Hamden Police Blotter: March 25 Through April 6, 2025

Recent arrests by the Hamden Police Department. All charges are allegations and not convictions.

Family Escapes House Fire In Hamden

The son who discovered the fire woke up the rest of the family, who officials said safely escaped the fire through a smoke-filled hallway.

Hamden Man Stole Wheels From Cars At Westport Dealerships, Cops Say

Additional arrests are expected, according to police.

Hamden Man Who Mailed 100-Plus Threatening Letters Is Sentenced: Feds

The man was accused of mailing more than 100 threatening letters to journalists, judges and other public officials over a six-month span.

Hamden Teens In Stolen Car Arrested After Crash In North Haven: Police

Three teens wearing ski masks were found by K-9s Cyrus and Dietz and arrested after running from a crash in a stolen vehicle, police said.

Crews Respond To Fire In Hamden

Crews were at the scene of a fire Tuesday night in Hamden.

ID Of Hamden Man Killed In Double-Fatal Shooting Released: Police

Two people were killed in a shooting in New Haven, according to police.

Hamden Man, Yale Cop, Arrested On Child Porn Charge: State Police

A Hamden man who works as a Yale police officer faces state and federal charges in connection with child exploitation offenses: Authorities

Hamden Police Blotter: March 15 Through March 22, 2025

Recent arrests by the Hamden Police Department. All charges are allegations and not convictions.

Fire Displaces Family In Hamden

A family was displaced from their home after a fire in Hamden, according to officials.

Acting Fire Chief Appointed In Hamden, Naples Officially Retires

Fire Chief Jeffrey Naples retired Friday after serving the Hamden Fire Department for nearly 20 years, beginning as a firefighter.

Hamden Police Blotter: Feb. 26 Through March 5, 2025

Recent arrests by the Hamden Police Department. All charges are allegations and not convictions.

Basement Fire Displaces Family, Pets In Hamden: Officials

A family was displaced from their home after a fire in Hamden, according to officials.

Woman Charged In Shooting Of Hamden Delivery Driver: New Haven Police

A woman was charged with murder after the fatal shooting of a delivery driver for a Chinese restaurant, police said.

2 Arrested, Drugs Seized During Raid On 2 Businesses In Hamden: Police

Two people were arrested, two illegal guns and illegal marijuana and other drugs were seized during a raid on two businesses, police said.

Hamden Man Stole $25K Worth Of Tires, Rims From Dealership: Milford PD

A man is facing charges in two theft cases, according to police.

Hamden Police Blotter: Feb. 11 Through Feb. 25, 2025

Recent arrests by the Hamden Police Department. All charges are allegations and not convictions.

4 Residents, Dog Displaced After Fire In Hamden

Crews extinguished the fire Tuesday morning in Hamden.

Large Police Presence Responds For Investigation In Hamden: PD

Officials said police are conducting a criminal investigation.

Hamden DUI Driver Found Sleeping In Stolen Vehicle: North Haven Police

The driver was found asleep at the wheel of a vehicle that was still running and parked in a resident’s driveway, according to police.

Hamden Police Blotter: Feb. 2 Through Feb. 10, 2025

Recent arrests by the Hamden Police Department. All charges are allegations and not convictions.

Hamden Woman Sentenced For Defrauding Medicaid Of More Than $1.6M

A state-licensed professional counselor and business owner was accused of defrauding Medicaid of more than $1.6 million, officials said.

Man Sentenced In Sexual Assault At Quinnipiac Dorm In Hamden

The man was accused of sexually assaulting a woman when she was "physical helpless," according to officials.

Hamden Man Arrested In December Hit-And-Run That Injured Woman

Hamden police said a woman suffered serious injuries when she was struck by a car on School Street on Dec. 20.

Hamden Delivery Driver Mourned After Fatal Shooting

The 26-year-old man was fatally shot while making a food delivery in what New Haven police believe was a carjacking attempt.

Hamden Man, 26, — Food Delivery Driver – Fatally Shot: New Haven PD

His car was also stolen, but later found nearby, police said.

Space Heater Sparks Fire, Displaces Family In Hamden: Officials

One person was hospitalized, and a family was displaced, after a fire that officials said started from a space heater in a bedroom.

Crews Respond To Structure Fire In Hamden

Firefighters are at the scene, according to officials.

Hamden Resident Charged In I-95 Street Takeover Event: State Police

State police said a Hamden resident was among four people charged following a street takeover event on I-95 between New Haven and Milford.

2 Charged In Fatal Shooting In Hamden: Police

Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Hamden, according to police.

Hamden Woman Arrested After Driving Recklessly, Eluding Police: PD

Police said the woman was driving recklessly through West Haven and drove away from an attempted traffic stop.

4 Dogs, 2 Chickens Removed From Home After Owner’s Arrest: Hamden PD

The animals were seized from the home on reports they weren’t being cared for days after the resident was arrested on gun charges: Police

Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash: Hamden Police

A detailed description of the suspect's vehicle has been released by police.

Christmas Presents Saved From House Fire, 2 Displaced: Hamden FD

Fire officials said two people and two pets were displaced by a house fire, however many Christmas presents and personal items were saved.

Wrong-Way DUI Driver Arrested After Crash On Route 15 In Hamden: PD

State troopers received a wrong-way detection alert that a driver was going in the wrong direction on Route 15, according to police.

Family Displaced, Firefighter Injured In 2-Alarm Fire In Hamden

Crews found and safely evacuated a wheelchair-bound resident, according to officials.

Hamden Man, 2 Others Charged With Trafficking Fake Ecstasy Pills: Feds

Lindsey Edwards, 45, of Hamden, Paris Huckaby, 25, of New Haven, Matthew Santos, 20, of Waterbury were indicted by federal grand jury: Feds

Hamden Man Critically Injured In Crash In New Haven: Police

The pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a car, according to police.

7 Displaced After 2-Alarm Fire In Hamden

Crews extinguished the fire Tuesday night in Hamden.

5 Displaced From Home After 2-Alarm Fire In Hamden

Officials said crews battled heavy fire and smoke, along with extremely dry conditions.