Hamden Police Department will welcome its first Black chief later this month after Mayor Lauren Garrett has announced native Edward Page Reynolds will take over for Tim Wydra.
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Timothy Wydra, acting chief of police in the Hamden Police Department, is stepping down after serving more than a year in the acting chief role. Wydra, who joined the force in 1993, announced he would be leaving the department in a press release Monday. In his 17 months as acting chief, Mayor Lauren Garrett never…
As Lieutenant Jason Venditto opens the back door of his patrol car with “K-9” and “Knight” painted on the side, loud, excited barking is heard. He opens the door and a large, black German shepherd emerges – tail wagging and a tongue hanging out of its mouth. Knight jumped out of the car and bolted.…
The Hamden Police Department received a total of 103 working firearms, including two assault weapons over this past weekend during its second-ever Gun Buyback event allowing individuals to safely dispose of unwanted firearms. Donations were accepted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. where many residents and non-residents could receive cash and gift cards in exchange…
Hamden Police Department sees strength in combining resources and closely communicating when working with other agencies to solve ongoing cases
The chairman of the Democratic committee, Sean Grace informed the police that five nails were driven into one of his tires. Grace told the New Haven Register that he woke up last Thursday, Oct. 7, with a flat tire. Initially, Grace did not have much concern. However, the problem was brought to his attention when…
Both Republican and Democrat legislators agreed that the use of facial recognition was a threat to residents civil rights and civil liberties.
Hqnn has resumed crime log reporting with this past week’s report. April 13 News: Burglary in the 3rd Degree Hamden police arrested Michael Spanger, 43, on April 12 for charges of third-degree burglary and second degree larceny. Spanger robbed the Airline Accessory Services on 455 Putnam Avenue on June 20, 2020, after reportedly, “forcibly entered…
Crime has been rising in recent weeks in Hamden, and some neighbors are increasingly concerned.
Hamden community leaders and their local police force met on Thursday to discuss ways they can strengthen their relationships and avoid any violent emotional escalations. On Thursday, approximately 55 locals met with Darryck Dean, a conciliation specialist with the Department of Justice. The goal is to form an SPCP (Strengthening Police and Community Partnerships) council…