Diesel Spills into Quinnipiac River Marsh After I-91 Crash in New Haven
A tractor-trailer crash on I-91 in New Haven on March 21 spilled 100 gallons of diesel into a Quinnipiac River tidal marsh. DEEP launched same-day cleanup; no injuries reported.
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New Haven Fair Rent Commission Denies Sunset Ridge Unions
New Haven's Fair Rent Commission denied both Sunset Ridge tenants unions March 14, 2026, after finding unverified memberships. A landlord retaliation lawsuit remains active.
Woman Shot on Howard Ave in New Haven; Xavion Battle, 29, Arrested
Woman shot in arm at a Howard Avenue apartment in New Haven at 10:46 p.m. March 14, 2026. Xavion Tyrek Battle, 29, arrested and charged with assault and firearm offenses.
Michael Holmes Convicted of 2019 New Haven Murder of Curtis McCray
Michael Holmes, 41, convicted March 13, 2026 of murdering Curtis McCray in New Haven in October 2019. Sentencing scheduled before Judge Keegan on May 22.
New Haven Police Secure $750K to Expand Surveillance Tech
New Haven police will deploy more license plate readers, StarChaser GPS tech, and stop sticks with a $750K federal grant secured by Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
3 Democrats Battle for New Haven's 92nd District, 2 Clear CEP Threshold
Justin Farmer and Eli Sabin cleared the CEP public financing threshold to challenge 21-term incumbent Pat Dillon in New Haven's 92nd House District primary. SEEC reviews May 28.
New Haven Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking
Luis Salaman, 44, of New Haven was sentenced March 12 to 14 years in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking and witness intimidation. The FBI investigation began in October 2021; co-defendant Jesus Seguinot received 6.5 years in 2025.
CT Tick Season 2026 Could Be Among the Worst; New Haven County at High Risk
CAES researcher Goudarz Molaei warns 2026 could be one of the worst tick seasons on record, with New Haven and Fairfield counties seeing the highest invasive tick concentrations in CT.
Multi-Agency Warrant Sweep in East Haven and New Haven Nets Eight Arrests
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.
Roger Harrison Arrested in New Haven: Stalking, Threats, Drugs
Roger Harrison, 30, arrested in New Haven March 5 after blocking victim's driveway, threatening to shoot, and fleeing police. Facing 7 charges. Bail: $150,000.
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.
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.