New Haven Man Charged with Stalking, Threatening Victim

Police say 30-year-old Roger Harrison blocked the victim's driveway and made threats to shoot them.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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A 30-year-old New Haven man named Roger Harrison has been charged with a series of crimes, including first-degree threatening, first-degree harassment, second-degree stalking, violation of a protective order, interfering with an officer, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, and possession of a controlled substance. The charges stem from an incident where Harrison allegedly came to the victim's home multiple times, blocked their driveway, and made threats to shoot the victim.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious issue of domestic violence and stalking, which can have severe impacts on victims' safety and well-being. It also raises concerns about the ability of law enforcement to effectively intervene in such situations and the need for strong laws and support systems to protect victims.

The details

According to police, the victim reported that Harrison came to their home several times under various pretexts, such as wanting to pick up belongings, even though he had none there. At one point, Harrison allegedly blocked the victim's driveway, preventing them from leaving, and made several threats to shoot them. When the victim was eventually able to leave, Harrison is said to have chased them through the streets until they approached officers conducting an unrelated traffic stop. The victim then told the officers that Harrison had threatened to shoot them as well. When officers attempted to order Harrison out of his vehicle, he fled at a high rate of speed. About an hour later, plainclothes officers found Harrison in his vehicle and took him into custody without incident. During a search, police found fentanyl packaged for sale and a large amount of cash.

  • On March 3, 2026, the victim reported the incidents to police.
  • On March 3, 2026, Harrison allegedly blocked the victim's driveway and made threats to shoot them.
  • On March 3, 2026, Harrison allegedly chased the victim through the streets and threatened to shoot the officers as well.

The players

Roger Harrison

A 30-year-old New Haven resident who has been charged with a series of crimes, including stalking, harassment, and threatening the victim.

The Victim

The individual who reported the incidents to the police and was allegedly stalked, harassed, and threatened by Roger Harrison.

New Haven Police Department (NHPD)

The law enforcement agency that responded to the victim's report, attempted to apprehend Harrison, and ultimately arrested him.

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What they’re saying

“At one point, Harrison blocked the driveway so the victim was unable to leave and made several threats of shooting them.”

— NHPD, Police spokesperson (Patch.com)

“The victim told the cops that 'Harrison saw them talking and threatened to shoot all of them'.”

— NHPD, Police spokesperson (Patch.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Harrison's bail at a hearing on March 15, 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for stronger protections and support systems for victims of domestic violence and stalking, as well as the importance of effective law enforcement intervention to prevent further harm. It also underscores the broader societal issue of interpersonal violence and the ongoing efforts to address it.