Ansonia Police assist another agency in investigation on Garden Street

ANSONIA - Today, April 9, 2026, the Ansonia Police Department assisted another state law enforcement agency in a criminal investigation on Garden Street in Ansonia. 

As this is an ongoing criminal investigation for another state agency we will not be releasing any information in order to protect the integrity of their investigation. 

There is no danger to the public on Garden Street or the surrounding streets.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police currently assisting in investigation

The Ansonia Police Department is currently assisting in a criminal investigation in the 70s block of Garden Street.

While this is an active scene there is no danger to the public.

Shared on Facebook this afternoon by the APD.

Ansonia Police charge 3 juveniles in former Ansonia Copper and Brass building arson

ANSONIA - Police today arrested three juveniles for their involvement in the arson fire on Feb. 2 at the former Ansonia Copper and Brass building on Liberty Street. 

The three males were ages 13, 13, and 14. Their names will not be released due to their juvenile status, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

Each juvenile was charged with arson first degree, conspiracy to commit arson first degree, and criminal trespass second degree. They will appear in juvenile court March 15.

Lynch said the arson investigation was a joint effort among the Ansonia Police Department, Ansonia Fire Marshal, and Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit. 

Officer Michael Barry, Officer Joshua Rodrgiuez, and Detective Kristen Hunt of the Ansonia Police Department along with Ansonia Fire Marshal Darrick Lundeen, and Connecticut State Police Detectives Lindsey Dworin and Kyle Faucher were able to identify witnesses and the suspects, interviewing all of the identified individuals. 

During the interviews the juvenile suspects admitted to their involvement in the arson, Lynch said.

Chief Wayne Williams recognized the members of the Ansonia Police Department, the Ansonia Fire Marshal, and Connecticut State Police for their effort in investigating and solving this case.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police say man found shot in vehicle early today is in 'stable' condition

ANSONIA - On Jan. 1, 2024 at about 1:20 a.m. the Ansonia Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a person shot near the intersection of East Main and Tremont Streets. 

When officers arrived, they found a vehicle off the road on the sidewalk with a male in the driver’s seat of a vehicle, he was shot at least once in the lower body. 

The male was transported to a local hospital where he is in stable condition. 

The initial investigation determined the shooting took place on South Cliff Street near Cottage Avenue and the male then drove to East Main Street before driving off the road onto the sidewalk. 

The investigation is ongoing and the shooting appears to be an isolated incident.

 

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.

Ansonia Police continue to probe disappearance of Vanessa Morales

The late Christine Holloway and her daughter, Vanessa Morales, who disappeared 4 years ago.

ANSONA - On Dec. 2, 2019, while our community was preparing for the upcoming holiday season, the Ansonia Police Department began our investigation into the homicide of Christine Holloway and disappearance of Christine’s 15-month-old daughter, Vanessa Morales. 

Police said while the investigation led to the arrest of the father of Vanessa, Jose Morales, for Christine’s homicide, Vanessa has not been located. 

We have continued to investigate the disappearance of Vanessa and the investigation will continue until we can determine what happened to her. 

It has been four years, Vanessa’s family and those that love her deserve answers.

 

We encourage anyone with information regarding Vanessa’s disappearance 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.

Seymour PD identifies man found in Naugatuck River

 

Ansonia Police search residence in weapons investigation, deploy distraction devices

From Ansonia Police Department Facebook page this morning:

"At approx. 0500 hours, the Ansonia Police Department with assistance from the CT. State Police executed a search warrant at 104 Prospect Street in relation to a weapons investigation. During the execution of the search warrant, distraction devices were deployed.

Prospect Street was shut down for a short period of time but is now open.

Officers are still on scene conducting an investigation. There is currently no danger to the neighborhood. Additional information will be released as needed."

Ansonia man, 22, charged in 2021 shots fired investigation

Zaire Flowers

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police Wednesday arrested Zaire Flowers, 22, of Ansonia for his involvement in the Sept. 2, 2021 shots fired investigation on Water Street. 

After Flowers was developed as a suspect, a search warrant was done at his Ansonia residence, Lt. Patrick Lynch said today in a written release. During the search, a gun was recovered and testing of the gun linked it to the Sept. 2, 2021 shooting. 

Flowers was charged with criminal attempt at assault first degree, unlawful discharge, reckless endangerment first degree, carrying a pistol without a permit, and criminal mischief third degree. 

He was arraigned at Derby Court. His bond was set at $30,000 and his next court date is June 30. Flowers is currently in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police to charge resident, 17, with felony murder, murder, robbery

ANSONIA -The Ansonia Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for the homicide of Johnny Class on April 5, 2022. 

The suspect, a 17-year-old male from Ansonia, fled the state shortly after the homicide. With the assistance of the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force in Connecticut and North Carolina, the suspect was taken into custody without incident in North Carolina on May 13, 2022. 

He is currently being detained, awaiting extradition proceedings. Once he returns to Connecticut, he will be charged with felony murder, murder, and robbery. He will be arraigned in Juvenile Court and the case will be transferred to Adult Court for prosecution. 

The name of the suspect will be released when the case is transferred. The investigation is still ongoing and additional arrests are anticipated.

 

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.

Ansonia Police ID homicide victim, seek information from public

ANSONIA - The victim in the April 5, 2022 homicide in Ansonia is Johnny Class, a 20 year-old Stratford resident, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release. 

Chief Williams and the entire Ansonia Police Department offer our sympathy and condolences to Mr. Class’ family, friends, and loved ones. 

The investigation into Mr. Class’ death is still active with several strong leads and we are hopeful the investigation will lead to the arrest of the person or persons responsible.


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 Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch. 

Ansonia man, 22, faces charges after stabbing in parking lot

Matthew Romans

ANSONIA - Police received a report of a two-car accident in the CVS / Burger King parking lot on Pershing Drive at about 2:10 p.m. today, Police Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

During the investigation, a separate altercation occurred where one male stabbed another male several times and a friend of the stabbing victim was cut on the hand during the incident, he said. The stabbing happened in front of the officer investigating the motor vehicle accident and the suspect was immediately taken into custody.

The victim, a 21 year-old male from Meriden, was transported to a local hospital for multiple stab wounds to the upper body. He is listed in serious but stable condition.

The suspect, Matthew Romans, 22, of Ansonia, was charged with Assault First Degree, Assault Third Degree, and Criminal Mischief Third Degree. Romans was held on a $75,000 bond and will be arraigned Wednesday at Derby Superior Court.
The investigation into the incident that led up to the stabbing is still under investigation and additional arrests are expected.

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

Ansonia Police name person of interest in Wednesday shooting

ANSONIA - An Ansonia police officer on patrol in the Fourth Street area Wednesday reported shots fired at about 1:50 p.m. 

The officer was part of an increased patrol in response to shots fired incidents the previous week, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release late Wednesday. 

The officer was on Liberty Street near Fourth Street about 150 feet from where the shooting took place. A male all in black clothing was seen running from the area of the shots fired and attempted to elude officers in the area before he was detained on Star Street. 

The male was identified as Jermaine Smalls, 20, of Ansonia. 

During the course of the investigation, the area where Smalls ran was checked with the assistance of the Seymour Police Department K-9 team. A handgun was located along with clothing Smalls had been wearing.

Shortly after the shots fired, Griffin Hospital reported they had a male shooting victim at their emergency room. The male, a 32 year-old Bridgeport resident, was shot multiple times in the upper body; he was transferred to another area hospital for treatment. The male is currently in critical condition. 

Smalls is a person of interest in the shooting investigation.

 

Smalls was arrested and during a search was found to be in possession of a small amount of crack cocaine, Lynch said. Smalls was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, tampering with evidence, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, possession of narcotics with intent to sell within 1500 feet of a school and interfering with an officer. Smalls was held on a $500,000 bond and will be arraigned today at Derby Superior Court.

Smalls was also a subject of shooting investigation by the New York City Police Department. 

Members of the NYPD were working with Ansonia Police detectives and obtained a warrant for Smalls charging him with attempted murder second degree, assault first degree and attempted assault first degree. 

Based on NYPD’s warrant, Smalls was additionally charged with being a fugitive from justice; he was held on an additional $750,000.00 bond and will be arraigned today at Derby Superior Court.

Members of the Derby and Seymour Police Departments along with the State’s Attorney Office in Milford assisted with the investigation.

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 Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

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.

A year later, Ansonia Police continue to investigate disappearance of toddler

Vanessa Morales

ANSONIA - One year ago today [Wednesday], the Ansonia Police Department began an investigation into the homicide of Christine Holloway and disappearance of Holloway’s daughter, Vanessa Morales.

While we were able to make an arrest for the homicide, we have not been able to locate Vanessa.

We continue to investigate the case and have received hundreds of tips in the case; unfortunately, none of the tips has led to Vanessa. The Graco car seat, polka dot blanket, grey Eddie Bauer backpack/diaper bag and multicolored teething key ring are all still missing items that could assist in finding the whereabouts of Vanessa.

Our main objective since the beginning of this investigation is to bring closure to the family, friends and loved ones of Christine and Vanessa and we will continue to work to reach that goal.

This was posted Wednesday on the Ansonia Police Department's Facebook page.

Ansonia Police to hold press conference on Holloway murder probe

Update: Shared from the Valley Independent Sentinel: 

https://valley.newhavenindependent.org/archives/entry/missing_ansonia_toddlers_father_accused_of_murdering_christine_holloway/

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department will be having a press conference at noon today, 2/7/2020,  at Ansonia City Hall, 253 Main St., to update the investigation into the homicide of Christine Holloway.


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

Ansonia Police: Press conference today at City Hall

From Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch:

There will be a press conference at 5 p.m. today in the Aldermanic Chambers at Ansonia City Hall, 253 Main Street Ansonia, CT. 
There will be a release of new information in the missing child / homicide investigation.

Ansonia Police: Investigation continues into murder, missing child

Vanessa Morales

From Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch:

"There will be no press conference today [Friday]. We are not at the point where we will be releasing any suspect or person of interest information. 
"The investigation is continuing and we are building a strong case to bring the investigation to a successful conclusion.

"Thank you to all the members of the community and surrounding cities and towns who have provided information and support in our efforts to arrest the person who murdered Christine and bring baby Vanessa home."

Ansonia Police: No press conference scheduled today

Email at 1:30 p.m. today from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch:

"There will be no press conference today. I would like to thank you all for your continued commitment to this investigation [into missing 1-year old Vanessa Morales]."

Ansonia Police seek video of Church Street, Howard and Wakelee Avenues

Shared from City of Ansonia Facebook page:

Ansonia Police seek 3 in armed robbery Monday of Xtra Mart

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department investigated a complaint at 7:30 p.m. Monday of an armed robbery at the Xtra Mart,180 Wakelee Ave.

Three suspects dressed in dark clothing wearing masks all armed with handguns entered the store, one held the cashier at gunpoint while the other two suspects stole the cash drawer and several items from the store. 

The suspects then fled on foot east on Church Street towards Howard Avenue. 

One of the suspects was described as a Hispanic or light skinned black male, the other two suspects could not be described other than their dark clothing. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department and Officer Timothy Fagan at 203-735-1885.

 This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.