Cop Arrested; Resident Wins $1M Prize On TV; Landmark Destroyed

There was plenty of news across Hamden during 2019. If you missed any of it at that time, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories for 2019:

Local Cop Arrested On Child Porn Charge In Hamden

The man arrested for allegedly possessing more than 1,400 images of child pornography is a member of a nearby police department.>>>Read More.

Hamden Cop Arrested In Officer-Involved Shooting

Hamden Police Officer Devin Eaton, 29, was arrested in connection with an officer-involved shooting in New Haven earlier this year.>>>Read More.

Hamden Resident Wins $1M Prize On 'American Ninja Warrior': WATCH

The resident became only the third person to successfully complete all of the stages in the popular NBC show's 11-year history.>>>Read More.

Iconic Hamden Landmark Destroyed By Vandals: Officials

A 150-year-old tree that was featured several times in Ripley's "Believe It or Not" has been destroyed, according to the historical society.>>>Read More.

Hamden Ice Cream Parlor Wins National Award

The local ice cream parlor won a first-place award in a national contest that featured entries from all over the country.>>>Read More.

Boy, 9, Kidnapped In Theft Of Pickup Truck: Hamden Police

A running pickup truck was stolen, with a 9-year-old inside, from a parking lot in Hamden and the suspects ditched the boy at McDonald's.>>>Read More.

Man Tried To Take Girl, 8, Out Of Car At Gas Station: Hamden PD

A woman told police that a man tried to open her car door as she was driving away and she was afraid that he was trying to take her daughter.>>>Read More.

Owner Of Popular Hamden Deli Sentenced For Tax Evasion

Authorities say the deli owner failed to pay more than $220,000 in taxes.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Hamden Native Wins Oscar With Lady Gaga At Academy Awards
• Hamden Doctor Fined For Operating On Wrong Finger: Report
• Historic Castle Sells For $1.75M In Hamden
• Bus Driver Drops Child, 5, Off Alone At Wrong Stop: Hamden Police

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