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.
Tag: public safety
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.
Man Stabbed with Kitchen Knife at New Haven Green Bus Stop; Suspect Sought
A man was stabbed with a kitchen knife at a New Haven Green bus stop on March 10, 2026. Victim upgraded to stable condition; police have identified a person of interest.
New Haven Police Issue Glock 45s, Sell Old Guns to Vermont Dealer
New Haven Police issued 450 Glock 45 pistols with red dot sights in early 2026 at a net cost of ~$192K after selling retired Glock 19s to Parro's Gun Shop in Vermont.
Cynthia Chamberlain, Missing Since February, Found Dead in New Haven Park
Cynthia Chamberlain, 59, who had been missing from New Haven since February 10, was found dead on March 9 in a park in the city's Hill neighborhood. An autopsy found no evident trauma. The investigation remains ongoing.
Middletown Strengthens Trust Act, Limits ICE Police Cooperation
Middletown's Common Council voted 8-4 on March 2, 2026, to pass a resolution strengthening Connecticut's Trust Act, prohibiting city employees from aiding ICE and restricting masked immigration raids.
Branford Police Blotter: 6 Arrested on Strangulation, ID Theft Charges
6 arrested in Branford, Feb. 24–March 3, 2026, on charges from strangulation to identity theft. Suspects from 4 towns including North Branford, Clinton.
West Haven Tanker Spills 2,600 Gallons; West River Fish Advisory
West Haven tanker crashed Feb. 26, spilling 2,600 gallons of heating oil into the West River. CT DPH issued a fish advisory March 6 for West Haven and New Haven.
New Haven Begins Issuing $250 Fines for Illegal School Bus Passing
New Haven began issuing $250 fines March 2 for illegal school bus passing. The camera program launched Jan. 30 and logged 1,665 violations in its first month.
Meriden City Network Still Offline Weeks After February Cyber Incident
Meriden's city network has been partly offline since a Feb. 17, 2026 cybersecurity incident. Emergency dispatch was moved to the State Police Academy, and full recovery has no confirmed timeline.
Miami Man Arrested on 26 Charges for Wallingford Phone Scam on Elderly Woman
Errol Patton, 31, of Miami arrested Feb. 17, 2026 on 26 fraud charges for a phone scam targeting an elderly Wallingford woman. He also faces a $1M fugitive warrant from Georgia.