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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New Haven Police Chief Explains 'Compassion Plus Accountability' Policing Plan
New Haven Police Chief David Zannelli says compassion plus accountability will guide policing, backed by crisis training for 80 officers and 24 new bike cops.
Two Teens Ejected in Stolen-Car Rollover on North Branford's Totoket Road
Two teens were thrown from a stolen Chrysler 300 that overturned on Totoket Road in North Branford early Friday, Oct. 9. Both had non-life-threatening injuries.
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.
Hamden Government Roundup: Chiefs' Contracts, Putnam Avenue Grant
Hamden's council agenda carried new contracts for the police and fire chiefs and a $100,000 Putnam Avenue cleanup grant. Five committees did not meet Monday, Oct. 5.
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 Government Roundup: Settlement Bonds, Short-Term Rentals
New Haven alders approved $27 million in settlement bonds and $1.8 million in youth contracts, and a committee backed new purchasing rules and ice rink rates.
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.
Medicare Open Enrollment 2026: Dates, Free Counseling and Help Near You
Medicare open enrollment runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Free CHOICES counselors at 1-800-994-9422 compare plans, with fall sessions in Branford, Hamden, New Haven, Woodbridge and Middletown.
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.
Connecticut's Stricter Left-Lane Law Is in Effect; Violators Face $88 Fine
Connecticut's stricter left-lane law took effect Oct. 1. Drivers who stay in the passing lane on multi-lane highways without passing can face an $88 fine.