Monday, July 1, 2024

Ansonia Police seek 3 armed men in robbery at smoke shop



ANSONIA - Police said in a written release Monday evening three armed men robbed Moe’s Smoke Shop, 213 Pershing Drive, at about 7 p.m. Saturday. 

The store clerk reported a male came to the door of the shop and as he opened the door two other males came in behind the first male. Each was armed with a handgun and they proceeded to rob the store, police said. 
The suspects stole several hundred dollars in cash and about $1,000 in merchandise. The suspects were all described as young black males. 
Suspect #1 was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, white sweatpants, black and white sneakers wearing white and black gloves and armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. 

Suspect #2 was wearing a black Nike hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, white and grey sneakers, purple gloves and armed with a silver revolver. 

Suspect #3 was wearing black and red jacket, grey jeans, and grey sneakers.

A possible suspect vehicle was described as a blue Honda sedan which was parked near the intersection of Pershing Drive and Bridge Street.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553


This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Enjoy Afternoon Tea-V Tuesday at Derby Neck Library


 DERBY - Secret identities, life-changing choices, and devastating revelations...it's all happening on Bridgerton during Afternoon Tea-V! 

Join Pat at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Derby Neck Library's Community Room for soothing beverages and heart-pounding drama. 

This program is suitable for adults only. 

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.


This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Friends of Shelton Libraries close donation bin for week


SHELTON - To allow our volunteers time with their families for the July 4th holiday, the FOTSL donation bin will be closed starting today, July 1 and will reopen Monday, July 8.

Celebrate Independence Day Thursday at rocket launch in Ansonia's Nelligan Park



ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti, former Alderman Pat Henri and Holy Rosary's Scout Troop 7 are preparing for Ansonia's annual Rocket Launch Thursday, July 4 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Nelligan Park.

Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy the view of about 50 rockets and four launch pads as we celebrate Independence Day!