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
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
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.
Shelton firefighters responded to a structure fire on Liberty Street around 8:30 p.m. All occupants made it out safely, though one child was reported to have suffered burns, as crews worked to contain the blaze and no other injuries have been reported.
2026-01-23 — #Shelton CT #ctfire
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
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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 be arraigned on January 20, 2026 at Derby Superior Court.
All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.
First on scene, police extinguish a pillow fire in the 200 block of North Main Street. Firefighters ensured the fire was completely out and did not spread.
2026-01-17@11:40am– #Ansonia CT
First responders and the gas company are on the scene of a high-pressure gas line release in the Wakelee Avenue, Great Hill Road area. Expect delays in the area.
2026-01-08@7:00PMish #Ansonia CT #Seymour
A Derby Police Officer attempted to pull over a car in the hospital area on Division Street when the driver fled and crashed on the ramp for Route 8.
2025-12-10@9:00pm– Derby CT
