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.
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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.
Cynthia Chamberlain, Missing Since February, Found Dead in New Haven Park
Cynthia Chamberlain, 59, who had been missing from New Haven since February 10, was found dead on March 9 in a park in the city's Hill neighborhood. An autopsy found no evident trauma. The investigation remains ongoing.
Gas Prices Surge Nearly 50 Cents in a Week in Connecticut Amid Iran War
CT gas hit $3.31/gallon in the Hartford area as of March 9, up 47 cents in a week as the Iran War disrupted Strait of Hormuz oil flow. Gov. Lamont proposed a gas tax pause. More increases expected.
Middletown Strengthens Trust Act, Limits ICE Police Cooperation
Middletown's Common Council voted 8-4 on March 2, 2026, to pass a resolution strengthening Connecticut's Trust Act, prohibiting city employees from aiding ICE and restricting masked immigration raids.
Branford Police Blotter: 6 Arrested on Strangulation, ID Theft Charges
6 arrested in Branford, Feb. 24–March 3, 2026, on charges from strangulation to identity theft. Suspects from 4 towns including North Branford, Clinton.
New Haven Alder Maceo Streater's $5.75M Wrongful Conviction Claim Advances
New Haven Alder Troy Streater's $5.75M compensation for a 23-year wrongful conviction advances, as CT's Claims Commissioner recommends the award and the state Judiciary Committee prepares to vote.
New Haven Judge Dismisses Charges Against 3 Officers in Randy Cox Case
A New Haven judge dismissed all criminal charges in Feb. 2026 against 3 officers in the Randy Cox paralysis case, using a probation program. Two others had pleaded guilty and each paid $15.
New Haven Government Roundup: Alders Approve Parking Zone, Tax Relief, and Parks Grant
New Haven's Board of Alders met March 4, 2026, approving tax relief for four residents and appointing Peace Commission members. The City Services Committee meets tonight, March 5, to consider a new parking zone on Minor Street, Tower Lane easement releases, and a parks grant for Beaver Ponds improvements.
Cheshire Government Roundup: Inland Wetlands, Youth Services, and Veterans Advisory Convene
Cheshire's Veterans Advisory Committee and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission held meetings on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, while the Youth & Human Services Committee convened Wednesday, March 4. The Board of Education holds a Showcase Meeting today, March 5.
New Haven Restarts CI Program After Ex-Chief Stole $85K for Sports Betting
New Haven restarts its CI program with new audits after ex-Chief Karl Jacobson stole $85K for sports betting. City hires PERF for $87K policy overhaul.