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Rotary Flies Flags to Honor Community Heroes

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…

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Shelton Teen Arrested After Stolen Police Gear and Firearms Found Near Home

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…

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Community Gathers for Conversation on Crime and Safety

https://youtu.be/JS988suetCk BRIDGEPORT – More than 50 residents turned out for the East End Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) meeting at Newfield Library to engage in a community conversation on crime, policing, and public safety. Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter joined the discussion, listening to concerns from residents and sharing his vision for building safer neighborhoods. The event provided a platform for open dialogue between the police and the community, focusing on collaboration and transparency. Attendees expressed concerns about gun violence, youth engagement, and the importance of community policing. Chief Porter emphasized the need for continued communication and partnership between law enforcement and residents to create lasting change. The meeting was one of several planned efforts by the East End NRZ to…

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