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 Police seek public's help in identifying suspect in burglary at AM Club

DERBY - The Derby Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with a burglary that occurred at the AM Club on Hawthorne Ave on May 18, 2026.

During the incident, forced entry was made into the building through a kitchen window. The suspect is believed to have arrived at the location on foot.

If you recognize this individual or have any information that may assist investigators, please contact the Derby Police Department.

Tips can be provided anonymously by:

Calling Dispatch: 203-735-7811

Emailing: detective.bureau@derbypd.org

Sending us a direct message on Facebook

Any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be helpful to the investigation.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in keeping our community safe.

Shared from the DPD Facebook page.

NYC school threat suspect not city resident, Ansonia Police report

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department has received media requests for information regarding an Ansonia resident making threats to a school in New York. 

The suspect in a New York City Police Department investigation does not live in Ansonia, he was arrested late last year by the Ansonia Police Department in a separate and unrelated case. 

The suspect’s known address with this department is in another state. 

We assisted NYPD by checking the location of our arrest incident but the suspect was not there. 

There is no credible threat in Ansonia or to the Ansonia school system.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Earlier post shared this morning in the Valley Independent Sentinel:

From Derby Public Schools Superintendent Matthew Conway:

“Sharing an update I received from Deputy Chief Grogan this morning.

Yesterday, a gun threat was made toward a specific school in New York City. Law enforcement has since identified a suspect believed to reside in Ansonia, and police agencies are actively working to locate and arrest the individual.

As a precaution, there will be a police officer present on campus for a period of time this morning.

There is no indication of a direct threat to our schools at this time. We will continue to stay in close communication with local law enforcement and will keep you informed of any updates as needed.”

Derby Police on the lookout for The Grinch

BOLO for The Grinch

We have received several reports of sightings in Derby.

Stay vigilant. The season depends on it.

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.

Shared from a release from the Derby Police Department.

Ansonia Police charge 2nd teen in electric bike armed robbery

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police today [Thursday] arrested the second juvenile suspect in the armed robbery of an E-bike on Tuesday.

The 15-year-old Ansonia resident was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery first degree, robbery first degree, larceny second degree, criminal use of a weapon, and carrying a pistol without a permit, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release. 

The juvenile was transported to the juvenile detention center to be held pending a hearing.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Seymour Police seek public's assistance identifying person of interest

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED: Person of Interest IDENTIFICATION

Seymour Police Detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying a Person of Interest in this photo who was involved in a burglary.

We urge anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or whereabouts to contact Seymour Police Detectives at 203-881-7638 or submit an anonymous tip via e-mail at spddetectives@seymourct.org.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This is shared from the PD's Facebook page.

Shelton Police Joint Task Force arrests home invasion suspect

Robert Lee

SHELTON - Shelton Police Joint Task Force officers Sunday arrested Robert Lee of Bridgeport in connection with a home invasion in Shelton.

An arrest warrant was issued by Officer Dominguez for Lee on multiple charges, including home invasion, assault 3rd degree, strangulation, threatening, reckless endangerment, and other offenses.

On Sunday, Feb.16 SPJTF officers conducted surveillance and apprehended Lee outside his residence without incident. During the arrest, SPJTF officers recovered a Sig Sauer P365 9mm handgun, ammunition, and magazines.

Lee was transported to Shelton Police headquarters for processing. He was held on a $500,000 court-set bond and is scheduled to appear at Derby Superior Court Tuesday, Feb. 18.

**The charges in the press release are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.**

This is a press release from the Shelton Police Department.

Ansonia Police recognize outstanding work by Officer Paul Smith, K9 partner

Officer Paul Smith and K9 partner Kane

The Ansonia Police Department would like to recognize Officer Paul Smith and his K9 partner Kane for some outstanding work this past week.

On Saturday [July 27] Officer Smith and Kane assisted the Milford Police Department in evidence recovery after a male wanted on felony charges fled from the Milford Police. 

Officer Smith and Kane were able to locate a knife and personal items discarded by the suspect in a wooded area. The suspect was located and taken into custody by the Milford Police Department.

On Tuesday Officer Smith and Kane located a suspect in an evading motor vehicle accident in Ansonia after he abandoned his car. 

Officer Smith and Kane tracked the suspect from his car and he was taken into custody without further incident.

This is shared from the Ansonia PD Facebook page. 

Derby Police assist in arrest of suspect in Union Station shooting in New Haven

DERBY - At approximately 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Derby Police officers assisted MTA’s Emergency Services Unit (ESU) at 2 Mansfield St. in effecting the arrest of Dayron Sanchez, 22, of Derby.

Sanchez is the alleged shooter from the July 5th shooting that occurred at Union Station in New Haven. 

Sanchez was taken into custody without incident. Please refer all inquiries to MTA.

This is shared from the Derby Police Department Facebook page.

Seymour Police seek info from public after armed robbery in Seybridge Plaza

SEYMOUR - At approximately 3:15 p.m. today (Thursday) an armed robbery occurred at the tobacco shop in Seybridge Plaza located at 63 New Haven Road, police said.

The perpetrator was a Hispanic male in his mid-20s wearing a cloth surgical mask, red New York Yankees baseball hat, black shoes, black sweatpants and blue zip up hoodie.

Anyone with information please call 203-881-7600 or email spddetectives@seymourct.org.

This is shared from the Seymour Police Department Facebook page.

Ansonia Police arrest man, 25, who hid in woman's car, tried to steal purse

Adiel Viana-Ribeiro

ANSONIA - Police officers patrolling Pershing Drive at about 10:15 a.m. Tuesday were flagged down by a female who reported a male hid in the backseat of her car then tried to steal her pocketbook. 

The female was able to fight off the suspect and he fled, police said. 

The female reported she had stopped at CVS on Pershing Drive and while she was in the store the male hid in the backseat of the car and confronted her as she drove on Pershing Drive. 

Officer Smith and his K9 partner Kane tracked the suspect to Howard Avenue where he was taken into custody without incident, police said.

The suspect was identified as Adiel Viana-Ribeiro, 25, of Bridgeport. 

Viana-Ribeiro was charged with burglary third degree, criminal attempt at robbery third degree, criminal attempt at larceny second degree and breach of peace. 

He was held on a $50,000 bond and arraigned at Derby Superior Court today, Jan. 18.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Derby Police identify suspect, 19, in pedestrian hit and run

*** HIT and RUN UPDATE ***

DERBY - Police have identified a 19 year-old suspect and seized a white Infiniti connected to the pedestrian hit and run on Division Street.

The vehicle has damage consistent with a pedestrian strike and physical evidence located at the scene. Search and arrest warrants are expected.

Unfortunately there is no update on the victim’s condition as he still remains critical.

More information will be provided once formal charges are filed.

This is shared from the Derby Police Department Facebook page.

Ansonia Police seek information from public on fatal shooting

 

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department received a 911 call at about 12:50 p.m. today from a male reporting he was on Main Street near Kingston Drive and his friend was shot. 

The first officers on scene found a silver Honda and the passenger was suffering from a gunshot wound. 

Officers provided first aid until an ambulance arrived and the victim was transported to a local hospital where he died as a result of his injuries, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release this evening.

 

During the initial investigation, information was obtained that the shooting took place on Hubbell Avenue near Sixth Street. A check of that area was done and a shell casing was recovered on Hubbell Avenue, Lynch said. 

It was also learned the shooting happened during an attempted drug purchase where the suspect fired into the Honda striking the victim. 

The Honda then fled the scene before stopping on Main Street and calling 911.

 

The victim, a 20 year-old male from Stratford, has been tentatively identified and his name will be released at a later time, Lynch said.

 

The suspect was described as a young black male wearing all dark-colored clothing and he left the area on foot.

 

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.

Suspect sought in Shelton Stop and Shop bank robbery

  SHELTON - Police responded to a report of a bank robbery at 12:10 p.m. today at the Stop and Shop People’s Bank at 898 Bridgeport Ave.

Upon arrival police learned the depicted male demanded cash from a teller, then exited the store and fled in the depicted vehicle.

The vehicle appears to be an older model white Nissan Sentra which had no registration plates and appears to have damage to the rear passenger side.

The man is described as a heavy-set white male, approximately 6-feet tall in his 50s to early 60s. The man is wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans with a red baseball cap, and black mask.

Anyone who recognizes this man or has any information regarding this robber is urged to contact the Shelton Police Department at 203-924-1544. All calls will be kept confidential.

The Connecticut Bankers Reward Association is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the individual responsible for the bank robbery.

This is shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page.

Social media threat forces lockdown of Ansonia High School; juvenile arrested

ANSONIA - Ansonia High School was placed into lockdown today after the Ansonia Police Department’s School Resource Officer stationed at the school was notified at 11 a.m. of a threat made on social media towards the school. 

Working in conjunction with the Ansonia Board of Education the school was placed into lockdown and students were safely dismissed from the school. 

During the investigation, a suspect was identified and placed under arrest. 

The suspect, a 14 year-old male, a student at the school, was charged with Threatening First Degree and Breach of Peace Second Degree and referred to juvenile authorities. 

This was an isolated incident, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

Dr. Joseph DiBacco, Superintendent of Schools, released the following statement: 

“Ansonia Public Schools in collaboration with the Ansonia Police Department will not tolerate any behaviors/actions that put our students, staff, and community at risk. Today’s response was to an Ansonia student’s actions; swift and immediate action will be taken - the appropriate consequences will be administered up to and including expulsion and arrest.”

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

Ansonia Police probe Sixth Street shooting; suspect in custody

ANSONIA - Gunfire erupted at 4 p.m. Sunday on Sixth Street, Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release late Sunday.

During the initial investigation officers learned  several people were involved in a verbal dispute when one of the people began to shoot at the others. 

No one was struck by the gunfire and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. The investigation is still ongoing and the identity of the suspect will be released [today], Lynch said.

The shooting appears to be an isolated incident and there is no danger to the community.

 

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 Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police seek suspect in purse snatching in Stop & Shop parking lot

 

ANSONIA - Police responded to a report of a purse snatching at 11:55 a.m. Monday in the parking lot of Stop & Shop, 100 Division St., Lt. Patrick Lynch said Wednesday in a release. 

The female victim was in the parking lot putting groceries in her car when a male approached and grabbed her purse. 

After a brief struggle, the male was able to take the purse from the victim. 

The male suspect fled in a black 2008 Lexus IS with Massachusetts registration 6NS242, the car had been previously reported stolen to the Orange Police Department. 

The male suspect was described as a black male in his 20s, 5’6” tall wearing dark clothing, Lynch said. There was a possible three more people in the stolen Lexus.

 

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 the Ansonia Police Department.

Seymour Police Department seeks help identifying suspect

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Police Department Detective Bureau is requesting assistance in identifying this suspect pictured above for an incident that occurred at Seymour Town Hall at around 2:30 p.m. today [Thursday].

He is described as being a black male, about 6 foot tall and heavy set. If anyone can identify the clothing this party was wearing at the time of the incident or can identify who the party might be please call Det. Joseph Matusovich at 203-881-7637 or 203-881-7638 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

After hours just leave a message and he will get back to whomever leaves a message.

Any assistance from the public will be greatly appreciated. To everyone out there please be safe and stay healthy!

This is shared from the Seymour Police Department Facebook page.

Ansonia Police release photos of armed robbery suspect, SUV

ANSONIA - Police Thursday evening released photos (above) of one of the suspects and the car used in the Oct. 20 robbery of the S & A Mart, 95 Division St. 

The suspect was described as tall and thin, wearing a blue sweatshirt, and gray pants, armed with a dark-colored handgun. The vehicle used is a light colored, large SUV.

The Ansonia Police 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.