Hamden Man Arrested in New Haven on Home Invasion and Burglary Charges
A 38-year-old Hamden man was arrested by New Haven police on March 17, 2026, on charges of first-degree burglary, home invasion, and risk of injury to a child, according to New Haven Police Department arrest records.
Jamel Anthony Jenkins was taken into custody by the New Haven Police Department. The specific circumstances of the alleged home invasion, including the location within New Haven, the identities of any victims, and whether injuries occurred, have not been disclosed in publicly available documentation.
The charges Jenkins faces carry significant penalties under Connecticut law. First-degree burglary — which typically involves entering or remaining unlawfully in a dwelling with intent to commit a crime while armed or with another person — is a Class B felony in Connecticut, punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Home invasion, which involves unlawful entry into an occupied dwelling, is a Class A felony carrying a mandatory minimum prison term. Risk of injury to a child is a separate Class C felony.
Cross-Jurisdictional Arrests in New Haven
Jenkins' arrest is part of a broader pattern in which New Haven police regularly take into custody individuals from neighboring municipalities. New Haven, as the region's urban center, is frequently a site of criminal activity involving residents from surrounding towns including Hamden, West Haven, and East Haven.
New Haven police publish arrest data through the department's public arrest log, which allows residents to track recent arrests including names, charges, and town of residence.