Tonight's moon is in waxing gibbous phase and is 71 percent illuminated.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky
Tonight's moon is in waxing gibbous phase and is 71 percent illuminated.
Ansonia man, 25, flees; faces multiple charges
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| Kyree Pettway-Coverson |
ANSONIA - Officer Joel Perez stopped a motor vehicle at about 4 p.m. Monday for failing to stop for two red lights in the area on Main Street, Maple Street and North Main Street, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release Wednesday.
The operator of the car was identified as Kyree Pettway-Coverson and upon learning he was being arrested Pettway-Coverson fled the scene in the car, Lynch said.
Pettway-Coverson drove recklessly while fleeing the scene almost causing accidents with other vehicles.
Officer Perez was able to locate the car on Roosevelt Drive with the assistance of an area resident. The car was unoccupied, its registration was suspended for no insurance, and Pettway-Coverson had no license.
During an inventory of the car crack cocaine was located. A few hours after the stop Pettway-Coverson came to the police department to turn himself in.
Pettway-Coverson was released on a $4,000 bond with a court date of July 10, 2023 at Derby Superior Court.
This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.
Ansonia Police, DEA agents arrest 3 males on drug charges
ANSONIA - Ansonia Police in conjunction with the DEA New Haven Field Office Tuesday conducted surveillance in the north end of Ansonia to address quality of life, drug, and weapons issues.
At about 2 p.m. officers and agents observed multiple possible drug transactions coming from a vehicle. When the vehicle was approached, there were three occupants all of whom were detained.
The occupants were identified as Tremaine Cox, Kyree Pettway-Coverson, and Jeremiah Perkins, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.
Pettway-Coverson was found with multiple folds of heroin in his lap.
Cox had both powder cocaine and crack cocaine in his possession, he also had a fully loaded Glock 45 caliber handgun in his possession. The gun was registered to Cox and he had a valid pistol permit.
The car was registered to Perkins and during a search of the car heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, a digital scale and packaging materials were found.
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| Tremaine Cox |
Cox, 22, of Derby was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, three counts of possession with intent to distribute, sale of narcotics, and possession of drug Paraphernalia.
Cox was released on a $100,000 bond with a court date of July 11, 2023 at Derby Superior Court.
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| Kyree Pettway-Coverson |
Pettway-Coverson, 24, of Ansonia was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, three counts of possession with intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Pettway-Coverson was held on a $50,000 bond with a court date of June 28, 2023 [today] at Derby Superior Court.
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| Jeremiah Perkins |
Perkins, 25, of Waterbury was charged with charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, three counts of possession with intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Perkins was released on a $50,000 bond with a court date of July 11, 2023 at Derby Superior Court.
Lynch said a total of 268 folds of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine were seized, along with $890 in cash and the Glock handgun.
Lynch said a total of 268 folds of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine were seized, along with $890 in cash and the Glock handgun.
This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.
Ansonia Police Department reminds public use of fireworks prohibited in Connecticut
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| Connecticut State Police video |
Click for video:
https://youtu.be/3jl_KRlEw_wAs we approach the July 4th holiday, the Ansonia Police Department wants to remind the public that Connecticut law prohibits the use of fireworks except for sparklers/fountains.
Please leave the use of fireworks to the professionals and enjoy the holiday with your family and friends.
This Connecticut State Police video (linked above) is a stark reminder of the dangers that all fireworks pose.
This is shared from the APD Facebook page.
Derby Neck Library to host sidewalk arts event for kids
DERBY - Come join our community art project from 1-5 p.m. July 8 at Derby Neck Library.
If you think sidewalk chalk is just a ho-hum childhood pastime, think again!
Join us outside on our front stoop to learn some chalk drawing and painting techniques.
Together we’ll make our own sidewalk chalk and chalk paint and then use what we’ve learned to create an amazing piece of art together.
Each participant will get their own sidewalk square to decorate, with prizes being awarded upon completion.
The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
This is shared from the Library's website.
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