East Haven

Connecticut State Police have issued a Silver Alert for an 80-year-old man from East Haven who has been missing for over three weeks. Troopers said Richard Mather has been missing since January 7. He is described as having white hair and blue eyes. Mather is 5-foot 8-inches tall and weighs 186 pounds. A photo of Mather was not provided by…

East Haven Police are looking for whoever stole two catalytic converters from a senior apartment complex Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say the theft happened in the Woodview Senior Apartments parking lot on North High Street at about 2 p.m. Officers are looking for two men that were wearing black hoodies. The men were allegedly looking into and under cars in the…

The Office of Inspector General said an East Haven police officer who was part of a pursuit of a suspect that ended in Milford, fired his weapon at the end of the chase.

The office of the inspector general released more information on an East Haven police investigation that ended in Milford Thursday morning and said a police officer fired gunshots at a supect. No one was struck by gunfire and no weapon was found on or near the suspect, according to the newly released report. It happened around 9:13 a.m., according to…

The Office of Inspector General has taken over the investigation of an incident involving several police agencies that took a wanted suspect into custody just off I-95 in Milford Thursday.

A man has died after being hit by a car in East Haven Wednesday night, police said. Police identified the victim as 74-year-old Nicholas Marino, of New Haven. Investigators noted that the driver that hit the Marino remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Anyone that may have witnessed the crash is being asked to contact Detective Jon…

Massive waves crashed into homes on the shore and residents just blocks away experienced significant flooding.

The high winds, heavy rain and flooding came early in East Haven Friday morning. Flood waters left streets littered with garbage cans and debris, making travel difficult. “It got to the point where you almost needed a kayak or a boat to get out of here,” said Franco Cavallaro of East Haven. Franco Cavallaro has lived on the shoreline in...

Low-lying areas up and down the Connecticut shoreline saw moderate flooding Friday morning.

Three teens are facing charges for allegedly shooting “splatter balls” at people during an East Haven festival in September. Police said the incident happened on Sept. 10 at the East Haven Town Green during the fall festival. A group of fair-goers approached officers and said someone was shooting a splatter gun into the crowd. One person sustained serious eye and…

A district in East Haven is making the voting process a little easier by offering a curbside option. How does it work, you might ask? District 2 Moderator Steven Andree said the goal is to help anyone who might have a hard time walking, or those who are disabled. Residents can drive up to Momauguin Elementary School with a family…

East Haven is looking to get tougher to prevent ATV joy rides with a similar idea to what some other communities have already done.

East Haven is looking to get tougher to prevent ATV joy rides with a similar idea to what some other communities have already done. “The police department does a really good job but they can’t chase them because of the state statute,” said Joseph Deko, D – East Haven Town Council Chairman. Deko said they’re looking at an ordinance...

Police are looking for a man that’s accused of robbing an adult entertainment store with a machete in East Haven Sunday night. Officials said they were called to Romantix on Foxon Road at about 6:30 p.m. after receiving a call from an employee reporting an armed robbery. The employee told police that a man wearing a gray Under Armour...

On Wednesday, the Tweed-New Haven Airport Authority Board of Directors approved a new lease and management agreement with a company called Avports. The new lease calls for Avports to spend at least $100 million including on a new terminal, a runway extension, traffic and safety improvements and community investments to help with noise, traffic and environmental mitigation. “Over a year…

The Department of Consumer Protection Tuesday suspended the liquor license of a bar and pool hall that was the scene of a fatal shooting over the weekend. One person was killed and another was injured in the shooting at Bullseye Billiards & Bar on Main Street early Saturday morning. The victim who was killed was identified as 26-year-old Julius Bolden-Lowe,…

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed in a pool hall in East Haven early Saturday.

The East Haven community is mourning the life of a 26-year-old man who was killed in an overnight shooting at a bar. They say Julius Bolden-Lowe was humble, loved by many, and hardworking. Family members and friends are devastated over the sudden loss of life. A candlelight vigil was held Saturday night in his honor. The 26-year-old was involved in…

“The traditional lockdown method is just antiquated,” said East Haven Police Captain Joseph Murgo. “It’s just not the best practice anymore.” He said the traditional lockdown method is huddling in a corner, drawing the blinds, locking the doors and turning the lights off. But he thinks that didn’t provide for much safety. To change that, Murgo is bringing ALICE...

East Haven police are implementing new training and new programs that will enhance the way schools handle lockdowns in the future.