Ansonia Police arrest juvenile, 11, with concealed knife

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department received a report at approximately 3:26 p.m. today [Oct. 2] from a school bus driver stating that a child had a concealed knife in their possession. 

The knife was not displayed in a threatening manner, and there was no indication that it was used in any way, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release.

The child, 11, was arrested without incident, and there is no concern for the safety of other children at this time.

The Ansonia Police Department takes the safety of students seriously and is committed to ensuring the well-being of all members of our community.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police: 2 men force their way into residence, assault city man, 65

ANSONIA - Police said Wednesday evening a man was assaulted with a knife at about 2:45 a.m. Tuesday on Woodlawn Avenue. 

The victim, a 65-year old Ansonia resident, reported someone knocked on his door and when he opened the door two males forced their way into his residence, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release. 

One male was armed with a handgun and asked him where his money was. 

The victim reported the male with the handgun then took a knife and cut him in the upper body. Both males then fled the residence. 

The victim provided a description of one of the suspects as a black male about 6 feet 2 inches tall around 30 to 40 years old and the other male was just described as shorter than the first male. Lynch said this appears to be an isolated incident.

 

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.