New Police Chief Appointed In Hamden

The appointment is pending the approval of the Legislative Council and State of Connecticut certification, according to Mayor Garrett.

Acting Hamden Police Chief Wydra Retiring From Department

Wydra, who served as acting police chief for more than a year, is retiring after 30 years with the department, Mayor Lauren Garrett said.

1 Critically Injured In Shooting In Hamden: Police

A man was critically injured in a shooting Monday night in Hamden, according to police

Man Pleads Guilty In Murder Of Hamden Resident: Officials

A man was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in Hamden, according to authorities.

Armed Hamden Drug Distributor Sentenced To Federal Prison: Feds

The man threw a backpack containing drugs and guns from the fourth-floor balcony as investigators were executing a search warrant: Feds

Man Tried To Pull Woman Into The Woods: Hamden Police

Police are searching for a man who tried to pull a 24-year-old woman into the woods Saturday afternoon in Hamden, according to officials.

Man Seriously Injured In Shooting: Hamden Police

The man was hospitalized after the shooting, according to police.

1 Dead After Car Veers Off Road, Crashes Into Pole In New Haven: Cops

The 80-year-old man was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital where he later died, police said.

Hamden Police Blotter: July 19 Through July 26, 2023

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

Man Sentenced In Sexual Assault In Hamden: Officials

The man was recently convicted on sexual assault charges, according to officials.

Man Charged In Shooting After ‘Intensive’ Investigation: Hamden Police

A man has been arrested in connection with a daytime shooting that sent one person to the hospital, according to police.

Teen, 14, Charged In Robbery Of Woman In Store Parking Lot: Hamden PD

The woman was injured when teens in a stolen car grabbed her purse in the store parking lot, according to police.

Teen, 18, Charged In Shooting In Hamden: Police

An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting that sent another teen to the hospital on Wednesday, according to police.

Teen, 18, Hospitalized After Shooting In Hamden: Police

The victim was taken to the hospital by a family member, according to police.

Letter Carrier Robbed At Gunpoint In Hamden: Police

A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier was robbed at gunpoint while he was delivering mail on his route, according to police.

Man Carjacked At Gunpoint In Hamden: Police

The victim was walking to his vehicle when he was approached by a gunman early Tuesday morning, according to police.

Moped Operator Waved Gun In Air, Gets Arrested: Hamden Police

A moped operator, who was reported to be waving a gun in the air, was arrested after leading officers on a chase, according to police.

Victim Hospitalized After Shooting, Vehicle Stolen: Hamden Police

The victim’s vehicle was stolen from the scene, according to police.

Hamden Man Sentenced On Gun Charge: Feds

The man was found to be in illegal possession of a gun during a drug transaction, according to authorities.

Man Convicted Of Sexual Assault In Hamden: Officials

The man was found guilty by a jury this week in New Haven Superior Court, according to officials.

Teen Charged In Armed Robberies During ‘Car Sale’ Meetings: Hamden PD

The 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with two armed robberies where the victim arranged to buy a vehicle through social media.

Hamden Priest Reassigned Amid Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit: Reports

The priest has been reassigned amid a lawsuit over sexual misconduct allegations that happened at a different church, according to reports.

Scooter Driver Killed In Crash In Hamden: Police

A scooter operator was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Thursday morning in Hamden, according to police.

Hamden Man Admits Mailing More Than 100 Threatening Letters: Feds

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

Man, 19, Pleads Guilty In Carjackings Of Uber Drivers: Feds

The 19-year-old was accused of carjacking two Uber drivers in Wallingford, and both stolen vehicles were found in Hamden, authorities said.

Man Arrested On Gun Charge: Hamden Police

The man was found to be in the possession of a gun while police were investigating a recent shooting in Hamden, according to officials.

3 Hospitalized After Shooting In Hamden: Police

Police are investigating after a shooting sent three people to the hospital late Friday night.

Man Charged In Assault Of School Custodian: Hamden Police

The man has been extradited from New York and charged in connection with the assault and a burglary at the school earlier this year: Police

Teen, 17, Stole 2 Vehicles In Same Day: Hamden Police

The teen “drove erratically on the sidewalks” and was speeding through a school parking lot in one of the stolen vehicles, police said.

Woman, 81, Injured In Attempted Purse-Snatching: Hamden Police

A 60-year-old woman was also injured in a recent purse-snatching in the Aldi’s parking lot in Hamden, police said.

Robbery Suspect Surrenders After Crash, Negotiation: Hamden Police

The man, accused of robbing a liquor store at gunpoint, refused to get out of the car after crashing while eluding officers, police said.

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust In Hamden: Police

A passenger was arrested after he was found to be in the possession of illegal drugs during a traffic stop, according to police.

Kitchen Fire Displaces 6 In Hamden: Officials

Crews extinguished an apartment fire Monday afternoon in Hamden.

2-Alarm Fire Displaces 35 From Homes In Hamden: Officials

More than 20 apartment units were damaged during the fire that started on a second-floor deck early Saturday morning, according to officials

Juveniles, Ages 12 & 13, Charged In Theft Of Vehicles: Hamden Police

Police said three juveniles were arrested after they ran out of stolen vehicles that crashed into parked cars early Sunday morning in Hamden

Massive Fire Damages Hamden Apartment Complex

More than 20 apartments were deemed uninhabitable after the building's roof collapsed, according to a report.

Students Robbed At Gunpoint Near Quinnipiac Campus In Hamden

Police said the suspect fled after taking $40 and a wallet from the students.

Mail Carrier From Hamden Stole Mail, Distributed Cocaine: Feds

A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier is accused of stealing mail packages and distributing cocaine, according to authorities.

Man Arrested On Drug Charges After Evading Officers: Hamden Police

The man was found to be in the possession of fentanyl, cocaine and cash, according to police.

Man Arrested On Gun, Drug Charges: Hamden Police

The man was arrested in connection with a drug investigation, according to police.