Naugatuck man charged in 2015 assault, robbery in Gatison Park in Ansonia

Edward Brown

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police Department today served an arrest warrant on Edward Brown, 54, of Naugatuck for his involvement in the assault and robbery of a 45-year old male in Gatison Park on May 9, 2015. 

Brown’s arrest is part of ongoing investigation into the assault and robbery, where several males stabbed and robbed the victim of cash and a cell phone. 

Two juvenile males were previously arrested for their involvement in the incident. 
During the investigation, Det. Sgt. James Frolish was able to identify Brown from the evidence recovered at the scene and through subsequent search warrants. 
Brown was charged with Assault First Degree, Robbery First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Assault First Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery First Degree. 

Brown was held on a $100,000 bond and transferred to Milford Superior Court for arraignment. 

Additional arrests are expected in this case.


This is a press release from Ansonia Lt. Patrick Lynch.