New Haven Police Issue Glock 45s, Sell Old Guns to Vermont Dealer
New Haven Police issued 450 Glock 45 pistols with red dot sights in early 2026 at a net cost of ~$192K after selling retired Glock 19s to Parro's Gun Shop in Vermont.
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DNA Evidence Links Waterbury Man to 2013 New Haven Sexual Assault Cold Case
Moses Watkis, 36, of Waterbury was arrested Jan. 30, 2026, charged in a 2013 New Haven sexual assault cold case after DNA from his 2022 Waterbury arrest matched the crime scene.
Sacred Heart Academy Wins 2nd Straight SCC Girls Basketball Title in Hamden
Sacred Heart Academy won its 2nd straight SCC girls basketball title, defeating Sheehan 34-27 in Hamden's lowest-scoring championship game.
Wallingford Compost Center Reopens March 16 with Seasonal Hours for Residents
Wallingford Compost Center at 157 John St. reopens March 16, 2026 with limited hours before expanding to a 5-day/week schedule through November 30.
Cynthia Chamberlain, Missing Since February, Found Dead in New Haven Park
Cynthia Chamberlain, 59, who had been missing from New Haven since February 10, was found dead on March 9 in a park in the city's Hill neighborhood. An autopsy found no evident trauma. The investigation remains ongoing.
Avon Investment Advisor Pleads Not Guilty to $8.9M Federal Fraud
Andrew Komarow, 36, of Avon pleaded not guilty March 3 in New Haven federal court to 11 fraud counts over a $8.9M scheme that cost three financial firms $3.55M.
Second Arrest Made in East Haven Facebook Marketplace Robbery at McDonald's
East Haven Police arrested Justin M. Chapman, 18, of Hamden as the 2nd suspect in the Jan. 8 Facebook Marketplace robbery at a McDonald's where shots were fired.
Blood Moon Eclipse Passed Over New Haven in Early March — Here's What Happened
New Haven had just 20 minutes to see the March 3, 2026 blood moon before moonset. The year's only total lunar eclipse totality ran 6:04–7:02 a.m., but CT's western horizon cut local views short.
Community Dining Room Brings Free Biweekly Breakfast to East Haven
East Haven's Overbrook Center hosts free biweekly breakfasts from Community Dining Room every other Saturday, 9-10 a.m., through May 2026. All are welcome.
Gas Prices Surge Nearly 50 Cents in a Week in Connecticut Amid Iran War
CT gas hit $3.31/gallon in the Hartford area as of March 9, up 47 cents in a week as the Iran War disrupted Strait of Hormuz oil flow. Gov. Lamont proposed a gas tax pause. More increases expected.
New Haven Snow Clearing Costs Top Budget by $1.2M After Blizzard Calvin
New Haven is $1.2M over its snow budget after Blizzard Calvin. Contractor failures and 780 of 900 bus stops uncleared exposed at a Board of Alders debrief.
New Haven: Richard Murray Charged in Elder Sweepstakes Fraud Scheme
Richard Murray, 31, arrested Jan. 2026 on a 2024 New Haven federal indictment for mailing fake Publishers Clearing House and IRS letters to elderly victims in a sweepstakes fraud scheme.