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.
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Massachusetts Man Arrested in East Haven Street Takeover That Left Police Cruiser Damaged
Liam Timothy Walsh, 20, of Somerville, MA was arrested March 24 in connection with the November 30, 2025 street takeover at ShopRite Plaza in East Haven, during which a masked mob attacked an occupied police cruiser. More arrests are expected.
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.
Hamden Man, 60, Charged in Domestic Shooting on Mix Avenue
Silas Harris, 60, was arrested March 23 in Hamden on charges connected to a March 20 domestic-linked shooting on Mix Avenue. The victim, 32, is in stable condition.
West Haven Motor Vehicle Theft Falls 31%, Credits License Plate Readers
West Haven Mayor Borer and Chief Perno announced a 31% drop in motor vehicle theft on March 19, crediting license plate readers, patrols, and a public awareness campaign.
Enfield Police Investigate Death of 12-Year-Old Eve Rogers Found on Elm Street
Enfield police and CT State Police are investigating the death of 12-year-old Eve Rogers, found unresponsive at 176 Elm St. on March 18. No cause determined; toxicology pending.
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.
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.