FBI Launches Criminal Probe Into New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart

WHO:

CT Mirror - Erin Stewart, former Mayor of New Britain

WTNH - FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office

WHAT:

CT Mirror - A federal grand jury issued a subpoena demanding documents related to Erin Stewart’s alleged misuse of city funds.

WTNH - The FBI served grand jury subpoenas at New Britain City Hall.

WHERE:

WTNH - New Britain City Hall, New Britain, Connecticut

WHEN:

WTNH - The subpoenas were served on a Thursday.

WHY:

CT Mirror - The investigation pertains to alleged misuse of city funds by Erin Stewart.

HOW:

WTNH - The subpoenas were served on behalf of the U.S. Attorney's Office.

(UPDATED June 11, 2026 23:29 UTC)

A federal grand jury has issued a subpoena demanding documents related to Erin Stewart's alleged misuse of city funds, with the FBI serving these subpoenas at New Britain City Hall in Connecticut. The investigation is focused on Stewart, the former Mayor of New Britain, and the subpoenas were served on a Thursday on behalf of the U.S. Attorney's Office. This significant development raises questions about the management of city funds during her tenure.