Newtown Township Police Officer Commendations

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Newtown Township Police Department recently awarded commendations and years of service recognition awards to department officers.

Corporal Paul Deppi, Officer Nicklaus Whitney and Officer Nicholas Ciambrello received commendations for saving the life of a fire victim. On Feb. 25, the three officers rescued a blind person who was trapped inside a home on Diamond Drive while the house was on fire by breaking through the window of a bedroom.

Officer Brent Helvig received a Commendation of Merit and Detective Christopher Bush received a letter of commendation. On June 8, their actions led to the arrest of a wanted Bucks County man and the seizure of a significant amount of crystal methamphetamine.

Detective Christopher Bush and Officer Brent Helvig received letters of commendation for their actions on May 14 that led to an exceptional arrest. The investigation began when Officer Helvig observed the driver of a black Ford pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed on the Newtown Bypass. He initiated a traffic stop and followed the vehicle until it came to a stop on Parkview Way. While Officer Helvig conducted the traffic stop, he observed a weapon and ordered the male out of the vehicle. The male refused to comply and fled the scene in his vehicle, leading to a chase. The driver was later identified, located and arrested.

Detective Corporal Daniel Bartle received a commendation of merit for his actions on August 29 that led to the arrest of two people and the seizure of a significant amount of crystal methamphetamine, along with $8,000 in cash.

Sergeant Frank Ambrose was recognized for 25 years of service.