East Haven Police Blotter: April 24 to April 30, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

East Haven Man Gets 15 Years In Prison For Sexually Assaulting Minors

Lawrence Maenza, 45, was sentenced to serve 15 years in prison for 2 counts of rape and 2 counts of risk of injury to a minor: State's Atty.

East Haven Police Blotter: April 17 to April 23, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

East Haven Police Blotter: April 10 to April 16, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

'Suspicious Persons Complaint' Leads To 2 Arrests: East Haven Police

"We would like to commend the quick action taken by the good Samaritan who called in the suspicious activity," police said.

East Haven Police Blotter: April 3 to April 9, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Businesses, Homes Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat: East Haven Police

Police said they will be working with state and federal officials to determine the source of the threats.

Cops Investigate Bomb Threat Against Planet Fitness, Second In 2 Weeks

The East Haven Planet Fitness along with others in the region were recently evacuated because of bomb threats made against the gym: Police

East Haven Police Blotter: March 27 to April 2, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

25 Years Prison For Man Who Murdered His Child's Mother In East Haven

Jonnathan X. Jara-Aucapina, 30, strangled Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca to death, bought a shovel and buried her body behind a restaurant dumpster.

Man Charged In Home Invasion Where Pricey Cat Was Targeted: Police

On March 17, William Pagan, 23, of New Haven, "forced his way into" a Thompson Street house, allegedly in search of an expensive cat: Police

East Haven Police Blotter: March 20 to March 27, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Do Not Fall For Lottery Scam In East Haven, Police Warn

The scam is being distributed in the form of a letter in the mail from someone claiming to be with "Global Link Lottery Inc."

Investigation Finds East Haven Police Shooting Justified

The inspector general has concluded an investigation into an East Haven police officer firing at a suspect after a chase ended in Milford.

Bailed On Child Rape Charge, Man, 49, Again Charged With Sex Crime: PD

Widman Vicuna-Rodriguez of East Haven was charged in 2022 with rape of a child known to him. Now he's facing new sexual assault charges: PD

East Haven Police Blotter: March 13 to March 19, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

Home Invasion Suspects Tried To Steal Expensive Cat: East Haven Police

"After several minutes of searching the house for the cat, a resident fought off the intruders, who fled the residence..." police said.

East Haven Police Blotter: March 6 to March 12, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Café Rumba Shuttered By State, Cops Say It's 'Threat To Public Safety'

Drug investigations, numerous fights/assaults, gunfire and shoot-out, East Haven police told the state the bar is a threat to public safety.

Man, 73, Charged In Attempted Bank Of America Robbery: East Haven PD

Richard Starr, "irate" when told by a teller he had no funds to withdraw, threatened to "take out his gun and rob the bank," police said.

Overnight Cop Operation Nabs Alleged Serial Car Theives, Burglars: PD

Before dawn Tuesday, East Haven cops arrested 2 in New Britain in connection with a string of car thefts and burglaries across the state.

Tow Truck Co. Owner Accused Of Illegally Overbilling Customers: PD

One Source Towing, one of 3 tow companies East Haven police use, charged a motorist more than double what state statute allows, police said.

Fight At Main Street Bar Lead To Gunfire, 2 New Haven Men Charged: PD

It was around 1:30 a.m., when a cop on bar-closing patrol heard several gunshots ring out at Rumba Café, police said. No one was hurt.

East Haven Police Blotter: Feb. 28 to March 5, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

EHPD Investigates Dunkin' Drive Thru Burglary, Stolen Cash Register

VIDEO: A white Acura is seen in the Foxon Road Dunkin' drive-thru, then 2 people, one of whom breaks through window and takes cash drawer.

East Haven Police Blotter: Feb. 21 to Feb. 27, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

UPDATE: Woman Seen Dumping Dog Identified, Will Face Charges: Official

East Haven Animal Shelter staff have the dog, but location was actually in New Haven, so its Animal Control "will go forward with charges."

Driver Killed After Car Strikes Tree, ID Released: East Haven Police

The driver's vehicle struck a tree and he later died as a result of the injuries sustained in the crash, police said.

East Haven Man, 45, Seriously Injured In NH Snowmobile Crash: Officer

Mark Eligio, who was airlifted to a hospital, reportedly had his "young daughter" on the snowmobile, but she was not hurt: NH Fish & Game.

East Haven Police Blotter: Feb. 13 to Feb. 20, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

East Haven Police Blotter: Feb. 7 to Feb. 13, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

East Haven Police Blotter: Jan. 31 to Feb. 7, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Terminal Fuel Farm Fire Under Control At East Haven/New Haven Border

Potential disaster averted: The fire, now under control, was at 119 Frontage Rd, the fuel tank farm, part of New Haven Terminal Inc.

Ex-Boyfriend Pleads Guilty To The 2020 Murder Of An East Haven Mother

Jonnathan X. Jara-Aucapina, 30, strangled, then buried Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca, his then-girlfriend and mother of his child, near a dumpster.

Overnight Burglary At Gas Station In East Haven: Police

A jack was thrown through the glass door of the business and cash, a large number of vapes, and e-cigarettes were stolen, police said.

Jury Convicts East Haven Man Of Sexually Assaulting Minors: Prosecutor

Lawrence Maenza, 44, is guilty of 2 counts of 1st-degree sexual assault, children under 10, and risk of injury to a minor: State's Attorney

East Haven Police Blotter: Jan. 24 to Jan. 30, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

East Haven Man Killed After Crash Involving Fire Dep't Vehicle: Police

The identity of the person killed in the crash has been released by authorities.

East Haven Police Blotter: Jan. 17 to Jan. 23, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

East Haven Police Blotter: Jan 10 to Jan. 16, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.