Newtown Police Department Awarded Funds To Replace 2 Vehicles

NEWTOWN, PA — The Newtown Township Police Department has received $131,900 in state funding to replace two new patrol vehicles.

State Sen. Steve Santarsiero visited the police department Friday to present the check to Police Chief John Hearn.

“Our community is safest when our police have the resources necessary to do their jobs,” Sen. Santarsiero said. “I was happy to work with Newtown Township Supervisors and the Newtown Township Police Department to assess their needs, and advocate for state funds to backfill their budget shortfall.”

The vehicles are expected to be on the road in late summer or early fall.

“We can’t do what we do without our elected official’s support,” Chief Hearn said. “They see our needs, and their support of our police department and agency is phenomenal. We couldn’t do it without them. As long as we continue to work together, the community benefits.”

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