Newton Police Arrest 3 In Connection With Daytime Break In

Someone called 911 to report a break in on the 300 block of Watertown Street just before noon on June 9 on a street full of businesses.

Newton Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud

The Newton man admitted to defrauding a federal agency by inflating expenses and submitting fake bids, to favor a family member.

One Dead At Newton Construction Site Collapse

Firefighters performed what was described as a "recovery mission" at a construction site in Newton.

Two Men With Guns Arrested In Newton

The arrests come at a time when the city is on edge about a rash of home break-ins.

Newton Man Accused Of Wire Fraud

Prosecutors said Ben Valente arranged to award contracts for scaffolding and masonry repair to a family member.

Newton Break Ins: 3 Men Arrested In Connection With Investigation

Newton is on high alert after more than a dozen house break-ins during the past two months.

Newton Man Accused Of Stealing Designer Clothing From SUV

Peter K. Ciesluk, 36 of Newton, was arraigned on charges of breaking and entering at night in connection with breaking into an SUV.

Burglar Caught In The Act During Newton Home Break: Report

As police and residents are on high alert amid a string of break-ins around Newton, a man was arrested in the act of rifling through an SUV.

Got A Security Camera? Newton Police Ask For Volunteers To Share

The Newton Police Department is looking for anyone who might be willing to let them have access to their outside surveillance video.

Newton Police Seek Highland Avenue Break-In Suspects

Police said two people got out of an SUV between 7 and 8 p.m. Friday and were seen hurrying back to it 20 minutes later after a break-in.

Newton Woman Finds Masked Man In Her Home, No Arrests Yet: PD

Newton police are investigating a string of break-ins and attempted break-ins across the city since March 12.

Newton Landscaper Accused Of Tax Evasion

The owner of a Newton landscaping company was charged Monday with tax evasion. Authorities said he underreported about $384,000 in taxes.

Newton Man In Crisis Threatens Suicide By Cop, Twice: Police

Police said the 20-year-old resisted arrest and grabbed an officer’s gun disabling the safety the second time March 6.

Racist Banners Found Hanging On Newton Bridge: Police

"These banners appeared at such a difficult time – soon after the Capitol was overrun," said Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.

Newton Police Officers Help Save Man Who Collapsed On Sidewalk

Three Newton police officers are being credited with saving the life of a man who collapsed on a sidewalk on Monday with heart trouble.

Guns At Airports More Frequent In 2020: How Many Were At Logan?

The rate of firearm catches at airports nationally skyrocketed during the first nine months of the coronavirus pandemic.

Newton Hate-Related 'Incidents' Increased In 2020

Crime fell in almost all other categories, and police arrested fewer people, according to the police 2020 year-end report.

Former Newton Attorney Pleads Guilty To Embezzlement

The Newton man admitted to using embezzled funds from family trusts to pay for a car and a Vermont vacation home.

Man Shot By Newton Police Identified, 911 Call Released

The Middlesex District Attorney's office also released more details about the Tuesday shooting in Newton Highlands.

2 Newton Officers Fatally Shot Man With Knife: Middlesex DA

Police fatally shot a 28-year-old Newton resident who authorities said had a knife in a Newton Highlands candy shop.

Newton Police Warn Of COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud Scams

Police and the FBI say fraud schemes related to the vaccine are on the rise. Here are some tips to keep from being a victim.

5 Ways To Stop Porch Pirates In Newton This Holiday Season

Package thefts are a growing problem as online shopping explodes. Newton police offer some tips to thwart porch pirates.

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Updated COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Update #53

2-Alarm Fire At Newton Home Near Mass Pike

Firefighters raced to a home on Cherry Street Thursday.

Newton's 2020 Sex Offender Safety Map​

There are 10 registered level 2 and 3 sex offenders listed in Newton.

Newton Police To Begin Ticketing Again For These Parking Rules

Some parking rules that were suspended earlier this year when the pandemic hit, will be returning to Newton, according to police.

Man Accused Of Driving Through Crowd Of BLM Protesters In Court

Witnesses said the Needham man shouted at them then drove his car through a crowd of Black Lives Matter protesters outside Newton City Hall.

Newton Police Report Dozens Of Bogus Unemployment Claims

There are so many false unemployment claims, the FBI has created a new way to report them.

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.