Ansonia Police charge Bridgeport man in burglaries on Wesley Street

Renell C. Campbell

ANSONIA - Police reported today that at about 9 a.m. July 25 officers responded to the Wesley Street area following reports of an individual entering parked motor vehicles and a garage.

Upon arrival, an officer observed a person matching the suspect's description entering a nearby residence.

Officers quickly responded, surrounded the residence, safely entered the residence, and located the suspect hiding inside a closet. Items believed to have been stolen from several of the vehicles were recovered nearby.

Renell C. Campbell of Bridgeport was arrested and charged with four counts of burglary in the third degree and two counts of larceny sixth degree. He posted a $25,000 bond and will be arraigned on Aug. 7 at Derby Superior Court.

Ansonia Police thank the residents who immediately reported the suspicious activity and provided information that helped officers quickly locate and apprehend the suspect.

Your willingness to call and report what you see plays a vital role in keeping our community safe. Working together, we continue to make Ansonia a safer place for everyone.

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

This is a press release from the Ansonia Police Department.

Derby man, 39, arrested on threatening, breach of peace charges

Adam Winkler

DERBY -  The Derby Police Department arrested Adam Winkler, 39, of Derby, following an incident in which he allegedly was threatening people while yelling racial obscenities in a crowded area. 

Police said he was taken into custody without incident and charged with threatening 2nd degree and breach of peace. 

All charges are allegations, and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Derby Police Department remains committed to maintaining public safety and preserving the peace for all members of our community. While individuals have constitutional rights to free expression, behavior that disrupts public order and threatens the safety or well-being of others will be addressed appropriately.

We encourage all residents to treat one another with dignity, respect, and civility. 

Derby is a diverse community, and we will continue to foster an environment where all individuals feel safe, valued, and welcome.

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Derby man, 60, faces animal abuse charges

Thomas Michel

DERBY - Derby Police arrested Thomas Michel, 60, of Derby following an investigation into allegations of animal abuse and threatening behavior.

Officers responded to a report that Michel had allegedly assaulted his dog on O'Sullivan's Island. During the incident, Michel reportedly threatened individuals who attempted to intervene and protect the animal.

As a result of the investigation, Michel, a convicted felon, was found to be in possession of handgun ammunition.

Michel was arrested and charged with:

• Cruelty to Animals

• Criminal Possession of Ammunition

• Threatening 2nd Degree

• Breach of Peace

The dog was removed from the situation and appropriate measures were taken to ensure its safety and well-being, police said.

The Derby Police Department takes allegations of animal cruelty seriously and remains committed to protecting animals from abuse and neglect.

We encourage residents to report suspected cases of animal cruelty, neglect, or abuse so that they can be promptly investigated.

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Derby teen arrested today in recent Hamden firearms incident

DERBY - This morning at approximately 6 a.m., the Hamden Police Department SWAT Team executed a search warrant at a multi-family residence on Water Street, police said in a release.

The warrant stemmed from an ongoing investigation related to a recent firearms incident in Hamden.

During the operation, a 17-year-old resident was found to be in possession of a firearm equipped with an extended magazine and a conversion device commonly referred to as a “switch,” which enables a firearm to discharge in a fully automatic manner.

Derby PD charged the juvenile with Illegal Possession of a Machine Gun and Illegal Possession of an Extended Magazine. He was remanded to juvenile detention.

Great work by Hamden PD Swat and all of the our law enforcement partners that assisted with the operation. Derby PD remains committed to addressing illegal firearms in our community.

Tips can be made anonymously by calling Dispatch at 203-735-7811, sending a private message through our social media platforms, or emailing detectiveburbeau@derbypd.org.

Derby Police charge man after snow removal dispute

Nekee Dickson

DERBY - Police officers were dispatched to the area of Olivia Street Tuesday for a reported fight involving a firearm stemming from a dispute between neighbors over snow removal.

Witnesses reported that Nekee Dickson, 46, of Derby, produced a firearm and pointed it at the victim during a verbal argument. Video evidence obtained during the investigation confirmed the witness statements.

Although Dickson possessed a valid pistol permit, the investigation determined he was the aggressor in the incident. As a result, Dickson was taken into custody and charged with the following:

CGS 53a-181 – Breach of Peace

CGS 53a-63 – Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree

The firearm involved in the incident was seized by police.

The Derby Police Department reminds all residents to remain patient and respectful with one another, particularly as we collectively navigate snow removal challenges and limited on-street parking during winter weather.

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

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Shelton Police arrest woman after armed threats; seize drugs, weapons

Eunice Berrios

SHELTON - Officers responded to a reported breach of peace at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday at a multifamily residence on Howe Avenue involving threats with a firearm, police said Tuesday in a release.

Upon arrival, Officer Napoleone and Sgt. Nembhard learned that a female resident had allegedly pointed a firearm at neighboring occupants and made verbal threats. Moments later officers were able to make entry into the suspect’s apartment.

During a protective sweep, officers located a Masterpiece Arms firearm, a large-capacity magazine, and a small quantity of a white rock-like substance in plain view. The substance later field-tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl.

The suspect, Eunice Berrios, 60, was located inside the apartment and showed signs of intoxication. While being taken into custody, she made additional threatening statements toward the neighboring residents.

A firearm records check revealed no registration associated with the weapon.

Berrios was arrested and charged with the following:

•Breach of Peace 2nd Degree

•Threatening 1st Degree

•Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree

•Illegal Possession of an Assault Weapon

•Illegal Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine

•Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit

•Use of a Machine Gun (Aggressive Purpose) •Carrying a Dangerous Weapon

•Possession of a Controlled Substance

•Illegal Carrying of a Firearm While Under the Influence

Berrios was held on a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at Derby Superior Court.

**The charges in this news release are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.**

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Ansonia Police arrest man on child porn possession charge

Alexander Beardsley

 ANSONIA - Police arrested Alexander Beardsley, 33, of Prospect Monday on a charge of possession of child pornography. 

The investigation into Beardsley began in 2024 when he was a resident of Ansonia, police said in a release.

During the course of the investigation search warrants were conducted where computers, phones, and various electronic storage devices were seized and examined. 

The examinations resulted in the discovery of over 100 images of child pornography. 

The investigation was led by Det. Mark Clifford with the assistance of the Shelton Police Department, Prospect Police Department, and the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Digital Forensic Unit.

Beardsley was charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, he was held on a $75,000 bond and was to be arraigned today, Jan. 20, at Derby Superior Court.
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

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Derby Police arrest Milford man on drug, motor vehicle charges

Arian Mohseni

DERBY - Following a motor vehicle stop, FTO [field training officer] Tirado and recruit Sullivan arrested Arian Mohseni (DOB 12/21/2006) of Milford on the following charges:

C.G.S. §29-38 — Weapon in a Motor Vehicle

C.G.S. §21a-278(b) — Sale of Illegal Drugs

C.G.S. §21a-277(c) — Operating a Drug Factory

C.G.S. §21a-279(a)(1) — Poss. of a Controlled Substance (Cannabis/Mushrooms/ Adderall)

C.G.S. §14-147(c) — Misuse of License Plate

C.G.S. §14-215 — Operating a Motor Vehicle Under Suspension

C.G.S. §14-12(a)* — Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle

C.G.S. §38a-371 — Failure to Insure a Motor Vehicle

Public Reminder: In Connecticut, cannabis is legal for individuals 21 years of age and older.

However, the unlicensed sale of cannabis remains illegal. You may only have up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis on your person while in public (including the passenger area of a car if not locked away).

Operating a vehicle under the influence of cannabis is illegal and carries the same penalties as an alcohol DUI.

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Derby Police arrest suspect in arson at Roseland Apizza

Jose Guardiano

 

DERBY - Police today arrested Jose Guardiano, 27, of Derby after an investigation into a fire that occurred Thursday at Roseland Apizza.

At 6:24 p.m. police received several 911 calls reporting a shed on fire behind Roseland. The fire department extinguished the fire which was concentrated to a shed adjacent to the restaurant, police said in a written release Friday evening.

Officers reviewed surveillance video from the restaurant, which captured the suspect igniting the shed before leaving the scene.

At approximately 7 p.m. dispatch received a call reporting a suspicious male attempting to enter a 45 Minerva St. apartment building.

Responding officers located the individual and recognized him as the same person observed lighting the fire in the Roseland surveillance footage.

Police detained Guardiano and he was subsequently taken into custody.

He was charged with the following offenses:

• 53a-112 Arson 2nd Degree

• 53a-115 Criminal Mischief 1st Degree

• 53a-63 Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree

• 53a-181 Breach of Peace 2nd Degree

Guardiano was held on a $100,000 bond.

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Derby Police arrest man, 26, on multiple charges after chase

Jonathan Villa

DERBY - Derby Police have arrested Jonathan Villa, 26, for fleeing a motor vehicle stop last week which led to a motor vehicle accident and recovery of a dangerous weapon.

Police said Villa’s vehicle was seen traveling at approximately 6:45 p.m. Nov. 5 on Derby Avenue with multiple motor vehicle violations. PTL Tirado located the vehicle on Academy Hill Road and attempted to stop the vehicle.

Villa sped away, passing several cars on the wrong side of the road, police said. Villa struck a curb near High Street, lost control of the vehicle, and sideswiped an uninvolved motor vehicle, disabling Villa’s vehicle.

An inventory search of Villa’s vehicle located a replica Glock BB Gun (classified as a dangerous weapon) and two black ski masks.

Villa is a convicted felon.

Villa was arrested and charged with:

• C.G.S. 29-38 – Weapon in a Motor Vehicle

• C.G.S. 53-206 – Carrying a Dangerous Weapon

• C.G.S. 53a-167a – Interfering with a Police Officer

• C.G.S. 38a-371 – Failure to Insure a Motor Vehicle

• C.G.S. 14-12(a)* – Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle

• C.G.S. 14-18(a) – No Front Marker Plate

• C.G.S. 14-147(c) – Misuse of Marking Plate

• C.G.S. 14-215 – Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License

• C.G.S. 14-218 – Traveling Too Fast Conditions

• C.G.S. 14-222 – Reckless Driving

• C.G.S. 14-223(b) – Engaging Police in Pursuit

• C.G.S. 14-236 – Failure to Maintain Proper Lane Position (3 counts)

Villa was held on a $75,000 bond and was to appear Nov. 17 at Derby Superior Court.

Derby Police thank the Derby Fire Department and Storm Ambulance Corps for their assistance on scene and treating the passengers of the motor vehicle accident.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Derby Police Department

Ansonia man charged in connection with fatal accident on Pershing Drive

Isac Saravia

 

ANSONIA - Police arrested Isac Saravia, 26, of Ansonia Wednesday as part of the investigation into the Sept. 24, 2025 fatal motor vehicle accident on Pershing Drive involving Adonis Lapuppet-Bligen. 

Saravia was charged with reckless endangerment first degree and reckless driving. 

He posted a  $75,000 bond and is to appear at Derby Superior Court for arraignment on Nov. 12, Lt. Patrick Lynch said today in a release.

During the course of the investigation detectives learned that Saravia was driving his own car following closely behind the car driven by Lapuppet-Bligen right before the accident where Lapuppet-Bligen died. 

With the assistance of the Fairfield Police Department Accident Reconstruction Unit it was determined that Saravia and Lapuppet-Bligen were travelling approximately 80 MPH just prior to the accident, Lynch said. The investigation was unable to establish probable cause that the cars were racing. 

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has concluded their investigation: Lapuppet-Bligen’s cause of death was blunt force trauma and manner of death was accident. 

A toxicology report showed that Lapuppet-Bligen had a blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of the accident of .089, a BAC of .080 is considered intoxicated in Connecticut.

 

Chief Williams thanks the Connecticut State Police, Derby Police Department, Fairfield Police Department, Ansonia Fire Department, and Ansonia Public Works for their assistance in the investigation. 

He also commends the Ansonia Police Department’s Detective Bureau and Patrol Division for their work in investigating the incident.

 

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

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia police charge Seymour man in parking lot disturbance

George Suazo

ANSONIA - George Suazo, 21, of Seymour was arrested by warrant Oct. 25 for his involvement in an incident on Oct. 3, 2025 in the parking lot of the Target store. 

Suazo was involved in a disturbance and attacked one of the responding officers during the investigation, injuring the officer, Lt. Patrick Lynch said today in a release. 

Suazo was charged with assault on a police officer and breach of peace second degree. He posted a $25,000 bond and his court date is Nov. 7, 2025 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.

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 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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