In Shelton, Connecticut, a fatal accident occurred on Saturday morning when a driver crashed into a tree off Route 8 North around 3:41 a.m. The incident, near Exit 14, involved a Nissan Rouge. The vehicle veered off the road, colliding with a tree, and the impact caused it to catch fire. Tragically, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. As of now, the identity of the driver is unknown to state police, and the next of kin has not been notified.
Shelton CT-- On 11/27/2023, Jalen Bolton and Ashan Langston were arrested by the Shelton Police Department in connection with a robbery that took place in downtown Shelton. The charges against them include Robbery 1st Degree, Larceny 3rd Degree, and Conspiracy. Additionally, Jalen Bolton faces a charge of possession of narcotics with intent to sell after crack cocaine was found in his possession. The incident leading to their arrest occurred around 5:30 PM in the Municipal Parking lot at 415 Howe Ave. The police were initially dispatched to a fight at the location, but the individuals involved had fled by the time officers arrived. Later, the victim of the robbery reported to the Shelton Police Department, stating that he had been…
Ansonia Police UPDATE: The Ansonia Police Department is assisting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority(MTA) with a train versus pedestrian accident in the area of Division Street & Pershing Drive. There are no road closures at this time however, we request that motorists stay clear of the area. All future press releases will be done by the MTA 2023-11-24@1:53pm--#Ansonia CT-- Reports of a pedestrian being struck by a train at Division and Pershing Drive. No further information is available at this time.
On November 19, 2023, at around 2:15 am, police in Shelton responded to a stolen vehicle report, successfully locating the stolen car and another connected vehicle, which led to a pursuit; during the chase, the pursuing vehicle crashed, and the driver attempted to flee on foot, while the stolen vehicle, in an attempt to escape, collided with a police vehicle; following this, three individuals fled the stolen vehicle on foot, resulting in the apprehension of two 14-year-old juveniles from Hamden after a foot chase; the arrested juveniles were charged with offenses including Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Engaging in Pursuit, Reckless Driving, Interfering, and Operating a Motor Vehicle without a license; both were subsequently released to their parents, with one…
2023-11-21@11:28pm--#Ansonia CT-- A multi-car crash at Jewett and Beaver Street. Firefighters just extricated one person and worked on the other car once it was stabilized.
On November 3, 2023, 18-year-old Jada Artis from Ansonia was taken into custody in connection with the tragic homicide of Abdul-Jalil Humphrey that occurred on July 14, 2023, on Hodge Avenue. Artis faces charges of Felony Murder, Robbery First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery First Degree, and Hindering Prosecution. Currently held on a $2,000,000.00 bond, Artis is scheduled for arraignment in Milford Superior Court on November 8, 2023. The arrest of Jada Artis follows a comprehensive investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. A second suspect, 20-year-old Sahvon Valentine from Hartford, was identified as the individual who shot Humphrey. Although Valentine is presently in the custody of the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections on unrelated charges, an arrest warrant has…
2023-11-12@10:34pm--#Derby CT-- Police are conducting a felony stop on a suspect wanted for armed robbery on Route 8 at exit 15.
2023-11-07@2:50pm--#Shelton CT-- #cttraffic-- A rollover accident reported on Route 8 southbound near exit 12.
2023-11-04@12:35pm--#Shelton CT-- A car has snapped a pole on Ripton Road and coming to rest on into a yard hitting a house but leaving no structural damage to the house.
On 10/24/2023 the Shelton Police Department arrested 18-year-old JaidenLanzi of Shelton and 19-year-old Jason Smith of Derby. Both Lanzi and Smithwere charged with being in possession of a stolen firearm and related charges.The arrest stems from an incident that was reported to Shelton Police on10/17/2023, where two firearms were stolen from a Shelton residence. During theinvestigation, it was discovered that the firearms had transitioned through severalindividuals. Through interviews and follow-up investigation the Shelton Police applied forand were granted search warrants to search residences and vehicles in Shelton,Derby, and North Haven. During the execution of search warrants in Shelton andNorth Haven officers located the two reported stolen firearms.Lanzi was processed and charged with Theft of a Firearm, illegal transfer of astolen…
