Ansonia police charge 5th person in April street takeover

Joseph Yeager

ANSONIA  - Police arrested Joseph Yeager, 21, of Meriden Wednesday on a warrant for his involvement in the April 26, 2025 street takeover in Ansonia, Lt. Patrick Lynch said today in a release. 

Yeager is the fifth arrest in the investigation and believed to the person, seen on video, who jumped on the hood of the police cruiser during the incident. 

Detectives continue to investigate to identify others involved in the incident.

 

Yeager was charged with riot first degree, conspiracy to riot first degree, breach of peace second degree, and racing. 

He was held on a $100,000 bond and his next court appearance will be at Derby Superior Court on Nov. 25, 2025.

 

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

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.

Derby Police Department welcomes newest recruit

Derby PD would like to welcome our newest police recruit, Nicholas Roberts.

He was sworn in by our Police Commissioners Thursday evening. Recruit Roberts was to begin training Friday at the Police Academy in Meriden.

Congratulations and Good Luck!!!

This is shared from a post Friday on the Derby PD Facebook page.

State troopers to host blood drive April 1 at CT Police Academy in Meriden

There is a severe blood shortage happening.

One of the most important things you can do to ensure that we do not have another health care crisis on top of COVID-19 is to give blood. 

There is currently a severe blood shortage. This blood shortage could impact patients who depend on lifesaving blood to survive.

In partnership with the American Red Cross the Connecticut State Police is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Connecticut Police Academy, 285 Preston Ave., Meriden.

Added precautions have been implemented to ensure that blood drives and donation centers are safe for donors and their staff.

You must make an appointment to donate blood at this drive.

Visit www.redcrossblood.org/give to make your appointment.

Info from the Connecticut United Way.

*Post shared from the Valley Independent Sentinel. Stay safe everyone!

Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven names new director

Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven has named Louis Perno its new Executive Director. 

He will be responsible for all operations in the New Haven area, the Valley, Meriden, and Wallingford. 

Literacy Volunteers is a non-profit educational organization that recruits, trains, and supports volunteer tutors. 

The tutors provide free literacy tutoring for adults who need to improve their reading, writing, and English-speaking skills. 

Empowering through literacy
The organization’s goal is to empower adults through literacy.  

This past year more than 1,500 adults were served by the program.

Perno resides in New Haven and has more than 40 years' experience in the nonprofit sector. Before joining Literacy Volunteers, he served as co-Executive Director of Farnam Neighborhood House. 

Prior to his leadership role at Farnam, Perno was Executive Director of Sterling House Community Center in Stratford for nearly 30 years.

He takes over as Executive Director replacing Donna Violante who is retiring from the position after four years at Literacy Volunteers. 
Prior to her career in the non-profit sector, Violante had over 30 years experience in Marketing, Customer Service, Sales Operations and Training with AT&T, in the Consumer, Wireless, and Business divisions. Her last position there was Director of Consumer Marketing for the East Region. 

Perno has extensive experience working in and managing human service programs, as well as in strategic planning, program and organizational design, human resource, financial management, and development and special events, 

Perno has been an adjunct instructor at Gateway Community College for the past 17 years, teaching courses on human services and sociology. He is also an active volunteer, and serves on the board of FISH of Greater New Haven.

More information about Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven, about becoming a tutor, or making a charitable donation is available at www.lvagnh.org or at 203-776-5899.

This is a press release from Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven.

MedExpress Urgent Care to open in Derby

DERBY - MedExpress Urgent Care, a neighborhood health care provider, will open its first two neighborhood medical centers in Connecticut this summer.

The centers, in Derby at 68 Division St., and Meriden at 875 E. Main St., will open on July 5 and Aug. 9, respectively. 

As a gift to each community, both locations will offer free sports physicals for patients ages five and up for two weeks after the centers open.

The new neighborhood medical centers will care for people of all ages, providing urgent care, employer health services, and basic wellness and prevention services. 

Walk-in treatment is available for everyday illness and injury, including more advanced offerings such as X-rays, IVs, labs, minor surgery, stitches, and treatment for broken bones, sprains, and strains. 

Local employers can use MedExpress for employer health services including workers’ compensation, injury care, pre- and ongoing employment screenings, physicals, and regulatory exams. 

Basic wellness and prevention services offered at MedExpress include sports physicals, routine physicals, and immunizations to help Derby and Meriden residents maintain good health.

“We are delighted to join the communities of Derby and Meriden to provide friendly, high-quality, and convenient care to families and employees,” said Sarah Moses, MedExpress Area Manager in Connecticut. 

“We know how busy our patients’ lives are and that unexpected illnesses and injuries can be an inconvenience for families. We look forward to bringing our model of care to Connecticut so that our neighbors in Derby and Meriden can walk in, see our friendly medical team, and receive high-quality treatment in a timely fashion.”

The centers will be open every day from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., with no appointment necessary. MedExpress accepts all major insurances and offers affordable pricing for those without insurance. 

The center will be staffed by a full medical team, which includes customer service representatives, nurses, medical providers, and radiologic technologists. As a community health care partner, MedExpress believes strongly in the importance of working with fellow community health care providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. 
When necessary, the Derby and Meriden teams can help refer patients within the broader health care system, including referrals to specialists, primary care physicians, and hospitals.

For a full list of centers and health care services available, visit medexpress.com.

MedExpress has more than 200 neighborhood medical centers in 17 states, with plans to bring the same warm, welcoming approach to more communities in Connecticut this year, including the opening of a new center in Middletown this winter.

About MedExpress
MedExpress is a national leader in delivering high-quality, convenient and affordable walk-in care. We offer urgent care, employer health services and basic wellness and prevention services to help ensure families and employers have access to patient-centric care when they need it. 

Each of our nearly 5,000 health care and customer service professionals is committed to transforming health care delivery – one patient at a time. 

For career opportunities or to learn more, visit www.medexpress.com or connect with MedExpress on Facebook and Twitter @MedExpress and @MedExpressJobs.

This is a press release from MedExpress.

Statewide walk to raise addiction awareness slated in Meriden

Animal rescue group slates fundraiser May 14 in Meriden