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ANSONIA POLICE ARREST BRIDGEPORT MAN FOLLOWING VEHICLE BURGLARY REPORTS

On July 25, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers assigned to C Shift, under the supervision of Sgt. Nelson, responded to the Wesley Street area following reports of an individual entering parked motor vehicles and a garage. Upon arrival, Officer Ruiz observed a person matching the suspect’s description entering a nearby residence. Officers quickly responded, surrounded the residence, safely entered the residence, and located the suspect hiding inside a closet. Items believed to have been stolen from several of the vehicles were recovered nearby. Renell C. Campbell, of Bridgeport, was arrested and charged with four counts of Burglary in the Third Degree and two counts of Larceny in the Sixth Degree. He posted a $25,000 bond and is scheduled to be…

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Porch Fire

Report of a porch fire at the 100 block of North Main Street in Ansonia. First responders on scene are reporting that the porch is fully involved, and called in mutual aid from surrounding towns.

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Ansonia Police Investigating Liberty Street Shooting

The Ansonia Police Department is actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, July 7, 2026. At approximately 5:00 p.m. on July 7, Ansonia Police received a notification from a local hospital regarding an adult male who had self-admitted with a gunshot wound. Initial reports indicated the injury was a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound. Through immediate follow-up investigations, detectives determined that the incident took place in the area of Liberty Street. Responding officers and detectives successfully located and secured the scene on Liberty Street. Investigators subsequently obtained and executed a search warrant at a residence to gather physical evidence and further the investigation. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further details regarding the identity or current…

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Jet Ski Crash UPDATE

A child was rushed to the hospital after being struck by an out-of-control jet ski at Indian Wells State Park in Shelton around 3:30PM today, according to officials. According to radio reports, the jet ski struck several people in the water before beaching and striking a child. At this time it is confirmed that multiple children were taken to the hospital and fortunately, none of the injuries were life-threatening.

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Jet Ski Crash

Shelton EMS are reporting there was a jet ski crash in Indian Well State Park, with multiple people hit in the water, and a child struck when the jet ski crashed onto the beach. This is a currently developing story and there is no confirmed info at this time.

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Ansonia Police: No Local Threat Following NYPD Investigation

The Ansonia Police Department says it has received media inquiries regarding reports of an Ansonia resident allegedly making threats toward a school in New York. Officials clarified that the individual being investigated by the New York City Police Department does not live in Ansonia. Police say the suspect was previously arrested by Ansonia officers late last year in an unrelated case, but their known address is in another state. Ansonia Police assisted NYPD by checking a prior local address, but the individual was not located there, and officials emphasize there is no credible threat to Ansonia or its school system.

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The Pursuit We Reported On Earlier Was the Suspect!

Earlier, we reported that at approximately 4:30 p.m., a brief motor vehicle pursuit took place—something DoingItLocal was the only outlet reporting at the time, which has now been confirmed as part of the arrest. During that incident, 41-year-old Jabari Bush, who was wanted in connection with the killing of a Bridgeport firefighter, was taken into custody in Derby. Bush was arrested on a felony warrant in connection with the murder of Terrence Cramer. Authorities said detectives secured the warrant earlier in the day with assistance from Bridgeport Judicial District State’s Attorney Joseph Corradino. Bush is charged with Murder, Home Invasion, and Criminal Possession of a Firearm. He is being held on a $2 million bond and is scheduled to appear…

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