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.
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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.
New Haven Crime Plummets in 2025, but Homicides Bucked the Trend
Crime fell sharply along Connecticut's I-91 corridor in 2025. Bridgeport violent crime dropped 37.4%, New Haven overall crime fell 24%. But New Haven recorded 16 homicides — up from 15.
North Branford Group Home Operator Sued Over Hiring of Convicted Felon Who Allegedly Abused Two Residents
A civil lawsuit filed in February 2026 accuses Resources for Human Development of hiring a convicted felon who allegedly abused two non-verbal, disabled residents at its North Branford group home. The employee was arrested in December 2025 on criminal charges.