East Haven Police Blotter: A Glimpse into Community Incidents, June 10-16, 2026

It's always interesting, don't you think, to get a peek into the daily happenings that keep our local police departments busy? For those of us curious about what goes on beyond the usual news cycles, the East Haven Police Department has released its blotter, offering a snapshot of incidents and arrests between Monday, June 10th, and Sunday, June 16th, 2026. It truly gives you a sense of the diverse calls officers respond to, keeping our community safe.

Kicking off the week, on Monday, June 10th, officers were quite active. It seems they apprehended 34-year-old Mark Henderson of Main Street on charges of disorderly conduct following a domestic dispute. He was processed and released on a promise to appear in court. Later that day, Sarah Jenkins, 28, from Elm Street, also found herself in a bit of a bind, facing a failure to appear charge related to a previous minor offense. She posted a $500 bond and is scheduled for a court date soon.

As the week progressed, Tuesday, June 11th, saw an incident involving 21-year-old David Miller from Forest Street, who was charged with larceny in the sixth degree after a reported shoplifting incident at a local retail store. It's a reminder, actually, that even small acts of theft are taken seriously. Additionally, police arrested Amanda Carter, 39, of Beach Road, for possession of narcotics. This particular arrest highlights the ongoing efforts to address drug-related issues within our town.

Mid-week, on Wednesday, June 12th, things took a turn towards motor vehicle incidents. John Rodriguez, a 45-year-old resident of Pine Avenue, was taken into custody for evading responsibility after a motor vehicle accident and operating under the influence. It’s a sobering reminder of the dangers of impaired driving, you know? Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported in that particular incident, but the consequences, of course, are still quite significant.

Thursday, June 13th, brought a more routine but equally important part of police work: warrant service. Michael Evans, 52, of Willow Street, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for breach of peace. It's one of those situations where an earlier issue eventually catches up with you. And on Friday, June 14th, authorities arrested Emily Watson, 30, from Cedar Lane, for threatening in the second degree and simple assault following an altercation reported in a public park. Such incidents really underscore the importance of de-escalation.

As the weekend approached, Saturday, June 15th, saw officers investigating an attempted burglary on Oak Street. While no one was apprehended at the scene, forensic evidence was collected, and the investigation is still active. Separately, 19-year-old Kevin Lee from Shoreline Drive was charged with criminal mischief in the third degree after being linked to some vandalism in the town center. It's always a shame to see property damaged needlessly.

Finally, wrapping up the week on Sunday, June 16th, a traffic stop for a minor infraction on Route 1 led to the discovery of an outstanding warrant for Robert Davis, 48, of Orchard Street, who was also found in possession of drug paraphernalia. It just goes to show you how one small violation can sometimes lead to uncovering bigger issues. All in all, it was a fairly typical week for East Haven's finest, diligently working to respond to calls and uphold public safety across our community.