New Haven Hit-and-Run Driver Caught in Louisiana; 37 Calls Placed Him at Scene
New Haven police arrested Tymel Barker, 29, in Louisiana 5 months after a Beaver Hills hit-and-run hurt two children. 37 cell calls near the crash sealed the case.
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Former Glastonbury Police Officer Sentenced 10 Years for 49 CT Burglaries
Patrick Hemingway, former Glastonbury cop, was sentenced March 19 to 10 years (of a 20-year suspended sentence) for 49 commercial burglaries in 2023, using police computers to select targets.
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.
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.
Inmate Found Dead at MacDougall-Walker Correctional in Suffield; State Investigating
Christopher Root, 29, of Old Saybrook died at MacDougall-Walker Correctional in Suffield early March 12 after his cellmate alerted staff. DOC and State Police are investigating.
Branford Police Collect 5,000 Diapers for Shoreline Families in Annual Drive
Branford Police collected nearly 5,000 diapers and wipes in the 2026 Shoreline Law Enforcement Diaper Drive, benefiting local families through Bare Necessities, Inc.
Bridgeport Police Shooting Ruled Justified; Ambulance Delay Probed
CT Inspector General ruled Bridgeport's 2025 fatal shooting of Dyshan Best justified. An ambulance diverted to an officer with anxiety attack delayed transport by 10 min; IA investigating.
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.
New Haven Man, 61, Dies After Fire at Clinton Elderly Housing Complex
Glenn Hall, 61, of New Haven died March 3 from burns sustained in a March 2 fire at Clinton's Lafayette Green elderly and disability housing. Three units were displaced.
Woodbridge Man, 87, Found Safe in Rhode Island After Leaving Senior Living Facility
Russell Whitman, 87, of Charter Senior Living in Woodbridge was found safe in Rhode Island after leaving the facility on March 11 without his medication. A Silver Alert was issued and later canceled after police located him.
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.
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.