Southington Man Charged With Illegal Re-Entry After 2013 Deportation
Yunior Benavides, 49, of Southington was arrested March 6, 2026 in West Hartford for illegal re-entry after being deported to the Dominican Republic in 2013.
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Wallingford Moves Forward with 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act Application
Wallingford is pursuing 2026 Connecticut NAA Tax Credits for housing and workforce development. Mayor Cervoni signed the intent letter March 12; nonprofits submit proposals by May 22.
Columbia Woman Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Sexual Assault
Alyson Cranick, 44, of Columbia and former Region 19 school employee, sentenced March 12 to 20 years in federal prison for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy.
West Haven Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Trading Child Sexual Abuse Material
West Haven man Adam Salgado Jr., 32, an Army soldier, sentenced to 6 years for receiving child sexual abuse material on Telegram. Must report to prison by April 16, 2026.
3 Democrats Battle for New Haven's 92nd District, 2 Clear CEP Threshold
Justin Farmer and Eli Sabin cleared the CEP public financing threshold to challenge 21-term incumbent Pat Dillon in New Haven's 92nd House District primary. SEEC reviews May 28.
New Haven Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking
Luis Salaman, 44, of New Haven was sentenced March 12 to 14 years in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking and witness intimidation. The FBI investigation began in October 2021; co-defendant Jesus Seguinot received 6.5 years in 2025.
Hartford Man Arrested in North Haven $14K Check Fraud Case, 3 Years Later
Wesley Pearson, 27, of Hartford was arrested March 10 for a $14,000 North Haven check fraud originally reported in May 2023. He faces second-degree larceny and forgery charges.
Connecticut's Clean Slate Law Erases 150,000 Records, But Many Don't Know
CT has automatically erased 150,000+ criminal records under its Clean Slate law, but those affected receive no notice. Officials say a notification process is being developed.
FBI Arrests MS-13 Suspect in Waterbury Wanted for El Salvador Murder
Suspected MS-13 member Danny Granados-Garcia was arrested by the FBI in Waterbury March 10 on an El Salvadoran murder warrant. He was transferred to ICE and will be deported to face charges.
Cheshire Town Manager Releases FY 2027 Budget Book; Adoption Vote April 28
Cheshire Town Manager Sean Kimball released the FY 2027 Proposed Digital Budget Book on March 10, opening a review period with department presentations through April 23 and an adoption vote April 28.
CT Joins 26 States Continuing Live Nation Antitrust Case After DOJ Settlement
Connecticut AG William Tong will continue the state's antitrust case against Live Nation after the DOJ settled March 9. CT is one of 26 states and DC rejecting the federal terms as insufficient.
Multi-Agency Warrant Sweep in East Haven and New Haven Nets Eight Arrests
A pre-dawn multi-agency warrant sweep across East Haven and New Haven on March 10, 2026 resulted in eight arrests on charges including first-degree kidnapping, assault, and threatening.