Man Charged In 2014 Home Burglary: Hamden Police

HAMDEN, CT — A Norwich man has been arrested in connection to a burglary that occurred more than five years ago in Hamden, according to police. On April 30, 2014, three men entered a home on Dest Drive through an unlocked door while the homeowner was in an upstairs bedroom, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Smith said the homeowner confronted one of the subjects, Lawrence Benson, who was in the possession of a gun. Benson and his two accomplices then ran out of the home, according to Smith.

Det. Brian Stewart conducted an extensive investigation that led to an arrest warrant for Benson, which was served at Norwich Superior Court on Aug. 27, Smith said.

Benson, 24, of Norwich Avenue in Norwich, was charged with first-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit first-degree burglary, carrying a dangerous weapon, sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny. Benson, who was detained on a court-ordered $5,000 bond, is scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on Sept. 10.