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🌱 Newton narcotics investigation ends with Spring Street raid and two arrests

Newton, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Newton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Newton narcotics investigation ends with Spring Street raid and two arrests
  • Ready for L.A. Guns to hit the Newton Theater this Saturday?
  • Newton’s silent 1360 AM just got a new owner—what’s next?

Also on today's calendar: Eleventh Hour Rescue's BARKFEST 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the snail say when he hopped on the tortoise's back for a ride? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two arrested after months-long narcotics investigation in Sussex County (wrnjradio.com) — Newton police, working with county and neighboring departments, recently executed a Spring Street search warrant that led to two arrests and the seizure of suspected crack cocaine. The investigation, focused on alleged local distribution, resulted in charges for a Newton resident and a Paterson man, who are both being held pending court proceedings.
   

• Killswitch, Jinjer, L.A. Guns & more (metalinsider.net) — Rock fans in Newton can catch L.A. Guns at the Newton Theater on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as part of a busy regional concert calendar. The roundup also highlights metal and rock shows across New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts over the next two weeks for those willing to travel.
   

• Station Sales Week Of 6/5 (radioinsight.com) — A Newton-licensed AM radio station, silent 1360 WTOC, has been sold by Centro Biblico of NJ to Cantico Nuevo Ministry for $30,000, along with a Dover translator. The deal is part of a broader batch of radio station sales nationwide, potentially signaling future programming changes for listeners in and around Newton.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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    Vader was LOST on May 13, 2026 in Newton, NJ 07860 near Swartswood Rd apmts by College Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Hampton)
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    at my back door and now roaming the neighborhood. Off Goodale Rd (Nextdoor Andover Township)
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🗞 Nearby News

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Hopatcong

  • Hopatcong Education Association Throws Ice Cream Social For School Volunteers (patch.com)

Franklin

  • Franklin Township Educators Lauded At Annual Educator Of The Year Breakfast (franklinreporter.com)

Ok Newton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: WHEEEEEE! (Thank you Francesca C. for sending it in!)
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