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Shelton Man Nabbed For Stabbing, Assaulting Woman Before Fleeing, Police Say
A Fairfield County man who allegedly assaulted and stabbed a 35-year-old woman and then fled has been captured by police.
Related: Shelton Stabbing Suspect On The Run
Christopher Graham, age 38, of Shelton, was captured on Wednesday, April 24, for the incident on Tuesday, April 23, at a Walnut Tree Hill Road home.
According to Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police, officers, and EMS were called to the home for a report of a stabbing and assault of a 35-year-old woman.
The initial investigation revealed that Graham and two women were hanging out at the residence. An ar…
Hey, Flip Phone Lovers, New Consumer Cellular Store Opens in Shelton
Hey, flip phone lovers, a new Consumer Cellular, known for its old-style phones, has opened a new store in Fairfield County.
Located in Shelton, store officials say they bring "award-winning" customer service, especially for the 50-plus community.
In addition to getting a phone and service, customers can also get help troubleshooting their devices, ask questions about their accounts, or sign up for a new plan.
The store also sells a full lineup of new smartphones.
The Shelton location is one of 25 opened this year across the country.
The store is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday…
Stamford ShopRite Renovates, Expands Services
Big changes are coming to a Fairfield County ShopRite that is undergoing a renovation.
The privately owned grocery chain announced on Thursday, March 14, that the renovation of its Commerce Street ShopRite, located at 1990 W. Main St. in Stamford, is well underway.
The Commerce Street store renovation will feature a new exterior façade and interior decor enhancements, as well as completely reimagined floral, produce, prepared foods, seafood, meat, dairy, and frozen departments.
Company officials said it will also include space for a dedicated beer and craft brew section.
The store remains…
Drug Bust: Shelton Police Find Man With Narcotics, Guns, More
A Connecticut man has been taken into custody after the belief he was running a narcotics ring in the area led police to search his home.
On Tuesday, Dec. 19 in Fairfield County, the Shelton Police Department raided the home of Carlos Baez Jr., age 28.
The department, alongside the Statewide Narcotics Task Force Southwest Office (SNTF-SW), Statewide Urban Violence Cooperative Crime Control Task Force, the Connecticut State Police Violent Crime Task Force, the DEA, and more suspected that Baez, a Shelton resident, was distributing narcotics throughout the greater Valley area.
Baez Jr.’s C…
Man Turned Massachusetts College Jobs Into An Illegal Fortune, Now He's Going To Prison: Feds
A 53-year-old Connecticut man will spend the next eight months in prison after he admitted to taking bribes to sell contracts to build, maintain, and repair three colleges in Massachusetts, federal authorities said.
Floyd Young, of the city of Shelton in Fairfield County, pleaded guilty in August 2020 to one count of conspiracy and three counts of bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 20.
Along with his prison term, Young must also forfeit $919,066, the amount of bribes he receiv…
Duo Wanted In Shelton Armed Robbery, Assault Nabbed, Police Say
Two men were nabbed in connection with an armed robbery and assault in Fairfield County.
Bridgeport resident Ashan Langston, age 22, and New Haven County resident Jalen Bolton, age 21, of Waterbury, were charged for the Monday, Nov. 27 incident in Shelton.
The arrests stem from an armed robbery and assault that occurred around 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Parking lot, said Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police.
The victim came to the Shelton Police Department to report that he was robbed at gunpoint, but managed to fight off three attackers and get the license plate of the …
$750K Fraud Case: Shelton Man Sentenced
A Fairfield County man has been sentenced to prison for defrauding Amazon for almost $750,000.
Oshane Steward, age 31, of Shelton, was sentenced on Tuesday, Sept. 5 to 18 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, said Vanessa Roberts Avery, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Stewart created multiple vendor accounts with Amazon allowing him to sell merchandise through the website on a third-party basis.
He often opened the accounts using false names, email addresses, and other identifying inform…