Crime & Safety
Burglary Suspect Jumps Out Window, Eludes Teen's Mother: Hamden Police
Police say the ex-boyfriend, 23, of a teenage resident forcibly entered the home while the residents were there and was later arrested.
HAMDEN, CT — A New Haven man is accused of breaking into a Hamden home on Monday morning.
Hamden Police responded to a Williamson Road residence at about 10:30 a.m. on May 30 on the report of a burglary.
Capt. Ronald Smith said investigation revealed that the teenage resident’s ex-boyfriend, Matthew Williams, forcibly entered the home while the residents were at home.
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The teenager’s mother attempted to grab hold of Williams, who subsequently jumped out of a window, according to Smith.
Shortly thereafter, Officer Dennis Putnam located Williams at his home in New Haven. He was promptly arrested and transported to Hamden Police Headquarters.
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Hamden Police arrested Williams, 23, of 215 Townsend Avenue in New Haven. He was charged with third-degree burglary, third-degree criminal trespass and disorderly conduct.
Williams, who was released after posting a $15,000 bond, was scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on May 31.
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