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crime1 year ago•1 min saved

"Newtown Township Barricade Ends with Man in Custody and Shelter-in-Place Lifted"

Residents in Bucks County were asked to shelter in place for the second day in a row due to police activity, as law enforcement responded to a domestic incident in Newtown that escalated into a barricade situation. The man involved was taken into custody without incident, and the shelter in place order was lifted. The police were met with a female victim who reported being physically assaulted, and precautions were taken to evacuate homes in the area. Officials expect to charge the man in response to the incident, and this comes just a day after another violent incident in Falls Township.

via NBC Philadelphia|

#bucks-county #crime #domestic-violence

accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Accident Claims 14 Cows on I-84 in Newtown

Fourteen cows have died and six were euthanized after a cattle trailer carrying 44 cows rolled over on an off-ramp of Interstate 84 in Newtown, Connecticut. The state veterinarian made the decision to euthanize the injured cows due to the risk of exposure to hazardous conditions. The remaining 30 cows are reported to be in good health. The driver of the truck was unharmed.

via NBC Connecticut|

#accidents #cattle-trailer #connecticut

animal-welfare2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Tractor-Trailer Rollover Claims Lives of Dozens of Cows on I-84

Fourteen cows died and six were euthanized after a tractor-trailer carrying 44 dairy cattle rolled over on Interstate 84 in Newtown, Connecticut. The driver, who was not injured, was traveling too fast in foggy conditions and failed to realize it was an exit ramp. Firefighters used the jaws of life to rescue the remaining cows, which were evaluated by a veterinarian and are doing well. The incident caused the closure of the off-ramp for several hours.

via WTNH.com|

#animal-welfare #cows #interstate-84

accidents2 years ago•0 min saved

Tragic Rollover Claims Lives of 20 Cows in Newtown

Fourteen cows died and the exit 10 off ramp from I-84 westbound in Newtown, CT was shut down after a tractor trailer carrying 44 cows rolled over. Eight cows died and six had to be euthanized, while the remaining cows were evaluated and reported to be doing well. The driver was uninjured, and multiple departments responded to the scene, including the Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation, and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Cleanup efforts continued throughout the morning. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

via Eyewitness News 3|

#accidents #cleanup #cows

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Death of Teen Who Jumped from Newtown Bridge

A 17-year-old boy has died from injuries sustained after jumping from a bridge in Newtown, Connecticut. The teen had been with a group of youths entering the water when he went under and did not resurface. Newtown police officers located and recovered him from under the water, initiating life-saving measures before transporting him to the hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.

via Eyewitness News 3|

#accident #bridge #newtown

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Newtown School Board Rejects Book Ban Proposal

The Newtown School Board in Connecticut voted unanimously to keep two graphic novels, "Flamer" by Mike Curato and "Blankets" by Craig Thompson, in circulation despite some parents' concerns about their sexual and gender identity themes. The board will develop a plan to address individual parent concerns. Students spoke out in favor of keeping the books, saying they offer hope and a way forward for those struggling with their identity. The decision comes amid a national trend of book bans in schools.

via Eyewitness News 3|

#book-ban #education #graphic-novels