Ansonia Police charge Enfield man in April street takeover; 3rd arrest in investigation

Zackary Bellefeulle

ANSONIA - Zackary Bellefeulle, 25, of Enfield  was arrested by warrant today for his involvement in the April 26, 2025 street takeover in Ansonia. Bellefeulle turned himself in and is the third arrest in the investigation. 

Police said more arrests are expected as detectives continue to investigate and identify others involved in the incident.

 

Bellefeulle was charged with riot first degree, conspiracy to riot first degree, risk of injury, reckless endangerment first degree, and breach of peace second degree. 

He was held on a $50,000 bond to be arraigned June 25, 2025 at Derby Superior Court.

 

All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

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.

Ansonia Police arrest Bridgeport man in 2023 shots fired incident

Xavier Glover

ANSONIA - Xavier Glover, 23, of Bridgeport was taken into custody Sunday on an arrest warrant for his involvement in a June 2023 shots fired investigation, police said today. 

On June 14, 2023 officer and detectives from the Ansonia Police Department investigated a report of shots fired on Orchard Street and South Street. Through the course of the investigation Xavier Glover was identified as a suspect and a warrant was issued for his arrest. 

Glover was charged with unlawful discharge and carrying a pistol without a permit. He was held on a $100,000 bond and arraigned June 25 at Derby Superior Court.

 

All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

This is a press relesae from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police charge New Haven man in domestic violence incidents

Darryl Giles

ANSONIA - On June 24, 2025, Darryl Giles, 35, of New Haven was taken into custody on two arrest warrants for domestic violence incidents that occurred in Ansonia on June 24, 2025 and June 16, 2025, Lt. Patrick Lynch said today.

Both of the incidents involved the same victim.

 

During the June 16 incident Giles is accused of forcing his way into the victim’s home in violation of a protective order. 

Giles was charged with violation of protective order, burglary second degree and criminal trespass first degree. He was held on a court set bond of $75,000 and arraigned June 25 at Derby Superior Court.

 

During the June 24 incident Giles is accused of entering the victim’s home in violation of a protective order and assaulting the victim causing serious head and facial injuries. 

Giles was charged with Assault Second Degree, Violation of Protective Order, Criminal Trespass First Degree, Disorderly Conduct and Operating Under Suspension, he was held on a court set $500,000 bond and arraigned June 25 at Derby Superior Court.

 

All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia High School slates Freshman Academy Aug. 12, 13

 

Quaker Farms Fire Company in Oxford to hold annual carnival at high school

From a Facebook event page:

It’s that time of year again! Our Annual Fireman’s Carnival! 

We have a special year coming up with some new attractions and awesome surprises, but those are for a later date!

Back again we have Marenna Amusement’s bringing awesome rides for all ages!

As always our fireworks shows will be on Wednesday and Friday night at 9:45 p.m. 

The carnival runs from 6-10:30 p.m. all four days.

Our food menu

Hamburger/Cheese burger
Hot dog
Red hots
Sausage and Peppers
Chicken Nuggets
Fries
Fried Dough
Corn Dogs

Ticket prices

$1 per ticket
$20 for 22 tickets
$35 for wristbands (per night)

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby enrolling for upcoming school year

 

Registration opens Tuesday for Seymour Pink's 14th annual 5K

 Sharing from Seymour Pink founder Mary Deming's post today:

REMINDER Registration Opens for the 14th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K on Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. exclusively on RunSignUp.

Early Bird pricing is:
$25 - 5K Walk or Run (live or virtual)
$10 - Kids Run (live or virtual)

We have not raised race prices in YEARS! We can't wait to have you join us again this year on Saturday, October 4 or from virtually anywhere!

Early Bird runs July 1 to July 15!

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 ... through the trees at 8:20 p.m. today. 

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

DERBY - The CT Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary’s Church Tuesday, July 1 from 2:15-3 p.m.

Tickets will be distributed to everyone PHYSICALLY IN LINE at 2 p.m.

No placeholding with bags and carts. No income limits, no questions asked...just bring a bag to receive some food. Next visit is July 15.

The church is at 212 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to close on Saturdays in July, August

 

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts this week's sales

 

Seymour Historical Society to hold Humphreysville Summer Market Sunday

One of the rooms in the Society's museum.

SEYMOUR - Seymour Historical Society will hold its annual Humphreysville Summer Market from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, rain or shine.

Shop from a variety of handcrafted and unique artisans. There will be food trucks and more!

The Society is headquartered at 59 West St.

Oxford Parks & Rec slates summer concert series at Jackson Cove

Bring your lawn chairs, pack your picnic baskets and come sit back, relax and enjoy great music in this beautiful setting. (No alcohol please)
Light refreshments will be for sale.

Concerts are free to the public and beach permit restrictions will be waived at 5:30 p.m. on concert nights. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. until the final concert of the season which will begin at 6 p.m.

Cancellation line: 203-888-2543, Press 3 then 1
Announcements will be made by 4 p.m. the day of the concert in the event of cancellation due to weather. 
(If there's no updated message concerts are still ON) 

Shared from the Oxford Parks & Recreation Facebook page.

Oxford to hold 5th annual Town-Wide Tag Sale Saturday at old Center School

 

Seymour to hold town-wide tag sale Saturday, Sunday

Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Lots of homes are registered for the sale. 

Visit Seymour Town Wide Tag Sale 2025 for more info.

Bring your bags for some great shopping!

Sharing map for Saturday's citywide tag sale in Ansonia

 

Master's Table to offer 2 meals in July at Assumption Church Hall in Ansonia

 

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby Lumber Company

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features The Derby Lumber Company. The company was once one of the largest lumber companies in the country.

It was first started by Willis and Lewis Hotchkiss in 1836 and was originally called The Derby Building and Lumber Company. The two brothers ran the company until 1840, when they partnered with Willis Sperry and Merritt Clarke and changed the name to Hotchkiss, Clarke, & Co.

The name was again changed in 1850 when the company consolidated with a firm in Ansonia and thus became the Derby Lumber Company.

In 1905 the company sold a significant portion of its land and buildings to allow for a double railroad track to be installed.

[First posted on this date in 2017.]

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to hold program on bumblebees

 

Seymour Public Library posts Independence Day closing

 

Griffin Hospital in Derby recognizes health care heroism of nurse

DERBY - Griffin Health Nurse Michael Fusaro, LPN, of Fairfield, was recently recognized for his heroic actions to save a life with the 2025 Connecticut Healthcare Association’s Healthcare Heroes Award.

The Award celebrates and recognizes the invaluable contributions of exceptional health care workers, both to their field and to the community at large.  

After finishing an overnight shift at Griffin Hospital, Fusaro was headed home when he saw a car crash near the hospital entrance. 

Without hesitation, he ran toward the wreck. Seeing that the driver was unresponsive, he pulled the man from the car, checked for a pulse, and immediately began CPR in the hospital driveway. 

As the Griffin Hospital Emergency Department team rushed a gurney to the scene, Fusaro never stopped performing CPR, climbing onto the gurney and continuing chest compressions while the patient was being moved through the parking lot, the hospital lobby, and into the ED.

The team fought to stabilize the patient’s failing heart. When several interventions didn’t restore the patient’s heartbeat, they made one final effort - administering medication to dissolve clots blocking blood flow. Moments later, the patient’s heart began to beat again.

“Mike’s actions, driven by compassion and instinct, were not part of his shift that day - they are part of who he is,” the nomination for Fusaro stated. “Mike’s commitment to putting patients first doesn’t end when he’s off the clock, or even when help arrives on the scene.

“Thanks to Mike, and the dedicated caregivers who continued his heroic work in the ED, a family was able to share the holidays. As the patient’s wife said, ‘Because of Griffin, we were able to celebrate Christmas together as a family. You saved my soulmate.’”

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Derby Public Library to hold free Fourth of July drawing

 

Seymour Public Library slates Summer Story Time sessions

SEYMOUR - Join us at 11 a.m. on six Wednesdays in July and August for songs, dancing, and stories at Seymour Public Library.

This program is fun for children 6 and under!

The first session will be held July 2. The Library is at 46 Church St. 

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Griffin Bariatrics to hold free virtual weight-loss seminars in July

DERBY – Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout July.

Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, these seminars will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, and provide long-term well-being. 

Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are also discussed.

Upcoming seminars will be held July 1 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; July 16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; and July 22 from 12-1 p.m.

Griffin Hospital established its comprehensive weight loss surgery program, Griffin Bariatrics, to provide a medical solution for patients with more substantial weight loss needs. 

The long-term success enjoyed by Griffin Bariatrics patients is a result of excellent medical care, including the latest minimally invasive surgical procedures, combined with access to a full range of multidisciplinary services that have been assembled to support them before, during, and after their surgery.

To register, contact Bariatric Care Specialist Kimberly Fisher at kfisher@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7108. 

For more information about Griffin Bariatrics, visit griffinhospitalbariatrics.com.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

American Legion Post 50 in Ansonia to host Independence Day celebration

ANSONIA - The Gordon-Viselli American Legion Post 50 of Ansonia will once again host the Legion Liftoff to celebrate Independence Day.

Approximately 50 model rockets will be launched from 10-11:30 a.m. July 4 at Nelligan Park on Doyle Drive.

Members of Scout Troop 7 will partner with the Legion as they did last summer.

This is a free, family fun event. Commander Mike Heise invites you to bring blankets and lawn chairs (there is some limited bleacher seating also) to enjoy some music and take in the excitement during this holiday celebration.

Kids will be invited to retrieve rockets as they parachute down and there will be other interactive opportunities that will add to the fun.

Free freeze pops will be on hand to ward off the heat. A great way to start the Independence Day weekend. Don’t miss out on the fun!

For further information, contact Post Adjutant Pat Henri at 203-954‑7661; text or leave a voice message.


Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Phone booths

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This week's "Turnback Tuesday" looks at phone booths. Once located across the country, they are virtually non-existent now. The first coin operated public telephone was located in a bank in Hartford in 1889. Outdoor phone booths made their entrance in the early 1900s.

This booth was located on Route 115 by Division Street, Elm Street, and Derby Avenue.

[First posted on this date in 2018.]

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Ansonia to hold City-Wide Tag Sale Saturday

 

Griffin Center for Healthy Living to host cooking demo on fiber's health benefits

OXFORD - Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen will host a free program on cooking with radishes and how a high fiber diet can help fight chronic disease.

Elevating the Lowly Radish & The Health Benefits of Fiber will be held July 1 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.

Dr. Deepali Jain, a Griffin Faculty Physicians general surgeon who specializes in treating gallbladder dysfunction, all parts of the digestive tract and in endocrine health, will discuss the benefits of fiber for gut health and digestion. 

Former Executive Director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition expert Caty Poole will also show how versatile radishes can be by using them to prepare a stress-free summer salad and sheet pan tilapia and roasted vegetables.

Space is limited for this event, so registration is required. 

Visit www.griffinhealth.org/events-calendar/elevating-the-lowly-radish or call The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.

The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen is part of Griffin’s commitment to the Planetree patient-centered care model, which promotes greater well-being in communities through access to health information and assistance in helping individuals address the social determinants of health such as access to fresh nutritious foods and how to prepare them.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.