Newtown Police Department

Newtown Police Department Newtown, CT Police Dept. Not monitored 24-7. Emergency #: - 911, Non-Emergency # - (203) 426-5841 Public Safety Organization
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06/04/2026

🚨 Law Enforcement Torch Run Tomorrow - Road Delays Expected
Heads up, Newtown & surrounding area motorists!
The Law Enforcement Torch Run will be taking place on Friday, June 5, 2025 between 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM in Newtown.
Expect traffic delays on the following roads:
• Route 302
• Glover Ave
• Queen St
• Church Hill Rd
Please plan ahead and seek alternative routes during this time.
A big thank you for your patience and support as the dedicated men and women of the Newtown Police Department, Gardner Correctional Institution, Army National Guard and our Newtown Unified Team run to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes!
Every mile they run helps our Special Olympians shine. ❤️🔥

There will be no fingerprint services next Thursday June 11th.
06/03/2026

There will be no fingerprint services next Thursday June 11th.

This month alone, our officers and staff responded to and investigated 1,666 calls for service.Every call is different.S...
06/01/2026

This month alone, our officers and staff responded to and investigated 1,666 calls for service.

Every call is different.

Some are handled in 30 minutes.

Others require hours, days, and, in complex cases, even months of investigation.

Behind each number is a real situation: someone in need of help, a concern in our community, or an incident that requires thorough follow-up. We treat every call with the time and attention it deserves.

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we work to serve Newtown safely and effectively.

Your trust and partnership help us do this important work every single day.

05/29/2026

Newtown Police Myth Buster - Episode 8

Newtown PD Fact Check: Cameras & License Plate ReadersAutomated Speed & Red Light Cameras
• Only take a photo IF you’re speeding or running a red light
• If you’re following the law → NO photo is taken
License Plate Readers (LPRs)
• Scan your vehicle’s registration plate
• Instantly check it against a national database for:
• Stolen vehicles
• Wanted persons
• Missing persons
• Endangered children

These tools are designed to improve safety while protecting the privacy of lawful drivers.

Newtown High School Senior Creates Heartfelt Gift for Local Kids in NeedMaya Chaudhary, a 17-year-old senior and aspirin...
05/27/2026

Newtown High School Senior Creates Heartfelt Gift for Local Kids in Need

Maya Chaudhary, a 17-year-old senior and aspiring costume designer, just completed an incredibly meaningful capstone project. Using her impressive self-taught sewing skills (which she’s been honing since age 7), Maya handcrafted and donated 20 beautiful stuffed animals to the Newtown Police Department.

These thoughtful creations will now live in police cruisers so officers can offer them to children experiencing stressful or traumatic situations, providing a little comfort and reassurance during some of their toughest moments.

During the donation, Sgt. James shared that officers had responded to a call earlier that same morning, where comfort items like Maya’s stuffed animals would have been especially helpful. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect.

This fall, Maya will attend Purchase College to study Technical Design and Costume Design. We’re so proud of this talented young artist who’s using her passion to serve our community!

Thank you, Maya, for showing what it means to combine creativity with compassion.

05/23/2026

Newtown Police are attempting to locate the owner of a wireless solar charger that was lost in the area of 36 Hanover Rd. If it belongs to you or someone you know, contact Officer Lassen at Police Headquarters.

05/21/2026

Pass It Forward

Dear Community,

As we celebrate high school and college graduations across Newtown, I want to share a few thoughts with our graduates and the entire community.

In life, you will all face moments filled with friction and noise, situations or people that challenge your focus and test your character. When that happens, I encourage you to remember who you are and what you stand for. Stay grounded. Stay strong. And never lose sight of the values that define you.

A good friend recently shared a powerful commencement speech by Eric Church with me. I highly recommend taking a few minutes to listen. His message is simple but powerful: When the world throws static your way and tries to shake your resiliency, you get to choose how you respond. You decide who you will be.

Do not let the noise of the world dictate your actions. Rise above it. Be the person you were meant to be.

To our graduates and to everyone in our community, keep moving forward with purpose, integrity, and kindness. Newtown is stronger and better because of you.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Chief David M. Kullgren
Newtown Police Department

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPzKUn5MWqQ

05/19/2026

SUSPECT in CUSTODY.
Our officers spent the past 15 hours searching for the suspect, and he is now safely in custody. I would like to thank our staff for diligently working on this case, our regional law enforcement partners, and our community members for providing timely information.

Press Release to follow.

Chief David Kullgren

05/19/2026

🚨Update 5/19 @ 810am: SUSPECT LOCATED AND IN POLICE CUSTODY. Thank you to all the citizens for your assistance and awareness. More information to follow.

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