Fairfield Home Invasion: 3 Charged, 2 Linked to New Haven Homicide
3 men face $3M bail after Feb. 19 Fairfield home invasion; 2 are also New Haven homicide suspects. Schools were closed and a shelter-in-place was issued.
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Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 80 Years for 2024 Stratford Avenue Murder
A Bridgeport man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for the 2024 murder of Brandaja Winston on Stratford Avenue. The case, involving an AK-47 shooting from a moving vehicle, remains partially open as police investigate a second shooter.
New Haven Police Log: Two Arrests on Feb. 28, Including Breach of Peace
New Haven police recorded two arrests on Feb. 28, 2026, including breach of peace and failure to appear charges, as NHPD continues operations under Acting Chief David Zannelli.
West Haven Police Arrest Man on Narcotics Charges After Months-Long Investigation
West Haven police arrested Bries Beckford, 28, after seizing crack cocaine and fentanyl. Beckford had outstanding warrants for domestic violence and probation violation.
Hamden Woman Charged with Five Felony Counts of Animal Cruelty After Rescue Dogs Die
Hamden's Lisa Levy faces five felony animal cruelty counts after rescue dogs in her care were allegedly poisoned with caustic chemicals over a three-year span.
New Haven Man Shot During Waterbury Disturbance Arrested on Assault Charge
Scott Basile, 33, of New Haven was shot during a disturbance in Waterbury on February 26 and arrested the next day on assault charges. Police say the shooting was an isolated incident between two people.
Lawsuit Alleges Abuse at North Branford Group Home; Worker Arrested
A lawsuit alleges abuse of two non-verbal, disabled residents at a North Branford group home run by Resources for Human Development. The accused worker was arrested in December.
East Haven Police Blotter
East Haven police made seven arrests during the week of Feb. 11-17, 2026, including charges of child pornography possession, narcotics sale, assault, DUI, and breach of peace.
Meriden Teen's DoorDash Order on Stolen Credit Card Leads to Felony Arrest
An 18-year-old Meriden man ordered Dunkin' Donuts via DoorDash using a stolen credit card — delivered to his own home. Westport police traced it and arrested him four months later.
Bridgeport Man Gets 4.5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Cocaine and Fentanyl Ring
Terrell Wills, 52, of Bridgeport received 54 months in federal prison for distributing cocaine in a ring spanning Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, and Darien.
New Haven Man, 20, Faces 13 Charges After Woodbridge Crash Reveals Assault Weapon and Drugs
Jaivon Williams, 20, of New Haven faces 13 charges after a crash in Woodbridge led police to discover an assault weapon and nearly four pounds of drugs mixed with fentanyl. He is held on $500,000 bond.
Wallingford Crime Suppression Unit Makes Drug and Theft Arrests in February
Wallingford Police Crime Suppression Unit arrested Madeline Dominello after a hotel surveillance operation found 12 grams of meth in her vehicle, and recovered a stolen motorcycle from a Walmart lot.