Public Safety Updates

[WoosterSqWatch]

Greetings, 

PUBLIC SAFETY

Here are several public safety updates from the recent Compstat Report of April 27 - May 10, 2026

• 4.28.26 - 23 Brown Street @ 10:13 am - Larceny from a Vehicle
• 5.3.25 - 57 Olive Street @ 12:58 am - Burglary - Breaking & Entering
• 5.8.26 - 61 Chestnut Street @ 10:25 am - Larceny from a Vehicle
• 5.9.26 - 592 Chapel Street @ 5:42 pm - Larceny from a Vehicle

It's that time of year when we need to remember to lock car doors and hide valuables from sight; and make sure household and business doors and windows are locked tight. It is still amazing to me that people walk up and down the street randomly trying car doors to see if they are open. 

NEW POLICE CHIEF

Acting Chief David Zannelli was recently approved by the Board of Alders as our new Police Chief for the City of New Haven. You can read about it in this recent New Haven Independent article. Zannelli Confirmed As Police Chief - New Haven Independent. He is a strong supporter of effective community policing. I have worked for many years with now Chief Zanelli and look forward to a positive working relationship with him in his new role! Feel free to let me know if you have recommendations you'd like to share about making our Wooster Square streets safer! Hopefully, too, we can welcome the new Chief to Wooster Square for a visit in the coming months! 

Stay safe and dry this week-end, 

Sarah 

Sarah B.  Greenblatt

Wooster Square Watch

http://woostersquarewatch.com

Our Square Watch brings together Wooster Square neighbors through sharing information to enhance public safety, address quality of life issues, and promote rewarding, neighborly relationships.

Numbers to Keep Handy:

NON-EMERGENCY Police Service – 203-946-6316
NON-EMERGENCY Fire Department – 203-946-6990

ANONYMOUS TIPS - 866-888-TIPS (8477) or 203-946-6296

New Haven Police/Downtown/Wooster Square District Manager - 

Lt. David Guliuzza, dguliuzza@newhavenct.gov, 203-589-9048

Alder Amanda Martinelli - wa...@newhavenct.gov 203.676.2186

City of New Haven Health Department - nhvhealth.org

City of New Haven Snow Information Line: 203-946-7669

City of New Haven Emergency Operations:  203-946-8221

CAR TOWED? Call City Non-Emergency Police Service - 203-946-6316

City of New Haven Public Works Department (Potholes, Recycling, Bulk Trash or Appliance Pick-Up - 424 Chapel Street - 203-946-7700

See Click Fix to report an issue or concern - seeclickfix.com

City of New Haven Parks Department (Park needs) - 203-946-6960

Tree Trimming – 203-946-8004

Traffic & Parking - 203-946-8055
Livable City Initiative (LCI) – 203-946-7090 - Downtown/Wooster Sq Neighborhood Specialist Elijah McLauren - 203.946.2333.

New Haven Public Schools/Choice & Enrollment – 475-220-1431

Social Services: dial "211" from any phone
Elderly Services – 203-946-7854

Historic Wooster Square Association - www.historicwoostersquare.org