New Haven Pension Board Rejects Chief Jacobson's Disability Claim
New Haven's pension board unanimously rejected ex-chief Jacobson's disability claim as he faces felony charges for stealing $85,500 while wagering $4.4M on DraftKings.
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New Haven Halts Unpermitted Demolition at Fair Haven Riverfront
New Haven halted unpermitted demolition at 185 Front St. on March 26 after a contractor brought an excavator without a permit. The Fair Haven warehouse is part of a $34M riverfront development.
New Haven Names Zannelli Police Chief After Jacobson Embezzlement
New Haven Mayor Elicker nominated David Zannelli as permanent police chief on March 25. Zannelli helped expose ex-chief Jacobson, who stole $85,500 while wagering $4.4M on sports betting apps.
Former New Haven Police Chief Jacobson Returns to Court
Former New Haven Police Chief Jacobson appeared in court March 19 without entering a plea. He faces two felony larceny counts for allegedly stealing $85,500 in department funds.
West Haven Man, 21, Killed in New Haven Crash After Fleeing Police
West Haven man Ramy Dasan, 21, died March 24 after fleeing police and crashing on New Haven's Ella T. Grasso Blvd. Passenger had 7 warrants, $645K bail.
New Haven's Winston Opens as Hill Neighborhood Apartment Project Collapses
The Winston luxury apartments have opened in downtown New Haven, drawing strong interest from renters. But a failed 194-unit project in the Hill highlights uneven investment across the city.
New Haven's Wooster Square Community Team Revives After Six-Month Hiatus
New Haven's Downtown-Wooster Square Community Team held its first meeting in 6 months on March 25, with Yale junior Rhea McTiernan-Huge leading the revival. Grand Ave housing dispute tops the agenda.
New Haven Man Hid Under Mattress in North Haven Home Invasion
New Haven man David Palmisano, 43, was arrested for home invasion in North Haven after hiding under a mattress. He faces 7 felony charges and an active NY extradition warrant.
Judge Refers Carvaughn Johnson's New Haven Murder Case to CT Integrity Unit
A federal judge denied Carvaughn Johnson's habeas petition but referred his New Haven murder conviction to CT's Conviction Integrity Unit, citing overlap with NHPD misconduct lawsuits.
New Haven Mayor's Budget Would Eliminate $345,439 in Food Aid Funding for CFAN
New Haven Mayor Elicker's $733.3M budget drops $345K in CFAN food aid. Alders can restore it before June 1 vote — advocates want $500K.
New Haven Teen, 16, Walks Into Yale Hospital After Being Shot
New Haven police are seeking tips after a 16-year-old boy was shot and walked into Yale New Haven Hospital March 22. No arrests made.
James Hilton's 2001 New Haven Murder Conviction Returns to CT Supreme Court
CT Supreme Court heard oral arguments March 6 in James Hilton's habeas challenge of his 2001 New Haven murder conviction, centering on disputed forensic evidence from the late Dr. Cyril Wecht.