Newton Township disbands police department

NEWTON — For the first time in many years, Newton Township is operating without its own police department.

Township trustees expect to come to an agreement today with either the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department or city of Newton Falls to provide police protection.

Trustee Mark Spletzer said the board of trustees voted Monday to eliminate the department immediately, though Tom Thompson, the township’s part-time police chief, will remain on the job until the township reaches an agreement for new coverage.

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