On Monday, Mayor Marc Laredo announced that Braintree Police Chief Timothy Cohoon will be the next Chief of Police for Newton. Chief Cohoon is recommended by Newton’s Police Chief Selection Committee.

Mayor Laredo and former Mayor Ruthanne Fuller jointly made the decision to choose him, as Cohoon has spent 30 years in law enforcement and public safety with the last three years as Chief of Police in Braintree. Chief Cohoon is expected to start at the end of February after approval from the City Council.

Cohoon replaces Newton Police Chief George McMains who retired on January 8th, 2026 after 29 years of service in Newton.