Bridgeport Man Shot Near Greene Homes After Midnight
A man was shot in the back near Harral Avenue in Bridgeport shortly after midnight Sunday. Police said he was alert and conscious; his condition was unknown at the time of reporting.
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Jury Convicts Joseph Stokes in 2019 Meriden Murder
A New Haven Superior Court jury convicted Joseph Stokes of murdering Aaron Ormsby in Meriden and three firearm-related charges. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 21, 2026.
Guilford Selectmen Approve $36,000 Study on Police Department Facility Needs
Guilford selectmen voted 3-0 on March 25 to fund a $36,000 police facility study. Silver Petrucelli & Associates will assess whether to renovate or replace the 30-year-old Church Street station.
New Haven Pension Board Rejects Chief Jacobson's Disability Claim
New Haven's pension board unanimously rejected ex-chief Jacobson's disability claim as he faces felony charges for stealing $85,500 while wagering $4.4M on DraftKings.
New Haven Halts Unpermitted Demolition at Fair Haven Riverfront
New Haven halted unpermitted demolition at 185 Front St. on March 26 after a contractor brought an excavator without a permit. The Fair Haven warehouse is part of a $34M riverfront development.
Enfield Mother Validated by Landmark $6M Social Media Verdict
Enfield mother Tammy Rodriguez sees validation in a landmark $6M jury verdict finding Meta and YouTube negligent for youth social media harms. Her daughter Selena died by suicide in 2021.
Six New Officers Sworn Into Meriden Police Amid Staffing Push
Meriden Police swore in 6 new officers on March 23, 2026, headed to two CT academies. Starting pay is $65,041, rising to $94,494 after 3 years.
Spring Allergy Season Arrives Early Across Connecticut After Warm March
Connecticut's 2026 allergy season arrived weeks early after March temperatures reached 70°F. New Haven ranks No. 40 and Hartford No. 60 in the AAFA Allergy Capitals report.
CT Lawmakers Debate Property Tax Relief as May Session Deadline Approaches
CT lawmakers weigh a $500M Lamont rebate vs. a permanent $650 property tax credit from House Republicans. A Finance Committee package of ~$900M in options advances to negotiations.
3 Women Arrested in North Branford Spa Prostitution Investigation
North Branford police raided Sun Flower Spa on Foxon Road on March 26, arresting 3 women on prostitution charges following community complaints and a multi-agency probe.
New Haven Names Zannelli Police Chief After Jacobson Embezzlement
New Haven Mayor Elicker nominated David Zannelli as permanent police chief on March 25. Zannelli helped expose ex-chief Jacobson, who stole $85,500 while wagering $4.4M on sports betting apps.
Former New Haven Police Chief Jacobson Returns to Court
Former New Haven Police Chief Jacobson appeared in court March 19 without entering a plea. He faces two felony larceny counts for allegedly stealing $85,500 in department funds.