New Haven Police Department

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.

Renee Dominguez will become Acting Chief of Police in New Haven

New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes is retiring from his post this spring, the mayor’s office announced Tuesday.

Three teens were arrested after police found them sleeping in a stolen car in New Haven on Friday. The incident happened on Nov. 20 in the area of Greenwood Street, which is located in the Hill North Section of the city. The National Insurance Crime Bureau reported there were several stolen cars in the area of Greenwood Street. An officer…

New Haven police said they have plans to make the rounds at a New Haven apartment complex where last Monday, a young baby was found inside a dumpster. Their goal: reach parents and caregivers of the youngest residents. “Those kids are listening. Those kids know something is going on and they might not know the full extent of it, but…

New Haven police have partnered with Yale for decades to help children who may be exposed to violence or scary situations involving officers and others.

Police are investigating after a shooting left one injured in New Haven on Sunday night. The incident happened at approximately 7:41 p.m. on Shepard Street at Read Street in the Newhallville neighborhood, according to police. Police said a 24-year-old man from New Haven was shot in the shoulder and has non-life threatening injuries. Officers remain at the scene as detectives…

A West Haven man has died after he was shot in New Haven on Sunday night. Police said 37-year-old Jerome Christopher Moye, of West Haven, was shot on Hazel Street in the Newhallville neighborhood around 8:15 p.m. Officers and firefighters responded to the area after getting a ShotSpotter alert and 911 calls about a person shot. An ambulance transported Moye…

An off-duty firefighter who was shot while walking near his house in New Haven Saturday night remained hospitalized as of Sunday morning, according to police. The incident happened at approximately 7:15 p.m. outside a residence on Shelton Avenue between Read Street and the Hamden town line near Goodrich Street, police said. Police said the 28-year-old was transported to Yale New…

Police are investigating after a double stabbing near the downtown green in New Haven Friday afternoon. The incident happened close to the downtown bus stop at Chapel Street and Temple Street at approximately 4:24 p.m., police said. A 22-year-old woman sustained multiple stab wounds and a 29-year-old man suffered a stab wound to the back, according to police. Both victims…

On a rainy afternoon, New Haven police officers are out talking with the community, looking for the next officers to join their force. “We just recently put a class of 20 in,” said Sgt. Dana Smith, a recruitment supervisor with the New Haven Police Department. “So ideally that’s what we’re looking for.” Their search comes at a challenging time...

Officers within the New Haven Police Department say being an officer is a great way to give back to the community and the department is hiring.

Officials have arrested a man in New Haven who was involved in an officer-involved shooting in Hamden last year. Paul Witherspoon, 22, of Hamden, was arrested on new gun charges following New Haven officials’ attempt to limit violence after a recent uptick in the city. Police said they seized eight guns and made nine arrests from July 26 to Aug….

A former New Haven police officer is facing criminal charges after a use of force investigation, the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney confirmed Tuesday. Former Officer Jason Santiago was fired in June after he was accused of using excessive force while responding to a call last December. He was arrested by the Chief State’s Attorney on a warrant...

Police have identified a man they say was killed during a shooting in New Haven Friday night. Ricky Newton, 36, of New Haven, was transported to the hospital for treatment after he was shot and was later pronounced dead. The incident occurred on Rosette Street in the Hill neighborhood, according to police. Officers were at the scene for hours on…

Police are investigating after a stabbing that injured a woman on the New Haven Green. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon at the downtown bus stop benches on the New Haven Green at Chapel and Temple streets, according to police. Police said a 41-year-old woman was stabbed in the arm and her injuries are non-life threatening. Anyone with information is asked…