Two charged with attempting to steal copper from Fairfield Hills campus in Newtown

Newtown police have arrested and charged two individuals in connection with an attempted theft of copper from the Fairfield Hills campus. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred at the site, which has been the subject of previous security concerns regarding unauthorized access and property damage.

The suspects were taken into custody following the attempt to remove copper materials from the premises. No further details regarding the identities of the individuals or the specific circumstances of the arrest have been released by the Newtown Police Department at this time.