Derby Police arrest 2 on DUI charges

DERBY - Police arrested two men Thursday on charges of Driving Under the Influence following separate motor vehicle stops conducted within the city.

Both arrests occurred as a result of proactive traffic enforcement efforts.

Arrested were:

• Henry Gibbs (DOB 11/17/1985) of West Haven

• Iesha Gonzalez (DOB 5/10/1991) of Bridgeport

Derby PD remains committed to targeted motor vehicle enforcement to improve roadway safety for everyone who lives in, works in, or travels through our community. Impaired driving puts lives at risk — not only the driver’s, but passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists.

If you choose to drink, plan ahead:

• Designate a sober driver

• Use a rideshare service

• Stay where you are

If you observe reckless driving or suspect a driver may be intoxicated:

Call 911 for emergencies

Call 203-735-7811 for routine, non-emergency reports

Our officers will continue conducting traffic enforcement details and routine patrols focused on identifying unsafe driving behaviors.

Keeping Derby’s roads safe remains a priority and enforcement action will be taken when violations occur.

Drive responsibly.

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Ansonia man, 44, faces DUI, motor vehicle, firearm charges

Angel Sosa

ANSONIA - Police were investigating a one-car accident at about 9:50 p.m. Feb. 14 on Elm Street when another vehicle traveling on Elm Street struck a stopped marked cruiser - which had its emergency lights activated - then fled the scene, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release Thursday.

Officers located the evading vehicle on East Main Street and took the driver, Angel Sosa, into custody.

Police located 2 loaded handgun magazines on Sosa and a loaded 9mm Sig Sauer handgun in the back seat of the vehicle.

Sosa, 44, of Ansonia was charged with DUI, evading responsibility, carrying a firearm under the influence, and failing to move over when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle. 

Sosa refused to submit to testing for DUI. 

He was released on a $7,500 bond to be arraigned on Feb. 27 at Derby Superior Court

All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Derby Police arrest Waterbury man on multiple motor vehicle charges

DERBY - Patrol Officer Tirado initiated a motor vehicle stop Oct. 24 on Nasir Gibson [DOB May 15, 1991] of Waterbury for motor vehicle violations. 

During the stop, Gibson displayed signs of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, police said. After failing standard field sobriety tests, he was placed under arrest for DUI.

Police said further investigation revealed Gibson was illegally in possession of a loaded firearm equipped with a large-capacity magazine. As a result, Gibson was additionally charged with the following offenses:

Criminal Possession of a Firearm (CGS 53a-217)
Criminal Possession of a Large-Capacity Magazine (CGS 53-202w)
Weapon in Motor Vehicle (CGS 29-38)
He was held on a $750,000 bond.

The Derby Police Department remains committed to removing illegally possessed firearms from our streets and ensuring the safety of our community.

We ask if you see a vehicle being operated erratically — speeding, swerving, or showing signs of impaired driving — don’t ignore it call 911. Your call could prevent a serious crash and save lives. 

Provide as much detail as possible:

-Location and direction of travel
-Vehicle make, model, and color
-License plate (if possible)

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