Ansonia Police seeking public's assistance in locating city man, 40

Paulo Ribeiro

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating Paulo Ribeiro, 40, who is 5 foot 8 inches tall, 215 pounds, with brown eyes, shaved head and a beard. 

He was last seen by his family on Oct. 28, 2023 in the area of Lester Street wearing a red t-shirt, black pants and black boots. 

If anyone has seen Paulo or knows his whereabouts please contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously on Tip411 at the following link, https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch. 

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Greater Valley Salvation Army staff, supporters celebrate pantry reopening

Salvation Army Capt. Cheryl McCollum, left, poses at the grand reopening with Sheila Uberia, social service caseworker at the pantry.

ANSONIA - I attended a wonderful community celebration last week - the grand reopening of the newly remodeled pantry at the Greater Valley Salvation Army.

The Corps' headquarters is located at 26 Lester St. As an Advisory Board member I'm pleased to say I've witnessed many improvements made there over the years, most recently the remodeled pantry.

Capt. Cheryl McCollum deserves plaudits for her dedication to turning dreams into reality! 

In a brief program in the sanctuary prior to the ribbon cutting, she described the pantry makeover including "a fresh coat of paint which does wonders," new freezers, shelving, and seating. McCollum said the client choice pantry offers a more dignified experience for those who receive food assistance. She said $8,000 went into the project and expressed gratitude for the needed upgrades. 

Mayor David S. Cassetti reminded attendees that it's "very, very important that we take care of the vulnerable."

McCollum surrounded by supporters of the Salvation Army.

The event also included the 'Kettle Kickoff' for the upcoming holiday season. 

McCollum said before a ribbon cutting that volunteers are needed this holiday season to ring the bells at kettles that will be located outside stores throughout the Valley.

To volunteer to help with bell ringing call 203-736-0707.

Ansonia Police investigate early-morning shooting of city man, 26

ANSONIA - Police are investigating the shooting of a male on Lester Street at 1:10 a.m. today. 

Responding officers found a 26-year-old Ansonia resident on the sidewalk in front of 20 Lester St., Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release.

The male was shot once in the lower body. He

reported while standing on the side of the road a dark colored car drove down Lester Street, shot him and then fled the area.

The male was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. 

Evidence was recovered at the scene and the patrol division and detective bureau continue to investigate.

The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

 

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia police probe 2 shootings; not yet known if related

ANSONIA - At 3:06 a.m. Saturday the Ansonia Police Department received a complaint of a dispute with possible shots fired in the area of 232 Main Street.

While officers were responding to the area, a separate complaint of shots fired and someone shot was reported in the area of High Street and Lester Street.

When officers arrived on Lester Street, they found that numerous shots had been fired, several of which struck a home that was occupied. Numerous shell casings were found on Lester Street.

A 27-year-old male was found in the house and he had been shot once in the shoulder. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.

The Derby Police Department contacted the Ansonia Police Department to report a gunshot victim from Main Street had been dropped off at the Griffin Hospital Emergency Room.

The 40-year-old male victim, a resident of Ansonia, was shot once in the upper torso and was transferred to an area hospital for further treatment where he is reported to be in critical condition. Evidence related to the shooting was located at 232 Main Street.

As of the writing of this release, detectives are continuing to investigate both shootings and have not yet determined if the shootings are related.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or https://www.tip411.com/people/sign_in.

  

Lt. Patrick Lynch

Patrol Division Commander

Public Information Officer

Ansonia Police Department