Ansonia Police charge city man, 18, in September shooting

Silas Dedrick

ANSONIA - Police arrested Silas Dedrick, 18, of Ansonia by warrant Friday for his involvement in a shooting on Sept. 17, 2023 on Rockwood Avenue.

Dedrick was charged with assault second degree with a firearm, assault second degree, reckless endangerment second degree, threatening first degree, unlawful discharge and altering identification marks on a firearm, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release this evening.

Dedrick was held on a $50,000 bond and was to be arraigned earlier today at Derby Superior Court.

Police said the shooting occurred when Dedrick, armed with a gun, attempted to intervene in an altercation between a 47-year-old female relative and her boyfriend.

There was a struggle over the gun and the female was shot once in the arm. The female was transported to the hospital and treated for her injury. Police said the firearm used in the shooting had no serial number or identifying markings.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 My Monday morning view. Fall colors have arrived.

Derby Police to host Touch-A-Truck Halloween Event at DHS

 

CT Foodshare to visit St. Mary's Church parking lot in Derby Tuesday

The Connecticut Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary’s Church parking lot Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 2:15-3 p.m.

No income limits, no questions asked - just bring a bag to receive some food. Next visit after that is Nov 7.

The church is at 212 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Derby Historical Society to host Historic Elm Street Lantern Tour in Ansonia

 

Blessing Pantry at Trinity Church in Seymour to hold Fall Fair Saturday

SEYMOUR - Our Fall Fair at Trinity Church is less than a week away and it's getting exciting! 

We will have crafters, vendors, raffle baskets, White Elephant tag sale, bake sale as well as hot dogs, chili and drinks, so come see us! 

Net proceeds from the baskets, tag and bake sales and food sales will allow us to purchase needed items for the Blessing Pantry to help those most in need in the community. 

Come see us Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Trinity Church, 91 Church St. (rain or shine, but we are hoping for shine!). 

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift shop posts this week's sales

DERBY - We [at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop and Food Bank] couldn't LEAF well enough alone! Come enjoy our cozy shopping experience on these blustery fall days!

Feel good knowing you're helping us fill our pantry shelves! Did you know we've distributed over 24% more food this year than in 2022? Can I get a *WOW*?

The thrift shop is at 237 Roosevelt Drive. Hours are 9:30-2:30 Monday through Saturday.

This is shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.

Campfire dinner slated at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

ANSONIA - Join Ansonia Nature Center Ranger Maria at 3 p.m. Nov. 11 for a campfire dinner. 

We’ll learn how to start and tend a campfire safely. Each person will then create their own custom hobo foil dinner to cook over our fire. 

To top things off, Ranger Maria will demonstrate how to cook an apple spice cake in a Dutch oven using the coals from our fire. 

The group will meet at the Nature Center building and then hike to our designated location. 

Dress for an evening outside in November. Bring a folding chair for your comfort. 

Ages 8+

$10 per person. Check, money order, or cash in advance. 

Space is very limited.

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeEMcOn84ma1B.../viewform

The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.