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Major news headlines for West Haven, Connecticut, on Friday, January 9, 2026, include police leadership changes and regional public safety concerns. 

• New Police Deputy Chief Sworn In: On January 9, the City of West Haven officially announced that Joseph Romano, a 23-year veteran of the force, was sworn in as the West Haven Police Department's new deputy chief. The ceremony, held earlier that week on January 6, was attended by Mayor Dorinda Borer and Police Chief Joseph S. Perno.
• Serious Pedestrian Crash Investigation: Local reports from January 9 continued to follow the condition of a 58-year-old woman who was seriously injured earlier in the week. She was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Allings Crossing Road and Railroad Avenue and transported to Yale New Haven Hospital.
• Neighbor Complaints Over "Humming" Noise: Residents in West Haven expressed ongoing frustration regarding a persistent, low-frequency humming sound. Mayor Borer and the City Council approved the use of $16,000 for a third-party acoustic study to identify the source of the noise.
• Fatal Stolen Car Crash Update: Regional news on January 9 identified the second teen victim, 16-year-old Destiny Ellis, who died in a stolen car crash after fleeing police in nearby New Haven. The incident involved a 13-year-old driver who was also killed.
• Regional Transit Projects: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is preparing for the replacement of the Kimberly Avenue bridge, a major project affecting transit between West Haven and New Haven.
• West Haven Woman Arrested in Milford: A local resident was arrested on January 6 and charged with sixth-degree larceny for allegedly stealing merchandise from a Costco in Milford.