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Today's top news in West Haven, CT, is dominated by a local man being charged with DUI after a crash in New Haven and details regarding the city's Veterans Day events.

Top Stories

• DUI Arrest after Collision with K-9 Cruiser: Barry Evans, 62, of West Haven, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence, operating under suspension, and interfering with an officer after his vehicle struck a parked New Haven police K-9 cruiser on Tuesday evening. The K-9 in the cruiser was uninjured, but police found several empty and partially full containers of alcohol in Evans' car.
• Veterans Day Commemoration: The city, in conjunction with the West Haven Veterans Council, held a Veterans Day tribute and dedicated a new addition to the Vietnam Memorial on the Veterans Walk of Honor on Tuesday, November 11.
• Arrests in Stolen Vehicle Incident: Two individuals were arrested in West Haven after the driver of a stolen vehicle attempted to elude police by turning onto a dead-end street. One of the suspects was found to have nine outstanding warrants from area police departments.
• Moped Operator Injured: A moped operator sustained serious head injuries after being struck by a minivan driver who ran a red light at the intersection of Derby Avenue and Forest Road. 

Other Local News

• School Program Expansion: West Haven schools are exploring options to expand their pre-K program to offer full-day pre-kindergarten for 3- and 4-year-olds.
• Coyote Sightings: Police have received reports of coyote sightings in several areas of the city, primarily around West Haven High School, where a coyote reportedly chased people.
• Financial News: The city recently recouped approximately $140,000 in lost tax revenue from unregistered motor vehicles through a new program.