Trooper attack suspect also charged with assault of Dover woman, dog

By: Sarah Donovan

Outlets: Foster's Daily Democrat

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 1,371

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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DOVER — Jonathan Newcomb, 53, the man charged with assaulting a state trooper outside a Dover church April 2, had previously been charged with assaulting a neighbor and her dog at a Dover Housing Authority property.

According to court documents, Newcomb was charged with two counts of simple assault for the July 1, 2025 incident at the housing property. The charges were placed on file without a finding, for one year, pending good …

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