Police arrest girl, 13, for making threat that closed Ansonia Public Schools

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police received a complaint at about 6:40 a.m. today about a threat to the Ansonia Public Schools posted on social media. 

The Ansonia Board of Education was notified and a decision was made to cancel school. 

The Patrol Division and Detective Bureau were able to interview several potential witnesses. 

During the interview process a 13-year-old female confessed to making the post and she was arrested, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

 

The juvenile was referred to Juvenile Court for Threatening First Degree and Breach of Peace Second Degree.

Chief Wayne Williams commends the actions of the Ansonia Police Department’s Patrol Division and Detective Bureau for their quick response and coordinated effort to secure the schools and investigate the threat.

Working in conjunction with the Ansonia Board of Education and Superintendent Joseph DiBacco, we would like to release the following statement to all the parents and guardians:

"Please speak to your children about how to communicate (i.e. email, social media) in an appropriate manner. Please know that all threats to our schools or students are taken very seriously and are investigated thoroughly.
We encourage parents to speak with your child about making the right choices and the potential consequences of their actions.

"Tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 20, the Ansonia Public Schools will resume a regular schedule of classes. We appreciate your help as we work together to keep all of our students safe and help them make positive choices for themselves and our community."

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co.1 in Shelton to host Fall Festival

 

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby's newspapers

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features Derby's early newspapers. 

The Derby Journal was the city's first paper and began publication in 1846 with the office located on 139 Main St. During its time, The Journal underwent several name changes including The Derby Transcript in 1867. 

The paper again changed its name in 1889 to The Evening Transcript. Eventually the company was shut down in 1902, leaving The Evening Sentinel as the Valley's only local newspaper until that, too, folded in 1992. 

This image was taken in the mid to late 60's. The building still remains and fortunately, Derby Public Library has most of The Evening Transcript available on microfilm from 1848 - 1890.

This was first published on this date in 2017.

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

The Bernadettes to perform Friday on the Derby Green

DERBY - We’re baaaaack!!! It’s been a minute, but The Bernadettes return to invade Derby Friday at the End of Summer Concert Series!!! 

Get ready for an evening of outdoor music - R&B, Motown, Soul, Funk - and fun.

The concert will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring the whole family down and enjoy some togetherness, fun and fantastic music!!! 

Bring a lawn chair or sit on the grass!!! But above all, bring your dancing shoes and get ready for a spectacular evening!!! We’ll see you there!!!

This is shared from a Facebook event page.