UPDATE: Teen sisters found safe, Ansonia Police report

Ansonia Police seek public's help in locating runaway sisters

UPDATE: "Evette and Irene Williams, the runaway juveniles from the press release earlier today, have been located and are safe." 

Evette Williams

 

Irene Williams

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating two sisters who ran away from home during the overnight. 

Evette Williams, 16, a Hispanic black female, 5’ tall, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair last seen wearing a black sweater. 

Irene Williams, 14, a Hispanic black female, 4’ 11” tall, 100 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair, last seen wearing a cheetah print sweater and pajama pants. 

Evette and Irene were last seen in the area of High Street in Ansonia, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release.

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 report missing person located safe

ANSONIA - Angelina Cordelion, the subject of the missing person post on 12/23/2025, has been located and is safe, Ansonia Police reported Wednesday.

Thank you to everyone who shared the post.

*Apologies for the late posting.

Griffin Health in Shelton starts outpatient therapy program for young adults

SHELTON - Griffin Health Psychiatry Services is starting a new therapy program to help young adults impacted by trauma recover and regain confidence.

Strength Awareness Freedom Empowerment (SAFE) is a trauma-informed intensive outpatient program designed to support young adults ages 18-26 in healing from the impact of trauma without the pressure to disclose or relive painful experiences.

Traumatic experiences can have both immediate and long-term consequences for young adults. These traumas include a wide range of terrifying or life-threatening experiences, including child maltreatment (including physical and sexual abuse and neglect), medical traumas, accidents, natural disasters, war, terrorism, refugee trauma, traumatic loss, severe bullying, and exposure to domestic and community violence. 

The effects can lead to severe disturbances in mood, behavior, attention, attachment, and impulse control, and increase the risk of psychiatric, cardiac, metabolic, immunological, and gastrointestinal illness later in life. There is also a high chance for developing enduring symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Through group-based therapy and support from licensed clinicians trained in trauma-informed care, SAFE helps young adults recover from trauma by navigating challenging topics including identity, relationships, emotional regulation, trust, boundaries, and self-worth.

SAFE starts Aug. 25 at Griffin Health Outpatient Psychiatry, 10 Progress Drive and meets three days a week for three hours per day. 

For more information, call 203-538-6244.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

UPDATE: Ansonia Police say missing teen located, safe

Jaynalis Rivera

 

"Jaynalis Rivera, the subject of our May 8th post, has been located and is safe. Thank you to everyone who shared the post."

Shared from the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page.

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Update: Cordaryl Diaz has been located and is safe

*Ansonia Police thank everyone who shared the post.

Cordaryl Diaz

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating 18 year old Cordaryl Diaz. He was last seen on 01/09/2025 at approximately 1 p.m. in the area of Clifton Avenue. 

Diaz is 5 foot 9 inches tall, 106 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair (braids), and 2 earrings in each ear.

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

Shared from the APD Facebook page.     

Update: Ansonia police report Leah Ortiz, 14, has been located and is safe

Leah Ortiz

Previous press release:

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile runaway, 14-year-old Leah Ortiz. 

She was last seen on Jan. 2, 2025 in the area of Arch Street and Howard Avenue. 

Ortiz is 5 foot 2 inches tall, 110 pounds, with brown eyes and brown and red hair.

 

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=21553ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile runaway, 14-year-old Leah Ortiz. 

She was last seen on Jan. 2, 2025 in the area of Arch Street and Howard Avenue. 

Ortiz is 5 foot 2 inches tall, 110 pounds, with brown eyes and brown and red hair.

 

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.

Wonderful news: Ansonia Police locate missing toddler

Mercy Rodriguez

"Mercy Rodriguez has been located, thank you to everyone that shared and reposted."

This is shared from the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page.

* My apologies for missing this great news yesterday.

See original post below:

https://thevalley-voicect.blogspot.com/2023/07/ansonia-policeask-publics-help-in.html

Update from APD: Ansonia woman located and safe

UPDATE FROM ANSONIA POLICE FACEBOOK PAGE:

"Ariana Bel-Jean has been located and is safe, thank you to everyone who shared the post and provided information."

Ariana Bell-Jean

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public's assistance in locating Ariana Bel-Jean, a 19-year old Ansonia resident who left her home Wednesday, July 27 and has not returned. 

Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release today that Ariana left on her own but failed to bring her medication that she needs to take everyday. 

Ariana is a black female, 5 foot 6 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a red crop top and black shorts. Ariana was last seen in the area of Beaver Street and Pyramid 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.

Ansonia Police report man found safe

UPDATE: "Brandon Maloney the missing endangered person has been located and is safe," Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch reported Thursday morning. 

Brandon Maloney

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is attempting to locate the following person who made statements of self harm to his family members.  
Brandon Maloney, age 30, is a black male, 6’3” tall, 260 pounds, black hair and brown eyes, with a mustache and beard. 
Brandon was last seen in the area of Murray Street and Day Street in Ansonia wearing a red sweatshirt and blue jeans. 
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885.

*Press release received from APD at 10:44 p.m. Wednesday.