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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Police charge Ansonia man, 22, in July 2019 shooting
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| Demetrus Robinson |
ANSONIA - Ansonia Police Tuesday arrested Demetrus Robinson, 22, of Ansonia for his involvement in the July 23, 2019 shooting at the corner of Howard Avenue and Church Street.
Robinson was charged with Assault First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Assault First Degree, Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, and Reckless Endangerment First Degree.
Robinson was held on a $250,000 bond and will be arraigned on July 23, 2021.
This is the third arrest in the shooting investigation with all involved parties being arrested for their involvement. The following individuals were previously arrested.
On Jan. 28, 2020, Rajohn Joti-James, 21, of Ansonia was charged with Carrying a Pistol without a Permit.
On May 26, 2020, Nicholas Verderosa, 22, of Oxford was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Assault First Degree, and Criminal Liability for Assault First Degree.
BELOW IS THE ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE
On July 23, 2019, at 12:20 P.M. the Ansonia Police Department received complaints of shots fired on Howard Avenue in the area of Church Street.
Callers reported a black male running from the scene, possibly shot. Shortly after the initial report of shots fired, Griffin Hospital contacted the police department reporting a gunshot victim in the emergency room.
The victim of the shooting was a 21-year-old Ansonia resident who was shot multiple times. The victim fled the scene of the shooting and was transported to the hospital by private vehicle. The victim was transferred from Griffin Hospital to a New Haven hospital where he is listed as serious but stable.
Officers located the scene of the shooting on Howard Avenue and Church Street. Numerous shell casings of different calibers were located on Howard Avenue and Church Street indicating at least two people shooting in the area. There were more than a dozen shots fired in the incident.
The Ansonia Police Department is asking anyone with information or any residents in the Howard Avenue and Church Street areas with video cameras outside their homes to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885.
This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.
Ansonia Police seek help finding 3 robbery suspects
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| Ansonia Police photos |
ANSONIA - At about 11:10 a.m. today the Ansonia Police Department responded to the corner of Wakelee Avenue and Pork Hollow Road for a reported robbery, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.
Three suspects approached the victim after he parked on Pork Hollow Road, two were armed with handguns, and the suspects stole personal items from the victim.
The suspects left the scene in a white 2020 Hyundai Genesis, which was stolen out of Waterbury, and previously used in a purse snatching and attempted car theft in Shelton.
The Hyundai has since been found unoccupied in Waterbury.
The first suspect was described as a black male, tall and thin wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, black and white sneakers and carrying a handgun.
The second suspect was a light-skinned male with dark curly hair wearing a blue/gray/white hooded zip up, gray pants, dark sneakers, and carrying a handgun.
The third suspect was a white male, heavy set wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue T-shirt, blue shorts, and blue and white sneakers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or information can be left anonymously on Tip411 at the link below.
This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.
Salvation Army Greater Valley in Ansonia offers day camp fun
My husband and I are members of the Advisory Board at the Salvation Army, 26 Lester St. and today we visited the day camp there. 
Heat what heat?
Doesn't seem to bother these happy campers and their counselors!
Recuperation journey: Around the yard - Part 47
How does this happen? One is a late bloomer I guess!
I thought it made a nice photo anyway.
Derby Public Library to host virtual meeting of Silver Sluggers via Zoom
DERBY - Derby Public Library's Silver Sluggers will gather via Zoom at 10 a.m. July 22 to talk baseball.
Meetings are facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball Rules Consultant Rich Marazzi of Ansonia.
Each session includes trivia contests, videos, lively conversation, and more.
All ages, from rookies through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers.
Please register https://bit.ly/3iZOQeI to receive Zoom link and password.
This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.
Children's author to lead Story Walk at Derby Public Library
Kurrency Kids™ series outdoors will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at the Library, 313 Elizabeth St.
Author Ariel Sloan and her latest picture book, "Frugal Freddy Buys New Shoes," is featured as a Story Walk along with money-themed interactive activities that teach your child how to make informed financial decisions.
Register at https://bit.ly/2UcEqyj. Only a few spaces left.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Save the date: Shine for Survivors slated Sept. 25 at Quarry Walk in Oxford
OXFORD - After participating in Griffin Hospital's 5K walk/run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care, come relax and enjoy music on the green and a leisurely stroll down the luminary lit walking path at Quarry Walk.
Live music, local vendors, speakers and inspiration. More details to come!
The event is presented by Light the Valley CT.
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
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