New Haven Police Department

Shoreline municipalities are joining forces to help combat the rise in violence. The newly formed task force held a briefing on Tuesday to discuss the long-term benefits and the importance of working together. Municipal leaders stated that the joint-shooting task force is a “common sense” approach to tackling crime happening in each city and town around the Elm City. The…

As the effort to fill leadership roles at the New Haven Police Department moves forward, the Greater New Haven Clergy Association says they’re concerned there are not going to be enough people of color in higher ranks.

The Greater New Haven Clergy Association is rasing concerns about diversity in the upper ranks of the New Haven Police Department after the last round of testing for promotion to Lieutenant.

Two men were transported to the hospital after a shooting on Lilac Street in New Haven Thursday night, according to New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker. Elicker told NBC Connecticut that the two men who were shot are in the hospital with injuries that are not critical. Police officers are at the scene investigating the shooting. It is unknown what led…

Police said they are investigating a report of shots fired in New Haven. Officials said the incident happened near Walmart on Foxon Boulevard. Route 80 remains closed at this time. It is unclear if there are any injuries or whether or not there is an active threat to the public. An NBC Connecticut crew is headed to the scene and…

The New Haven Police Department leadership said their approach to policing is to operate as a customer service. “Sometimes, unfortunately we have to deliver that in situations where tensions are high, people are angry, people are going through a lot of turmoil that we don’t realize when we get the call,” said Acting Police Chief Renee Dominguez. Officers are...

New Haven police officers will receive de-escalation training to help them respond appropriately to situations.

A man is now facing DUI charges after a deadly motorcycle crash in New Haven Friday night, police said. Officials said the crash happened at approximately 9:35 p.m. in the area of Whalley Avenue and East Ramsdell Street. Police said 52-year-old Elliot Moore was driving west on Whalley Avenue in the left lane and began to turn left onto Ramsdell…

Update: Anika Noni Rose says her aunt, Diane, has been found and she is in the hospital. See the latest updates here. Anika Noni Rose’s aunt, Diane, has been reported missing out of New Haven. Police issued a Silver Alert for 70-year-old Diane Rose on Friday. She has been missing for approximately 24 hours, Rose said in a tweet. In…

Anika Noni Rose’s aunt, Diane, was reported missing out of New Haven and the actress says she’s been found and is in the hospital. Police issued a Silver Alert for 70-year-old Diane Rose on Friday. She had been missing for approximately 24 hours, Rose said in a tweet on Friday afternoon. In the tweet, the actress from Bloomfield described...

A 37-year-old New Haven man has serious injuries after he was hit by a car in New Haven Tuesday night and police said the driver who hit him fled the scene. Police believe the man who was struck had gotten out of a parked car near his home on Sherman Avenue and was crossing the street in the middle of…

The families of some homicide victims in New Haven say they feel the cases involving their loved ones aren’t getting as much attention as they should. Police say they’re working on improving communication and restructuring their investigative setup to get those families closure.

The families of some murder victims in New Haven say they feel the cases involving their loved ones aren’t getting as much attention as they should.

One person was injured during a shooting at a restaurant in New Haven Saturday night. Officials said the incident happened at approximately 10:40 p.m. on Fitch Street. A 35-year-old man from Meriden was shot in the thigh and has a graze gunshot wound to the ear, according to officials. Authorities responding to the scene saw the man who was shot…

New Haven police said two restaurant workers were dead of an apparent overdose after being discovered with a third person inside a utility closet.

The Assistant Superintendent of New Haven Public Schools, Dr. Paul Whyte, and his family were home when someone shot at their house, according to Mayor Justin Elicker. The mayor said no one was hurt during the shooting but there is exterior damage sustained to the house. “I went to see Dr. Whyte and his family last night upon hearing about…

A person was shot in New Haven on Saturday night, officials said. The shooting happened on Rowe and Chatham streets, according to crews. It is unknown if there are any injuries. No additional information was immediately available.

A dog was killed and two others were injured during a drive-by shooting in New Haven on Sunday. The shooting happened at approximately 7 p.m. in the area of Orchard Street and George Street, officials said. Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert of gunfire. Arriving officers saw two teenage brothers with gunshot wounds. One boy was shot in the leg…

A new leader is in line for the New Haven Police Department. “What brings me the greatest joy is that I can pass the baton to a leader in the department that can continue the work that we are doing here in New Haven,” said Chief Otoniel Reyes. On Thursday, Mayor Justin Elicker announced Assistant Chief Renee Dominguez will be…

New Haven did see a drop in most violent crimes in 2020, but gun crimes did increase during the pandemic.