Former Newton Swim Coach Arrested In Connection To Nude Photos

James Saidnawey is charged with exhibiting a child in a state of nudity or sexual contact. He has worked with children in Newton and Belmont

Defund NPD To Ask Mayor To Declare Racism A Public Health Crisis

The group is set to present to the Newton Human Rights Commission Tuesday evening.

​Newton Police, Fire Departments Awarded Federal Grant For PPE

All told, the city's public safety departments received $47,574.93 through the federal Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program.

House Collapses In Newton

Newton fire officials said a home under construction collapsed Wednesday.

MA Man Arrested, Charged With Attempted Enticement Of A Minor

Newton, Arlington and Boston police helped with the investigation of the man accused of trying to get a 13 year old to perform sex acts.

Newton Judge Accused Of Helping Man Evade ICE Edges Toward Trial

Newton Judge Shelly Joseph and former court officer were charged last year on accusations that they schemed to let a man escape ICE in 2018.

Newton Police Ask For Help Finding This Truck

Police said the driver of this white pick up truck is wanted in connection with the theft of a Bobcat front end loader from Rumford Avenue.

Car Fire At Newton-Wellesley Parking Garage Prompts Evacuation

A portion of the hospital was evacuated for a brief time Monday after a car caught fire in the garage.

Black Lives Matter Lawn Signs Go Missing In Newton

A sign that read "change" and a sign that represented fallen firefighters also went missing, according to Newton police.

Charges Filed Against Needham Man Accused Of Driving Into Crowd

Police charged the 55-year-old man in connection with driving into a crowd of Black Lives Matter demonstrators outside of Newton City Hall.

Man Drives Into Crowd Of Black Lives Matter Protesters In Newton

Newton police are trying to find a man who drove through a crowd rallying for racial justice at City Hall.

Newton Mayor Names Interim Police Chief

Retired Chief Howard Mintz will begin work on July 13 and overlap with Chief David MacDonald who will officially retire on July 17, 2020.

Teen On 'Bad Trip' Punches Officer, Charges Coming: Newton Police

A teen punched an officer in the face on June 25, during a “bad trip” on psychedelic mushrooms, according to a police report.

Mayor To Form Independent Task Force To Review Newton Policing

The mayor is forming an independent task force to review policing in Newton.

Newton Police Department Amends Use Of Force Policy

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said this was the first step in reviewing the police department polices.

Newton Police Chief David MacDonald To Step Down

Newton Police Chief David MacDonald said he is resigning after 27 years on the job. He is 56. His predecessor was 65 when he retired.

Punches Thrown In Webster Woods Over Dogs

A dog walker said she was attacked, but a man with white hair said he was the one attacked.

Newton Police Draw Gun On A Former Northeastern Athletic Director

"To roll down on me with guns drawn when I am walking on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon with my wife is uncalled for,” Duncan said.

50 Cars 'Circling' Chestnut Hill Mall Draws Heavy Police Response

Police descended on the Chestnut Hill mall after reports drivers from out of state appeared as if they were going to loot the building.

Jogger Hit, Man Poops In Yard, Break-Ins: Newton Police Logs

Here are a few of the types of calls police responded to recently, including a report of a man who used someone's yard as a toilet.

Car Rolls Over Into Yard In Newton

At least one man was thrown from the car, according to early reports.

Fire At Newton Home

Firefighters are working to put out a fire at a home on Prospect Street.

Spate Of Car Break-Ins In Newton

Police are warning residents to make sure their cars are locked after several people reported their cars were broken into over the weekend.

Fire In Newton Home

Newton Firefighters were called to a home on Eddy Street for a report of a fire.

Update: Newton Teen Reported Missing Found

The 15 year old reported missing Thursday was found safe Friday, police said in an update.

Newton PTO Treasurer Pleads Guilty To Stealing $14K, Sentenced

Rebeca Craig, 37, of Boston, was charged with more than two dozen crimes, including forgery and larceny.

Police Bust 6, Say They 'Fished' Mail Out Of Newton USPS Mailbox

Newton Police said an officer watched as a group of young people fished mail from a U.S. Postal Office mailbox early Tuesday.

Newton Police To Host Developmental Disabilities Community Event

Guests are invited to meet officers and join in on simulated police scenarios throughout the night.

Newton Police Investigate Racist Graffiti

Newton officials said a racial epithet was found taped to the sidewalk in Newton this weekend.

Got Complaints, Kudos For Newton Police? What To Know

Each year the Newton police have to remind folks they have a right to complain about (or compliment) police officers.

Mayor Honors Newton Officer Who Wrestled Knife Away, Saved Clerk

Lt. David Tempesta is the officer who wrestled a knife away from a would-be robber in West Newton.

Dog Killed, Woman Injured When Hit By Car In Newton

This is the third report of a pedestrian being hit by a car so far this year in Newton.

School Crossing Guard Hit By SUV In Newton

The Memorial Spaulding crossing guard was taken to the hospital but is expected to be OK, according to officials.

Boston College Student Hit By Commuter Rail Train In West Newton

The 20-year-old from Newton was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to transit police.

Newton Firefighters, Teachers, More Renew Contracts

The firefighters' union and city have ratified a new three-year contract.

Newton Police Blotter: Theft, Breaking And Entering, More

Here's some of what Newton police have been up to this week.

Newton Offers 'You Are The Help' Emergency Training

The training will help residents better respond to emergency situations and hopefully save a life.

Newton Police Blotter: Locker Room Thief At Gym, More

Plus, OUI offenses, shoplifting calls, vandalism calls and much more.

Off-Duty Newton Police Officer Stops Armed Robbery

An off-duty Newton police officer suddenly found himself on the job after all, putting an end to an armed robbery in town.

Man Threatens Newton Store Clerk With Knife, Officer Tackles Him

Newton Police said an officer happened to be in the store when a man holding a knife and threatened a store clerk.