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Fifth Arrest in Ansonia Street Takeover; Suspect Accused of Jumping on Police Cruiser

Nov 2, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

ANSONIA — On October 29, 2025, police arrested Joseph Yeager, 21, of Meriden, by warrant for his role in the April 26, 2025 street takeover. Investigators say Yeager is believed to be the person seen on video jumping onto the hood of a police cruiser during the incident; he is the fifth arrest in the case, and detectives continue working to identify additional participants. Yeager was charged with Riot 1st Degree, Conspiracy to Riot 1st Degree, Breach of Peace 2nd Degree, and Racing. He was held on a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Derby Superior Court on November 25, 2025. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or submit an anonymous…

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Isac Saravia Charged in Pershing Drive Fatal Crash Investigation

Nov 2, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

On October 29, 2025 Isac Saravia, age 26, of Ansonia was arrested as part of the investigation into the September 24, 2025 fatal motor vehicle accident on Pershing Drive involving Adonis Lapuppet-Bligen. Saravia was charged with Reckless Endangerment First Degree and Reckless Driving. He posted a $75,000.00 bond and will appear at Derby Superior Court for arraignment on November 12, 2025. During the course of the investigation detectives learned that Saravia was driving his own car following closely behind the car driven by Lapuppet-Bligen right before the accident where Lapuppet-Bligen died. With the assistance of the Fairfield Police Department Accident Reconstruction Unit it was determined that Saravia and Lapuppet-Bligen were travelling approximately 80 MPH just prior to the accident. The…

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Seymour Man Charged After Target Lot Disturbance; Officer Injured

Nov 1, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Police say George Suazo, 21, of Seymour was arrested by warrant on October 25 in connection with an October 3 disturbance in the Target parking lot, where he allegedly assaulted a responding officer, causing injury. Suazo is charged with Assault on a Police Officer and Breach of Peace 2nd Degree

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1 Rolled Over 1 On Fire

Nov 1, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Route 8 northbound is closed near exit 9 where a one car is rolled over and a second car is on fire shutting down the highway. No word on injuries. 2025-11-01@12:49pm-- #Shelton CT #ctfire

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Fire Truck Accident

Oct 21, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Shelton police are investigating a crash involving a fire truck on Bridgeport Avenue. The fire truck was responding to a mutual aid call to the town of Trumbull when the accident occurred. EMS was called to evaluate 4 firefighters on board and there were no reported injuries. 2025-10-21@2:10PMish

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Route 8 Crash

Sep 19, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

A viewer sent in these photos of a crash on exit 13 of Route 8 this morning. No word on injuries. 2025-09-19@8:30PMish #Shelton CT

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

Aug 31, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

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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Crash Closes Route 8 in Seymour

Aug 27, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Emergency crews are responding to a multi-car crash on Route 8 northbound near Exit 17. Extrication was required for one vehicle, and multiple injuries have been reported. Expect delays in the area.#Seymour CT #cttraffic

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Former High School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault

Aug 24, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

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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Shots Fired

Aug 22, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Multiple reports of shots fired on Anson Street and the sound of a motorbike driving off. No word on anyone or anything hit. 2025-08-22@1:00pm -- #Derby CT

Fifth Arrest in Ansonia Street Takeover; Suspect Accused of Jumping on Police Cruiser

Isac Saravia Charged in Pershing Drive Fatal Crash Investigation

Seymour Man Charged After Target Lot Disturbance; Officer Injured

1 Rolled Over 1 On Fire

Fire Truck Accident

Route 8 Crash

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

Crash Closes Route 8 in Seymour

Former High School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault

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