East Haven Police Blotter
East Haven police made seven arrests during the week of Feb. 11-17, 2026, including charges of child pornography possession, narcotics sale, assault, DUI, and breach of peace.
Tag: safety
Three-Alarm Fire Displaces 55 at New Haven's Winthrop Terrace
A three-alarm fire at New Haven's Winthrop Terrace Apartments displaced 55 residents Feb. 24. Firefighters rescued 11, including three from upper-floor windows.
Wallingford Roundup: Town Council Tackles Charter Review, $106K P&Z Funding, and Utility Budgets
Wallingford's Town Council tackled a Charter Revision Committee proposal, $106K in P&Z consultant funding, and budget transfers Tuesday. The PUC holds a utility budget workshop Wednesday, and an intersection safety study goes public Thursday.
Durham Meeting Roundup: Traffic Camera Hearing Kicks Off Budget Season
Durham holds a public hearing Feb. 23 on a proposed traffic camera ordinance under state law, while the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance advance FY26-27 budget planning.
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.
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.
White Powder Letter Closes CT Lottery Headquarters in Wallingford, No Hazard Found
A letter containing a white powdery substance closed the CT Lottery headquarters at 15 Sterling Drive in Wallingford on Feb. 17. DEEP testing confirmed no hazard, and the facility reopened the next day. No injuries were reported.
Durham to Hold Public Hearing on Automated Traffic Camera Ordinance — Rescheduled to March 2
Durham is set to hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to authorize automated traffic cameras under CGS 14-307c. The original Feb. 23 hearing was postponed due to a winter storm; it has been rescheduled to Monday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham Community Center.
Man in His 70s Dies in Third-Alarm House Fire in Woodbridge
A man in his 70s died in a third-alarm house fire on Hallsey Lane in Woodbridge on February 22, 2026. Fire Chief Sean Rowland confirmed the fatality and one firefighter injury. Cause unknown.
Platt Boys Roll Past Maloney 64-49 in Regular Season Finale, Extend Rivalry Win Streak to 10
Platt pulled away from Maloney for a 64-49 victory on Friday night, completing the boys' basketball season sweep and extending its rivalry win streak to 10 games. The Panthers enter the postseason at 17-3 with the CCC South title in hand, while Maloney junior Mike Massey hit 1,000 career points in the loss.
Pipes, Neglect, and Displacement at Rocky Hill Apartments
Nearly 2,000 residents of Rocky Hill's Concierge Apartments were forced from their homes after burst pipes, flooding, and lost heat rendered the complex uninhabitable. An AG investigation, asbestos discovery, and labor violations have compounded a crisis rooted in years of corporate mismanagement.
UPS Driver Chased by Wild Turkeys in Branford Apartment Complex, Video Goes Viral
A UPS driver was chased by wild turkeys during a delivery in Branford on February 13th. The incident, captured on TikTok and viewed millions of times.