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.
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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.
Massachusetts Man Arrested in East Haven Street Takeover That Left Police Cruiser Damaged
Liam Timothy Walsh, 20, of Somerville, MA was arrested March 24 in connection with the November 30, 2025 street takeover at ShopRite Plaza in East Haven, during which a masked mob attacked an occupied police cruiser. More arrests are expected.
Substitute Teacher Jack Gill Arrested on Sex Assault Charges in Branford, Hamden
Branford sub teacher Jack Gill, 24, faces sexual assault charges after a January 2026 incident at Mary T. Murphy Elementary. He was also arrested in Hamden for similar charges.
New Haven Man Hid Under Mattress in North Haven Home Invasion
New Haven man David Palmisano, 43, was arrested for home invasion in North Haven after hiding under a mattress. He faces 7 felony charges and an active NY extradition warrant.
Hamden Man, 60, Charged in Domestic Shooting on Mix Avenue
Silas Harris, 60, was arrested March 23 in Hamden on charges connected to a March 20 domestic-linked shooting on Mix Avenue. The victim, 32, is in stable condition.
Colchester Man Gets 27 Months for Mail Theft Across CT Towns
Marquis Williams, 49, of Colchester was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison on March 19, 2026, after police found 132 pieces of stolen mail in his car during an Old Saybrook traffic stop.
Willimantic Man Charged in 2024 West Hartford Family Dollar Robbery
Willimantic man David Chaparro, 47, was charged March 17 with first-degree robbery for the Dec. 2024 West Hartford Family Dollar holdup after DNA matched him via CODIS.
Fake Outlook Calendar Invitations Are Stealing Passwords Across Connecticut — What to Know About 'Quishing'
A phishing campaign using fake Microsoft Outlook calendar invitations with embedded QR codes is targeting users nationwide, and Connecticut law enforcement is sounding the alarm. The scam, flagged by Wethersfield Police on March 23, uses a fraudulent "Final Notice: Payroll Acknowledgement Required" invite to redirect victims to a fake Microsoft 365 login page. The warning arrives amid a wave of scams hitting CT residents in early 2026, including fraudulent DMV text messages and W-2 season phishing attempts.
New Haven Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charge in Drug Case
Harry Whitley, 23, of New Haven pleaded guilty March 23, 2026 to a federal gun charge in a drug trafficking case. He faces a mandatory 5-year prison sentence, scheduled June 11.
Wallingford Man Faces 10 Charges After DUI Crash, Loaded Gun Found
Anthony Dingle, 41, of Wallingford faces 10 charges — 7 gun felonies — after crashing on Durham Road while allegedly DUI on March 20. A loaded revolver was found at the scene.
Connecticut Deploys $1M Mobile Forensic Lab for DNA and Ballistics
CT deployed a $1M mobile forensic van with rapid DNA, NIBIN ballistics, and GrayKey digital analysis, stationed in New Britain and already used in the Brown University shooting investigation.