Crime & Safety
New Officer Joins The Force In Newtown Township
Ofc. DuBeck said he is excited to begin his new law enforcement career serving the residents of Newtown and Wrightstown townships.

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — A new officer this week joined the Newtown Township Police Department.
On Thursday, Matthew DuBeck was sworn in by District Judge Mick Petrucci at the District Court offices on North State Street.
DuBeck graduated from Father Judge High School in 2021, obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from West Chester University in 2025, and completed the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Training Program at the Temple University Police Academy in 2025.
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Ofc. DuBeck said he is excited to begin his new law enforcement career serving the residents of Newtown and Wrightstown townships.

Chief John Hearn and his staff welcome Officer DuBeck to the team. (Newtown Township Police)
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Chief Hearn, Officer DuBeck and the members of the Newtown Township Police Department.
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