August 3, 2020

MEDIA ALERT

New Haven Mayor and Police Chief to Host Press Conference on Dirt Bike & ATV Ordinance Amendment

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Today New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes will host a press conference at City Hall discussing the Ordinance Amendment of the New Haven Board of Alders to Article VI: Amending the New Haven Code of Ordinances Regarding Pocket Bikes, Mini Bikes, Dirt Bikes, and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The ordinance amendment has been sent to the Board of Alders for communication; it will strengthen the enforcement surrounding illegal vehicles, which has been a growing issue throughout the City, should they vote to approve it.

Press Conference on New Illegal Vehicle Ordinance Amendment

Mayor Elicker, Chief Reyes, Asst. Chief Jacobson, Corporation Counsel Pat King

Monday, August 3, 2020

New Haven City Hall

165 Church Street, 2^nd Floor Atrium

12:30 PM

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The City of New Haven has implemented a new street sweeping policy that will save you money in the long run.

There will no longer be towing for street sweeping, instead, the City has moved the ticket fee from $50 to $100 to save you money...and a trip to the tow yard.

On scheduled street sweeping days, please remove your vehicle from the route from 7 AM to 3 PM. To be notified of street sweeping in your area sign up for Emergency Notifications here: bit.ly/NHVAlerts

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

The New Haven Police Department (NHPD) is applying for funds from the U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial 2020 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in the amount of $144,822.00.

The NHPD proposes to use the funds to support patrol personnel; to purchase bicycles and accessories for patrol; to purchase tactical gear for the emergency services unit; to provide leadership/management training and skill-building training, and to expand and deliver the Citizens Police Academy.

Any questions or comments can be addressed to the New Haven Police Department.

July 15, 2020

MEDIA ALERT

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Last night there were multiple shootings and two homicides in New Haven. These two most recent homicides mark the tenth and eleventh in New Haven this year.

Across the country, communities are grappling with a stifling economy, a global pandemic, and an increase in gun violence.

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes will host a press conference to provide comment on the City’s plan to address the growing violent crime in the Elm City.

The following letter was sent to Chief Otoniel Reyes concerning an incident that occurred on June 14th, 2020

Please view the PDF to read the contents.