Ansonia Police charge 2 men, juvenile in electric bike robbery

Sheldon Haley

Kylen Sanders

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department Tuesday responded to a reported armed robbery in which a juvenile victim was robbed of his electric bike. The victim indicated that the suspect took the bike after displaying a firearm.  

Responding officers observed another suspect operating the stolen bike shortly after the incident and found the bike abandoned on Sunset Drive where it was recovered, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release.  

Additional officers and detective personnel were conducting surveillance and patrols in the area.  They were able to locate a vehicle that was suspected of containing one of the suspects.   

A motor vehicle stop was conducted on the vehicle, and one of the suspects, a 17-year-old juvenile, was located in the vehicle and taken into custody.  Officers recovered a loaded firearm and narcotics from the 17-year old juvenile suspect.

The 17-year old suspect was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery 1st degree, carrying a pistol without a permit, larceny 2nd degree, interfering with a police officer and possession of a controlled substance (2 counts). 

The juvenile was ordered detained and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Bridgeport.

The other suspect has been identified and an additional arrest is expected in the robbery investigation, Lynch said.

As a result of the motor vehicle stop where the robbery suspect was located, additional narcotics were located in the vehicle and the two other occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody on narcotics charges. 

While in custody, one of the suspects attempted to conceal additional narcotics on his person and resisted being searched but those narcotics were recovered.

Sheldon Haley, 45, of Ansonia was charged with possession of a controlled substance. He was released after posting a $5,000 bond.

Kylen Sanders, 31, of West Haven was charged with possession of a controlled substance (2 counts), possession of narcotics with intent, tampering with evidence, and interfering with a police officer. 

Sanders also refused to be processed/fingerprinted and was additionally charged with failure to be fingerprinted. 

He was held on a $50,000 bond and arraigned today in Derby Superior Court today.

More information will be released as needed. 

Lynch said the attached photo of Kylen Sanders is a photo from 2020 as he refused to be processed during last night's arrest.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.  

Ansonia Police seek information about Saturday robbery on E. Main Street

ANSONIA - Police investigated a robbery complaint at about 11:40 p.m. Saturday that occurred on the street in front of 370 East Main St., The Spot restaurant and lounge.

The initial information from our complainant was that he was involved in a motor vehicle accident and the driver of the other car began yelling at him before she took his wallet and phone, Lt. Patrick Lynch said today in a written release.

During the subsequent investigation the department was notified there was a video on social media of the incident. The complainant was not injured during the robbery, we are currently following up leads to identify all the people involved in the incident.

The following is a statement from Chief Williams. “The Ansonia Police Department is actively conducting an investigation into the street robbery that occurred in front of THE SPOT on East Main Street in Ansonia on the evening of March 1st. We have received numerous tips on this incident and are following up on them. Thank you to those that have sent in tips to our agency.

"We are also aware of the social media video of this incident that is circulating. We would encourage people to stop sharing this video which re-victimizes the victim in this case and sensationalizes the ridiculous actions of those involved. Instead of videotaping this robbery of a defenseless victim, responsible citizens should call 911.

"In this case, with all of the bar patrons standing outside, NOBODY called the police or helped the victim. We are better than this.”

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.

Shelton Police charge 2 with robbery after fight in parking lot on Howe Avenue

SHELTON - Shelton Police Monday arrested 23-year old Jalen Bolton of Waterbury and 22-year old Ashan Langston of Bridgeport.

Police charged both Bolton and Langston with robbery 1st degree, larceny 3rd degree, and conspiracy in relation to both charges.

Additionally, Bolton was charged with possession of narcotics with intent to sell when officers located crack cocaine.

Both were held on $100,000 bond and transported Tuesday to Derby Superior Court.

The arrests stem from an incident that occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. Monday, when Shelton Police were dispatched to a fight in the Municipal Parking lot at 415 Howe Ave. Officers canvassed the area; however, the individuals involved fled the scene, police said.

A short time later the victim came to the Shelton Police Department to report that he was robbed at gunpoint in downtown Shelton.

The victim stated he was able to fight off three suspects and get the license plate of the vehicle they were driving.

The vehicle information was shared with surrounding law enforcement agencies and Bridgeport Police Department Auto Theft Task Force located the vehicle in Bridgeport.

The vehicle was stopped and the occupants were identified as Langston and Bolton. The victim identified Langston and Bolton as two of the individuals that robbed him in Shelton.

The investigation is ongoing with additional arrests expected.

This press release was posted Tuesday on Facebook by Det. Christopher Nugent.

***The charges in the press release are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.***

Shelton police charge Bridgeport man in robbery at People's Bank

SHELTON - Shelton Police Wednesday arrested 52-year-old Shawn Fardy of Bridgeport for a bank robbery that occurred Tuesday at People's Bank.

The arrest stems from an anonymous tipster who stated he recognized Fardy after reading the article in the Connecticut Post. The caller also stated that he recognized the vehicle depicted in the article as Fardy’s vehicle.

Detectives canvassed Fardy’s last known address in Bridgeport and located the vehicle parked on a side street. Fardy was inside the vehicle as well. After detectives interviewed Fardy he was taken into custody and transported to the Shelton Police Department.

Fardy was charged with robbery 3rd degree and larceny 4th degree. He was held on a $100,000 bond and was to appear today at Derby Superior Court.

***The charges in the press release are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.***

This is shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page.

Suspect sought in Shelton Stop and Shop bank robbery

  SHELTON - Police responded to a report of a bank robbery at 12:10 p.m. today at the Stop and Shop People’s Bank at 898 Bridgeport Ave.

Upon arrival police learned the depicted male demanded cash from a teller, then exited the store and fled in the depicted vehicle.

The vehicle appears to be an older model white Nissan Sentra which had no registration plates and appears to have damage to the rear passenger side.

The man is described as a heavy-set white male, approximately 6-feet tall in his 50s to early 60s. The man is wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans with a red baseball cap, and black mask.

Anyone who recognizes this man or has any information regarding this robber is urged to contact the Shelton Police Department at 203-924-1544. All calls will be kept confidential.

The Connecticut Bankers Reward Association is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the individual responsible for the bank robbery.

This is shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page.

Police charge Stratford man in robbery of S&A Mart in Ansonia

Shanqueto Pinnock

ANSONIA - Police Wednesday arrested Shanqueto Pinnock, 19, of Stratford for his involvement in the Oct. 20, 2020 robbery of the S & A Mart at 95 Wakelee Ave., Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release Thursday afternoon.

 

Pinnock was charged with Robbery First Degree, Larceny Fifth Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery First Degree and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny Fifth Degree. 

He was held on a court set $350,000 bond to be arraigned at Milford Superior Court on March 18, 2021.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police seek information about armed robbery Wednesday night

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police received a complaint of an armed robbery at 10:35 p.m. Wednesday at Wakelee Mart, 192 Wakelee Ave. 

Two blacks, both armed with handguns, entered the store and demanded the employee turn over  all the money in the register, police said in a written release. 

Several hundred dollars were taken during the robbery. 

During the course of the robbery, one of the suspects struck the employee in the head. 

The employee suffered a minor injury and declined medical attention. The suspects are described as black males both over six feet tall, one heavy set and the other had a slender build. 

The suspect with the slender build was wearing all black with a black face mask; the heavyset suspect was wearing a dark blue sweatshirt and grey sweatpants wearing a black face mask. 

After leaving the store, the suspects ran down Pork Hollow Road where they entered a silver-colored SUV and fled the area. 

The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

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


This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia man, 22, charged in 2018 robbery of food delivery driver

Leroy Shaw

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police Monday served an arrest warrant on Leroy Shaw, 22, of Ansonia for his involvement in the robbery of a food delivery driver on Beaver Street on Dec. 31, 2018. 
Shaw’s arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into the robbery, where two males robbed a delivery driver of cash and the food. 
One of the males showed a handgun during the robbery. 
During the investigation, Det. Brian Harte was able to identify Shaw from the evidence recovered at the scene and through subsequent search warrants. 
Shaw was charged with Robbery First Degree, Larceny Second Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery First Degree and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny Second Degree. 
Shaw posted a $50,000 bond and was released with a court date of Oct. 8, 2020 at Derby Superior Court. 
Additional arrests are expected in this case.


This is a press release from Ansonia Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Naugatuck man charged in 2015 assault, robbery in Gatison Park in Ansonia

Edward Brown

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police Department today served an arrest warrant on Edward Brown, 54, of Naugatuck for his involvement in the assault and robbery of a 45-year old male in Gatison Park on May 9, 2015. 

Brown’s arrest is part of ongoing investigation into the assault and robbery, where several males stabbed and robbed the victim of cash and a cell phone. 

Two juvenile males were previously arrested for their involvement in the incident. 
During the investigation, Det. Sgt. James Frolish was able to identify Brown from the evidence recovered at the scene and through subsequent search warrants. 
Brown was charged with Assault First Degree, Robbery First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Assault First Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery First Degree. 

Brown was held on a $100,000 bond and transferred to Milford Superior Court for arraignment. 

Additional arrests are expected in this case.


This is a press release from Ansonia Lt. Patrick Lynch.