Crime & Safety

Man Arrested in Connection With Two East Haven Robberies

Police say the man is a suspect in two robberies, one at Dunkin Donuts and the other at Subway.

East Haven Police have arrested a North Haven man in connection with two armed robberies.

According to police, officers responded to the Dunkin Donuts on East Frontage Road just before 6:30 a.m. for a reported armed robbery. After investigating, police found that the suspect was the same as the Subway robbery that occurred late Saturday afternoon.

In both incidents, the suspect implied he was armed but did not show a weapon, police said. The suspect, identified as James Dietrichsen was taken into custody without incident in New Haven around 7:30 a.m.

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Dietrichsen was charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree larceny for the Subway incident. He was charged with first-degree robbery, second-degree larceny, misuse of plates, operating without insurance, operating with a suspended license and operating an unregistered motor vehicle for the incident at Dunkin Donuts.

Police say additional charges are expected.

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Dietrichsen is being held on a $250,000 bond and will be arraigned Monday in New Haven.

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