Derby Police arrest suspect in arson at Roseland Apizza

Jose Guardiano

 

DERBY - Police today arrested Jose Guardiano, 27, of Derby after an investigation into a fire that occurred Thursday at Roseland Apizza.

At 6:24 p.m. police received several 911 calls reporting a shed on fire behind Roseland. The fire department extinguished the fire which was concentrated to a shed adjacent to the restaurant, police said in a written release Friday evening.

Officers reviewed surveillance video from the restaurant, which captured the suspect igniting the shed before leaving the scene.

At approximately 7 p.m. dispatch received a call reporting a suspicious male attempting to enter a 45 Minerva St. apartment building.

Responding officers located the individual and recognized him as the same person observed lighting the fire in the Roseland surveillance footage.

Police detained Guardiano and he was subsequently taken into custody.

He was charged with the following offenses:

• 53a-112 Arson 2nd Degree

• 53a-115 Criminal Mischief 1st Degree

• 53a-63 Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree

• 53a-181 Breach of Peace 2nd Degree

Guardiano was held on a $100,000 bond.

Shared from a release from the Derby Police Department.

From the photo archives: Looking at the sky

 Sunset on this date two years ago. 

Seymour Historical Society to host annual Holly Day Fair

Join us for a great afternoon of handmade holiday shopping in a beautifully decorated building! 

Food and coffee truck will also be on hand.

The Seymour Historical Society is at 59 West St.

Shared from a Facebook event page.

Master's Table to offer Christmas Dinner at Assumption Church Hall in Ansonia

 

Friends of Derby Public Library to host holiday celebration Saturday

 The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Griffin Health expands PET imaging to aid in dementia diagnosis

DERBY - Griffin Health is proud to announce the expansion of its Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging capabilities to include Vizamyl, a breakthrough tool in dementia diagnosis.

Vizamyl (flutemetamol F18 injection) is an FDA-approved radiopharmaceutical agent used in PET scans to visualize beta-amyloid neuritic plaques in the brains of adult patients. 

The presence of these plaques is a critical biomarker in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. With the integration of Vizamyl into its imaging portfolio, Griffin is equipped to assist neurologists, geriatricians, and referring physicians in the complex process of dementia diagnosis and treatment planning.

“The availability of Vizamyl PET imaging represents a significant step forward in Griffin Health’s commitment to providing comprehensive, state-of-the-art diagnostic tools for cognitive health,” said Griffin Health Vice President of Diagnostic and Cancer Services Christine Cooper, MS, CNMT, RT(N), RSO, FACHE, FAB. “Early and accurate diagnosis is key to effective patient care, and this expansion ensures our facility is aligned with the most current standards in neuroimaging.”

Vizamyl PET imaging is particularly valuable in cases where the cause of cognitive decline is uncertain, or where a definitive diagnosis would guide clinical decision-making. 

The scan results can provide additional information to either support or rule out the presence of Alzheimer’s pathology, contributing to a more informed and confident diagnosis.

Griffin offers a comprehensive approach to support neurology patients and their families, including affiliated neurologists (for indicated treatments), physical and occupational therapy, primary care, support groups, and community resources.

For more information about Vizamyl PET, call 203-732-7265 or visit www.griffinhealth.org/vizamyl. 

Healthcare providers can schedule Vizamyl PET scans for eligible patients by faxing orders to Central Scheduling at Griffin Health at 203-732-1559.