New Haven Pension Board Rejects Chief Jacobson's Disability Claim
New Haven's pension board unanimously rejected ex-chief Jacobson's disability claim as he faces felony charges for stealing $85,500 while wagering $4.4M on DraftKings.
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Six New Officers Sworn Into Meriden Police Amid Staffing Push
Meriden Police swore in 6 new officers on March 23, 2026, headed to two CT academies. Starting pay is $65,041, rising to $94,494 after 3 years.
New Haven Names Zannelli Police Chief After Jacobson Embezzlement
New Haven Mayor Elicker nominated David Zannelli as permanent police chief on March 25. Zannelli helped expose ex-chief Jacobson, who stole $85,500 while wagering $4.4M on sports betting apps.
East Haven Mayor Proposes 2.81-Mill Rate Increase in Annual Budget Address
Mayor Carfora proposed a 2.81-mill tax increase for East Haven's 2026-2027 budget, driven by rising special ed costs and contractual obligations. Public hearings are expected.
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.
New Haven Man Hid Under Mattress in North Haven Home Invasion
New Haven man David Palmisano, 43, was arrested for home invasion in North Haven after hiding under a mattress. He faces 7 felony charges and an active NY extradition warrant.
Woman Rescued from Submerged Jeep in Connecticut River at Rocky Hill Boat Launch
Rocky Hill firefighters pulled a woman from a Jeep submerged 35 feet in the Connecticut River at Ferry Park boat launch on March 23, 2026.
New Haven Teen, 16, Walks Into Yale Hospital After Being Shot
New Haven police are seeking tips after a 16-year-old boy was shot and walked into Yale New Haven Hospital March 22. No arrests made.
Fake Outlook Calendar Invitations Are Stealing Passwords Across Connecticut — What to Know About 'Quishing'
A phishing campaign using fake Microsoft Outlook calendar invitations with embedded QR codes is targeting users nationwide, and Connecticut law enforcement is sounding the alarm. The scam, flagged by Wethersfield Police on March 23, uses a fraudulent "Final Notice: Payroll Acknowledgement Required" invite to redirect victims to a fake Microsoft 365 login page. The warning arrives amid a wave of scams hitting CT residents in early 2026, including fraudulent DMV text messages and W-2 season phishing attempts.
Worker Dies at Hamden Metal Plant After Being Trapped in Gravel Machine
A 32-year-old man died March 19 from traumatic asphyxiation after being trapped in an industrial gravel machine at Modern Metals Corp. on State Street in Hamden. OSHA is investigating.
Connecticut Deploys $1M Mobile Forensic Lab for DNA and Ballistics
CT deployed a $1M mobile forensic van with rapid DNA, NIBIN ballistics, and GrayKey digital analysis, stationed in New Britain and already used in the Brown University shooting investigation.
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.