Police Search Near Newtown Schools Delays Dismissal After I-84 Crash

NEWTOWN, CT — Police searched for two individuals near Newtown schools Wednesday after they fled on foot from a crash on Interstate 84, according to officials.

The Connecticut State Police contacted the Newtown Police Department around 1:29 p.m. to assist in the search, which focused on the area of The Boulevard.

Police said the individuals had fled from a motor vehicle accident on I-84 and were last seen nearby.

During the search, officers coordinated with local schools and nearby facilities to ensure the safety of students and residents. The response caused a brief delay in school dismissals, officials said.

Officers later located and arrested one of the individuals on School House Hill Road. State police are handling the criminal investigation.

Newtown police said the search has since been cleared, and officers remained in the area to ensure a safe dismissal.