Derby teen arrested today in recent Hamden firearms incident

DERBY - This morning at approximately 6 a.m., the Hamden Police Department SWAT Team executed a search warrant at a multi-family residence on Water Street, police said in a release.

The warrant stemmed from an ongoing investigation related to a recent firearms incident in Hamden.

During the operation, a 17-year-old resident was found to be in possession of a firearm equipped with an extended magazine and a conversion device commonly referred to as a “switch,” which enables a firearm to discharge in a fully automatic manner.

Derby PD charged the juvenile with Illegal Possession of a Machine Gun and Illegal Possession of an Extended Magazine. He was remanded to juvenile detention.

Great work by Hamden PD Swat and all of the our law enforcement partners that assisted with the operation. Derby PD remains committed to addressing illegal firearms in our community.

Tips can be made anonymously by calling Dispatch at 203-735-7811, sending a private message through our social media platforms, or emailing detectiveburbeau@derbypd.org.

Community Cook-Off April 25 at Warsaw Park in Ansonia to benefit TEAM, Inc.

 

Health fair slated April 25 at Life, Health, and Wellness Center in Ansonia

 

NYC school threat suspect not city resident, Ansonia Police report

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department has received media requests for information regarding an Ansonia resident making threats to a school in New York. 

The suspect in a New York City Police Department investigation does not live in Ansonia, he was arrested late last year by the Ansonia Police Department in a separate and unrelated case. 

The suspect’s known address with this department is in another state. 

We assisted NYPD by checking the location of our arrest incident but the suspect was not there. 

There is no credible threat in Ansonia or to the Ansonia school system.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Earlier post shared this morning in the Valley Independent Sentinel:

From Derby Public Schools Superintendent Matthew Conway:

“Sharing an update I received from Deputy Chief Grogan this morning.

Yesterday, a gun threat was made toward a specific school in New York City. Law enforcement has since identified a suspect believed to reside in Ansonia, and police agencies are actively working to locate and arrest the individual.

As a precaution, there will be a police officer present on campus for a period of time this morning.

There is no indication of a direct threat to our schools at this time. We will continue to stay in close communication with local law enforcement and will keep you informed of any updates as needed.”

Regional hazardous waste collection slated Saturday in Waterbury

 

STEM Saturday program to focus on Gravity Art at Derby Neck Library

 

STEM Saturdays is our newest children's program offering fun science explorations that help grow understanding about the natural world and reinforce the scientific method as a tool for making meaning out of observations.

STEM Saturdays is an all-ages drop-in program. Stop by the Children's Room any time between 2 and 4 p.m. to try the experiment! 

Topic: This week, we're making Gravity Paintings that imitate rain clouds! 

Learn all about what makes a rain cloud a rain cloud and create your own work of art using watercolor paint and gravity.

Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

Derby Public Library to mark National Library Week