North Haven Man Accused of Breaking Into Ex-Girlfriend's Home, Fighting with Hamden Police Officers

A North Haven man was recently arrested after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home in Hamden and later fighting with police, including “wiping his feces all over the holding cell and window pane” after being apprehended, according to a police press release.

Harold Trent Butler, 44, of 392 State Street in North Haven, faces several charges after being arrested last week.

Hamden police responded to a Kaye Vue Drive residence on Sept. 11 on a report of a domestic dispute.

After arriving on the scene, officers learned that the 45 year-old victim was lying in bed when her ex-boyfriend (Butler) approached her open bedroom window. Police said she quickly closed the window and ran to the front door.

Butler subsequently forced the door open by breaking the glass, according to police, and Butler then grabbed her cell phone from her hand. The victim, who injured her knee during the incident, was able to exit her apartment and subsequently used a neighbor’s phone to call police.

Shortly thereafter, officers located Butler at his North Haven residence. Officers forced entry into his home, due to the severity of the crime and the injury he had sustained to his hand.

Hamden police subsequently arrested Butler, who continuously resisted arrest and fought with officers.

While at police headquarters, Butler threatened the arresting officers as well as wiping his feces all over the holding cell and window pane, according to police. His injury was treated at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

Butler was arrested on charges of second-degree burglary, interfering with an emergency call, third-degree criminal mischief, interfering with a police officer and disorderly conduct. He was held in lieu of a $100,000 bond.

(Pictured: Harold Trent Butler, Hamden Police Department photo)