashed into a utility pole on Hanover Road.

The accident happened Sept. 18 around 9:30 p.m., police said.

It was determined that Fred Kelley, 51, was intoxicated. He was charged with driving under the influence and failure to properly signal. 

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