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.
Residents of the Whispering Oaks development in Cheshire have driven to the post office daily for nearly two years after USPS demanded a cluster box at a school bus stop location.
Christopher Root, 29, of Old Saybrook died at MacDougall-Walker Correctional in Suffield early March 12 after his cellmate alerted staff. DOC and State Police are investigating.
Branford Police collected nearly 5,000 diapers and wipes in the 2026 Shoreline Law Enforcement Diaper Drive, benefiting local families through Bare Necessities, Inc.
New Haven Mayor Elicker and Superintendent Negrón testified March 10 for CT Senate Bill 91, which would ban ICE enforcement in schools and hospitals without a warrant.
CT Inspector General ruled Bridgeport's 2025 fatal shooting of Dyshan Best justified. An ambulance diverted to an officer with anxiety attack delayed transport by 10 min; IA investigating.
Noah Evanko-Weber, 19, arrested in New Haven after I-91 pursuit following stunt driving on Fulton Terrace March 7. Stop sticks ended chase; $20,000 bond.
Glenn Hall, 61, of New Haven died March 3 from burns sustained in a March 2 fire at Clinton's Lafayette Green elderly and disability housing. Three units were displaced.
Governor Lamont is exploring a 1-month suspension of CT's 25-cent gas tax and 48.9-cent diesel tax as fuel prices spike 50 cents due to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Proposal carries a $40M cost.
Russell Whitman, 87, of Charter Senior Living in Woodbridge was found safe in Rhode Island after leaving the facility on March 11 without his medication. A Silver Alert was issued and later canceled after police located him.
Brent Raley, 15, missing from Bridgeport's North End since Feb. 24, 2026. Police issued public appeal March 9. As of March 12, he has not been found. Call (203) 581-5284.
Mayor Elicker cited a 39% violent crime drop and 51% fall in New Haven shootings in 2025 after a violent weekend that included a Grand Avenue shooting and two stabbings.