For the past two years, Newton Falls has relied on the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department for its police services.
That’s because the Newton Falls Police Department dissolved in 2022 due to financial constraints. But now a new police chief could be hired, potentially leading to the return of its department.
On Monday, the Newton Falls City Council voted on a January 17th deadline for police chief applications. Gene Fixler was reinstated as police chief last summer but he’s now eying retirement…