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.
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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.
CT Tick Season 2026 Could Be Among the Worst; New Haven County at High Risk
CAES researcher Goudarz Molaei warns 2026 could be one of the worst tick seasons on record, with New Haven and Fairfield counties seeing the highest invasive tick concentrations in CT.
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.
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.
Meriden Resident Testifies for CT Bill to Limit Grocery Self-Checkout Lanes
Rolando Castro of Meriden was among those testifying March 10 for SB 438, which would cap grocery self-checkout stations at eight and require one staffed lane per two machines.
Cheshire's Whispering Oaks Nears Two Years Without Home Mail Delivery
Residents of the Whispering Oaks development in Cheshire have driven to the post office daily for nearly two years after USPS demanded a cluster box at a school bus stop location.
Cheshire Opens NAA Tax Credit Applications; Deadline June 5, 2026
Cheshire nonprofits can apply for CT NAA tax credits by June 5, 2026, at Town Manager's Office. Businesses earn a 60% tax credit for approved community contributions.