7/14/2020 - 7/14/20- Arrest of a 16 Year-Old - Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree - West Woods School - Soccer Fields
NEWS RELEASE
Date: July 14, 2020
Contact: Captain Ronald Smith
Phone: (203) 230-4029
PIO#: 20-86
On July 4, 2020 Hamden Police responded to West Woods School, 350 West Todd Street on the report of criminal mischief.
Investigation revealed that 2 soccer fields sustained extensive damage. Officer Stephen DeGrand ascertained that a motor vehicle, that was operated by a 16 year-old Hamden resident was “performing donuts” on the fields. Public Works personnel estimate that the damage exceeds $5,000.00.
On July 14th Hamden Police arrested the juvenile. He was charged with Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree. The juvenile is scheduled to appear in Juvenile Court in New Haven at a later date and time.