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Former New Haven police chief arrested and charged with embezzling funds
23+ hour, 59+ min ago (404+ words) Former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson was arrested on Friday morning and is accused of embezzling over $85,000 from public funds, the New Britain state's attorney said. The state opened an investigation into Jacobson last month after he allegedly admitted…...
New Haven Police to resume informant program after chief's alleged theft
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (286+ words) The City of New Haven announced it will soon resume its confidential informant program. It was put on hold after the former police chief allegedly admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from it. Now six weeks after the chief's sudden…...
Connecticut communities celebrate Ramadan, Lent and Lunar New Year
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (427+ words) Thousands across our state and the world are celebrating this week, as they mark religious and cultural holidays. Ramadan, Lent, and Lunar New Year converge this week, a rare occurrence since the three holidays follow different lunar calendars. Despite the…...
Connecticut 20-year-old recovering from rare tick borne illness
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (498+ words) Powassan virus is a rare tick-borne illness that can have a serious impact. According to the CDC, only five people were diagnosed with it last year. Twenty-year-old Sawyer VanLew of Oakdale is recovering after being diagnosed with Powassan in late…...
New Haven police investigate a shooting that injured a teen
1+ week, 2+ day ago (132+ words) The New Haven Police Department is investigating a Tuesday evening shooting that injured a teenager. Police said that officers were called to the 300 block of Whalley Avenue on the report of a person shot around 6 p.m. Officers at the scene found…...
From Connecticut to Milan: Meet the Team USA athletes with local ties
2+ week, 3+ day ago (163+ words) Team USA is gearing up for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Among the Olympians representing the U.S., eight have lived in Connecticut at one point or another. From UConn grads to Southington natives, local athletes have sled, skated and skied their way…...
Connecticut sees drop in most crime, but law enforcement alert about rise in fraud
2+ week, 4+ day ago (621+ words) Serious and violent crime rates have decreased in Connecticut, but officials remain concerned with a 24% increase in fraud. The East Hartford Police Department hosted a press conference warning citizens of all ages to be vigilant of scams. The numbers are…...
NBC CT Responds team helps Bridgeport woman get $2,000 refund for roof
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (197+ words) After reaching out to NBC CT Repsonds, a woman was able to receive a $2,000 refund for roof work she never received. A viewer in Bridgeport reached out to NBC CT Responds for help getting a refund for a deposit on…...
New Haven joins nationwide “ICE out day” protests, in solidarity with Minneapolis
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (482+ words) The protestors said they were there in support of Minneapolis and calling for the dismantling of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. New Haven protestors join nationwide "ICE Out Day" calling for solidarity with Minneapolis following the shooting deaths of Renee Good…...
New Haven workers brave frigid temperatures amid artic blast
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (407+ words) For people who work outside, they have no choice but to deal with the bitter temperatures. Frigid temperatures and lingering snow didn't stop people across New Haven from showing up to work Friday, as vendors, delivery drivers, and laborers pushed…...