Man Charged In Arson Fire In West Haven: Police

A Freightliner tractor was burned in the fire, and police said more arrests are expected.

Convicted Felon Arrested On Gun Charge: West Haven Police

A driver, who is a convicted felon, was found to be in the possession of a loaded gun after a traffic stop, according to police.

Suspected Driver Sought In Hit-And-Run: West Haven Police

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run driver Sunday night in West Haven.

Man Found Guilty In Scheme To Steal West Haven’s COVID-19 Relief Funds

A West Haven man was found guilty by a jury for his role in the scheme to steal COVID-19 relief funds from the city, officials announced.

1 Killed After Being Ejected From Car On I-95 In West Haven: State PD

Two vehicles were involved in the crash, and state police say they are still searching for one of the drivers.

Man Found With Stolen Credit Cards, Drugs: West Haven Police

Police responded to a report of a suspicious man walking through yards and onto residents’ front porches, according to officials.

Driver Rams Police Vehicle In Attempt To Flee: West Haven PD

The driver's passenger was in possession of weapons, cash and cocaine, police said.

More Than $11K In Drugs Seized During Traffic Stop: West Haven Police

Police seized more than $11,000 worth of drugs, including $8,350 of fentanyl, during a traffic stop in West Haven, according to officials.

Man Arrested In West Haven Sentenced For Illegally Reentering The U.S.

The man, who last lived in West Haven, was accused of illegally reentering the U.S. after being deported, according to officials.

Ex-State Rep. DiMassa Pleads Guilty To Theft Of COVID-19 Relief Funds

Former West Haven employee & State Rep. Michael DiMassa pleaded guilty in connection with stealing more than $1.2M in relief & other funds.

2-Alarm Fire Displaces Several In West Haven: Reports

Crews extinguished the fire early Tuesday morning in West Haven.

Halloween Safety Tips: Rainbow Fentanyl

Fentanyl comes in a variety of bright colors, shapes, and sizes—it is 50-100 times more potent than heroin.

Bomb Threat Evacuates Building At University Of New Haven: Reports

Authorities are investigating the threat at the university’s campus in West Haven.

West Haven Resident Arrested After Fight At Trumbull Mall: Police

Officers also found a loaded handgun and a bag of marijuana inside a discarded fanny pack at the mall, according to police.

West Haven Teen, 16, Charged In Shooting, Carjacking In Hamden: Police

Two 16-year-olds have been arrested in connection with a carjacking in which a man was seriously injured after being shot in the groin.

West Haven Man Threatened Bridgeport Port Jefferson Ferry, Cops Say

The incident occurred late Wednesday morning, according to Bridgeport police.

West Haven Man Admits To Trafficking Cocaine Through Mail: Feds

The man was accused of “orchestrating shipments of cocaine” through the U.S. Mail from Puerto Rico to his mother’s home, officials said.

Man Arrested In West Haven Admits Illegally Reentering The U.S.: Feds

The man has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of illegally reentering the U.S. after being deported, according to officials.

3 Children Evacuated From 2-Alarm Fire In West Haven

The children were safely evacuated from the fire on Tuesday morning, according to fire officials.

West Haven 19-Year-Old Shot In New Haven Friday Night: Police

The teen was shot on Dixwell Avenue at around 6:30 p.m. and was treated at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

West Haven Man Swung Hatchet At Victim After Traffic Incident: Police

A second person tried to assist the victim and "disarm" the accused, but couldn't, Wallingford police said.

Several Storm Drain Gates Stolen In West Haven: Officials

Officials said steel storm drain gates have been stolen across the city and are being sold for scrap metal.

DiMassa’s Wife Pleads Guilty In West Haven COVID-19 Fraud Scheme: Feds

She was accused of receiving more than $147,000 for youth violence prevention programs, despite never providing any services to the city.

Crews Respond To Structure Fire In West Haven

A fire at an outdoor pavilion has been extinguished, according to fire officials.

‘Suspicious’ Bag Prompts Evacuation At West Haven High School: Police

Police inspected the building after receiving a report of a suspicious bag inside the school’s main building, according to officials.

Ex-West Haven City Hall Worker Pleads Guilty In Fraud Scheme: Feds

The former employee was charged in connection with a scheme that defrauded West Haven out of more than $630,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.

Silver’s Parking Lot Closing Overnight Due To 'Criminal Activity'

West Haven will close the municipal parking lot behind the former Silver’s Drug Shop building during the overnight hours, officials said.

Man Robbed 2 Stores At Gunpoint In West Haven: Police

The man is accused of robbing two stores at gunpoint on the same day, according to police.

Man Charged In Fatal Shooting In West Haven: Police

The man is being held in lieu of a $1 million bond after being arrested on charges including murder and home invasion, according to police.

West Haven Man, His Mother Trafficked Cocaine Through US Mail: Feds

Jean Mangual-Castro, 34, of West Haven, his mother Enid Castro, 52, a New Haven man and a woman in Puerto Rico face drug charges, feds say.

West Haven Man Sentenced On Drug, Ammunition Charges: Feds

Authorities found a distribution quantity of crack cocaine and multiple rounds of ammunition at the man's apartment, according to officials.

Crews Respond To 2-Alarm Fire In West Haven

Firefighters are at the scene of a two-alarm fire, according to officials.

Longtime West Haven Police K-9 Ike To Retire

K-9 Ike assisted in more than 1,700 investigations that led to many arrests, according to police.

State Trooper Arrested In Shooting That Killed Man, 19, In West Haven

A 19-year-old man was shot and killed by a state trooper after a Norwalk-to-West Haven chase in a carjacking incident in January 2020.

1 Killed In House Fire In West Haven: Reports

The fire happened Wednesday afternoon in West Haven.

West Haven Man Accused Of Stabbing Victim In Derby Home Invasion: Cops

The attack occurred Monday night on Fifth Street in Derby.

12 Displaced From Home After 2-Alarm Fire In West Haven

Three families were displaced after the fire and are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross, according to officials.

West Haven Man, 28, Killed In Overnight New Haven Crash: Police

Christian Sanchez-Martinez died as a result of injuries from the 1 a.m. two-car crash on Middletown Avenue, police said.

Reward Offered In Robbery Of Letter Carrier In West Haven: Report

The U.S. Postal Service is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in connection with the robbery of a letter carrier.

Guilford Woman Accused Of Assaulting West Haven Student At Game

Christina Binkowski, 47, wife of the GHS girl's hockey coach, faces West Haven police charges of assault and breach of peace, records show.