Newman Police Department

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08/28/2026

Lieutenant Brett Short and his dog, Cooper, logging off for the final time!

08/28/2026

Today marks the final day of work for Lieutenant Brett Short!

In 1998, Lieutenant Short graduated from what was then the Modesto Junior College West Campus police academy, which transitioned to the Ray Simon Training Center.

Lieutenant Short began his law enforcement career as a Custodial Deputy with the Shasta County Sheriffs Department in 2000. In 2001, he was hired by the Newman Police Department as a full time Police Officer. Over the years, he has earned several promotions to include Sergeant in 2008, and Lieutenant in 2010 - a role he held for more than half of his career. Following the retirement of Chief Richardson in May of 2026, Lieutenant Short was named as the Acting Chief of Police.

During his tenure, Lieutenant Short served as a Detective, a Field Training Officer, Range Master, and a Less Lethal Instructor. He was named the Newman Police Department Officer of the Year in 2006, and was recognized for his exceptional efforts in impaired driving enforcement in 2002, receiving the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Award.

Lieutenant Short holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University, and a Masters Degree in Education from Trident University.

Lieutenant Short, thank you for your years of service and dedication to the City of Newman! We hope you enjoy retirement to its fullest!

This is the last week to place your order!
08/22/2026

This is the last week to place your order!

We had a great time at Coffee with a Cop this morning! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hi, and a very specia...
08/14/2026

We had a great time at Coffee with a Cop this morning! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hi, and a very special thank you to all of the wonderful staff at Inyo & Hwy 33 for training our officers and helping them serve the Starbucks customers!

National Coffee with a Cop day is Wednesday, October 7th. If you missed today’s event, mark your calendars to stop by between 8:30am and 10:30am!

☕️ Don’t forget to join your Newman Police Department staff tomorrow morning for Coffee with a Cop! Come introduce yours...
08/13/2026

☕️ Don’t forget to join your Newman Police Department staff tomorrow morning for Coffee with a Cop! Come introduce yourself to our new Chief of Police, Raymond Framstad!

We look forward to sharing the morning with you all.

Date: Friday, August 14th
Time: 8:30am to 10:30am
Location: Starbucks, 2005 N Street

Tomorrow is the first day of school for the Newman Crows Landing Unified School District! Please help us to make the 202...
08/12/2026

Tomorrow is the first day of school for the Newman Crows Landing Unified School District! Please help us to make the 2026/2027 school year a great one. Leave early, be patient, be courteous, and be cautious of pedestrians and bicyclists.

Parents, please remind your children who walk or ride bicycles to school to be aware of motorists, put their phones away and be aware of their surroundings, and to obey the rules of the road.

We hope all of the Newman Crows Landing Unified School District students and staff have a great school year!

🚧 Traffic Advisory 🚧Attention motorists! Expect one-way traffic control on Highway 33 from Yolo Street in Newman to Fink...
08/03/2026

🚧 Traffic Advisory 🚧

Attention motorists!

Expect one-way traffic control on Highway 33 from Yolo Street in Newman to Fink Road/Crows Landing Road beginning August 4th through August 5th from 7am to 2pm.

Take your patience with you when you leave your house, and be sure to leave early as you should expect delays. Watch for road workers and drive cautiously.



🚧 Aviso de tráfico 🚧

¡Atención, conductores!

Se implementará un control de tráfico de sentido único en la Carretera 33, desde la calle Yolo en Newman hasta Fink Road/Crows Landing Road, los días 4 y 5 de agosto, en horario de 7:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m.

Armese de paciencia al salir de casa y asegúrese de partir con tiempo, ya que cabe esperar retrasos. Esté atento a los trabajadores de la vía y conduzca con precaución.

🚨 Reminder! 🚨Time is quickly running out to place your order for a custom brick to be permanently located at Newman’s Ve...
08/03/2026

🚨 Reminder! 🚨

Time is quickly running out to place your order for a custom brick to be permanently located at Newman’s Veterans Circle! Have your brick engraved in honor of a service member, your business or organization name, your family name, in honor of a loved one, or with a special message.

Veterans Circle will be located at the northwest corner of Highway 33 and Fresno Street. Purchase a brick, have it engraved, and become a permanent part of historical downtown Newman. Orders must be placed by August 26, 2026. Order by scanning the QR code or following the link listed in the flyer.

If you have any further questions, please contact Newman City Hall at 209-862-3725.

As National Vehicle Theft Prevention month comes to a close, we wanted to remind you that the Newman Police Department p...
07/31/2026

As National Vehicle Theft Prevention month comes to a close, we wanted to remind you that the Newman Police Department provides “The Club” to Newman residents free of charge on a year-round basis during office lobby hours. The Club is limited to those residing within Newman city limits, all you need to do is show your vehicle registration card bearing a City of Newman address!



Ahora que concluye el Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Robo de Vehículos, queremos recordarles que el Departamento de Policía de Newman ofrece el dispositivo “The Club” a los residentes de Newman de forma gratuita durante todo el año, en el horario de atención al público de la oficina. Este beneficio está limitado a quienes residen dentro de los límites de la ciudad de Newman; ¡lo único que necesita hacer es presentar la tarjeta de registro de su vehículo con una dirección de la ciudad de Newman!

Please help us welcome our new Chief of Police, Raymond Framstad!Chief Framstad began his law enforcement journey in 199...
07/29/2026

Please help us welcome our new Chief of Police, Raymond Framstad!

Chief Framstad began his law enforcement journey in 1995 when he was hired as a Reserve Police Officer with the Modesto Police Department. During his career, he has served with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department, Livingston Police Department, and the Merced County Sheriff’s Office where he worked since 2006.

While with the Merced County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Framstad served in special assignments that included narcotics investigations, ma*****na eradication, crisis negotiations, the Sheriff’s Enforcement Team and the HIDTA Task Force. He served as an Operations Lieutenant overseeing the Detective Bureau, Coroner’s Bureau, Code Enforcement, HIDTA operations, and the Animal Services Bureau.

Chief Framstad earned a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Management, both from Union Institute and University. He is also a graduate of Sherman Block Leadership Institute, POST Command College, and the California Police Chiefs Executive Leadership Institute at Drucker’s.

With his appointment, Chief Framstad becomes the 17th Chief of Police in the history of the Newman Police Department.

Congratulations, Chief, and welcome to Newman!

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