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Hartford Officer Fired After Fatally Shooting Man in Mental Health Crisis

Mayor says officer's actions did not meet department standards as other officers tried to de-escalate the situation.

Hartford Officer Fired After Fatally Shooting Man in Mental Health Crisis

Firing comes after public outrage over body cam footage showing officer opened fire just 30 seconds after arriving on scene

Police Investigate 'Untimely Death' After New Haven Standoff

State police take over probe following incident involving barricaded subject near annual St. Patrick's Day Parade route.

Officer took ambulance meant for dying man after police shooting

Report finds officer having 'mild anxiety attack' delayed medical care for Dyshan Best, who later died from gunshot wound

Officer's 'Anxiety Attack' Delayed Ambulance for Man Dying from Police Shooting

State report raises questions about response after Bridgeport police shooting that left Black man dead

Bridgeport Police Shooting Victim Waited 10 Extra Minutes for Ambulance

State investigation raises questions about officer's priority in seeking medical care over victim

Hartford Group Demands Firing of Officers in 2 Fatal Police Shootings

Community leaders call for accountability and policy changes after deaths of men in mental health crises

Bridgeport Shooting Victim Waited 10 Minutes for Ambulance After Officer Took First One

State investigation raises questions about police response after man shot by officers died from injuries

Bridgeport Police Shooting Deemed Justified, Ambulance Delay Questioned

Report finds officer who took first ambulance was having 'mild anxiety attack' after shooting incident

Connecticut Officer Takes Ambulance Meant for Dying Man After Police Shooting

State investigation raises questions about response after Dyshan Best was fatally shot by police

Multi-Agency Warrant Sweep Leads to Multiple Arrests in East Haven and New Haven

Operation targeted individuals with outstanding warrants for serious offenses including kidnapping, threatening, assault, and family violence

Danbury Residents Invited to Join Police Citizen Academy

Eight-week program offers inside look at police operations, procedures, and challenges.

Teen Charged After Street Racing, Stunts Led To Late Night Friday I-91 Pursuit: NHPD

A 17-year-old in the car with Noah Evanko-Weber, 19, of Shelton was also charged for "his role in organizing a street racing event."

Woman Arrested at Tweed New Haven Airport After Refusing to Leave

Kristen Powers charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing after being deemed too intoxicated to fly

State Police Investigating Crash on Route 8 in Shelton

Drivers should expect delays and allow extra travel time, police say.

Waterford Man Arrested After Police Chase On I-395

Suspect faces charges including DUI and evading police after high-speed pursuit on Connecticut highway

Active Police Investigation Underway in Norwalk

Authorities say there is no threat to public safety

East Haven Police Blotter: Feb. 25 to March 3, 2026

Charges include assault, drug possession, and failure to appear

Hartford Police Fatally Shoot Man During Mental Health Crisis

The Office of the Inspector General confirms the man died from his injuries on Tuesday.

Man Shot by Hartford Cop Last Week Dies From Injuries

The 55-year-old was shot while wielding a knife and walking toward an officer in the city on Friday, Feb. 27.