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.
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Judge Refers Carvaughn Johnson's New Haven Murder Case to CT Integrity Unit
A federal judge denied Carvaughn Johnson's habeas petition but referred his New Haven murder conviction to CT's Conviction Integrity Unit, citing overlap with NHPD misconduct lawsuits.
James Hilton's 2001 New Haven Murder Conviction Returns to CT Supreme Court
CT Supreme Court heard oral arguments March 6 in James Hilton's habeas challenge of his 2001 New Haven murder conviction, centering on disputed forensic evidence from the late Dr. Cyril Wecht.
New Haven Man Craig Whyte Dies in State Prison Custody; Investigation Underway
Craig Whyte, 45, of New Haven died in his cell at Osborn Correctional on March 22, 2026 — the 5th person to die in CT state custody since February.
Michael Holmes Convicted of 2019 New Haven Murder of Curtis McCray
Michael Holmes, 41, convicted March 13, 2026 of murdering Curtis McCray in New Haven in October 2019. Sentencing scheduled before Judge Keegan on May 22.
Connecticut's Clean Slate Law Erases 150,000 Records, But Many Don't Know
CT has automatically erased 150,000+ criminal records under its Clean Slate law, but those affected receive no notice. Officials say a notification process is being developed.
Multi-Agency Warrant Sweep in East Haven and New Haven Nets Eight Arrests
A pre-dawn multi-agency warrant sweep across East Haven and New Haven on March 10, 2026 resulted in eight arrests on charges including first-degree kidnapping, assault, and threatening.