Hamden Police

Police have identified the man who was found shot to death in a car in Hamden over the weekend. Herman Bellamy, 22, of Hamden was found dead in a car on Fairview Avenue near Arch Street around 10:45 p.m. Saturday. During their investigation, police determined a second person, 19-year-old Charles Hill, of New Haven, was in the car with Bellamy…

Hamden Police are looking for the driver who fled the scene after a hit-and-run that left a 64-year-old woman with serious injuries. The vehicle was described as a newer model, dark-colored sedan. Police said the vehicle would have front-end damage and might have a broken windshield. The incident happened at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Police responded to the intersection…

A 14- year- old from Meriden has been charged in connection with a shooting in Hamden last year. Hamden Police responded to the area of Woodin Street and Pine Rock Avenue on May 5, 2021, after shots had been reported.  Officers found two vehicles that were in a collision at the intersection. Police say one vehicle had been struck multiple…

There are calls for change after students and staff have dealt with violence and threats involving Hamden High School recently. The school was shut down for days and reopened this week with increased security. “Why is this happening in our community?” asked one student at the forum Thursday. At the event, students and parents spoke out about safety concerns at…

A series of shootings has left people on edge in Hamden, and as police search for those responsible, they promised extra patrols to help make sure trick-or-treaters stayed safe. “We’ve really had an all hands on deck approach over the course of the weekend to try to show that Hamden Police is out and their eyes are open and...

Hamden Police is increasing patrol this Halloween in response to an uptick in gun violence over the past several days.

Police are reminding people how to stay safe this year amid the pandemic.

Hamden Police is increasing patrol this Halloween in response to an uptick in gun violence over the past several days. Officials said they’re expanding their Halloween operational plan to the remainder of the weekend in direct response to the recent uptick in violence. The ramped-up efforts will include bicycle patrols, motorcycle units and further deployment of the Crime Deterrent...

The 911 system in Hamden was unavailable for part of Monday afternoon. The police department experienced an interruption to its telephone services, including 911, according to police officials. All 911 calls were rerouted to the New Haven Police Department, which dispatched Hamden emergency personnel to any emergency calls that came in during the outage. The 911 system and all phone…

Hamden police are currently investigating after receiving a shots fired report Thursday morning. At 3:10 a.m., Hamden police responded to the area of Arch Street and Dixwell Avenue for a report of shots fired. According to police, a passenger in a white BMW SUV that was stopped at an intersection traffic light got out of the car and fired several…

Dixwell Avenue is the main artery between New Haven and Hamden. Thousands of cars travel that road each day, and according to recent data, pedestrians need to use extra caution.

Hamden Police said they have new data that shows crashes involving pedestrians are on the rise.

Police are investigating after a Quinnipiac University student allegedly assaulted his roommate in his sleep early Friday morning, according to Hamden police. Officials said the incident happened at approximately 3:10 a.m. on 275 Mount Carmel Ave. Officers with the Hamden Police Department and Quinnipiac Public Safety responded to a report of a possible fight between two roommates. When police arrived,…

A man who was struck by a car in Hamden Thursday evening has died, police said. Police said 65-year-old Calvin Washington, of Hamden, was struck around 6 p.m. at Dixwell Avenue and James Street. He was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to police. Police said a 38-year-old Middletown resident was driving the vehicle…

One person was taken to the hospital after being shot during an armed robbery in Hamden Friday afternoon. Hamden police said they received a call on Friday at approximately 4:30 p.m. from New Haven police regarding a gunshot victim who was being treated at Yale New Haven Hospital. The person was reportedly shot in Hamden during an armed robbery, officials…

A man has died after a serious car crash in Hamden on Thursday, police said. The accident happened at approximately 10:30 a.m. at the 700 block of Shepard Avenue, according to police. Police said Russell Riccio, 87, was driving northbound on Shepard Avenue when he hit another car that was traveling southbound. The car Riccio hit was operated by a…

Police say a Hamden man stabbed a relative in a home on Weybosset Street on Sunday night. Officers responded to the home around 10:45 p.m. Sunday and found the victim in a bedroom suffering from multiple stab wounds. She suffered injuries to her neck, stomach, arms, and legs, according to police. She was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital and…

An off-duty firefighter who was shot while walking near his house in New Haven Saturday night remained hospitalized as of Sunday morning, according to police. The incident happened at approximately 7:15 p.m. outside a residence on Shelton Avenue between Read Street and the Hamden town line near Goodrich Street, police said. Police said the 28-year-old was transported to Yale New…

Hamden police have arrested a man who is accused of attempting to spit on an officer after claiming he was infected with coronavirus on Saturday. An officer was working at Stop and Shop on Dixwell Avenue when he was approached by a loss prevention officer who informed him of a potential shoplifter, police said. The police officer detained the suspected…

Hamden police have arrested a man who is accused of breaking into a home and assaulting the homeowner before damaging a vehicle and assaulting the vehicle’s owner on Saturday. Officers were called to a home on Park Road around 4:15 p.m. after getting a report of a fight in progress. Police said they were advised that someone had forcibly...