Flowing at a constant, brisk rate of speed, multiple lanes of traffic streaming in opposite directions make up Dixwell Avenue. It’s busy for motorists and somewhat daunting for pedestrians trying to cross the road.
“Sometimes I have to thrust back, like you have to be careful,” said Annette Aiken, who was walking Wednesday on the sidewalk adjacent to Dixwell.
The incidents haven’t only been on Dixwell. Hamden police say that in 2020 it investigated 31 motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians who received injuries. That represents a 10% jump from 2019. Police say many have occurred at night.
“People are not wearing reflective equipment or caring a flashlight and they’re not walking in well-lit areas,” explained Capt. Ronald Smith of the Hamden Police Department.
A 59-year-old man and two pets are dead following a house fire overnight.
The blaze in Hamden was reported around 10:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, at 775 Hill Street after the fire department received numerous 911 calls from neighbors.
When firefighters arrived on the scene they found heavy fire in the breezeway and garage that was spreading into the house, said Hamden Fire Chief Gary Merwede.
A 59-year-old man was found dead in the living room. He has been identified as Frank Mangiero.
Two occupants of the home were able to safely evacuate.
One exited through a bedroom window. The other occupant exited through the front door and notified fire department personnel that another person was still inside the house, Merwede said.
When police arrived, they found a 20-year-old student with a large laceration on his neck, officials said.
The student told police that his roommate jumped on top of him and began punching him in the face while he was sleeping. During the alleged assault, the student s roommate cut his throat with a knife, according to police.
Police said they were able to negotiate with the roommate and take possession of the knife.
An investigation showed that the altercation stemmed from an argument they had about a light in their room, according to police.
The victim was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment and has since been released, according to the university.
Hamden Police stepping up to crack down on crime and they have the numbers to back it up
Their goals were to identify where the crime is occurring and crackdown. So far residents are seeing their work pay off. Author: Dave Puglisi Updated: 11:12 PM EST February 24, 2021
HAMDEN, Conn Just over a month ago Hamden Police announced the creation of two new crime prevention units. Their goals were to identify where the crime is occurring and crackdown. So far residents are seeing their work pay off. I’ve been able to sleep that’s number one, said Kim Washington.
A good night’s sleep with help from the Hamden Police Department. Kim Washington has noticed more officers in her South Hamden neighborhood after showing concern for a rise of crime in the area during last month’s crime prevention meeting.
Hamden police: Emaciated dog abandoned
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Feb. 24, 2021
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HAMDEN, Conn. Police are asking for the public’s help after this older beagle was found abandoned Tuesday morning, Feb. 23, 2021.Contributed /Hamden Police DepartmentShow MoreShow Less
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HAMDEN, Conn. Police are asking for the public’s help after this older beagle was found abandoned Tuesday morning, Feb. 23, 2021.Contributed /Hamden Police DepartmentShow MoreShow Less
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HAMDEN Police are searching for the driver of a blue pickup truck who allegedly abandoned a beagle in poor health Tuesday morning.
Police were called to Downs Road for a report of an abandoned dog around 8:30 a.m., according to Hamden police Capt. Ronald Smith.