State Police Launch Probe Into 'Misuse of Public Funds' Allegations Against Now-Former New Haven Police Chief

Karl Jacobson resigned as chief Monday after admitting to fellow command staff that he stole money from informant fund: Mayor Justin Elicker

UPDATE: New Haven's Top Cop Resigns After Allegations Of 'Theft, Misuse Of Public Funds:' Mayor

The stolen money came from fund used to pay police informants, the mayor said, then named Asst. Chief David Zannelli as Acting Police Chief.

2 Killed In Crash After Stolen Car Hits Tree In New Haven, State Police Say

Two people were killed after the vehicle they were driving crashed into a tree on Sunday, state police said.

Woman Injured In Shooting In New Haven: Police

Officers determined there was an exchange of gunfire between the occupants of a vehicle and a man standing on the sidewalk, police said.

Teens, 17, and 18, Among Those Charged In Downtown New Haven Halloween Homicide, Shooting: NHPD

"Kids from Derby, East Hartford had beef" led to fatal shooting of Alexa Acevedo, 18, of Norwich, walking innocently down street: PD Chief.

West Haven Man, 22, Shot, Wounded Overnight Sunday In New Haven: Police

The man was shot in the area of Judson and Miller streets around 2:30 a.m., where "ballistic evidence" was located, police said.

Fatal Police Shooting In New Haven Ruled Justified: State

The suspect shot at police who went to his apartment to execute warrants, officials said.

2 Downtown Strong Arm Robberies Had Yale Students Pepper-Sprayed: New Haven Police

Overnight Saturday and again Tuesday, Yale students were robbed in the street by pepper spray-wielding suspects, Yale Police.

Jury Finds New Haven Man, 41, Guilty of Multiple Illegal Weapons Charges: State's Attorney

Cops were looking to serve a warrant and found Edward Casigne, 41, who also has a Meriden address, at a North Haven steakhouse: Prosecutor.

New Haven Man Sentenced to 3 Years In Federal Prison For Meth Trafficking: US Attorney

From 2022-2024, Gregory Grant, 34, received 79 packages, mailed by a co-conspirator from Georgia to New Haven, containing meth pills: Feds

New Haven Man Sentenced In Federal Narcotics Case: U.S. Attorney

The defendant pleaded guilty in the case in September.

Woman, 40, Was Stabbed Sunday Night In The Annex Neighborhood: NHPD

Just after 10 p.m., cops went to the 30 block of Peat Meadow Road and found the victim, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries: NHPD

Blue Orchid Vandalized

The man accused of using a large pipe to shatter the restaurant’s window has been arrested 33 times since 2000, according to police.

Vape R Us Robbed At Gunpoint. Again

Masked men pointed guns at employees as they robbed the store twice in one week.

Water Rescue Underway In New Haven, Police Say

There is a large emergency response ongoing this Saturday afternoon.

2 Days, 3 Men, 3 Gun Arrests, One At Tweed Airport Where TSA Found 2 Ghost Guns: NHPD

A 21-year-old New Haven man said the 2 ghost guns TSA discovered in a carry-on bag belonged to a friend, and he had no idea the contents: PD

New Haven Man, Pedestrian On Downtown Street, Police Say, Was Struck, Killed Wednesday Night: NHPD

When cops got to the scene at 30 Orange Ave., they found the 46-year-old pedestrian "in the roadway suffering from apparent injuries:" PD.

Jury Finds New Haven Man Guilty of New Year’s Eve Union Station Stabbing: State’s Attorney

Willie Dundy, 64, was convicted of 1st-degree assault, carrying a dangerous weapon, and tampering with evidence: State's Attorney John Doyle

UPDATE: Domestic Violence Dispute Led To Homicide/Suicide, Another Gunshot Victim In Critical Condition: NHPD

Around 2 a.m., shots rang out on the 700-block of Congress Avenue in a home where children were present, resulting in 2 dead, 1 critical: PD

New Haven Man, 44, Guilty Of Meth Dealing, Supervised Release​ Violation, Gets 21 Year Prison Term: Feds

Donald Ogman, AKA "Mainey-O" and "Manny O," has been a "leader of the Grape Street Crips, a violent New Haven gang:" US Attorney.

School District Victim Of Phishing Scam, Whose 'Scope Is Extensive; 'Well Over' 10,000 Emails Sent

The attack utilized at least 4 compromised student accounts to send mass emails to the rest of the student body, 1,000, opened/read.

CT Dentists, Including New Haven Practice, Pay $714K To Settle False Claims Allegations: Feds

L&M Family Dentistry, now dissolved New Haven dental practice, and owners, paid $714,446.27 to reimburse the Medicaid program: Feds, State.

Tweed New Haven Worker Dies After 'Medical Emergency' Leading To Airport Vehicle Crash: HVN Manager

The man was transported to the hospital and passed away. No other individuals or vehicles were involved in the accident: airport manager.

Drunk Driver Crashes Into Parked Police K9 Vehicle Responding To Call For Service Tuesday Evening: NHPD

Barry Evans, 62, of West Haven, "taken into custody after a brief struggle," was charged with DUI, drinking while driving, other charges: PD

MISSING: Police Special Victims Unit Seeks Help In Locating Two Missing From New Haven

Paris T. James, 34, has been missing since Oct. 11. Carleen McGeachie, 42, has been missing since Sept. 4.

Woman Stabs Man After He Gave Her $1, She Thought It 'Should Have Been More': New Haven Police

When the accused displayed a knife, the 71-year-old man tried to run but fell and broke his leg, and was stabbed in the back, police said.

Child Getting Off School Bus Attacked, Bit In Face, By Dog That Jumped Fence: NHPD

A fenced in dog hopped the fence and bit the victim in her face, causing a deep laceration to her cheek, police said.

Early Childhood Program Part-Time Staffer Who Gave Student 'Medicine' Placed On Leave, Investigation Underway

New Haven police, schools, and state DCF investigating after a parent reported their child was given "medicine" that made them drowsy.

Drug Deal Gone Bad: Arrests Made In April 2025 New Haven Double-Fatal Shooting, NHPD Announces

A Hamden man, 39, and a New Haven man, 49, were killed, police said, by two people they were trying to rob in a drug deal that "went bad."

Halloween Night Downtown New Haven Fatal Shooting Victim ID'd As 18-Year-Old Norwich Woman: NHPD

Alexa Acevedo of Norwich was identified as the 18-year-old woman killed in the Nov. 1 quadruple pre-dawn shooting: NHPD.

Halloween Shooting Claims Life Of Woman, 18, Seriously Injures Another Woman, 18, New Haven Police Say

Up to 10K descended on downtown Halloween night with 18+ clubs drawing regional crowds; neither woman from New Haven, weren't targeted: PD

Teen Killed, 4 Shot In New Haven, Police Say

"It does not appear the shooting victims were the intended targets," police said.

Construction Worker Falls From Ladder Into 10-Foot Hole in New Haven: Fire Department

At around 11:20 a.m., the NHFD posted a photo to social media of the scene with medics, ambulance personnel attending to the injured man.

UPDATE: Man Shot Inside Valley Street House Monday Night Hit By 'Shrapnel From Gun Fired At Him:' Police

The 29-year-old, who suffered what police said deemed non-life-threatening injuries, was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment.

Hamden Man, 32, Shot On Maltby Place Sunday Night By Person 'Known' To Him: NHPD

Just after 8:30 p.m., 911 calls, Shotspotter alert brought cops to Fair Haven where a man suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wound: NHPD.

13-Year-Old Charged In 15-Year-Old’s Murder

Police Chief Karl Jacobson said that “video evidence and community support” helped lead officers to make an arrest.

Man Robs Downtown Business' Tip Jar, Attacks Employee Trying To Stop Him: NHPD

Just before 8 p.m., Wednesday, a man robbed the Arethusa Farm Dairy tip jar, and when confronted, pulled a pocket knife on an employee: PD

New Have Man, 20, Suffers Non-Fatal Gunshot Wound Wednesday Likely In Area Of Lodge, Level Streets: NHPD

It was around 11:30 p.m. when cops went to the York Street campus of Yale New Haven Hospital for a report of a walk-in gunshot victim: PD.

Firefighters Rescue Dogs From East Rock Cliff

A firefighter rappelled 40 feet down the cliff face of East Rock Park to rescue two identical small white dogs that were stranded on a ledge

Final OIG Report Clears New Haven Cops, Trooper, In 2024 Shooting Death Of Man, 36, At Car Wash

IG does question officers' decision to serve warrant, on man they believed had a gun, at a car wash, posing "substantial risks" to citizens.