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Shelton, CT — On 10/15/2025, Shelton Police arrested Jason Berrios, 17, of Norwalk in connection with an individual being struck in the parking lot of 862 Bridgeport Avenue on 09/14/2025 during a street takeover. Berrios turned himself in on an arrest warrant issued as part of the investigation. He was processed and charged with Reckless Driving and Evading Responsibility, released after posting a $25,000 court-set bond, and is scheduled to appear in Derby Superior Court on 11/05/2025. Berrios was charged as an adult, as motor vehicle charges are applicable to 16- and 17-year-olds.

Shelton Detectives, with assistance from the Norwalk Police Department, located the vehicle that struck the juvenile male in the parking lot. Follow-up interviews with Berrios led to the arrest warrant. The juvenile male who was struck was treated and released from the hospital.

Incident Recap (Initial Release Information)

On 09/14/2025 at approximately 1:30 a.m., Shelton Police and Shelton EMS responded to 862 Bridgeport Avenue for a report of a person struck by a vehicle during a street takeover. Responding officers encountered multiple vehicles fleeing the lot as police and EMS arrived. On scene, officers located a juvenile male reportedly struck by a vehicle operating recklessly; he was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital with serious injuries.

The Shelton Police Department continues to actively investigate this incident. Anyone with information regarding the incident or the pictured vehicle is asked to contact the Shelton Police Department Detective Bureau.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025, Shelton Police and Shelton EMS responded to the parking lot at 862 Bridgeport Avenue for a report of an individual struck by a vehicle during a street takeover.

As officers and EMS approached, several vehicles were observed fleeing the area. On scene, officers located a juvenile male who had reportedly been struck by a vehicle operating recklessly in the parking lot.

The juvenile was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital for serious injuries. The Shelton Police Department is actively investigating.

Anyone with information regarding the incident or the pictured vehicle is asked to contact the Shelton Police Department Detective Bureau.

Report of a motor vehicle rollover accident at the intersection of Laurel Wood Drive and Long Hill Avenue in Shelton. First responders on scene are reporting the car did catch on fire, but the driver was able to get out of the vehicle.

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Shelton Police, working with multiple agencies, arrested 20-year-old Jonathan Damato of Shelton on May 21, 2025, in connection with a series of stolen vehicle cases and local street takeovers. Investigators previously found stolen vehicles at and near his residence and identified Damato as an organizer of recent street takeover events. He was located hiding in a crawl space during the execution of a search warrant and taken into custody.

Damato was charged with two counts of larceny of a motor vehicle and interfering with a search. His bond was set at $150,500, and he was scheduled to be arraigned at Derby Superior Court on May 22, 2025. Additionally, 19-year-old Camilia Melendez of North Haven was charged with interfering with a search. She was released on a $500 bond and is due in court on June 10, 2025.

On 05/11/2025 at approximately 11:10 PM, Shelton Police, Shelton Fire Department, and Shelton EMS were dispatched to the area of River Rd. (Route 110) and Montgomery St. on a report of a motor vehicle accident.

Responding firefighters and police encountered two vehicles involved in a collision. Emergency personnel transported two occupants of one vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The sole occupant of the second vehicle was also transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where they were pronounced deceased.

The Shelton Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team is actively investigating the incident. The deceased has been identified as Mandie Lassy, age 37, of Terryville.

The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club invites the community to celebrate and honor the heroes in their lives by sponsoring a flag in their name at a heartfelt and inspiring event. This unique initiative recognizes individuals who have made a meaningful impact—whether they are heroes of the past or present.

Each hero’s name will be featured on a personalized medallion, which will be affixed to a full-size American flag. These flags will be prominently displayed at Shelton Veteran Memorial Park.

“This event is a beautiful way to show gratitude and pay tribute to the individuals who inspire us,” said Lucy Andrade, President of the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club. “In March 2020, at the start of COVID, a special nurse, Bonnie Kraft, made it possible for my mom and me to speak to my dad in his final days at Bridgeport Hospital. That last conversation meant the world to us. Bonnie will always be our hero, and I recognize her every year. Everyone has a hero who has touched their life in some way.”

Event Details: Flag Sponsorship: heroflag.org

• Display Dates: May 24th to June 19th
• Ceremony Date: June 14th at 11:00 AM
• Ceremony Location: Shelton Veteran Memorial Park, Canal Street, Shelton

All proceeds from Flag for Hero go back to the Derby-Shelton community. Recently, the Rotary Club presented a $2,500 check to the Derby Fire Department (on April 24) and another $2,500 to the Shelton Fire Department (on May 1) to help purchase Seek Fire Pro 00 Thermal Imager cameras. These contributions enhance the departments’ capabilities to better protect and serve the community.

To sponsor a flag and honor your hero, visit heroflag.org today.

Join us in making this tribute a powerful symbol of unity, gratitude, and community pride. Let’s come together to celebrate those who have touched our lives and continue to inspire us all.

Shelton Man arrested for possession of stolen firearms On 05/06/2025 Shelton Police arrested 18-year-old Nicholas Cano of Shelton and charged him with multiple counts of theft of a firearm, criminal possession of a firearm, and violation of a protective order. Cano, who was already in custody on other charges, was held on an additional $600,000.00 bond.

The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on Coram Rd on 04/14/2025. Shelton Police responded to the residence to assist New Haven Police with locating a stolen unmarked police vehicle. The vehicle was stolen in the town of North Haven approximately 24 hours earlier. The Shelton Police Department assisted the New Haven Police Department with executing a search warrant at the residence of Nicholas Cano. Police recovered ammunition and other items that were inside the stolen vehicle. Cano was not present when the search warrant was executed. Later that day, Cano was located in the town of Naugatuck and taken into custody for charges related to the stolen motor vehicle. On 04/18/2025, a resident from Coram Rd, near Cano’s residence, contacted the Shelton Police Department after locating a bag in the woods containing firearms and police equipment. Responding officers located a bag, which contained four (4) firearms, ammunition, and police equipment. Several of the items in the bag were connected to the stolen police vehicle.

The Shelton Police Department has responded to approximately 25 vehicle break-ins over the past several days. A firearm was reported stolen in one of the break-ins. The incidents occurred downtown and along the Bridgeport Ave corridor. Police increased patrols and worked with detectives to investigate. During their efforts, they identified a suspect vehicle, which was reported stolen.

On 03-03-25, Officer Ray Laudato was patrolling the downtown area due to these recent incidents. He located the suspect vehicle in the Cornell St parking lot. When approached, the vehicle fled at a high speed, nearly striking Officer Laudato’s police vehicle. The stolen vehicle then crashed into another car on Howe Ave, and a male suspect exited, fleeing on foot. During the chase, Officer Laudato saw the suspect reaching into a bag while running. He was able to apprehend the suspect shortly after.

A flashlight, ski mask, and multiple sets of car keys were found in the suspect’s bag. Police also searched the area where the foot pursuit occurred and located the firearm reported stolen from one of the break-ins.

The suspect, 27-year-old Jostyne Morales-Ortiz of Bridgeport, was charged with multiple offenses, including Interfering with an Officer, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, and Theft of a Firearm. He was also charged with Violation of a Protective Order and several motor vehicle offenses. Additionally, Morales-Ortiz had outstanding warrants for Failure to Appear 1st Degree and two warrants for Violation of Probation, which were served by Shelton Police. On 03-04-25, he was brought to Derby Superior Court for arraignment.

Shelton Detectives are continuing their investigation, and additional charges or arrests may follow.

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