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North Haven police investigate string of burglaries
Police are investigating several burglaries that happened in the North Haven area early Monday morning. North Haven police said they were called to a reported burglary at the Shell gas station on State Street at 3 a.m. While investigators were at that scene, two other burglaries happened. The drive-thru windows at Wendy’s and McDonalds were broken open, according to...
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Man, teen accused of assaulting Uber driver, carjacking his vehicle in North Haven
A man and a teenager who are accused of assaulting an Uber driver and carjacking his vehicle in North Haven on Friday night have been arrested after a chase and a crash in West Haven. Police learned about a carjacking that happened in North Haven around 5:30 p.m. Investigators said two men, both armed with guns, had assaulted an Uber…
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14-year-old girl dragged by vehicle in North Haven
A 14-year-old girl was seriously hurt after being dragged by a vehicle in North Haven on Sunday. Police said they were called to a home at about 5 p.m. Officers said the teen was taken to the hospital for treatment. The girl told police that she had been dragged by a vehicle driven by a 15-year-old. It’s unknown if...
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Man accused of stealing $500K worth of flooring materials in North Haven
A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing close to $500,000 worth of flooring materials, according to North Haven police. Authorities said Jhon Escobar, 47, of West Haven, was a subcontractor for a local flooring company. Investigators determined that Escobar stole a large amount of flooring materials over the course of several years. Detectives obtained a search warrant for a…
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Injuries reported in hit-and-run crash on I-91 in North Haven
Injuries are being reported after a multi-car crash on Interstate 91 South in North Haven on Friday night. The state Department of Transportation said three lanes of traffic were closed. The entire highway was closed at one point, but has since reopened. The crash was reported at about 9:30 p.m. Fire officials said that crash happened near exits 11 and…
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Teen arrested after stealing backpack with $35K in cash in North Haven
A 17-year-old has been arrested for allegedly running off with a backpack full of $35,000 in cash in North Haven. Police said they were notified of two thefts that happened Tuesday afternoon on Universal Drive. A purse was snatched after being mistakenly left unattended in a shopping cart. Then, a backpack with thousands of dollars inside was stolen. Investigators identified…
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North Haven police join Linked Autism Safety Project
“We have a handful of different fidget toys that can be available for the individual to use,” Ashley McClain, of Linked Autism, said. Out of a small vinyl drawstring backpack, she pulled different types of tools for North Haven police officers responding to calls involving people with autism and special needs. “We also have a sensory sock. And this you…
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Program teaches first responders how to better interact with people with autism
The North Haven Police Department is working with a North Branford mom to help first responders learn more about people with autism.
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Crash leaves tractor-trailer hanging off of I-91 South overpass in North Haven
A crash on Interstate 91 South in North Haven left a tractor-trailer hanging off of an overpass Tuesday morning. Firefighters responded to multiple crashes in the area. State police said the tractor-trailer hit the bridge just before Exit 12. The southbound lanes of the highway were closed at the Pool Road overpass. The Dept. of Transportation (DOT) and Department of…
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Citgo employee in North Haven robbed at gunpoint
An employee of a Citgo station in North Haven was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday morning. Police said a masked male with a gun robbed an employee at the Citgo at 490 Washington Ave, early Sunday morning. The robber was dressed in black and ran to a sedan that was waiting on Bradley Street, police said. Anyone who has information…
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5 men involved in Middletown home invasion arrested after crash in North Haven: police
Five men who were involved in a home invasion in Middletown on Saturday morning have been arrested after a police pursuit and crash in North Haven, according to police. Officers were called to the Wilcox Apartments on Main Street around 10:20 a.m. after getting a report of a suspected home invasion. A caller reported seeing multiple masked men knocking on…
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Last-minute shoppers pack stores as Christmas weekend arrives
Shoppers were out in full force Friday looking for last-minute deals and filling out their Christmas lists before the weekend.
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I-91 reopens after rollover crash near North Haven-Wallingford line
Interstate 91 North has reopened at the North Haven-Wallingford line after a rollover crash Tuesday afternoon. Connecticut State Police said they were called to the area of exit 13 at about 2:35 p.m. A car crashed and may have caught fire, according to troopers. Police said there may be injuries, but couldn’t provide the extent. The center and right lanes…
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Multiple injuries reported in Route 15 crash in North Haven
Multiple injuries are reported in a crash that closed part of Route 15 North in North Haven Tuesday afternoon. State police said there was a two-vehicle crash near exit 63 at 2:15 p.m. Fire officials said a car rolled over on top of the guardrail, and the people inside were stuck. The extent of injuries is unknown. The road has…
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Over 1,500 vehicles participating in street takeover close busy area in North Haven
Over a thousand vehicles that were participating in a street takeover closed down a busy area in North Haven on Saturday night. Police said over 1,500 vehicles arrived on Universal Drive to participate in a street takeover around 8 p.m. The vehicles were reportedly from multiple states. According to police, there were spectators lining Universal Drive to watch while the…
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Body found near stream in North Haven
An investigation is underway after a body was found near a stream in North Haven this weekend. Police said a resident of Shawmut Avenue found a body in a culver near a stream that runs from the road to a wooded area on Saturday around 2:30 p.m. According to investigators, the body appears to be a man in his 30s….
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Police respond to vehicle rollover on I-91 in North Haven
A vehicle rolled over on Interstate 91 in North Haven on Friday morning and possible injuries have been reported. State police said a vehicle rolled over on I-91 South, near exit 9, around 8 a.m. Possible injuries have been reported and EMS was called. Crews from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection have responded because of a fuel…
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Minor injuries after crash on Route 5 in North Haven
Police are asking people to avoid a busy stretch of Washington Avenue, Route 5, in North Haven after a crash Wednesday morning. Police said a van pulled onto Washington Avenue in the area of 345 Washington Ave. and hit a car around 8:30 a.m. One person was taken to the hospital to be treated for a minor injury, police said….
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4 suspects in custody after firing shots at New Haven officers during chase: police
Suspects opened fire on New Haven police officers Tuesday night before finally being captured in North Haven, according to police. The incident began around 9:30 p.m. in the area of Hamilton Street and Grand Avenue after police were notified of gunfire in the area. Plain-clothes officers were in the area and saw a vehicle take off from where the gunfire…
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Scooter driver in critical condition after crash in North Haven
The driver of a scooter is in critical condition after the scooter and an SUV collided in North Haven on Monday night. Police said the crash happened at the intersection of Quinnipiac and Montowese avenues at 5 p.m. The scooter driver suffered serious and head and leg injuries and is in critical condition at the ICU, police said. Members of…