A community is in shock Tuesday night after finding out that the Newport Police Department was immediately disbanded after a council vote Tuesday morning.
Even more shocking is not only did the vote happen with out a full board present, two board members say they knew nothing about the vote.
Newport Borough Police had two part-time police officers. That is until Tuesday morning when a three to two vote disbanded the entire department effective immediately.
Some on council said budget issues forced it to happen, yet other council members disagree.
One of those members submitted his resignation immediately after finding out about the officers being cut.
To hear what all the Newport residents had to say, be sure to watch the video, which you won’t want to miss.
Even more shocking is not only did the vote happen with out a full board present, two board members say they knew nothing about the vote.
Newport Borough Police had two part-time police officers. That is until Tuesday morning when a three to two vote disbanded the entire department effective immediately.
Some on council said budget issues forced it to happen, yet other council members disagree.
One of those members submitted his resignation immediately after finding out about the officers being cut.
To hear what all the Newport residents had to say, be sure to watch the video, which you won’t want to miss.