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Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEAST HAVEN CT (WFSB) - Police in East Haven located a vehicle involved in the hit-and-run of a pedestrian that happened on Tuesday They provided a brief update on Thursday morning “We would like to thank our community and business owners for their assistance with the pedestrian evading incident that occurred on Tuesday evening on Foxon Road,” said Capt While no other details about the vehicle or a potential suspect were released Murgo noted that the victim was in stable condition Police said Foxon Road in the area of Mill Street was partially closed Tuesday night while they investigated the incident They said the driver was in a silver sedan and fled the scene The car was last seen headed eastbound on Foxon Road toward North Branford Police released a short clip of surveillance footage they hope will be key to tracking down the suspect Anyone with information was asked to call the police department at 203-468-3820 the East Haven Fire Department was called to a house fire on Warwick Lane they found fire in the first floor rear kitchen extending to the second floor with heavy smoke conditions Firefighters managed to get the fire under control in around 20 minutes but there were three canines trapped within the house," the chief said Firefighters rescued and performed life-saving measures on the dogs A second dog was taken by East Haven's animal control officers to a veterinary hospital The third dog "seems to be doing well," Marcarelli said Under investigation by the East Haven Fire Marshals office the fire "appears to have started in the kitchen area." The house sustained extensive fire and smoke damage and is currently uninhabitable There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters Mutual aid was provided by the Brantford Fire Department and the North Branford Fire Department provided station coverage 2025 at 2:24 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Set for Saturday at 11 a.m. meet at the football field behind the East Haven Ice Rink The event is free for East Haven residents 10 and under Carfora said he's "Excited to invite families to one of our favorite springtime traditions Carfora said the hunt is sure to bring smiles "This is always such a fun and festive event for our community," Carfora said "It’s a great way for families to come together I want to thank our Recreation Department for once again putting together a fantastic day for our youngest residents." As the egg hunt starts promptly at 11 a.m. families should plan to arrive a few minutes early and hop on over for a great time," Carfora said it was just announced by the company that the Walgreens at 157 Main St Located at the high profile northeast corner of Hemingway and Main the store will close its doors at noon the 22nd Patch was unable to reach anyone at the store location to ask about the status of employees Walgreens notes that in all store closings "prescriptions can be accessed at any Walgreens." Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNEW HAVEN (WFSB) - New Haven police are responding to a shooting Police say the victim is alert and conscious The shooting took place in the area of Foxon Boulevard 2025 at 2:54 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}East Haven police logs (Ellyn Santiago/Patch)East Haven police logs was charged with second-degree breach of peace was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs was charged with violation of a protective order the New Haven Police Department began with a headline that reads: 'Addressing rumors regarding Denise Leary.' The post then begins with "We are aware of speculation on social media of a serial killer," concerning the death of Leary Police said while the cause of her death has not been determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner "there were no signs of foul play found during her autopsy." Leary went missing in September 2024 Rumors have swirled due to several human remains cases in the region recently. In total, there have been eight people found in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in recent weeks, according to People has become a hub of speculation about the deaths In Connecticut, the remains of a woman identified as Paige Fannon, 35, of West Islip, New York, were found in Norwalk, People reported Police said there was no indication of foul play in her death human remains were found in a suitcase last month near a local cemetery Friday afternoon, police announced a man is being charged in the case. Donald Coffel, of Groton, is facing charges of murder, tampering with physical evidence, and improper disposal of a body, according to NBC CT He is accused in the death of Suzanne Wormser Police determined that the incident was not connected to any other missing person cases, and that Wormser and Coffel knew each, NBC CT reported Related: Man Charged With Murder In 'Human Remains' Case: Groton Police Police are also investigating human remains found in Killingly on April 9 In Foster, Rhode Island, police found remains later identified as Michele Romano. Police have deemed her death suspicious, according to NBC CT Related: New Details Released On Human Remains Found Near Groton Cemetery Police have not established any links between the cases human remains were found in a wooded area of Rock Creek Road in March The remains were later identified as Leary Police said when the remains were found that they were in an "advanced" state of decay and investigators were initially unable to determine the person's identity The remains were found a short distance from Leary's home Related: 'Human Remains' Found In Wooded Area Identified: PD Police said the extensive investigation into her death began the day she went missing and included interviews with family and friends; a check of hospitals but at this time there is no indication of any criminality in the disappearance and subsequent location of Ms See the full statement by clicking here Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2025 at 11:33 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}East Haven police logs (Ellyn Santiago/Patch)East Haven police logs was charged with first-degree criminal trespass and second-degree failure to appear was charged with possession of a controlled substance/second offense was charged with possessing a weapon on school grounds and second-degree breach of peace was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and second-degree breach of peace was charged with first-degree criminal trespass and violation of a protective order Angel Marcus Rodriguez, 29, of East Haven, was charged with second-degree manslaughter, second-degree reckless endangerment and two counts of risk of injury to a child. 2025 at 2:43 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A person was struck and killed by a passing train in East Haven CT — A person was struck and killed by a passing train in East Haven Amtrak Police contacted the East Haven Public Safety Dispatch Center to report that a pedestrian had been struck and killed by a passing train in the area of Saltonstall Parkway and Forbes Place East Haven Police units are currently on scene assisting Amtrak Police "Although this incident does not directly impact East Haven roadways we ask the public to avoid the area due to the high volume of emergency vehicles responding," said Police Capt police said the train involved was Local Train CDOT 3655 owned by Shoreline East CT (WFSB) - Rumors on social media fueled concerns about a possible serial killer in Connecticut but New Haven Police denied those claims in Denise Leary’s case 59-year-old Leary was reported as a missing person on Sept. 30, 2024. Her remains were found a short distance from her residence last month “We are aware of speculation on social media of a serial killer who is alleged to have murdered Denise Leary,” said New Haven Police Police said they have gotten calls from People Magazine and Rolling Stone in the last week inquiring about the remains of Leary found last month They also said it has gone as far as someone from Florida knocking on doors in the neighborhood and reaching out to the family inquiring about any possible links to other remains in New England “To the people who are avidly investigating Feel free to come apply,” said Officer Christian Bruckhart the cause of her death was ruled as undetermined they said there were no signs of foul play found during Leary’s autopsy “There’s speculation rampant on social media There’s no facts to support this woman was murdered,” said Officer Bruckhart “I get there is a sense of wanting to investigate but said at this time there is no indication of any criminality in Leary’s disappearance or subsequent location New Haven authorities offered their condolences to Leary’s family and friends and asked that their privacy be respected as they grieve her loss This comes on the heels of the discovery of human remains found around New England last month Remains have also been found in Rhode Island and Massachusetts Massachusetts and Rhode Island are investigating 8 different discoveries of bodies or remains in found in March and April Connecticut State Police are leading the investigation in Danielson “This investigation remains active and ongoing There is no information at this time suggesting any connection to similar remains discoveries,” they said “No one should jump to conclusions as to what may be going on here says agencies share information and compare any similarities “If it reaches a point where you need to be concerned especially when you get 2 or 3 in the same general area or just over the line,” he said Groton police strongly denied any claims of a serial killer and asked people to not jump to conclusions “That can be a dangerous pitfall and create more hysteria than there needs to be provide information to your local authorities Get that 911 call in immediately if it’s urgent or appears to be dangerous “It’s just really eerie to see all this and know that it’s so close You never think it’d happen in your own home town,” said Brynn Holmes of Groton Today, Groton police identified the victim found near the entrance of the Colonel Ledyard Cemetery as 58-year-old Suzanne Wormser The suspect was identified as 68-year-old Donald Koffell He has been arrested and is being held on a $1,000,000 bond Police say the victim and suspect knew each other and that this is an isolated incident CT (WFSB) – A shelter-in-place order was lifted Tuesday morning after police responded to reports of a firearms-related incident at the Breezewood Condo Complex on Coe Avenue Authorities had instructed residents in the area to shelter in place after a male later identified as 50-year-old Vincent Esposito allegedly pointed a rifle at a neighbor during a verbal dispute over loud music coming from a car The argument escalated when Esposito threatened the complainant and aimed the rifle from his condominium window Momauguin School was briefly placed on lockdown Officers made several attempts to contact Esposito A BB rifle matching the description was found in his home and seized by authorities Esposito was arrested and charged with threatening in the first degree He was held on a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on February 5 and both the lockdown and shelter-in-place orders have been lifted Police are asking anyone with footage of the incident to send it to Officer Ryan Michalowski at rmichalowski@easthavenpolice.com