West Haven Police Department

06/09/2026

On June 8 at approximately 9:15 p.m., an incident occurred in the area of the West Haven Green.

Preliminary information indicates that an altercation took place, during which two people sustained injuries consistent with a possible stabbing.

Both victims were transported to Yale New Haven Hospital, where they were treated for injuries that were determined to be non-life-threatening.

Detectives are actively investigating the matter. At this time, investigators believe this to be an isolated incident.

Based on the evidence gathered thus far, detectives are confident that an arrest will be made in a timely manner.

06/08/2026

A message from the West Haven Police Chief.

06/05/2026

West Haven Police enjoyed a nice run down the Boston Post Road with the CT Special Olympics. 🏃🏻‍➡️🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️

05/26/2026

**Reminder**

Spring Street from Front Avenue to the New Haven town line will be closed to all traffic starting today.
Please seek alternate route

WHPD

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

⚠️ Traffic Advisory ⚠️

Lake Street at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Connecticut Avenue, a tree has fallen and brought down power lines with it. The area is completely impassable at this time.

Please avoid the area and seek an alternate route while crews work to make the scene safe.

Thank you,

WHPD

05/24/2026

***Power outage***

Due to a transformer fire at the intersection of Elm Street and Campbell Avenue, it was reported that the traffic lights have been affected. This extends to Captain Thomas BLVD and Campbell Avenue area as well. Please proceed with caution if you are traveling through the area and be on the lookout for crews who may be working in the vicinity.

Thank you,

WHPD

05/22/2026

***Insurance Fraud arrest***

In December 2025, the West Haven Police Department responded to a parking lot on Elm Street for a reported armed robbery. According to the victim, she was robbed at gunpoint of all her jewelry.

Due to the nature of this incident, West Haven Police Detective Division was also dispatched and assumed the investigation.

Days later the victim gave detectives appraisals for the jewelry she claimed was stolen from her with a total cost of over $70,000.

Throughout this lengthy 4 month investigation, Detectives identified inconsistencies in the statements originally provided by the victim and her husband regarding how the incident occurred.

At the conclusion of this investigation, Detectives determined that the reported robbery had been staged by the female complainant and her husband. Detectives subsequently drafted arrest warrants for both individuals, which were later issued. Both turned themselves into the West Haven Police on May 21st, 2026.

Arrested on warrants were:

47-year-old Eunice Blakey, of New York was formally charged with Insurance Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the 1st degree.

46-year-old Reginald Blakey of New York, formerly of New Haven was formally charged with Insurance Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the 1st degree.

Eunice and Reginald were released after
Posting bond and given a future court date of June 18th.

05/22/2026

SPRING ST. TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC FOR CULVERT-REPLACEMENT PROJECT:

Spring Street will be temporarily closed to through traffic, effective the day after Memorial Day, as part of a state Department of Transportation project to replace the road’s compromised culvert over Club Creek.

Starting Tuesday, May 26, Spring Street will be closed from Front Avenue in West Haven to Ella T. Grasso Boulevard in New Haven.

To facilitate the work, a detour will be in effect, directing all through traffic to Route 1 in West Haven and New Haven.

The detour is expected to remain in place until fall 2027, according to DOT officials.

Read the full news release: https://www.cityofwesthaven.com/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/1656.

05/08/2026

****Water Rescue****

On May 7th, at approximately 9:00 pm, an officer was patrolling the April Street boat ramp parking lot when he was flagged down by a concerned citizen. The citizen advised this officer that two of his friends had gone out on the water around 1:00 pm. He tried to get in touch with his two friends but was unsuccessful. The individuals were also not answering their cell phones, which raised concern for their safety.

Additional officer responded to the area along with the West Haven Fire Department.

One of the West Haven Police Department drone pilots deployed the department drone and began searching the area from above. At the same time, members of the West Haven Fire Department entered the water in two rescue boats and began searching the area by water.

A short time later, a resident in the area contacted police after hearing yelling coming from the water and stated they saw a flare coming from the same area where the voices were heard.

The drone operator was able to locate two individuals in the water using thermal imaging technology approximately 2,600 feet offshore and in a coordinated effort, directed the West Haven Fire Department rescue boats to their location.

The two males were rescued and told first responders that their boat had capsized after being struck by the wake of another passing boat.

Both individuals were evaluated on scene by the West Haven Fire Department before being transported to an area hospital for further evaluation.

Great teamwork done by the West Haven Fire Department and the West Haven Police Department. The quick actions by both saved two lives that night.