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Structure Fire

Ansonia firefighters are on scene of a fire on Fifth Street, right down the block from the laundromat fire from the other day. Reports say a 2nd-floor fire is spreading to the 3rd floor. Everyone apparently made it out safely. 2026-01-31@12:45pm-- #Ansonia CT

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Laundromat Fire

Firefighters were called to A C Washing Well at 133 North Main Street around 7:30 p.m. following reports of a dryer fire that may have extended to other parts of the laundromat. Heavy smoke was reported in the building and in nearby businesses, including Domino’s, prompting mutual aid from surrounding fire departments. 2026-01-28@7:30pm — #Ansonia CT #ctfire#AnsoniaFire#MutualAid#StructureFire#ctnews

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Due to the impending snow storm, Mayor Tyszka has order a full parking ban for the City of Ansonia.

Beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday January 24, 2026 until 11:00 p.m. Monday January 26, 2026 no cars are allowed to park on city streets. Cars parked on the street during this time will be towed at the owner’s expense. During the storm, all city parking lots including Nolan Field and Board of Education lots will be open for resident parking. Vehicles parked in the school lots should be removed by Monday night as the roads are cleared.

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Odor of Gas at Shelton Sikorsky

Shelton firefighters are at Sikorsky at 33 Platt Road for an odor of an unknown gas. 50 people at the facility have been evacuated. 2026-01-20@7:11pm-- #Shelton CT Community over clicks. Buying us a coffee helps fund on-the-ground reporting that actually shows up when it matters. buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitloca

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Prospect Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges After Two-Year Investigation

On January 19, 2026, Alexander Beardsley, age 33, of Prospect was arrested by warrant for possession of child pornography. The investigation into Beardsley began in 2024 when he was a resident of Ansonia. During the course of the investigation search warrants were conducted where computers, phones and various electronic storage devices were seized and examined. The examinations resulted in the discovery of over 100 images of child pornography. The investigation was led by Detective Mark Clifford with the assistance of the Shelton Police Department, Prospect Police Department and the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Digital Forensic Unit. Beardsley was charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, he was held on a $75,000.00 bond to…

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