Thursday, January 30, 2020
Victim in July shooting, 21, turns himself in to Ansonia Police
"On January 28, 2020 at 6:45 P.M. Rajohn Joti-James turned himself in at the Ansonia Police Department for the shooting on July 23, 2019 at the Howard Avenue and Church Street intersection.
"The Ansonia Police Department Detective Bureau obtained a warrant for Joti-James for his involvement in the shooting. Joti-James was one of two people who shot at each other with Joti-James being shot during the exchange of gunfire. The investigation is still ongoing and more arrests are expected.
"Rajohn Joti-James, age 21, of Ansonia was charged with Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, and released on a $5,000 bond with a court date of February 11, 2020 at Derby Superior Court."
BELOW IS THE ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE
"On July 23, 2019, at 12:20 P.M. the Ansonia Police Department received complaints of shots fired on Howard Avenue in the area of Church Street. Callers reported a black male running from the scene, possibly shot. Shortly after the initial report of shots fired, Griffin Hospital contacted the police department reporting a gunshot victim in the emergency room. The victim of the shooting was a 21-year-old Ansonia resident who was shot multiple times. The victim fled the scene of the shooting and was transported to the hospital by private vehicle.
"Rajohn Joti-James, age 21, of Ansonia was charged with Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, and released on a $5,000 bond with a court date of February 11, 2020 at Derby Superior Court."
BELOW IS THE ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE
"On July 23, 2019, at 12:20 P.M. the Ansonia Police Department received complaints of shots fired on Howard Avenue in the area of Church Street. Callers reported a black male running from the scene, possibly shot. Shortly after the initial report of shots fired, Griffin Hospital contacted the police department reporting a gunshot victim in the emergency room. The victim of the shooting was a 21-year-old Ansonia resident who was shot multiple times. The victim fled the scene of the shooting and was transported to the hospital by private vehicle.
The victim was transferred from Griffin Hospital to a New Haven hospital where he is listed as serious but stable.
"Officers located the scene of the shooting on Howard Avenue and Church Street. Numerous shell casings of different calibers were located on Howard Avenue and Church Street indicating at least two people shooting in the area. There were more than a dozen shots fired in the incident.
"The Ansonia Police Department is asking anyone with information or any residents in the Howard Avenue and Church Street areas with video cameras outside their homes to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885."
"Officers located the scene of the shooting on Howard Avenue and Church Street. Numerous shell casings of different calibers were located on Howard Avenue and Church Street indicating at least two people shooting in the area. There were more than a dozen shots fired in the incident.
"The Ansonia Police Department is asking anyone with information or any residents in the Howard Avenue and Church Street areas with video cameras outside their homes to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885."
Recuperation journey: Watching nature
Derby Neck Library to host Civil War lecture, show 'Downton Abbey' movie
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Dinner and a Movie
DERBY - Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave. hosts Dinner and a Movie for ages 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6.
This month’s feature film, shown on blu-ray and a large screen, is “Downton Abbey.”
The library serves free movie refreshments, including a pizza dinner at intermission.
This month’s feature film, shown on blu-ray and a large screen, is “Downton Abbey.”
The library serves free movie refreshments, including a pizza dinner at intermission.
Civil War career
At 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12, the Library presents a powerpoint lecture by Patricia Sweeney, Ph.D.
The topic is “The Civil War Career of Major Wilbur F. Osborne.”
Osborne is the library’s founder and served with distinction as an officer in The First Connecticut Heavy Artillery.
The topic is “The Civil War Career of Major Wilbur F. Osborne.”
Osborne is the library’s founder and served with distinction as an officer in The First Connecticut Heavy Artillery.
Women's Forum
The Library hosts Women’s Forum, a literary discussion group, at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 17. This month the focus is on two short stories by Sam Shepard -“Winging It” and “The Real Gabby Hayes.”
Copies are available at the library.
Feel free to bring a light lunch; coffee and tea will be served.
Copies are available at the library.
Feel free to bring a light lunch; coffee and tea will be served.
Evening Book Club
The Library hosts the Evening Book Club at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24.
The Library hosts the Evening Book Club at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24.
This month’s selection is “A River Runs through It” by Norman Maclean. Copies of the book are available at the library.
For information call 203-734-1492.
This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.
For information call 203-734-1492.
This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.