Isaac Stanley-Becker
Staff Reporter
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Stratton still uncharged

More than a month after police say he assaulted his girlfriend and disturbed the public peace, Mike Stratton, trial lawyer and former New Haven alder, remains uncharged and at large.

Stratton says he will turn himself in for “bogus” charges

Over a week after police issued an arrest warrant for Mike Stratton, the trial lawyer and former alder for Prospect Hill and parts of Newhallville said he will be turning himself in and that he hopes the case will go to trial.

Arrest warrant issued for Stratton

Police have issued an arrest warrant for Mike Stratton, trial lawyer and former alder for Prospect Hill and parts of Newhallville related to a domestic dispute at his apartment on Crown Street on June 13.

Amid probe, Stratton weighs mayoral bid

A day after embattled former Ward 19 alder Mike Stratton resigned from public office, he revealed he is weighing a bid for mayor in 2015.

Ward 19 alder resigns

Mike Stratton, a first-term alder for Prospect Hills and Newhallville, resigned from his seat on the Board of Alders on Monday.

Harp announces gun buyback events

This summer gun owners in New Haven can exchange their weapons for gift cards.

New Haven lawyer to receive District Court nomination

President Barack Obama intends to nominate New Haven's top lawyer, Victor Bolden, to a seat on the U.S. District Court in Connecticut, according to a White House release.

$508 million budget passed

The New Haven Board of Alders voted to approve a $508 million spending plan with a 1.8 percent hike in property taxes.

Jovin murder case resurfaces with Class of 1999 reunion

As Jovin's classmates congregate on campus, investigators in charge of the cold case are urging members of the class to think back to where were they on that unusually warm December evening.

University confers 3,132 degrees at 313th Commencement

In his first Commencement as University president, Salovey conferred a total of 3,132 degrees.

Yale awards honorary degrees

A handful of guests entered the Yale Center for British Art on Sunday evening to attend the University’s annual dinner celebrating the recipients of honorary degrees, unveiled each year at Commencement.