Arson Arrests; Teen Reunites With Crews That Saved Her Life

There was plenty of news across Hamden over the past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories. Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the "Post on Patch" button at the top right of the site.

Quinnipiac Students Charged With Arson: Hamden Police

Two Quinnipiac students are accused of intentionally setting fires in three dorm bathrooms during the overnight hours, according to police.

Teen Saved After Cardiac Arrest Reunites With Emergency Crews

A teen was saved by the quick actions of her coach and emergency crews after a sudden cardiac arrest during a soccer practice at Quinnipiac.

Man Shoplifts At Stop & Shop Twice In One Day: Hamden Police

Police say that while store security was reviewing surveillance video of the suspect shoplifting, he returned and tried to steal more items.

Shoplifting Suspect Stiffed Taxi Driver: Hamden Police

Police are asking for help with identifying a suspect they say took a taxi after shoplifting and left without paying the cab fare.

Teen Shot To Death In Hamden: Police

An 18-year-old Hamden resident has died from injuries after being shot multiple times near the Farmington Canal on Monday.

Guilty Plea In Overdose Death In Hamden

A Hamden resident admitted to distributing fentanyl disguised as oxycodone in connection to the death of a 30-year-old man earlier this year.

Hamden Hires Deputy Finance Director

Officials announce the recent hiring of a new deputy finance director in town.

Suspect Swipes $500 In Tools From Apartment Complex: Hamden PD

Hamden Police are asking for help with identifying the suspect.

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