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Shelton Man arrested in connection to Fatal Drug Overdose

Sep 13, 2024 Alex

On 09/13/2024 the Shelton Police Department arrested 38-year-old Daniel Reid of Shelton. The arrest stems from a fatal drug overdose that occurred on 05/26/2024 in Shelton. A subsequent investigation by Shelton Detectives revealed Reid sold narcotics to the decedent just prior to the overdose. Search warrants were served at Reid's Shelton residence and on his vehicle. Detective discovered narcotics, a semi-automatic firearm with no serial number and ammunition.Reid was charged with Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Illegal Alteration of Firearm Identification, Criminal Possession of Ammunition and Possession of Weapons in a Motor Vehicle. Reid was held on a $300,000 bond and transported to Derby Superior Court on 09/13/2024

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Milford News: Suspected Bomb in Library

Sep 12, 2024 Alex

The Milford Library is currently closed off due to a report of a suspected bomb in the Library. State Police are on scene at the current moment to ascertain the threat. There was no bomb threat called in, however, there was a suspicious package that someone called that it may be a bomb. There is no further information at this time and is currently ongoing.

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Norwalk News: Shooting with One Wounded

Sep 11, 2024 Alex

On September 10th at 9:20PM, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple calls regarding several gunshots in the area of Strawberry Hill Ave and Catalpa Street. Officers responded to the area and located a crime scene. At the same time, it was learned that one victim had arrived at Norwalk Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds and is in serious condition. Detectives assumed the investigation and were able to determine that this was an isolated incident and there was no ongoing threat to the community. Detectives will be active in the area throughout the day continuing the investigation. If anyone has information regarding the shooting, please contact Det Ribisl at 203- 854-3029 or the Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111.

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Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities for Shelton Day October 6, 2024

Sep 11, 2024 Alex

Always a multi-faceted popular event, The Derby-Shelton Rotary announces the annual Shelton Day festival will be held on Sunday, October 6th from 11-5. Spots are available for vendors who sell handmade crafts; food trucks; businesses; and everything in between. This event is still open for sponsors spots. Last year’s estimated attendance was close to 5000. This annual festival is held at Veterans Park, 38 Canal Street – Shelton.Joe Shapiro, chairperson of the Shelton Day committee and president elect of the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club said "I am pleased and honored to chair this great event for a third year. I am so looking forward to tasting the wonderful food, hearing the great live bands, and shopping our local crafters and small businesses.…

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Stratford Smoke Shop Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests for Illegal Cannabis Sales

Sep 7, 2024 Alex

During the month of May 2024, The Stratford Narcotics and Vice Unit initiated a criminal investigation of illegal activity at the S & T Smoke Shop located at 562 Honeyspot Road.This Narcotics and Vice Unit’s investigation was in conjunction with several other different agencies.The Bridgeport DEA Task Force, the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services.These agencies participation was instrumental in identifying the criminal activity taking place at the S & T Smoke Shop.This investigation resulted in the arrests of the following individuals. Scott Marsillo has been charged with Sale of a Controlled Non-Narcotic Substance. He was released after posting…

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Fairfield Health Department Offers a Variety of Vaccinations This Cold and Flu Season

Sep 7, 2024 Alex

Fairfield Health Department to Hold Various Vaccination Clinics FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (September 5, 2024) – The Fairfield Health Department is urging all residents to receive the flu vaccine. The single best way to protect yourself and those around you from the flu is to get vaccinated. It is recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months receive the flu vaccine every year. It takes about 2 weeks after receiving the flu vaccine for the body to develop protection against the flu virus, so now is a good time to get vaccinated. The Health Department will host a variety of flu clinics this season for adults and children age 3 and older. These clinics will be held on the following dates:…

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Motorcycle Crash Leads to Arrest: Stolen Bike, Unregistered Gun Found with Distracted Rider

Sep 6, 2024 Alex

https://youtu.be/w15jl6Okpqs On September 1, 2024 at 3:14 A.M., the Ansonia Police Department investigated a single vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on Division Street near Wakelee Avenue. Officers identified Marcise Glover, age 44, of Ansonia as the operator of the motorcycle. Glover told officers he was riding on Division Street when he received a phone call and when he looked at his phone he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. The motorcycle was reported stolen from Shelton and a 9mm handgun with no serial number was located in the backpack Glover was carrying. Additionally, a 9mm round was located in the pant’s pocket of Glover. Marcise Glover was arrested and charged with the following; Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal…

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Ansonia News: Correction from the Ansonia Police

Sep 6, 2024 Alex

There have been incorrect postings on social media and the internet regarding an investigation into the possession of a weapon in Ansonia. The incident did not occur at the Ansonia Middle School or any other school in Ansonia, it happened the previous night, Wednesday September 4, 2024, but was not reported until yesterday, September 5, 2024, at about 1:20 P.M.. The incident was reported to the Ansonia Police Department by the Ansonia Middle School Administration immediately after they were advised of the incident by a student. At no point during the investigation was there any verified threat made regarding a shooting at any of our schools nor was there any verified threat to shoot any person. Based on the investigation…

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Ansonia News: Armed Robbery at Laundromat; Four suspects sought

Sep 4, 2024 Alex

On August 31, 2024 at 7:12 P.M., the Ansonia Police Department investigated a robbery at the AC Washing Well, 133 North Main Street. An employee reported that four Hispanic males enter the business and a short time later one of the males approached, displayed a handgun and demanded money. The suspect took money from the register and another area of the business and all four males then fled the store leaving in a white Honda Civic. The suspects were described as follows; male 19 to 20 years old wearing black pants, hoodie, and sneakers wearing a black mask armed with a handgun, male 16 years old wearing black pants, hoodie and sneakers, male 16 years old wearing black pants, hoodie…

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