Roger Harrison Arrested in New Haven: Stalking, Threats, Drugs
Man accused of blocking victim's driveway, threatening to shoot, and leading police on chase before arrest
PublishedMarch 17, 2026
At the time of the incident, Harrison was already subject to a protective order
Roger Dwayne Harrison, 30, Arrested in New Haven After Stalking, Threatening, and Fleeing Police
Roger Dwayne Harrison, 30, of New Haven was arrested on March 5, 2026, on multiple charges including stalking, threatening, drug possession, and violation of a protective order, after he allegedly blocked a victim's driveway, threatened to shoot them, and led police on a brief pursuit through city streets.
Harrison was set bail at $150,000 and is being held at the New Haven Correctional Center.
What Happened
According to the New Haven Police Department and Patch reporting, police were flagged down by a victim who had been threatened by someone she had previously been in a relationship with — later identified as Harrison.
The incident had escalated throughout the prior day. Harrison allegedly came to the victim's home multiple times under various pretexts. At one point, he blocked the driveway with his vehicle, preventing the victim from leaving, and made repeated threats to shoot them.
When the victim was eventually able to leave the home, Harrison pursued them through several streets. The victim reached officers who were conducting an unrelated traffic stop and reported the incident. Officers subsequently located Harrison's vehicle and attempted to stop him. He fled before being apprehended.
Charges
Harrison was charged with the following:
First-degree threatening (Class D felony)
First-degree harassment
Second-degree stalking
Violation of a protective order
Interfering with an officer
Possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell
Possession of a controlled substance
The narcotics charge stems from the discovery of more than half an ounce of cannabis during his arrest, according to the police log entry. Possession with intent to sell is a Class B felony in Connecticut.
Protective Order Was Already in Place
At the time of the incident, Harrison was already subject to a protective order in connection with the victim. The arrest includes a charge of violating that order, which carries its own criminal penalties in Connecticut.
Under Connecticut law, violating a restraining or protective order is a Class D felony if the defendant has a prior conviction for the same offense, or a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense.
Background on the New Haven Case
The arrest was reported on March 9, 2026, by Patch, which cited the New Haven Police Department's arrest log. No additional details about the victim have been released. The victim's name was not disclosed.
Harrison's case will proceed through the Connecticut court system. No arraignment date has been publicly announced as of March 12. A $150,000 bond suggests prosecutors viewed him as a flight risk or a danger to the victim.
