UPDATE: 'Evading' Driver Who Struck, Critically Injured Bicyclist On Grasso Blvd. In Custody: NHPD

Tuesday afternoon on Grasso near Printers Lane, a now-in-custody hit-and-run driver struck a man on a bike, now in critical condition: NHPD.

Jury Finds New Haven Man, 46, Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Child Over Course Of 10 Years: Jury

Demarres Taft sexually assaulted the victim repeatedly starting at the age of six and continued doing so until she was 16: State’s Attorney.

New Haven Boy, 16, Charged In February Non-Fatal Double Shooting: NHPD

Two 20-year-olds were shot during a "large chaotic scene" on Chapel Street in the overnight hours of Feb. 15.

Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Hit-And-Run Crash: New Haven Police

Police are searching for the driver of the vehicle.

Investigation Launched Into Inmate’s Death At CT Prison

The male inmate was found alone in his cell at the New Haven Correctional Center, according to the Department of Correction.

'Negligent' New Haven Landlord Faces $2K A Day Fines for 50 'In One Week' Building Violations: Officials

The mayor, fire chief, others spoke at 56-58 Avon St., site of 3 of 18 fires at Xu-owned and/or operated properties over the last decade.

NHPD: Van Driver Fell Asleep Before Crash, Power Outage

The driver of a U-Haul van fell asleep behind the wheel before crashing into a utility pole & plunging part of a neighborhood into darkness.

Originally Charged With Murder, New Haven Man Convicted of Manslaughter in 2024 Fatal Stabbing: Jury

Travis James, 47, was stabbed to death by Antwine Mike, now 50, after an altercation outside Sam's Mart on Whalley Ave., in June 2024: Jury

New Haven Man, 26, Charged After Traveling To Have Sex With Children He Coerced Online: Feds

Marcos Alex Mendez Torres began communicating with Pennsylvania girl, 11, over online game Roblox, used Snapchat, Discord to lure kids: Feds

Teen, 16, Accidentally Shot Himself: New Haven Police

The 16-year-old is charged with first-degree reckless endangerment and unlawful discharge.

Armed Suspect Robs Victims In Their Yard, Shots Fired: New Haven Police

A homeowner went outside with his own legally registered gun to challenge the suspect, police said.

New Haven Man Found Guilty In Fatal Shooting In Restaurant Parking Lot In West Haven: Officials

A 44-year-old West Haven man was killed in the shooting, according to officials.

New Haven Man Sentenced In Sexual Assault Of Victim In Wallingford

The man was found guilty of five charges in connection with the sexual assault of a victim in Wallingford, according to officials.

Late Wednesday Night Shooting Outside Orchard Street Bodega Sees 17-Year-Old Charged: NHPD

"Officers were able to locate the juvenile at his residence nearby, where he was found attempting to hide in his bed ..." NHPD.

Native New Havener Dennis Atkinson Was Murdered Last August, Cops Charge His Killer: NHPD

Atkinson, then 40, was fatally shot Aug. 18, 2025, at Ferry and River streets. Eight months later, Vincent Watts is charged with murder: PD

Smoke Shop Shuttered After Pot Bust

The business was ordered closed after authorities conducted a raid on Tuesday morning.

New Haven Man, 26, Guilty of Repeatedly Raping Girl Under Age 13, Jury Finds: State's Attorney

According to evidence presented at his trial, Luis Silva sexually assaulted the child again and again: State's Attorney John P. Doyle, Jr.

Two Separate Weekend Robberies Result In New Haven Teen's Arrest, Ongoing Investigation: NHPD

Two Good Friday night robberies, one of a Fair Haven business, the other of a food delivery driver, are under investigation by police.

New Haven Woman, Personal Care Assistant, Charged With $65K In Medicaid Fraud: Chief State’s Attorney

Vartaysha Reed, 26, claimed to perform client services she did not perform and billed Medicaid for months after the client’s death: State.

Weekend Stabbing On Ashmun Street Sees 1 Wounded, 1 Charged With Assault: NHPD

A "dispute" between two men, one 39 and the other, 22, led to a stabbing with the 22-year-old suffering a non-life-threatening injury: PD

License Plate Readers Face Local, State Limits

The city recently announced plans to spend some of a $750,000 federal grant on buying up to 200 more automatic license plate readers.

Convicted Child Rapist Gets 30 Years in Prison For Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting 2 Minors: State's Attorney

The two victims, now adults, were repeatedly sexually assaulted by Brian Flores-Colon when they were between the ages of 8 and 16: Jury.

In Role As Acting Chief Since Former Top Cop Resigned Amid Theft Charges, Mayor Taps Zannelli As Police Chief

Of 18-year NHPD veteran David Zannelli, the mayor said he's "confident Zannelli will lead with professionalism, integrity, and fairness..."

Driver Killed In Tuesday Grasso Blvd. Crash ID'd As 21-Year-Old West Haven Man: NHPD

Ramy Dasan was killed after the Infinity he was driving "eluded" CSP I-95 exit ramp car stop, sped away, colliding with truck on Grasso: PD

Woman, 25, Stabbed In Area Of Ferry and Exchange Streets Late Monday Night: NHPD

Called to a reported stabbing at around 11:15 p.m. Monday, officers found a woman suffering from "non-life-threatening injuries," PD.

New Haven Teen Shot Sunday Night Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Leg Wound: NHPD

At around 11:30 p.m., Sunday, Yale New Haven Hospital notified police of a "walk-in" gunshot victim, a New Haven boy, 16: NHPD

New Haven Man Pleads Guilty to Drug-Related Firearm Possession Offense: US Attorney For CT

When arrested, Harry Whitley, 23, had fentanyl, cocaine, oxycodone, and a Glock 17 9mm semiautomatic with extended magazine: US Attorney.

New Haven Man Dies At Osborn Correctional Institution In Somers

Officials said the 45-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell Sunday afternoon and later died at a local hospital.

Late Night Car Stop Quickly Goes From Routine to Wild As Driver, 22, Takes Off, Crashes, Flees On Foot: NHPD

Todd Purdue of Meriden, faces myriad charges, including selling crack, after cops tried to stop him when license tag didn’t match car: NHPD.

Ax-Wielding Man, Who Smashed Storefront Windows, Doors Charged: NHPD

On Monday, Tywan Groomes, 45, of New Haven, smashed a store window, stole an ax, and then went on a window-smashing spree, police said.

Jury Finds Michael Holmes Guilty of 2019 Murder of Curtis McCray in New Haven: State's Attorney

Holmes, 41, of New Haven, shot and killed Curtis McCray on Shelton Ave., Oct. 26, 2019: New Haven Superior Court jury.

Inspector General Probes Apparent Suicide After Standoff

The state inspector general’s office has begun a preliminary investigation into a man’s death after a standoff situation in New Haven.

Cops Have Man In Custody After State Street Storefront Window-Smashing Spree : NHPD

The man used an axe to smash windows and doors at a number of State Street locations Monday, police said.

Woman Shot, New Haven Police Investigating

Police originally responded for a welfare check.

New Haven Man, 44, Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl: US Attorney

While in jail and on trial, he "worked with others to make threatening social media posts to intimidate" people testifying against him: Feds

Body Of New Haven Woman, 59, Missing For Weeks, Discovered By Kids Playing In Park: NHPD

Police SVU investigators had been searching for Cynthia Chamberlain, last seen Feb. 10. On Tuesday, her body was found by kids in a park: PD

New Haven Police Issue Warrants For Man, 45, Two Juveniles, In Connection With Several Recent Shootings: NHPD

A West Haven man was shot in December 2025, and an East Haven man was shot on Feb. 28, both in New Haven.

Warrant Issued For New Haven Man, 28, In 2025 Hit & Run Of Child, 7, In Stroller: NHPD

At Goffe Terrace crosswalk over Grasso Blvd, silver sedan hit family stroller with 2 kids; child, 7, was seriously injured, driver fled: PD

Pennsylvania Man, 30, Repeatedly Stabbed At Downtown Bus Stop Monday By Man Known To Him: NHPD

The victim told police the man who stabbed him at the Church and Temple streets' stop was someone with whom he had "prior altercations."

New Haven Man, 30, Charged with Stalking, Harassing, Threatening To Shoot Victim, Cops: NHPD

"At one point, Roger Harrison blocked the driveway so the victim was unable to leave and made several threats of shooting them:" NHPD