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Local Teen Arrested in Connection with July Homicide

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…

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Shelton Police Arrest Two in Stolen Firearm Case

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…

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