Wallingford Teen Seriously Injured in I-84 Hit-and-Run Near Newtown
A 16-year-old from Wallingford sustained life-threatening injuries in an I-84 hit-and-run near Newtown on Feb. 21. The Toyota RAV4 driver who fled was later located by state police.
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Hartford Man Fatally Shot by Police During Mental Health Wellness Check
Everard Walker, 53, was fatally shot by a Hartford police officer on Feb. 19 during a mental health wellness check at 990 Capitol Avenue. The Inspector General released a preliminary report and bodycam footage on Feb. 23.
Former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson Arrested for Stealing $85,500 to Cover Gambling Losses
Karl R. Jacobson, 55, turned himself in on two counts of first-degree larceny after allegedly stealing $85,500 from police funds to cover gambling losses. The arrest warrant reveals he wagered $4.4 million on DraftKings and FanDuel in a single year.
Southington Man Arrested in Connection with 2021 Somers Homicide
A Southington man, Zachary Apt, was arrested on February 13, 2026, in connection with a 2021 homicide in Somers. The Connecticut State Police made the arrest, marking the second in the cold case involving a Massachusetts victim found on Durkee Road.