On October 30, 2025, Shelton Police arrested Michael Anziano, 47, of Shelton, after a report from Shelton Animal Control included video evidence and an admission that he killed a dog. Detectives obtained additional video showing the deceased dog in a garbage bag, secured an arrest warrant, and Anziano turned himself in. He was charged with Malicious Killing of an Animal 1st Degree, held on $100,000 bond, and arraigned in Derby Superior Court on October 31, 2025.
By Stephen Krauchick
DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.