Ex-new Haven Officer Under Federal Investigation for Perjury and Tampering

WHO:

NH Register - The ex-New Haven officer involved is a former detective.

CT Examiner - The judge involved in the case is seeking a criminal probe.

WHAT:

NH Register - The ex-New Haven officer is under federal investigation for alleged perjury and witness tampering.

CT Examiner - The former detective allegedly sent a threatening Facebook message to his ex-wife on the eve of the trial.

WHERE:

NH Register - The events are related to a case in New Haven.

WHEN:

NH Register - The threatening message was sent on the eve of the trial.

WHY:

NH Register - The investigation is focused on allegations of perjury and witness tampering.

HOW:

CT Examiner - The method of alleged witness tampering involved sending a message via Facebook.

(UPDATED July 24, 2026 13:29 UTC)

A former New Haven officer, who previously served as a detective, is currently under federal investigation for alleged perjury and witness tampering, with the inquiry intensified by a judge's request for a criminal probe. The investigation stems from an incident where the ex-officer reportedly sent a threatening Facebook message to his ex-wife just before the trial began. Authorities are looking closely at these allegations as they relate to the ongoing case in New Haven.