Tuesday, September 3, 2024

From the archives: Looking at the sky


Spectacular sunset seen in Ansonia two years ago today.


3 arrested in Bridgeport in connection to shots fired in Ansonia



ANSONIA - Police responded to a shots fired complaint at 6:07 p.m. Saturday on Fourth Street near North Main Street. 

Officers located a shell casing and an unspent round in the area, but there were no victims and no reports of damage to any property, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release. 

During the investigation a suspect gray Dodge Caliber was identified and a statewide message was sent to all law enforcement agencies regarding the vehicle. 


A short time later the Bridgeport Police Department located the car with three occupants inside. 

A handgun was found inside the car and all the occupants were arrested by Bridgeport PD. 

The individuals arrested were identified as Claude Perry, 30, of Ansonia, Edward Rumley, 32, of Waterbury, and Chantel Carter, 38, of New Haven. 

The investigation into the shots fired is ongoing and arrests are anticipated in the near future.

Lynch said Chief Williams would like to thank the Bridgeport Police Department, in particular Officer Jancy Rodriguez and Sgt. Julio Diez, for their assistance in identifying the suspects and recovering evidence for the investigation.

 

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 seek public's help in locating suspects in laundromat robbery


ANSONIA - Police said today the AC Washing Well, 133 North Main St., was robbed at gunpoint shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday. 


An employee told police four Hispanic males entered the business and a short time later one of them approached, displayed a handgun, and demanded money, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

The suspect took money from the register and another area of the business and all four males fled in a white Honda Civic. 


The suspects were described as follows: male, 19 to 20 years old, wearing black pants, hoodie,  sneakers, and a black mask, armed with a handgun; male,16 years old, wearing black pants, hoodie, and sneakers; male,16 years old, wearing black pants, hoodie, and sneakers with white lettering on the hoodie; and male,16 years old, wearing black pants and hoodie, white shirt, and sneakers with a white hat.

 

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 man faces multiple charges after single-vehicle crash on Division Street

Marcise Glover
 

ANSONIA - Police arrested an Ansonia man after a single-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle at 3:14 a.m. Sunday on Division Street near Wakelee Avenue. 

Officers identified Marcise Glover, 44, as the operator of the motorcycle. 

Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release Tuesday Glover told officers he was riding on Division Street when he received a phone call and when he looked at his phone he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. 

The motorcycle was reported stolen from Shelton and a 9mm handgun with no serial number was located in the backpack Glover was carrying. Additionally, a 9mm round was located in Glover's pant’s pocket.

Glover was arrested and charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, criminal possession of a pistol, failure to obtain serial number, operating under suspension, distracted driving, and failure to drive right. 

Glover posted a $150,000 bond and is scheduled to appear Sept. 16 at Derby Superior Court.


This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.


Fundraiser slated Sept. 11 for CT flood victims at music venue in Hamden


On Aug. 18, in the middle of the day, residents of the Naugatuck Valley and surrounding areas received weather advisory warnings on their cell phones. 
Within hours, many found themselves standing inside their homes in several feet of water, forced to move to higher ground. Those on the roads were trapped, unable to drive, as floodwaters from surrounding waterways quickly inundated roads and homes. 
Tragically, lives were lost, and countless homes have been condemned or severely damaged. Many families are now facing the overwhelming loss of household items, rapid mold growth, and the trauma of displacement. Some, despite the severe damage, have no choice but to remain in their homes. 
Compounding these challenges, many do not have flood insurance because they do not live in designated flood zones. The flood has also left many residents homeless, exacerbating food insecurity and other vulnerabilities in our community. 
We come together today to raise funds to support those affected by this disaster, to help them rebuild their lives, and to ensure that no one faces this crisis alone.
100% of the proceeds from a fundraiser at Space Ballroom in Hamden will go to TEAM, Inc., a non-profit human services agency whose mission is to strengthen our communities by educating, supporting, and empowering individuals and families. 
The event will run from 7:30-11 p.m. Sept. 11 with the collaboration and support of Rev. Tammy Theis and Seymour Congregational Church.
In addition, we will also be running a food drive to benefit the Seymour Oxford Food Bank and collecting items at the door.

Get your tickets 🎟️ 🎟️🎟️ here 👇🏽

This is shared from Seymour Congregational Church Facebook page. 
 

Historian to discuss Hudson River painters at Seymour Public Library program


 

View movie 'The Fall Guy' Friday at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton


Friday Films! 🎥

The film for Sept. 6 is 'The Fall Guy.'

SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library is offering a bimonthly “Friday Films” series at 1 p.m. on Fridays.
The films will be viewed in the downstairs Meeting Room. The Library is at 65 Wooster St.
No registration is required and light refreshments will be served.


This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.


Derby Neck Library hosts weekly Birth to Three Play Group


  The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

St. Vincent de Paul in Derby posts daily sales for this week


Enjoy these daily sales all week long while helping to support our pantry! And in case you didn't know - Halloween Central is open!


This is shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.


St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank in Derby needs help restocking shelves


It's been an incredibly busy year for our pantry, breaking last year's records for Valley residents served AND pounds of food given out! 
Our shelves and freezers are looking lean! Any support would be greatly appreciated! 
We welcome all in-date nonperishables, produce, and meats - funds and thrift donations too! Please help us help our neighbors in need.


This is shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' features downtown Derby restaurant


Turnback Tuesday is back! This week, we're looking at Celone’s Restaurant. Gerard C. Celone opened a business in 1934 called Celone’s Tavern at 106 Main St., Derby. In 1939, Charles Celone took over. It remained a Tavern until 1943 when it was renamed Celone’s Restaurant and was run by Mrs. Catherine J. Celone.

The business made it through the Flood of 1955 and continued to thrive until 1963 when the name changed to Club 78 Restaurant with a new owner.

This image was taken 8/20/1955 at 4 p.m. by Harold B Yudkin, a recent donation to the Library by the Yudkin family.


Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.