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Bomb Threats Received At 2 CT Businesses Within Hour Of Each Other Bomb Threats Received At 2 CT Businesses Within Hour Of Each Other
Bomb Threats Received At 2 CT Businesses Within Hour Of Each Other Bomb threats were received at two Connecticut businesses within an hour of each other. The incidents occurred in New Haven County on Monday, July 29, between 3:45 and 5 p.m. at Walmart and Stop & Shop in Naugatuck. According to Det. Shelby Johnson of the Naugatuck Police officers responded to the New Haven Road Walmart around 3:45 p.m. for a bomb threat received by phone by an employee. The caller said a bomb was located in the bathroom and was set to go off in two minutes. Police quickly evacuated the store and requested assistance from the State Police Bomb Squad, Johnson said. …
Fugitive Wanted For CT Sex Assault Of Minor Nabbed In Georgia Fugitive Wanted For CT Sex Assault Of Minor Nabbed In Georgia
Fugitive Wanted For CT Sex Assault Of Minor Nabbed In Georgia A man wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl in Connecticut was nabbed by police in Georiga on a warrant. Jamel Young, age 53, with an unknown address, was arrested on Monday, July 15, in Brunswick, Georgia. Det. Shelby Johnson of the Naugatuck Police said the department received information that Young was staying in the Brunswick area.  Detectives immediately requested assistance from the Brunswick Police Department, which located Young and arrested him without incident, Johnson said. Johnson said Young was wanted for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl wh…
CT Vehicle Stop Leads To Ghost Gun Arrest CT Vehicle Stop Leads To Ghost Gun Arrest
CT Vehicle Stop Leads To Ghost Gun Arrest A 22-year-old Connecticut man was allegedly nabbed with a loaded ghost gun after being stopped for speeding.  New Haven resident Juan Garcia, was charged around 2:15 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 18 on South Main Street in Naugatuck. During the stop, Naugatuck Police Officers said Garcia appeared to be under the influence of alcohol/drugs and was charged with DUI after failing sobriety tests, police said. Police recovered a firearm with no serial number on it, which appeared consistent with being illegally manufactured, officers said. The firearm was loaded with a high-capacity magazin…
Duo Nabbed After Breaking Into CT Home, Assaulting Man Inside: Police Duo Nabbed After Breaking Into CT Home, Assaulting Man Inside: Police
Duo Nabbed After Breaking Into CT Home, Assaulting Man Inside: Police Two men face a long list of charges after forcing their way into a Connecticut home and attacking a man inside, police announced.  Hartford County residents Amjid Khan, age 38, and Sher Ali Khan, age 51, both from New Britain, were arrested on Monday, Jan. 29 in connection with a home invasion in the New Haven County town of Naugatuck, Naugatuck Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 1.  According to the department, the duo entered a home on Ridge Road on Monday and assaulted a man inside.  After police were called to the scene, they found evidence of forced entry and …
Perp Who Dumped 100 Tires In CT Town Charged With Illegal Disposal Perp Who Dumped 100 Tires In CT Town Charged With Illegal Disposal
Perp Who Dumped 100 Tires In CT Town Charged With Illegal Disposal One of two suspects wanted for allegedly dumping more than 100 tires in a Connecticut town last year has been charged by police. Fairfield County resident Lavon Spradley, age 22, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 26 for the Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, incident in New Haven County in Naugatuck. An investigation revealed a series of events involving a U-Haul truck and the disposal of tires at multiple locations, the Naugatuck Police said. Litchfield County resident Andrew Gonzalez, age 32, of Terryville, and Spradley were identified with the illegal dumping activities, police …
Reward Offered In Violent Attack On Elderly CT Man Reward Offered In Violent Attack On Elderly CT Man
Reward Offered In Violent Attack On Elderly CT Man Police and a crime stoppers organization are offering a reward to find the person responsible for a brutal attack and robbery of an elderly Connecticut man. The attack took place in New Haven County around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6 on Conrad Street (Oak Terrace) in Naugatuck. According to Naugatuck Police, the suspect, or suspects, entered a home where they violently assaulted an elderly member of the community.  The victim suffered physical injuries and was further victimized by the theft of personal property, the department said. "We are reaching out to the community…
Video: CT Cop Charged With Assault For Using Stun Gun 3 Times On Suspect Video: CT Cop Charged With Assault For Using Stun Gun 3 Times On Suspect
Video: CT Cop Charged With Assault For Using Stun Gun 3 Times On Suspect A Connecticut police officer has been charged with assault and cruelty to a person for using his stun gun on a suspect three times during an arrest, according to authorities. In New Haven County, Naugatuck Police Officer Nicolas David Kehoss, age 36, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 30 by the Connecticut State Police in Southbury. According to a warrant for his arrest and body cam footage, Kehoss used his stun guns three times on a suspect who was wanted for an attempted robbery at a Stop & Shop on Saturday, Oct. 14 in Naugatuck.  During the arrest attempt, the suspect, identifie…
CT Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Husky Found With Chain Embedded In Neck CT Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Husky Found With Chain Embedded In Neck
CT Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Husky Found With Chain Embedded In Neck A Connecticut man has been charged with animal cruelty and other charges after he was identified as the owner of a Siberian Husky found wandering in May with a chain embedded in his neck with skin beginning to grow over it. New Haven County resident Waterbury Emanuel Pizarro-Boria, age 38, of Waterbury, was charged on Tuesday, Sept. 19 after turning himself in to Naugatuck Police. According to Naugatuck Police, Pizarro-Boria was charged with cruelty to animals, no rabies vaccination, and allowing a dog to roam. During a news conference on Wednesday, Sept. 20, Naugatuck Police said when fo…
Home Invasion: CT Man Breaks Down Door To Gain Entry, Police Say Home Invasion: CT Man Breaks Down Door To Gain Entry, Police Say
Home Invasion: CT Man Breaks Down Door To Gain Entry, Police Say A Connecticut man was charged with home invasion after breaking down a door to gain entry into a home. The incident took place in New Haven County around 3 a.m., Monday, Aug. 14 in Naugatuck. According to the Naugatuck Police, officers were called to a local home after Marquis Cordero, age 33, broke down the door following a domestic dispute earlier in the evening. An investigation determined this was an isolated incident that stemmed from an ongoing domestic dispute.  "There is no risk to the public at this time," the department said. Numerous individuals were inside the residence …
Naugatuck Man Killed In Crash Loved Music, Was 'Geninue Dude' Naugatuck Man Killed In Crash Loved Music, Was 'Geninue Dude'
Naugatuck Man Killed In Crash Loved Music, Was 'Geninue Dude' A Connecticut man was killed and another is in critical but stable condition following a five-vehicle crash. New Haven County resident Travis LaRowe, age 22, of Naugatuck, was killed during the crash around 8:30 p.m., Friday, June 16, at 848 New Haven Road in Naugatuck. According to Sgt. D. Durette of the Naugatuck Police, LaRowe was driving a Harley Davidson motorcycle, along with two other motorcycle riders when he was hit. An investigation indicates a 76-year-old Naugatuck woman was traveling southbound on New Haven Road when her vehicle sideswiped another car and struck two o…
CT Man Charged With Assault After Entering Home, Threatening 2 Victims CT Man Charged With Assault After Entering Home, Threatening 2 Victims
CT Man Charged With Assault After Entering Home, Threatening 2 Victims A 37-year-old Connecticut man was charged with burglary and assault after walking into a residence and threatening two victims inside and refusing to leave. The incident took place in New Haven County around 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 23 in Naugatuck. According to Naugatuck Police, officers responded to the home after the man, identified as Luke Genovese, of Naugatuck, fled after injuring a disabled woman. During the incident, the victims reported that the Genovese entered their residence unannounced and was highly intoxicated, police said. It was reported that he refused to leave an…
CT Woman Kidnaps 5-Year-Old Family Member In Stolen Vehicle, Police Say CT Woman Kidnaps 5-Year-Old Family Member In Stolen Vehicle, Police Say
CT Woman Kidnaps 5-Year-Old Family Member In Stolen Vehicle, Police Say A Connecticut woman has been charged with kidnapping after she allegedly went to a family member's home and took a 5-year-old girl from her bed without permission. The incident took place in New Haven County around 12 a.m., on Sunday, May 14 in Naugatuck. According to Naugatuck Police, Danielle Lombardi, age 41, of Naugatuck, when to a family member's home at night and took the 5-year-old girl from her bed without permission, and left in a stolen vehicle. Due to past history involving mental health concerns, and statements made by Lombardi earlier in the evening, the child’s safety and wel…
Assault: CT Group Home Staff Member Punches Man In Face, Police Say Assault: CT Group Home Staff Member Punches Man In Face, Police Say
Assault: CT Group Home Staff Member Punches Man In Face, Police Say A Connecticut man was charged with alleged assault after punching an intellectually disabled person in the face. The incident took place in New Haven County on Friday, April 28, in Naugatuck. Victor Ventura, age 29, of Waterbury, was arrested after Naugatuck Police responded to a group home for a report of a fight in progress, said the Naugatuck Police. When officers arrived on the scene, an investigation and witness statements determined that Ventura, a staff member, had punched an intellectually disabled adult in the face, police said. Ventura was charged with: Assault of a …
Drunk Driver: CT Woman Swerving All Over Road On Flat Tires Nabbed, Police Say Drunk Driver: CT Woman Swerving All Over Road On Flat Tires Nabbed, Police Say
Drunk Driver: CT Woman Swerving All Over Road On Flat Tires Nabbed, Police Say A Connecticut woman who was allegedly driving all over the road on flat tires was nabbed for drunk driving. The incident took place in New Haven County on Tuesday, April 11 along North Main St., in Naugatuck.  According to Naugatuck Police, the department received a call from a motorist who said a car was driving all over the road, had struck a guard rail, and had flat tires. Officers began checking the area and located the vehicle at the Citgo Gas Station. A stop was conducted on North Main Street. The was determined that the driver, identified as Kimberly Marie Anderson, age 38, of …
CT KFC Manager Nabbed For Ripping Off $12K In Cash Deposits, Police Say CT KFC Manager Nabbed For Ripping Off $12K In Cash Deposits, Police Say
CT KFC Manager Nabbed For Ripping Off $12K In Cash Deposits, Police Say A 46-year-old Connecticut woman has turned herself in to police after allegedly being caught stealing more than $12,000 in cash deposits from Kentucky Fired Chicken where she was a manager. New Haven County resident Iris Estella, of Waterbury, turned herself in on an active arrest warrant on Tuesday, March 14,  stemming from a larceny complaint made by KFC in December 2022.  During the original investigation, officers found instances of numerous missing cash deposits beginning early November into December, totaling close to $12,000, said the Naugatuck Police. Worki…
CT Infant, Stabbed, Dismembered Laid To Rest As Search Continues For Father CT Infant, Stabbed, Dismembered Laid To Rest As Search Continues For Father
CT Infant, Stabbed, Dismembered Laid To Rest As Search Continues For Father As investigators continue to work around the clock to apprehend the father of an 11-month-old Connecticut girl he allegedly killed and dismembered, her family laid her to rest in a private ceremony. The homicide occurred in New Haven County in the 100 Block of Millville Ave. in Naugatuck on Friday, November 18. Camilla Francisquini was laid to rest on Friday, Nov. 25, during a private ceremony surrounded by her family and loved ones in Naugatuck. Christopher Francisquini, age 31, of Naugatuck, whose police say has an extensive criminal history, killed the child and fled, said the Naugatuck…
Police Searching For Suspect In Murder Of CT 1-Year-Old Police Searching For Suspect In Murder Of CT 1-Year-Old
Police Searching For Suspect In Murder Of CT 1-Year-Old Police in Connecticut are searching for a man who is a suspect in the death of a 1-year-old. The homicide took place in New Haven County in the 100 Block of Millville Ave. in Naugatuck.  The suspect is believed to be Christopher Francisquini, age 31, address unknown, said the Naugatuck Police. He is described as being Hispanic, 6-feet tall, 230 pounds, and driving a grey 2006 Chevrolet Impala with the tag number BF81275, police said.  Anyone with information should contact the Naugatuck Police at (203) 729-5221. This is a breaking story. Check back to Daily …
Cop Struck By Bullet Fired From Vehicle On I-84 Cop Struck By Bullet Fired From Vehicle On I-84
Cop Struck By Bullet Fired From Vehicle On I-84 A Connecticut undercover police officer was struck by a bullet while conducting a surveillance operation on Chase Parkway at the I-84 East entrance ramp, according to authorities. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16 in Waterbury. Officers assigned to the Connecticut State Police Violent Crimes Task Force were conducting an undercover surveillance operation in the area when their vehicle was shot by a suspect or suspects in another unknown vehicle, which then fled from the site, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. …
CT High School Placed On Lockdown After Student Reports Gun In Backpack CT High School Placed On Lockdown After Student Reports Gun In Backpack
CT High School Placed On Lockdown After Student Reports Gun In Backpack A Connecticut high school was placed on lockdown after a student reported seeing a firearm in a backpack. The incident took place in New Haven County around 1:50 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Naugatuck. Police officers responded to Naugatuck High School 543 Rubber Avenue to investigate a student that reported seeing a firearm in a backpack, said the Naugatuck Police. This resulted in the school being placed into lockdown, police said  Police conducted a thorough investigation that included interviews and a sweep of the school including the use of a specialized firearms de…
Planet Fitness Manager In CT Accused Of Filming Naked Man From Ceiling Planet Fitness Manager In CT Accused Of Filming Naked Man From Ceiling
Planet Fitness Manager In CT Accused Of Filming Naked Man From Ceiling A manager of a Connecticut Planet Fitness has been charged with voyeurism after allegedly filming a naked patron from the ceiling with a cellphone.  The incident occurred in New Haven County at the fitness center in Naugatuck on Thursday, June 30. According to the Naugatuck Police, the victim informed the investigating officer that when he exited the tanning booth to go into the changing area, he looked up towards the ceiling and noticed a man holding a cell phone recording him as he was still unclothed.  The victim later identified the man who was filming as the store …
Officer Injured After Being Struck By Stolen Car In CT Officer Injured After Being Struck By Stolen Car In CT
Officer Injured After Being Struck By Stolen Car In CT A police officer in Connecticut was injured when his patrol cruiser was hit by a fleeing stolen vehicle. The incident took place in New Haven County on Tuesday, Aug. 30 in Naugatuck in the area of Elm Street. According to Naugatuck Police after striking the patrol vehicle, the suspect vehicle continued on into the downtown area and abandoned the vehicle, attempting to take off on foot.  However, officers quickly managed to apprehend the suspect, police said.  There is one subject in custody and an officer being evaluated at a local hospital for minor injuries sustained from the …
2 Stabbed On CT Metro-North Train 2 Stabbed On CT Metro-North Train
2 Stabbed On CT Metro-North Train Two men were stabbed on a Connecticut Metro-North train. The incident took place in New Haven County around 4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 22, in Naugatuck. According to the Naugatuck Police, officers were dispatched to the Naugatuck Train Station to investigate a stabbing that had occurred on an MTA train en route from the Waterbury Station.  Upon boarding the train, officers discovered two men who were believed to be involved in an altercation on the train and sustained stab wounds, Naugatuck Police said. The men were secured and treated for their injuries which are belie…
Drunk CT Woman Breaks Into Home, Bites Officer, EMT, Police Say Drunk CT Woman Breaks Into Home, Bites Officer, EMT, Police Say
Drunk CT Woman Breaks Into Home, Bites Officer, EMT, Police Say A drunk Connecticut woman was charged with assault after she allegedly broke into a home, drank alcohol from the refrigerator, and then bit an officer and an EMT when they attempted to arrest her, according to police. The incident took place in New Haven County around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, in Naugatuck. According to the Naugatuck Police, officers were dispatched to a home on Park Avenue for a possible burglary.  During the investigation, responding officers learned that a woman, later identified as 21-year-old Ashley Schultz, of Naugatuck, in an intoxicated state, entered the …
CT Man Nabbed Within 24 Hours For Robbing People's Bank Inside Stop & Shop, Police Say CT Man Nabbed Within 24 Hours For Robbing People's Bank Inside Stop & Shop, Police Say
CT Man Nabbed Within 24 Hours For Robbing People's Bank Inside Stop & Shop, Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested in less than 24 hours for allegedly robbing a bank inside a supermarket. The robbery took place in New Haven County in Naugatuck around 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, at the People’s Bank inside the Stop & Shop. Michael Timothy Alldredge, age 43, of Milford, was arrested around 3 p.m., Thursday, July 28, and charged with second-degree robbery, said the Naugatuck Police. During the robbery, Naugatuck Police said Alldredge handed over a note demanding cash, no weapon was visible. "We commend the hard investigative work of our officers and detectives w…
Suspended New Canaan K-9 Officer Killed Dogs, Police Say Suspended New Canaan K-9 Officer Killed Dogs, Police Say
Suspended New Canaan K-9 Officer Killed Dogs, Police Say A suspended Connecticut K-9 officer and another man have been charged with killing at least 10 dogs and burying them on his business property. New Canaan PD Officer David Rivera Jr., age 34, a Fairfield County resident in Stratford, turned himself in to Naugatuck Police in New Haven County on Monday, May 2, Department on an active warrant for events that took place at his business Black Rock Canine Training: Conspiracy to commit cruelty to animals Reckless endangerment  Conspiracy to commit euthanization of a canine Rivera was arrested along with his general manager New Haven County r…
New Canaan Officer Suspended After Arrest On Explosives, Weapons Charges New Canaan Officer Suspended After Arrest On Explosives, Weapons Charges
New Canaan Officer Suspended After Arrest On Explosives, Weapons Charges A police officer in Fairfield County charged with illegally possessing explosives and an assault weapon has been placed on leave. David Rivera of the New Canaan PD was charged on Thursday, April 28, in his hometown of Stratford after quantities of high explosives were found improperly stored in his home, said Joseph T. Corradino, Fairfield State's Attorney. Following the search and charges, the New Canaan Police Department placed Rivera on leave on Wednesday, April 27, said Chief Leon Krolikowski, of the New Canaan Police. He is prohibited from serving as an active-duty New Canaan off…
Man Accused Of Firing Gun At CT Gas Station Man Accused Of Firing Gun At CT Gas Station
Man Accused Of Firing Gun At CT Gas Station A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly getting into a fight at an area gas station and then firing a gun at another person. New Haven County resident Derrick Colson, age 26, of Naugatuck, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 1, by Naugatuck Police for the incident which took place on Monday, Jan. 1. According to the Naugatuck Police, officers were dispatched to the Mobil Gas Station at 282 South Main St. for an incident involving a firearm.  Once on the scene, officers found that Colson was involved in a dispute with another man inside the store that escalated and moved to the parkin…
Trio Nabbed After Police Officer Hit By Car In CT Walmart Shoplifting Incident Trio Nabbed After Police Officer Hit By Car In CT Walmart Shoplifting Incident
Trio Nabbed After Police Officer Hit By Car In CT Walmart Shoplifting Incident A call to police for a shoplifting incident ended with an officer being hit and seriously injured and three people behind bars. The incident began around 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, when Naugatuck Police were dispatched to Walmart at 1100 New Haven Road to investigate the incident.  A Naugatuck Police officer arrived on the scene and interrupted a suspect attempting to enter a waiting vehicle, said police. The suspect, identified as Francis Ibell, engaged the officer in a brief foot chase before being apprehended, according to the Naugatuck Police. While all this was occurring, the get…
CT Duo Accused Of Operating Mobile Drug Factory, Police Say CT Duo Accused Of Operating Mobile Drug Factory, Police Say
CT Duo Accused Of Operating Mobile Drug Factory, Police Say Two Connection men were busted for allegedly operating a mobile drug factory following a traffic stop that netted hundreds of pills, cocaine, pot, and packaging materials. New Haven County residents Tyler Murtishi, age 20, of Waterbury, and Mark Oladapo, age 19, of New Haven, were arrested on Friday, May 14 by Naugatuck Police following a traffic stop on the Old Waterbury Turnpike, said the Naugatuck PD.  During the course of the investigation the following drugs were seized: 619 Alprazolam (Xanax) pills 38 Focalin pills 51 Gabapentin pills 14.82oz worth of Edible marijuana (skittle…
Extreme Tree-Hugger Accused Of 'Humping' Nature In Stranger's Backyard Extreme Tree-Hugger Accused Of 'Humping' Nature In Stranger's Backyard
Extreme Tree-Hugger Accused Of 'Humping' Nature In Stranger's Backyard Police arrested a man accused of “humping trees” in a stranger’s backyard. On Nov. 12 at around 3 p.m., Naugatuck Police responded to a report of an “unknown male in a backyard, half-dressed, humping trees, screaming, and eating branches,” police said. When police arrived on the scene, High Street, the suspect allegedly ran into a nearby home causing the residents to flee, police said. The suspect came out of the home and was arrested, police said. During the incident the suspect also allegedly spat at and assaulted police officers, police said. John Edward Fignar, 36, of Newington, has b…
Police ID Woman Killed In Route 63 Head-On Collision Sunday, Oct. 11 Police ID Woman Killed In Route 63 Head-On Collision Sunday, Oct. 11
Police ID Woman Killed In Route 63 Head-On Collision Sunday, Oct. 11 Police have identified the woman who died in a head-on collision Sunday, Oct. 11, on Route 63. Police said that Carol Gironda, 69, of Naugatuck, died on the scene of the accident at the intersection of Mill and North Church streets in Naugatuck around 3:45 p.m. The preliminary investigation suggests a head-on collision between a Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Nissan Rogue Gironda was driving, Naugatuck Police said. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined. The Jeep’s driver, Joie Cascella, 40, of Waterbury, was transported to the hospital for treatment to injuries, police said. H…