US EditionMan arrested after allegedly punching Newtown Police officer
Daniel Morris faces multiple charges including assault on safety personnel after allegedly attacking a Newtown officer who responded to a disturbance call.
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CT man accused of punching police officer in face, putting him in ‘chokehold’
A man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly punching a police officer in the face and putting him in a chokehold during an altercation in Newtown. Daniel Morris, 40, faces charges of assault on safety personnel, interfering with an officer/resisting and disorderly conduct, according to the Newtown Police Department. Police said they encountered Morris after they received a 911 call reporting a disturbance in the area of Hanover Road. The lone mal…
Man arrested after allegedly punching Newtown Police officer
NEWTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) -- 40-year-old Daniel Morris was arrested after allegedly punching a Newtown Police officer in the face on Sunday, officials said. Officer Hyvarinen initially responded to the area on Hanover Road for reports of a disturbance. When he arrived, he encountered Morris, who initially raised his arms in surrender, then punched Hyvarinen in [...]
Man arrested for punching police officer in Newtown
40-year-old Daniel Morris was arrested for punching a police officer. Officers arrived at Hanover Road for reports of a disturbance in the area. Officials said when Officer Hyvarinen made contact with Morris, he raised his hands in a gesture of surrender, and without warning struck Hyvarinen in the face with a closed fist. Morris then put Hyvarinen in a headlock. After Hyvarinen was able to break free from the headlock they continued the physica…
A man in his 20s has been charged with threats and violence against the police. A police officer is now demanding compensation after being spat on in the mouth, as the indictment describes it.
Man Sucker-Punched Newtown Officer, Put Him In Headlock During Routine Disturbance Call: Cops
Authorities have arrested a 40-year-old man after police said he sucker-punched an officer during a routine call for a disturbance over the weekend.Daniel Morris is charged with the attack on the officer on Hanover Road in Newtown, authorities said.Newtown Officer Hyvarinen, who was working alone, was speaking with Morris about the disturbance when Morris put his hands up in a sign of surrender but then punched Hyvarinen with a closed fist witho…
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