Crime & Safety

Gas Leak at Newton Police HQ

The building was evacuated.

The Newton police station on Washington Street was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after a report of a gas leak.

The leak was reported at about 1:15 p.m.

National Grid responded to the scene and about 20 minutes later allowed police to return to the building, according to the Fire Department.


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