Crime & Safety

DWI, Disorderly Conduct and Marijuana Charge

Some of the most recent arrests made by the Newtown Police Department.


A juvenile was arrested at 9:40 p.m. on Nov. 23 on a charge of possession of marijuana.

According to police, officers were dispatched to a residence in Newtown on report of a juvenile in possession of marijuana and the arrest was made after an investigation. The youthful offender is due in court on Dec. 3.

Sandy Hook Man Charged with DWI

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Thomas N. Owens, 43, of Unit 11 at 138 Underhill Road in Sandy Hook, was arrested at 9:21 p.m. on Nov. 23 on charges of DWI, operating with a suspended registration, operating without insurance and failure to signal.

Police said the arrest was made following a motor vehicle stop on Cherry Street. Owens posted a $100 bond and is due in court on Dec. 11.

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Disordery Conduct Charge

Neil J. Unger, 56, of 46 Shepards Hill Road, was arrested at 3:42 p.m. on Nov. 22 on a charge of disorderly conduct.

The arrest was made after police responded to the address on report of a domestic disturbance in progress, according to the report. Unger is due in court on Nov. 26.

[The above information was provided by the Newtown Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.]


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