Men Pretending To Be From Water Dept Scam Newton Residents

Newton employees will have a City Of Newton Identification badge with the employee's picture on it and clothing that identifies them.

Newton Accountant Who Stole $1.6M From Elderly Clients, Sentenced

Jeffery Kellem, who was a coach at a school in Waltham, stole more than $1.6 million from an older client and a client who had passed away.

Man Charged With Impersonating Waltham Police Officer: Newton PD

A 62 year-old Newton man was arrested and charged with impersonating a police officer after someone confronted him about a pile of leaves.

Newton Firefighters, Police Salute Fallen Worcester Firefighter

Firefighters and police put their vehicle lights on and stood watching atop the Pike's bridges as the body of the fallen firefighter passed.

3 Alarm Fire In Newton Centre

Three people were home and all three got out.

Boy Falls Into Hole, Rescued By Newton Firefighters

The 12-year-old fell some 10 feet into a hole neighbors said they didn't even know was there.

Man Hit, Killed By MBTA Commuter Rail Train In Newton

He's one of at least a dozen people to have been fatally hit by a commuter rail train so far this year.

Man Tried To Lure Boy Into Car Using Puppy: Newton Police

Police said a boy's dad reported the suspicious event Monday night.

Ransacked House, Stolen Bikes, Keyed Car: Newton Police Logs

Every week, Newton Police officers respond to dozens of calls. Here are a few examples of what they responded to in the past week.

Newton Man Sentenced For Loan Fraud That Sent Money To Russia

The Newton man opened an account at an Eastern Bank in Auburndale under someone else's social security number.

Newton Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Filing False Tax Return

The Newton accountant admitted to stealing $1.6 million from an elderly client and a former client’s estate. He could face 20 years.

Newton Firefighters Put Out Brush Fire Near Wells Avenue

Fire officials called forestry officials to come evaluate, according to early fire scanner radio reports.

'Most Wanted Sex Offender' Captured In Mexico

John Corbett failed to register as a sex offender after being convicted of raping a woman at knifepoint in her Newton home two decades ago.

Woman Scares Off Man Stealing Her Car: Newton Police

Later, police said they found him face down, covered in dirt under a board hidden near a shed.

Car Drives Into Stone Wall, Firefighters Rescue Driver In Newton

Check out the photos.

Dumpster Fire Out At Chestnut Hill's The Street: Newton Fire

It's not clear what started it, but it sure did cause a lot of smoke.

Two Indicted For Rape In Newton: Middlesex Grand Jury

A Middlesex Grand Jury handed down four indictments related to Newton, including assault with intent to rape a child.

Newton Stabbing: Teen Charged With Intent To Murder, DA Says

On July 18 a Newton teen stabbed another Newton teen sending them to the hospital.

Suspicious Solicitor, Egged House, Stolen Car: Newton Police Logs

Police said they got a report of a man posing as an exterminator sent by the city knocked on doors this weekend.

Newton National Night Out Event Aims To Create Connection In City

Newton Police Department to host night of food, music and fun at Captain John Ryan Park on Aug. 6.

18-Year-Old Stabbed In Newton: Police

Newton police said the attacker knew the victim.

Newton Woman Throws Hammer, Sprays Bleach In Attack: Cops

Asia Dotten-Jiles attacked another woman in Littleton, according to police.

Man Hit, Killed By MBTA Commuter Rail Train In Newton

MBTA Transit Police said a man in his 20s was trespassing on the tracks when the train hit him.

Newton Boy Riding Scooter Hit By Car

He was taken to Children's Hospital just before 5 p.m. Monday. Police said he was not wearing a helmet.

Newton Man Who Crashed Car Into Fence, Yards, House Cited: Police

No one was seriously hurt, according to Newton Fire Department officials.

Newton Prostitution, Stabbing, Cocaine: Grand Jury Indictments

The District Attorney announced three Newton related indictments handed down by the Grand Jury between January 17 and April 29, 2019.​

2 Alarm Fire In Newton Rips Through Basement

Firefighters were called to a home on Vaughn Avenue Thursday night for a fire.

Bomb Threat, Molested Child, Car Break Ins: Newton Police Logs

A man is due in court in connection to making false bomb threats and other calls from the Newton Police logs.

West Newton Man Dies During Triathlon In Hopkinton State Park

When lifeguards pulled him from the water, he was unresponsive, according to officials.

Newton Bank Manager Pleads Guilty To Loan Scam

Alexander Grinis, of Jamaica Plain, pleaded guilty to one count of false statements on loan applications while he was a manager at the bank.

Porsche Driver Punches Another Driver In Face: Newton Police Logs

Here are a few of the types of calls that Newton police responded to this weekend.

Man Accused Of Nabbing $100K In Equipment From Newton Camera Shop

Police are asking for the public's help to find a man they suspect of stealing more than $100,000 worth of rented media equipment.

Fatal Newton Fire Caused By Tossed Cigarette: Officials

Outgoing Newton Fire Chief said the three-alarm fire on Oxford Road on Saturday was caused by improper disposal of a cigarette.

Gino Lucchetti To Be Next Newton Fire Chief: Mayor

The mayor announced her pick for the next Newton fire chief, subject to city council approval.

Man Dies, Mother Rescued In Newton Fire

"Hoarding conditions" hindered the search for the 62-year-old man during the three-alarm fire.

Newton Judge Helped Man Escape ICE: Feds

Newton District Judge Shelley Joseph was accused of allowing a man set for deportation escape her courtroom through a backdoor.

Chestnut Hill Fire: Red Cross Sets Up Help Center For Displaced

The Red Cross have set up an emergency and informational number for anyone impacted to call if they have questions.

Hundreds Displaced After Chestnut Hill Fire

There are more than 600 people who live in the Towers of Chestnut Hill, a luxury condo complex, which is made up of two high rises.

Newton Man Arrested, Accused Of Punching House Of Blues Staff: PD

Police said they saw him punch a member of the House of Blues staff while waiting for a Kodak Black show. The show was canceled.

Man Steals Jumbo Shrimp, Redbull: Newton Police Logs

Also: Other incidents that Newton police responded to over the weekend.