COPS & COURTS
New “Cookies with Cops” program comes to New Haven elementary schools

School Resource Officers have started visiting elementary schools across the city to promote policing.

Ahead of autopsy report, details in Anton Sovetov case remain murky

With a lack of footage, unfounded theories and muddled timelines, the disappearance and death of Yale graphic designer and Art School alum Anton Sovetov remain a mystery.

One year later, YPD confirms new details in Kline Biology Tower hate-based graffiti case

A year after racist and antisemitic graffiti was discovered inside Yale’s Kline Biology Tower, the Yale Police Department has revealed insight as to how they conducted their investigation to arrest the vandals.

Community members protest local restaurant for wage theft, alleged police retaliation

Unidad Latina en Acción alleges that its organizing director was arrested without warrant and assaulted by officers in relation to alleged disorderly conduct and criminal mischief.

Police release photos of alleged York Street hate crime assailants

Yale and New Haven police continue to search for individuals they believe attacked a Latino man outside Davenport College in September.

Shot fired near Toad’s Place

A large group was arguing on York Street early Saturday morning when one person drew a gun, fired a single shot and jumped into a car to flee.

Randy Cox sues city for $100 million, Elicker open to settling

Alleging violations of his civil rights, New Havener Randy Cox is suing the city for $100 million in damages after he was paralyzed in police custody in June.

Man pleads guilty to distributing nearly 600 grams of fentanyl

Undercover FBI investigators met with the man multiple times earlier this year and purchased nearly 300,000 potentially lethal doses of the synthetic opioid.

Four months after being left partially paralyzed in New Haven Police van, Randy Cox prepares to sue

As a state-level investigation into the actions of NHPD officers continues, Cox’s legal team looks to bring negligence charges in a civil rights lawsuit.

Courtesy of Yash Roy
City sues motorcycle stunt show organizers for $92K 

New Haven seeks costs for police overtime at illegally held event

NHPD’s new chief launches innovative recruitment efforts 

Through increasing accessibility and contact with the community, the NHPD has been able to increase its department’s diversity and policing in the community.