Cheshire's Whispering Oaks Nears Two Years Without Home Mail Delivery
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.
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Inmate Found Dead at MacDougall-Walker Correctional in Suffield; State Investigating
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 Collect 5,000 Diapers for Shoreline Families in Annual Drive
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 Officials Testify for Senate Bill 91 as ICE Concerns Reshape Schools
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.
Bridgeport Police Shooting Ruled Justified; Ambulance Delay Probed
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.
New Haven: 19-Year-Old Arrested After I-91 Street Racing Pursuit
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.
New Haven Man, 61, Dies After Fire at Clinton Elderly Housing Complex
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.
Lamont Floats One-Month Gas Tax Holiday as CT Fuel Prices Surge
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.
Woodbridge Man, 87, Found Safe in Rhode Island After Leaving Senior Living Facility
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.
Bridgeport Police Seek Public Help Finding Missing 15-Year-Old Brent Raley
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.
New Haven Mayor Cites 39% Crime Drop After Violent Weekend on Grand Avenue
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.
New Haven Police Issue Glock 45s, Sell Old Guns to Vermont Dealer
New Haven Police issued 450 Glock 45 pistols with red dot sights in early 2026 at a net cost of ~$192K after selling retired Glock 19s to Parro's Gun Shop in Vermont.