Student, Teacher Bitten After Dog Gets Loose Inside School; Legacy Students Honored; Man Admits Role in Murders

There was plenty of news across Hamden over the past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories. Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the “Post on Patch” button at the top right of the site.

• Student, 5, and Teacher Bitten by Loose Dog in School: Hamden Police

Police say a dog escaped from a vehicle during drop-off and got loose inside the school on Wednesday morning.>>>Read More.

• DUI Driver from Hamden Strikes Police Cruiser on I-95, Flees the Scene: State Police

State Police were able to apprehend the suspect who is being held in lieu of bond.>>>Read More.

• Hamden Man Admits Role in Murders, Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges: Authorities

Authorities say the man was a leader of the Red Side Guerilla Brims street gang that operated from 2011-15 in the New Haven area.>>>Read More.

• Hamden Residents Follow In Mothers', Grandmothers' Footsteps at Sacred Heart Academy

Legacies from the incoming Class of 2021 were recognized at the recent orientation for incoming freshmen at Sacred Heart Academy.>>>Read More.

• Have You Seen This Man? Hamden Police Are Looking For Him

The suspect is accused of stealing baby formula and feminine products.>>>Read More.

• ‘Violent’ Bob’s Shoplifting Suspect Sought: Hamden Police

Police say the suspect fought with a loss prevention officer inside the security office and then fled the store.>>>Read More.

• Men Stole $800 in Electronics from AT&T Store: Hamden Police

Police are asking for assistance with identifying the suspects, who are also accused of stealing electronics in a nearby town.>>>Read More.

• Teen Sold Crack Cocaine to Undercover Officer: Hamden Police

Hamden Police concluded a drug investigation with the arrest of a 17-year-old girl.>>>Read More.

• Hamden Man Accused of Flipping Couches, Kicking Mirror, Breaking Ex-Girlfriend’s iPhone During Argument: Middletown Police

Police say the man grabbed the woman’s iPhone and smashed it while she was trying to call 911 during last week’s snowstorm.>>>Read More.

• Obituary: Stacy Lyn Dacosta, 42, of Hamden

Stacy, who worked for Pepe’s Pizza of Wooster Street, was passionate about camping with her family and spending time with loved ones.>>>Read More.

• Obituary: Kevin J. Woodward, 34, of Hamden

Kevin enjoyed music, playing his guitar and video games, and although he kept to himself, he was truly a joy to be around.>>>Read More.

• Obituary: John Armstrong Fennelly, 31, of Hamden

John had a huge, kind, and generous heart and no one could have ever asked for a more loyal, faithful, or trustworthy friend.>>>Read More.

• Obituary: Scott D. McNeish, 57, of Hamden

He was a regional gold medalist recipient in the Special Olympics for swimming. He was a skiing enthusiast and enjoyed playing guitars.>>>Read More.

• Obituary: Janet L. Smith, 85, of Hamden

She was a supervisor for the State of CT Child Support Enforcement Services and a student loan manager for the former New Haven Savings Bank.>>>Read More.

• Hamden 'Wow' House is an Entertainer's Dream Home

This custom-built home features more than 8,000 square feet of living space, a 4-car garage, finished basement with a huge bar and more...>>>Read More.

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