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.

Ansonia Police: Stranger tells 2 girls to get into SUV in AMS parking lot

Girls unharmed; suspect sought

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department investigated a suspicious person complaint at approximately 8 p.m. Tuesday on Day Street in the Ansonia Middle School parking lot. 

Two juvenile females, ages 11 and 12, were walking in the parking lot of the middle school when they were approached by a black vehicle being driven by a black male who told the females several times to get into his vehicle. The juveniles ran from the scene and the suspect fled. 
The vehicle is described as a black smaller SUV with the rear windows tinted and the driver was a black male wearing a red hat and red shirt with gold rim glasses. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through Tip411 at https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553


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