Crash With Ejection
A serious crash with ejection on New Haven Road across from the Henny Penny . CPR in progress according to unconfirmed radio reports. Route 8 northbound exit 18 is closed. 2025-06-05@6:58pm--#Seymour CT
Teen Taken Down in Ansonia Street Takeover Mayhem
The Ansonia Police Department arrested a 17-year-old male on both juvenile and motor vehicle charges for his involvement in the April 26, 2025, street takeover on Wakelee Avenue. Due to his age the name of the suspect will not be released; the motor vehicle charges regarding the incident will be separate from the juvenile charges and will be adjudicated at Derby Superior Court. On May 15, 2025, the male was charged with Riot First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Riot First Degree and Reckless Endangerment First Degree and held by Juvenile Court. On June 4, 2025, the male was charged with Reckless Driving, Racing, Operating without a License, Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and Operating with No Insurance. He was held…
Motorcyclist Down
Report of a motorcycle down in the 900 block of Howe Avenue. There are no further details. 2025-06-04@6:23pm--#Shelton CT
Smoke At GH
Firefighters are at Griffin Hospital at 130 Division Street for smoke on the second floor. It turned out to be burnt popcorn in a microwave which they are now ventilating. 2025-05-28@8:19pm--#Derby CT
Naugatuck Man Arrested for Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material Following Online Sting
On May 15, 2025, Roger Pratt, age 36, of Naugatuck was arrested by warrant for Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material First Degree. Pratt was arraigned in Derby Superior Court and held on a court set bond of $75,000.00. Roger Pratt’s arrest was the result of an investigation that began when he was accused of going online and attempting to meet an underage girl. A group of private citizens that uses social media to identify possible child predators engaged in conversations with Pratt and then confronted him in Ansonia. While the actions of the group to identify and expose child predators is commendable the Ansonia Police Department does not recommend private citizens confront someone they suspect, but rather reach out…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Ansonia on Great Hill Road as a result of an accident. Everyone made it out of the vehicle safely. 2025-05-21@4:31pm--#Ansonia CT
Ansonia Street Takeover
A large crowd of 50 to 100 people and several dozen cars took over the intersection of Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street in Ansonia early Saturday morning, with some damaging a police car when an officer arrived. The crowd dispersed once more officers responded, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing. From the Ansonia Police: On April 26, 2025 at about 12:25 A.M., the Ansonia Police Department received multiple reports of a possible street takeover and fireworks being shot off at the intersection of Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street. The first officer on scene encountered a between 50 and 100 people in the street with several dozen cars in the road, some of which were driving erratically. A group…
Conviction Secured in Ansonia Murder Case, Search for Missing Child Continues
Chief Williams and the entire Ansonia Police Department would like to thank the jury in the Morales case for their service and verdict in finding Jose Morales guilty. We would also like to thank the Ansonia/Milford Judicial District led by State’s Attorney Margaret Kelley, in particular Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein, Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso, Inspector Butch Hyatt, Inspector Herb Johnson, Inspector Robert Winkler, Paralegal Chelsea Meehan and all the staff for their dedication and commitment to presenting this case to the jury and securing a conviction. Finally, thank you to the residents of Ansonia for their support and belief in the Ansonia Police Department to protect and serve our City. While the conviction of Jose Morales…
Fire Engine Pizza Fire
Shelton Firefighters were called for a fire on the roof at Fire Engine Pizza, at 768 Bridgeport Avenue. The firefighters quick response located a fire on the roof near an exhaust fan and kept it contained to just that area. 2025-04-17@9:38pm--#Shelton CT -- #ctfire
