East Haven Man Gets 20 Year Prison Term For Child Sexual Assault

The 36-year-old was convicted of sexually assaulting two children under 10 in Branford, East Haven, and Ledyard from 2015-2019: State's Atty

East Haven Police Blotter: June 19 to June 25, 2024

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

Firefighters Battled Wind-Driven Blaze Into Pre-Dawn Hours Tuesday

The 9:40 p.m. call Monday on a fast moving Prospect Place Ext. brush fire became a 5-hour battle for East Haven (and Branford) firefighters

East Haven Police Blotter: June 12 to June 18, 2024

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

Woman Arrested In Fatal Hit-And-Run In East Haven, Victim IDed

Elizabeth Cronk, 45, was arrested and charged after police said she hit a pedestrian on East Haven's Main Street on Friday night.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Hit-And-Run Car: East Haven Police

A suspect is now in custody, police said in an update on Saturday morning.

East Haven Police Blotter: June 5 to June 11, 2024

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

East Haven Police Blotter: May 29 to June 4, 2024

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East Haven Police Blotter: May 22 to May 28, 2024

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

Seen In Video Kicking Dog, Man, 68, Charged With Animal Cruelty: EHPD

Salvatore Follo of East Haven was seen in video one day, and by citizen the next day, kicking the dog while walking on Dodge Avenue: Police.

East Haven Police Blotter: May 15 to May 21, 2024

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

East Haven Police Blotter: May 8 to May 14, 2024

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East Haven Police Blotter: May 1 to May 7, 2024

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Jury Convicts New Haven Man On East Haven Gun Charge: Prosecutor

In ​March 2020, East Haven police charged Demetrice Lewis, 45, with having a loaded .38 revolver while a convicted felon: State's Attorney

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

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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

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

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'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

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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

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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

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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

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