Ansonia Police: 2 men force their way into residence, assault city man, 65

ANSONIA - Police said Wednesday evening a man was assaulted with a knife at about 2:45 a.m. Tuesday on Woodlawn Avenue. 

The victim, a 65-year old Ansonia resident, reported someone knocked on his door and when he opened the door two males forced their way into his residence, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release. 

One male was armed with a handgun and asked him where his money was. 

The victim reported the male with the handgun then took a knife and cut him in the upper body. Both males then fled the residence. 

The victim provided a description of one of the suspects as a black male about 6 feet 2 inches tall around 30 to 40 years old and the other male was just described as shorter than the first male. Lynch said this 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 teen arrested today in April, 2022 homicide in city

ANSONIA - A 16-year old Ansonia resident was arrested by warrant today for involvement in the April 5, 2022 homicide of Johnny Class, police said Tuesday night.

The 16-year old was taken into custody early this morning [Tuesday] by the United States

Marshal's Fugitive Task Force in Stratford and turned over to the Ansonia Police Department. The 16-year old was detained on a $1.25 million bond. The 16-year old's identity is being withheld until the case is transferred to Milford Superior Court.

The 16-year old was charged with felony murder, criminal attempt to commit murder, criminal attempt at robbery first degree, and conspiracy to commit robbery first degree and carrying a pistol without a permit.

This is the 3rd arrest in the homicide investigation.

The Ansonia Police Department would like to thank the United States Marshal's Fugitive Task Force and the Stratford Police Department for their assistance in this apprehension.

This is shared from the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page.

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASES

On April 5, 2022, at about 12:50 P.M. the Ansonia Police Department received a 911 call 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.

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. It was also learned that 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.

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

The victim in the April 5, 2022 homicide in Ansonia is Johnny Class, a 20-year old Stratford resident. 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.

Ansonia Police charge man, 24, in June shooting incident in plaza

Jonathan Martinez

 

ANSONIA - City resident Jonathan Javier Martinez, 24, was arrested today [Tuesday]   for his involvement in the June 22 shooting in the Rite Aid and Marshalls parking lot at 407 Main St., Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release. 

Martinez was the aggressor in a dispute that started over Martinez believing the victim, a 31-year-old Ansonia resident, said something to him as the victim drove past him on Main Street, Lynch said. 

Martinez followed the victim into Marshalls where he confronted the victim demanding to see the victim’s car. 

The two went outside where the victim attempted to show Martinez he was not involved in the incident and Martinez threatened the victim. 

While in the parking lot, Martinez displayed a handgun, placed it against the victim’s neck and the two struggled over the gun, Lynch said.

During the struggle two shots were fired with one striking the victim’s car and the other striking Martinez in the leg. Witnesses at the scene and video from the area corroborated the victim’s version of the incident. 

Lynch said Martinez does not have a pistol permit.

Martinez was charged with criminal attempt assault first degree, threatening first degree, carrying a pistol without a permit, and reckless endangerment first degree. 

Martinez was held on $300,00 bond [and was] to be arraigned at Derby Superior Court today, July 11, 2023.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Derby Police report hit and run victim succumbs to injuries

*** Hit and Run Victim Update ***

The Derby Police are saddened to report the Division Street hit and run victim from 12/15/22 succumbed to his injuries over the Holiday weekend at Bridgeport Hospital. He was identified as 61 year-old John Jepson.

Police are still investigating the accident and formal charges are expected against the driver of the vehicle who fled the scene.

This is shared from the Derby PD Facebook page.

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 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.

BHcare to host walk, celebration in Oxford in honor of domestic violence victim

Registration is Open! A Chance to Shine 2022 Join us on June 4 at Quarry Walk in Oxford, CT! Registration is open! We're hosting a walk in honor of Lori Jackson, a victim of domestic violence.  We walk in honor of our clients' strength and spirit that allows them to trust BHcare in times of crisis. A community celebration will follow with live music, lawn games, Touch-A-Truck, food trucks and more! All proceeds raised support the critical programs of The Umbrella Center, Parent Child Resource Center, Hope Family Justice Center and BHcare’s mental health and substance use services. We hope you will support us and join us in June at Quarry Walk! 10 a.m. - A Walk to Remember Lori Jackson 11 a.m. - Community Celebration Early bird registration is until Friday, May 27! Sign up today! REGISTER TODAY!

Fundraiser in memory of murder victim slated at Veterans Park in Ansonia

 

Ansonia Police ID Derby mother, 20, stabbed to death

ANSONIA - Police have identified Derby resident Rosalie Acquefreda, 20, as the victim of a deadly stabbing Sunday afternoon on the Ansonia-Derby town line.

Read the Valley Independent Sentinel story here.

Ansonia Police to release name of Derby woman murdered Sunday

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. today at Veterans Memorial Park next to Ansonia City Hall, 253 Main St.
"We will be releasing the name of the victim [of Sunday's deadly assault] along with updates on the investigation," Lt. Patrick Lynch said in an email Monday afternoon.