New Haven Police Log: Two Arrests on Feb. 28, Including Breach of Peace
New Haven police recorded two arrests on Feb. 28, 2026, including breach of peace and failure to appear charges, as NHPD continues operations under Acting Chief David Zannelli.
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New Haven Plans 60-Plus Free Events to Mark America's 250th Anniversary
New Haven has launched a 17-member America 250 Commission with more than 60 free events planned through September 2026, drawing on the city's deep ties to Roger Sherman and the Revolutionary War era.
Connecticut Bans Kratom as Smoke Shop Crackdowns Intensify Statewide
Connecticut added kratom and six other substances to its Schedule 1 drug list, becoming the seventh state to ban the plant-based opioid sold at gas stations and smoke shops statewide.
Second Fire in Four Days on New Haven's Chapel Street Displaces 4 More Residents
A bedroom fire at 1561 Chapel Street displaced four tenants early Friday, the second fire on Chapel Street in four days. Unrelated to the Winthrop Terrace blaze that displaced 55.
Long Wharf Theatre Opens 'Gem of the Ocean' at New Haven Waterfront Boathouse
Long Wharf Theatre opens August Wilson's 'Gem of the Ocean' at the Canal Dock Boathouse on February 27, running through March 15. The production caps a citywide celebration of Wilson, whose plays premiered in New Haven.
Hamden Woman Charged with Five Felony Counts of Animal Cruelty After Rescue Dogs Die
Hamden's Lisa Levy faces five felony animal cruelty counts after rescue dogs in her care were allegedly poisoned with caustic chemicals over a three-year span.
New Haven Man Shot During Waterbury Disturbance Arrested on Assault Charge
Scott Basile, 33, of New Haven was shot during a disturbance in Waterbury on February 26 and arrested the next day on assault charges. Police say the shooting was an isolated incident between two people.
Avelo Extends Tweed New Haven Flights as $250M Expansion Faces State Review
Avelo Airlines extends Tweed New Haven Airport flights through November 2026 with $42 fares to 32 destinations as the airport's $250M expansion faces state wetlands review.
New Haven Man, 20, Faces 13 Charges After Woodbridge Crash Reveals Assault Weapon and Drugs
Jaivon Williams, 20, of New Haven faces 13 charges after a crash in Woodbridge led police to discover an assault weapon and nearly four pounds of drugs mixed with fentanyl. He is held on $500,000 bond.
Yale Names Kevin Cahill Head Football Coach, Bringing Back Former Assistant
Yale names Kevin Cahill its 35th head football coach. The reigning FCS Coach of the Year returns after a decade on the Bulldogs' staff and a record-setting run at Lehigh.
Three-Alarm Fire Displaces 55 at New Haven's Winthrop Terrace
A three-alarm fire at New Haven's Winthrop Terrace Apartments displaced 55 residents Feb. 24. Firefighters rescued 11, including three from upper-floor windows.
Route 15 Lane Closures Begin March 1 in Hamden, North Haven, and New Haven
CTDOT will close the right lane of southbound Route 15 nightly from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., March 1 through April 17, for guiderail upgrades in Hamden, North Haven, and New Haven.