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One Taken to the Hospital After Hamden Armed Robbery
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…
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Man Dead After Hamden Car Crash
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…
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1986 Killing of Mother in Hamden Remains Unsolved
Hamden police continue to search for answers in the killing of a young mother in 1986.
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Man Stabbed Relative in Hamden Home: Police
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…
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Off-Duty Firefighter Shot in New Haven
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…
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Man Accused of Trying to Spit on Hamden Police After Claiming He Had COVID-19
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…
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Man Broke Into Home, Assaulted Homeowner Then Damaged Vehicle, Assaulted Owner in Hamden: PD
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...
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Hamden Community Helps Feed Neighbors in Need, Supports First Responders
Hamden community members helping feed neighbors in need while also supporting first responders.
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Hamden Community Members Helping Feed Neighbors in Need, Supporting First Responders
Like we’ve seen in so many communities, even under the most difficult circumstances, people are doing what they can to support each other. That’s what we’re seeing in Hamden right now. “I come here because God’s been generous to me so I’ve got to be generous to other people.” Community members, like this longtime former Hamden Firefighter, showed up...
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2 People Accused of Stealing Hundreds of Dollars Worth of Seafood From Hamden Store
Hamden police are attempting to identify two people who are accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of seafood from a grocery store on Monday night. Officers were called to Stop and Shop on Dixwell Avenue around 8:45 p.m. after getting a report of shoplifting. Investigators said a man and a woman stole items totaling $460. The pair stole ten…
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Man Broke Into Ex-Girlfriend's Home, Assaulted Her in Front of Their Kids in Hamden: PD
Hamden police have arrested a man who is accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and assaulting her in front of their children last summer. Police responded to a street on Cumley Street in July 2019 after getting a report of a burglary and an assault. Investigators said they later determined that 29-year-old Frederic Cox forced his way into his…
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Woman Accused of Stealing Cash, Jewelry from Senior Living Facility in Hamden
Hamden police have arrested a Naugatuck woman who is accused of stealing money and jewelry from residents of a senior living facility. Police responded to Larson Place Senior Living Facility at 1450 Whitney Ave. on Friday to investigate a suspicious person. Staff told them that they saw 40-year-old Camile Dzemailoska, of Naugatuck, “going in and out” of several of the…
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Hamden PD Asks Public For Info About Suspicious Incident
Hamden police are asking for information from the public about a suspicious incident that happened on Wednesday morning.
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Man Accused of Attempting to Steal Meat, Seafood From Hamden Store
Hamden police are attempting to identify a man who is accused of attempting to steal hundreds of dollars worth of meat and seafood from a grocery store last month.
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Quinnipiac Student Reports Sexual Assault Near Campus
Hamden police are investigating a report that a Quinnipiac University student was sexually assaulted Saturday night.
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Suspect in 32-Year-Old Murder of Father and Son in Hamden Arrested
Hamden police have arrested a suspect in the murders of a father and son 32 years ago.
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Woman Charged in Deadly Hamden Crash
A Middletown woman is facing charges in a deadly crash involving a mobility scooter in May.
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Hamden Police Find Nearly 30 Shell Casings While Investigating Report of Shots Fired
Hamden police found more than two dozen shell casings while investigating a report of shots fired on Sunday afternoon.
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In Case You Missed It Weekend Digest: November 3
To help keep you informed on the most shared and talked about stories, each Saturday and Sunday we’ll revisit five stories from the previous week, including the most recent updates.
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