Newton Police Hope To Forge Connection Through 'Taking Action' Events

The 18 workshops are geared to promote trust, transparency and understanding between police officers and the community.

Newton Teacher Struck At Education Center Strike Negotiations Site

Newton police said the teacher was hit by a colleague pulling out of the Crafts Street lot and brought to the hospital for treatment.

Newton Man Sentenced To 8 Years On Cocaine, Gun Convictions

Shawn Craig, 38, was found guilty of cocaine possession and distribution, as well as illegal gun possession, in federal court.

Newton Man Rescued From Allen Avenue Fire Dies From Injuries

The man in his 70s was one of two brothers in the home when an electrical fire broke out on Dec. 13.

Newton Police Warn Of NPD Imposter Phone Scam

Police said they have received reports of residents getting calls from what appears to be a Newton police phone number demanding money.

Man Hospitalized In Newton 2-Alarm Fire On Allen Avenue: Reports

UPDATE: Emergency services reports said the victim and a firefighter were taken to Mass General Hospital on Wednesday morning.

2 Men Charged In Theft Of 1,000 Mail Pieces In Newton, Wellesley

Newton police said the men fled a traffic stop early Monday morning and crashed in Brookline.

Newton Police Increase Parking Patrols For Holiday Season

"Operation Access" includes increased enforcement of those illegally using accessible parking spaces and blocking curb cuts.

Newton Man Who Was Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Drug, Gun Charges

Shawn Craig pleaded guilty in federal court to distribution of cocaine and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.

Newton Man Pleads Not Guilty To Wife's July Murder, Is Denied Bail

Richard Hanson appeared in Superior Court after being charged with beating his wife to death in their home while their 3 kids were present.

FBI Agents Search Newton Home On Fairfield Street

There was a heavy police presence in the Newtonville neighborhood on Wednesday with streets blocked off and items removed from the home.

Heavy Rain Floods Homes, Businesses In Newton

"I've seen this in Kansas, not Massachusetts, so this is pretty unusual," said Amy Kaufman, who scrambled to pick up her three-year-old.

Man Arrested After Exposing Himself To Woman in Newton: Police

Newton police say the incident happened in the area of Woodland Road and Seminary Avenue near Lasell University.

Newton Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Assault Of His Wife

Richard Hanson, 64, is charged with fatally assaulting Nancy Hanson, 64, in their Brookline Street home Saturday night.

Newton Officer Honored by MA Assoc.Of Women In Law Enforcement

Six women, including Sgt. Melanie Rooney of the Newton Police Department, were recognized in award categories

Cardinal Séan O’Malley Issues Statement On Newton Slayings

The archdiocese of Boston offered his condolences to the family and friends of the three elderly victims killed in Newton. Read it here.

Newton Triple Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty To Charges: Report

Christopher Ferguson, 41, of Newton appeared in court on Tuesday in connection with the Newton triple homicide on Sunday.

Newton Triple Homicide Arrest: Man Facing Murder, Assault Charges

The three elderly victims were dedicated churchgoers, and left behind three children and five grandchildren, family members said.

Triple Homicide In Newton: 3 Found Dead In Home, Authorities Say

“At this time police are actively searching for the person or persons responsible,” authorities said.

Newton Woman Injured In Mt. Monadnock Hiking Fall

The woman fell while hiking Monday at the popular southern New Hampshire mountain.

Bear Spotted In Newton: Police

“Please do not approach the bear,” Mayor Ruthanne Fuller tweeted. Anyone who sees the animal is asked to call police.

2 Newton Gopuff Subsidiaries Sold Alcohol To Underage Students: ABCC

The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission found that two Newton companies illegally sold and delivered alcohol to Boston College freshmen.

Woman Faces Charges In Connection To Newton Ice Rink Stabbing: Report

Imani Abraham, 27, of Dorchester, faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and two counts of assault and battery with a weapon.

Newton Road Rage Stabbing Lands Man In Hospital: Report

The man told state police a woman got out of her car and stabbed him at the Daly Ice Rink in Newton.

Hazardous Gas Leak In Newton Discovered By Resident: Report

Newton resident Nathan Phillips measured an explosive level of methane gas in an Eversource electrical manhole, Fig City News reports.

Newton Grandmother Scammed Out Of $20,000, Used Bitcoin ATMs To Send Money

Elsewhere on the actual US Marshals Service website, there is a warning for this exact scam.

Traffic Lights Regain Power After Manhole Explosion In Newton: Police

The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. in the area of Walnut Street and Lakewood Streets in Newton Highlands, police said.

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Has Made Over 200 Arrests in 2022

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Warrant Apprehension Unit has made or assisted in nearly 215 arrests in 2022, officials said Thursday.

Newton Pizza Shop Burglarized Twice In 10 Days

The burglars smashed a window on the front door of the Waban store to enter the building, and stole multiple bottles of liquor, police said.

Man Accused Of Attacking Newton Police Officers Jailed: Report

The suspect left one officer temporarily knocked out during the brawl, police said.

Pedestrian Injured In Newton Hit-And-Run

Police said the incident took place around 6:45 a.m. Thursday in the Commonwealth Avenue carriage lane.

Family Sues Over Fatal Newton Police Shooting

Betsy and Robert Conlon filed their lawsuit last week on the two-year anniversary of their son Michael Conlon's death.

Newton Fire Department Receives Grant Money For Education Programs

Grant-funded work will aim to promote fire safety among older adults in Newton.

State Grant Funds New Equipment For Newton Fire Department

Newton is one of more than 300 communities getting money via the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program this year.

Police Investigating Smashed Window At Newton Jewelry Store

Officers were seen looking around inside the store, but it is unclear exactly what they were searching for.

Lt. Bruce Apotheker Retiring From Newton PD After 39 Years

Apotheker spent the last 17 years as Commander of the Community Service Bureau, a position that will be taken over by Lt. Amanda Henrickson.

Newton Police Warn Residents Of Phone Scam

Police said a person is posing as a NPD officer using the number 617-796-2100 to scam citizens.

Attempted Burglary At Boston College Off-Campus Housing: Police

The incident took place just after 10 p.m. Thursday in the area of Kirkwood Road in Brighton.

Police Investigating Burglary At Newton Home

The homeowner told Patch the suspect took cash, valuables, and his and his family’s passports.

Smoke Pours Out Of Frank Pepe's Pizzeria In Newton

Firefighters were seen going in and out of Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana​ at the Chestnut Hill Mall as smoke billowed from the roof.