On the two-year anniversary of the police killing of our neighbor, Michael Conlon, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller sent a city-wide email that regrettably did not center Michael as a person, celebrate his life or mourn his death. Nor did the email talk about the importance of mental health or offer…
Posts published in “Police”
NOTE: The complaint and inquest linked from this article contain graphic images and descriptive language regarding the events that led up to and include the shooting. The family of Michael Conlon, a Newton Highlands resident who was fatally shot by Newton Police officers two years ago, filed a wrongful death…
In conjunction with National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the Sons of the American Legion will host the eighth annual Newton Police Appreciation Day on Monday, January 9, 5:30PM-8:30PM at the American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Newton). The event is free and open to the public – to recognize…
A significant change could be on the way for the Newton Police Department as a group of officers will soon begin a pilot program for body-worn cameras, according to Chief John Carmichael. “I recognize that there are pros and cons to it,” said Carmichael during a recent phone interview. “I…
Newton’s Auxiliary Police have been a familiar, integrated part of large community events since the 1950s, when they were organized to serve as Civil Defense officers. Under the leadership of Deputy Chief of Auxiliary Police Jeff Silton, this all-volunteer force has assisted Newton Police in traffic and crowd control, monitoring…
In his almost 40 years on the Newton Police force, Lt. Bruce Apotheker has worked with eight chiefs, helped with cases both local and international, and pushed to make the city a safer place for people of all backgrounds. One of his favorite parts of the job has been his…
The next time you’re stopped by a Newton Police officer, it might be your lucky day. For the last year, Patrolman Reid Larson and his colleagues have been giving out “positive tickets” to reward people they see doing good deeds in the community as well as build relationships. “It’s a…