About The West Haven Post

Investigations and crime

• Homicide: A man was shot and killed on a West Haven street, and police are seeking information.
• Suspicious death: Police are investigating the discovery of a body on Spring Street.
• Fire: An active structure fire on Lee Street is under investigation, but no injuries were reported.
• Sex offender arrest: A Connecticut sex offender was arrested in West Haven after allegedly flashing children at a daycare center.
• Unhoused man arrested: An unhoused man was arrested for a string of burglaries along the Connecticut shoreline. 

Traffic and accidents

• Police cruiser crash: A West Haven police officer crashed their cruiser while responding to a serious crash.
• Scooter operator dies: A scooter operator died after a crash in West Haven; the incident is under investigation.
• Man struck by SUV: A man was struck and killed by an SUV while walking on I-95 in West Haven.
• Drifting barges: Two barges washed ashore in Milford and later ended up in West Haven. 

City initiatives and events

• Morse Park transformation: The city is partnering with The Grind LLC for the transformation of Morse Park.
• Hispanic American of the Year: Latino journalist Abelardo King was honored as the city's Hispanic American of the Year.
• Special Olympics: West Haven hosted a Special Olympics Connecticut bocce competition.
• Motor vehicle program: The city has recouped about $140,000 in lost tax revenue from a motor vehicle registration program.