Newtown Schools Delay Dismissal After Police Search

0:00It's April 22nd. I'm Cory with the story. This is Hartford News today, driven by AI. Schools in Newtown face short delays in dismissing students on Wednesday after a crash on Interstate 84. Two people reportedly ran from the scene, prompting a police search nearby that affected multiple schools. Police worked closely with school officials and local living facilities to keep everyone safe during the hunt. This coordination caused just a brief hold up in letting kids out for the day. No one got hurt and the community stayed calm as officers swept the area. Folks appreciated the quick safety steps taken to protect students heading home. One suspect got picked up on schoolhouse Hill Road with state police now running the full investigation. They haven't named the person yet. Police wrapped up the main search and cleared the area but stuck around the schools through dismissal to make sure everything stayed smooth and secure.