Burglar Caught; New Officers Sworn In; Bogus Check Arrest

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.

Man Burglarized 2 Homes, Assaulted Resident: Hamden Police

The man is accused of burglarizing 2 homes within a half hour of each other and grabbing a resident’s hand while trying to force his way in.

Man Jumps Out Of Moving Car During Robbery: Hamden Police

Police say the victim was “pistol-whipped” and had his wallet stolen before jumping out of a moving car during an alleged drug deal.

Man Passed $2K Counterfeit Check In Hamden: Police

The man was arrested on a warrant.

Hamden Woman Arrested For Fight At Milford Mall: PD

A woman was arrested after she assaulted someone on Black Friday in the mall, according to police.

New Officers Sworn In To Hamden Police Department

The Hamden Police Department welcomed three new officers to the force this week.

Danny Glover To Speak At Quinnipiac University

The acclaimed actor and activist will be the Black History Month keynote speaker at Quinnipiac University.

Character Inspirations For Netflix Show To Speak At Quinnipiac

Two formerly incarcerated women who were inspiration for characters in the Netflix show “Orange is the New Black” will speak at Quinnipiac.

Obituary: Heather Dawn Liscio-Gilbert, 58, of Hamden

Heather was generous with her love, cooking, singing and laughter that she brought to her family's lives.

Obituary: Dr. Arthur (Mac) McDermott, 82, Of Hamden

Mac was a founding member of the Walter Camp Football Foundation, a U.S. Navy veteran, a Hamden Father's Little League coach and much more.