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Major news headlines for West Haven and the surrounding New Haven County area as of January 11, 2026, include the following:

Regional News & Events

• Anti-ICE Protests: Demonstrators gathered in New Haven on January 11 as part of a nationwide series of "ICE Out For Good" rallies.
• Global Solidarity Rallies: Local residents joined international demonstrations on January 10–11 to support mass protests in Iran.
• Blood Shortage Campaign: The WeLoveU Foundation continued local efforts to combat critical regional blood shortages. 

Public Safety & Incidents

• Major Crash in Essex: Firefighters responded to a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of West Avenue and Saybrook Road on January 11. The crash resulted in a pickup truck landing on top of a car, though no injuries were reported.
• Regional Shootings: Local authorities investigated two separate shootings on Sunday night, January 11—one on Main Street in Bristol and another on Reservoir Avenue in Bridgeport.
• West Hartford Attack: A person was detained after an unprovoked bear spray attack on a customer at the Cha Papi cafe on Shield Street. 

Local West Haven Updates

• New Leadership: Deputy Chief Joseph Romano was recently sworn into the West Haven Police Department by Mayor Dorinda Borer.
• Winter Readiness: The city has completed winter safety exercises, including testing new anti-icing magnesium chloride sprayers for 130 miles of roadway.
• High School Sports: The Notre Dame High School boys basketball team continues its season following a recent 90-37 victory over Hand High School.
• Upcoming Concerts: Mayor Borer announced free winter concerts at West Haven High School, including "The Stevie Experience" (Stevie Nicks tribute) scheduled for January 17.