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Man punched police officer during disorderly conduct arrest in Newtown

Officers were called to a disturbance near Hanover Road when 40-year-old Daniel Morris raised his hands in an apparent gesture of surrender. Police say he then punched Officer Hyvarinen in the face.

Emily Knapton

Nov 24, 2025, 11:40 AM

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A man being arrested for disorderly conduct in Newtown on Sunday is accused of sucker-punching a police officer in the face.

Officers were called to a disturbance near Hanover Road when 40-year-old Daniel Morris raised his hands in an apparent gesture of surrender. Police say he then punched Officer Hyvarinen in the face.

Police say a struggle followed but Officer Hyvarinen ultimately took control. Both suffered minor injuries.

Morris was charged with assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. He is being held on a $75,000 bond.

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