Man Charged After Knife Attack on Wallingford Movie Theater Security Guard
A Wallingford man was arrested after police say he tried to stab a Holiday Cinemas security guard with a pocketknife on Oct. 6. The guard suffered minor cuts to the head.
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Meriden Police Investigate Remains Found After Hicks Avenue Fire as Homicide
Meriden police are investigating as a homicide the death of a 35-year-old man found after a small fire on Hicks Avenue. He had been shot several times, police said.
Shelton Man Charged in West Haven I-95 Road-Rage Shooting
A 57-year-old Shelton man faces six charges in an Aug. 1 road-rage incident on I-95 in West Haven, where a driver reported gunfire. He is due in court Nov. 17.
New Haven Police Chief Credits License-Plate Readers as Violent Crime Falls
New Haven is on track for its fewest violent-crime incidents in 15 years, Police Chief David Zannelli says, and he counts the city's 300-plus license-plate readers among the reasons.
Jury Convicts Driver in 2023 Sherman Parkway Hit-and-Run That Killed Hillhouse Senior
A jury found a 57-year-old New Haven man guilty of evading responsibility in the 2023 crash that killed Hillhouse High senior Bryan Ramirez-Gutierrez, 17. Sentencing is Nov. 30.
Bridgeport Ex-Sen. Dennis Bradley Arrested on Ballot Charges
Former state Sen. Dennis Bradley was arrested on four absentee-ballot charges from Bridgeport's Aug. 11 primary, where his brother ran for probate judge. He is due in court Oct. 21.
New Haven Man Gets 5 Years for Selling Drugs From Branford Hotel Room
A federal judge sentenced a 41-year-old New Haven man to five years in prison and four years of supervised release for selling fentanyl and crack cocaine from a Branford hotel room.
Georgia Man Charged in $50,000 Phone Scam of North Branford Resident
A 70-year-old North Branford resident wired $50,000 after a fake fraud alert and a call about "FBI agents." Police say a 29-year-old Georgia man has surrendered and been charged.
Kosta Diamantis Sentenced to 7 Years in Bridgeport; Tong Moves to Revoke Pension
A federal judge in Bridgeport sentenced former state budget official Kosta Diamantis, who fled to Greece, to seven years on Sept. 30. Attorney General William Tong moved to revoke his pension.
Man Shot Outside Birthday Party in Bridgeport; Police Seek Tips
A 23-year-old man from Hamden was shot outside a Bridgeport birthday party Friday night. Detectives are investigating and ask witnesses to call.
West Haven Man Sentenced to 92 Months for Attempting to Join ISIS
A 29-year-old West Haven man who tried to travel to Syria to fight for ISIS was sentenced to 92 months in federal prison and lifetime supervised release.
Middletown Homicide Suspect Held on $3 Million Bond After Hartford Shootout
A Middletown man charged with murder in the death of a woman found in her apartment Sept. 29 was ordered held on $3 million bond after a police chase and shootout in Hartford.