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Second Juvenile Arrested in Armed E-Bike Robbery; Four Suspects in Custody After Investigation

The Ansonia Police Department has arrested a second juvenile suspect in connection with the armed robbery of an electric bicycle that occurred on August 26, 2025. The 15-year-old Ansonia resident was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Robbery 1st Degree, Robbery 1st Degree, Larceny 2nd Degree, Criminal Use of a Weapon, and Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit. The juvenile was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center pending a hearing. This arrest follows an extensive investigation that began on August 26, 2025, when officers responded to a reported armed robbery involving a juvenile victim whose electric bicycle was taken at gunpoint. Responding officers quickly located a suspect riding the stolen bike, which was later recovered on Sunset Drive. Surveillance and patrol…

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Former High School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault

On 08-22-25, Shelton Police arrested 38-year-old Jason Kymer of Beacon Falls and charged him with Sexual Assault 2nd Degree, Risk of Injury to a Child, and Tampering with a Witness. Kymer was released on a $50,000 court set bond and given a court of 8-25-25 at Derby Superior Court. The arrest stems from information received by police in June 2025. Police were made aware that Kymer, who was a teacher and coach at Shelton High School, was previously involved in a sexual relationship with a female who was a high student at the time. Shelton Detectives were able to locate the female. The victim said that the sexual relationship with Kymer started when she was a 17-year-old student at Shelton…

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Shelton Woman Fights Off Burglar; Suspect Arrested After Victim Snaps Photos

Shelton Police arrested 57-year-old David Pavlik of Seymour after a 68-year-old woman interrupted a burglary at her Huntington home on Friday around 12:15 PM. The victim discovered Pavlik inside her residence, fought with him, and even bit him before he fled; she then managed to capture photos of both the suspect and his vehicle. Those photos quickly led police to identify Pavlik, and with help from Waterbury Police and Connecticut State Police, he was taken into custody and charged with Home Invasion, Robbery 3rd Degree, and Burglary 1st Degree. He was released on a $200,000 bond with a court date set for September 5th at Derby Superior Court. The victim was evaluated by EMS at the scene, and police noted…

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Jose Morales Sentenced to 65 Years as Search for Vanessa Morales Continues

This morning Judge Murphy sentenced Jose Morales to 65 years in jail, 60 years for his conviction in the homicide of Christine Holloway and 5 years for tampering with evidence in the case. Chief Williams and the entire Ansonia Police Department offer our condolences to the family and friends of Christine and hope that this brings them some closure in the senseless death of Christine. We would also like to recognize the careful and conscientious deliberation of the jury in reaching their verdict, along with the hard work of Senior Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howie Stein, Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso, Inspector Hyatt, Inspector Winkler and the entire staff of the Ansonia/Milford State’s Attorney Office. The Ansonia Police Department…

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