Tornado Hits Hamden; Teachers Of The Year; Officer Injured

There was plenty of news across Hamden this past month. If you missed any of it, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from May.

Tornado Confirmed To Have Hit Hamden: National Weather Service

The National Weather Service pinpointed where two tornadoes were found in Connecticut during the powerful storm.

Sleeping Giant State Park Remains Closed Indefinitely

Officials update on a rough estimate of when Sleeping Giant will reopen after last week’s tornado pummeled the beloved park.

Hamden’s Teachers Of The Year Announced

The selection committee will interview all of the nominees to determine who will be named the Hamden Teacher of the Year.

5 Students Hospitalized After Eating Tainted Cookies: Hamden PD

The student who brought in the cookies has been arrested, according to police.

Fired Employee Returns With BB Gun: Hamden Police

Police say the man returned to the store dressed in all black with a ski mask on and appeared to have a gun tucked in his waistband.

Former Hamden Cop Pleads Guilty To Distributing Steroids: Feds

The since-retired police officer was charged with distributing anabolic steroids, according to authorities.

Honorary Hamden K-9 Arlo Passes Away

Arlo, who was born with a heart defect, checked an item off his “bucket list” when he served as an honorary K-9 in Hamden.

Other top stories:

• Officer Injured After Tree Falls On Police Cruiser In Hamden
• Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Route 15 in Hamden: State Police
• Chinese Food Delivery Man Robbed In Hamden: Police
• Teen, 18, Charged With Sexual Assault: Hamden Police
• Robber Punches Man, 65, In Head, Steals Wallet: Hamden Police
• Hamden Athletes Honored at Annual CIAC Banquet
• Orthopedic Associates Opens New Office In Hamden

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