Wanted Man Found With Knife In Hamden: Police

HAMDEN, CT — A Hamden man, who was wanted on an arrest warrant, was found walking around with a knife in his hand and arrested early Tuesday morning, according to police. At about 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 9, Hamden Police responded to the report of suspicious activity in the area of Newhall Street and Augur Street, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Smith said the caller reported that a man, who was in the possession of a knife, was “pacing back and forth.” Moments later, Officer Keron Bryce arrived and saw Jason Murphy with a knife in his hands. To sign up for Hamden breaking news alerts and more, click here.

Murphy was subsequently arrested and taken to police headquarters. A search of Murphy led to the discovery of a box cutter in his pocket, according to Smith. Later, officers learned that Murphy was wanted on the strength of an arrest warrant originating out of Hamden, Smith said.

Murphy, 37, of Newhall Street in Hamden, was charged with disorderly conduct. Murphy, who was detained on a $10,000 bond, was arraigned at Meriden Superior Court later in the day.

Like Hamden Patch on Facebook below:

Image via Shutterstock