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.
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.
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.
A 16-year-old from Wallingford sustained life-threatening injuries in an I-84 hit-and-run near Newtown on Feb. 21. The Toyota RAV4 driver who fled was later located by state police.
Everard Walker, 53, was fatally shot by a Hartford police officer on Feb. 19 during a mental health wellness check at 990 Capitol Avenue. The Inspector General released a preliminary report and bodycam footage on Feb. 23.
Karl R. Jacobson, 55, turned himself in on two counts of first-degree larceny after allegedly stealing $85,500 from police funds to cover gambling losses. The arrest warrant reveals he wagered $4.4 million on DraftKings and FanDuel in a single year.
Bridgeport is urging state regulators to block a proposed United Illuminating transmission project, citing community impacts. The city also has multiple public hearings scheduled through 2026, offering residents opportunities to engage on local issues. Details on how to participate are available through city and state channels.
New Haven is reviewing multiple zoning changes, including transit-oriented development and industrial-to-residential conversions. The Board of Alders has also called for public hearings on park decisions and statue removal. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and participate in upcoming discussions.
Hamden residents are invited to attend public meetings from February 18–25, 2026, on the Bus Rapid Transit project, zoning appeals, planning updates, and citation hearings. Meetings are hybrid, with in-person and Zoom options available.
Wallingford welcomed Geoffrey Einhorn as Town Attorney and honored longtime public servants Jim Seichter and Ray Ross. The town also completed Christmas tree pickup, reminded residents of sidewalk clearing duties, and updated compost center hours. No recent meetings were reported for major boards during the week of February 16–22, 2026.
Durham residents are urged to attend the February 23, 2026 public hearing on automated traffic enforcement cameras. Ongoing zoning reviews, drainage concerns, and the tax credit filing period (Feb 1–May 15) are also key issues.
Cheshire residents can attend multiple public hearings and commission meetings in early 2026 on zoning, land use, and the town's Plan of Conservation and Development. A reported sign code concern is under review.
Branford is deploying 46 fully electric school buses for the 2026-27 school year, marking the largest all-electric school bus fleet in New England and Connecticut's first fully electric school transportation system.