New Haven Police Search for Suspect in Armed Robbery at A to Z Market
New Haven police seek a suspect who robbed the A to Z Market on Orchard Street at gunpoint at 12:40 p.m. on March 18. No injuries. A suspect image has been released.
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New Haven Hit-and-Run Driver Caught in Louisiana; 37 Calls Placed Him at Scene
New Haven police arrested Tymel Barker, 29, in Louisiana 5 months after a Beaver Hills hit-and-run hurt two children. 37 cell calls near the crash sealed the case.
Shops at Yale Expands 2026 New Haven Food Crawl to 4 Dates, Targets $14K
Shops at Yale expands its New Haven food crawl to 4 dates in 2026, targeting $14K for United Way, CitySeed, and 2 other nonprofits. Tickets are $25; May 2 includes dog adoption and live jazz.
New Haven Teachers Dispute District's Rising Absence Narrative
New Haven teachers are disputing the district's framing of rising absences, blaming 70 vacancies and low pay. NHPS CFO proposes raising substitute budget from $1.13M to $2.13M.
Bridgeport Man Found Dead Behind Farmington Condo Complex, Death Ruled Homicide
Derick Mercado-Labonte, 29, of Bridgeport was found dead behind a Farmington condo on Talcott Forest Road on March 19. Medical examiner ruled homicide; no arrests made.
Southington Land Trust Wins $30K for Lovley Preserve Trails
Southington Land Trust received $30K from Main Street Community Foundation to build trails at the 60-acre Lovley Preserve on Welch Road, donated in 2025.
Former Glastonbury Police Officer Sentenced 10 Years for 49 CT Burglaries
Patrick Hemingway, former Glastonbury cop, was sentenced March 19 to 10 years (of a 20-year suspended sentence) for 49 commercial burglaries in 2023, using police computers to select targets.
Wallingford Brush Pickup April 6 — Set Brush Curbside by April 5
Wallingford's one-time brush pickup starts April 6. Brush must be curbside by April 5, tied with twine, under 4 feet. Missed pickups: free drop-off at John Street Compost Center.
New Haven Rep. Lemar Drives CT Cannabis Reform Bill
New Haven state Rep. Roland Lemar is co-chairing HB 5350, a CT cannabis reform bill heard March 4, that would raise THC limits and ease market rules for equity operators like Lit New Haven.
6 Bridgeport Residents Arrested After Overnight Car Theft Spree in Trumbull
Six Bridgeport residents were arrested in Trumbull on March 18 after a car stolen from Orange was used for overnight break-ins in Monroe and Trumbull. Four adults and 2 juveniles charged.
New Haven OKs 541-Apartment Union Square Phase 1 Near Union Station
New Haven City Plan Commission unanimously approved 541 apartments and 30,000 sq ft of commercial space at Union Square Phase 1, adjacent to Union Station, on March 19.
Branford Resident Stickers for 2026–2028 Now Available at Tax Collector
Branford residents can pick up the new 2026–2028 biennial resident sticker at the Tax Collector's Office for $5. It covers Foote Park, Parker Park, and the Transfer Station through March 2028.