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Christmas Eve Crash Into Cleaners: CT 22-Year-Old Nabbed After Fleeing Scene, Police Say Christmas Eve Crash Into Cleaners: CT 22-Year-Old Nabbed After Fleeing Scene, Police Say
Christmas Eve Crash Into Cleaners: CT 22-Year-Old Nabbed After Fleeing Scene, Police Say A man has been apprehended after authorities say he left the scene after crashing into a dry cleaner in Connecticut on Christmas Eve while allegedly driving while intoxicated. In the early hours of Sunday, Dec. 24 in in New Haven County, a vehicle crashed into Beany's Cleaners in Naugatuck, located on Rubber Avenue, causing significant damage to the building and a crosswalk signal pole.  The driver fled the scene before law enforcement arrived, Naugatuck Police said. Upon investigation, officers successfully tracked down the vehicle less than half a mile away …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From Naugatuck Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From Naugatuck
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From Naugatuck A 16-year-old Connecticut boy has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating him. Dylan Ragusa was last seen on Thursday, Jan. 19 in Naugatuck in the area of Rubber Avenue. He's about 5-foot-3, 145 pounds with sandy blond hair and blue eyes, according to the Naugatuck Police Department, noting he was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, Adidas pants, and a black backpack.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Naugatuck PD at 203-729-5222 or the department's confidential tip line at 203-720-1010. Share this story by clicking on…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Danbury Man Wins $30K In CT State Lottery Danbury Man Wins $30K In CT State Lottery
Danbury Man Wins $30K In CT State Lottery Three Connecticut residents are feeling lucky after cashing in winning $30,000 CT Lottery tickets on the same day. First, on Tuesday, April 12, a Naugatuck resident - who chose not to disclose a name - won $30,000 on a “30X Cash 9th Edition” ticket sold at Road Runners on Rubber Avenue in Naugatuck. Later on April 12, Danbury resident Charles Lambiotte cashed in a winning scratch-off “Super Double Win” that was sold at Express Fuels & Food Mart on Mill Plain Road in his home city. Finally, Naugatuck resident Daryl McKernan completed the trifecta by winning $30,000 playing "30X Cash 6th…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Screaming Man On Side Of Road Pointing Gun At Passing Motorists Causes Panic, Police Say Screaming Man On Side Of Road Pointing Gun At Passing Motorists Causes Panic, Police Say
Screaming Man On Side Of Road Pointing Gun At Passing Motorists Causes Panic, Police Say An area man who was allegedly screaming on the side of the road and pointing a handgun at passing motorists has been arrested. Zachary Lance, 24, of Naugatuck, was arrested around 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, when Naugatuck Police responded to Rubber Avenue in the area of McDonald's after receiving reports of a man armed with a handgun and pointing it at passing vehicles and screaming, said the Naugatuck Police. According to police, Lance's behavior was causing vehicles to swerve out of the way and in one instance he allegedly pointed the pistol directly at a vehicle.  The look-alike BB g…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Fight Breaks Out After Graduation Ceremony At Naugatuck High School Fight Breaks Out After Graduation Ceremony At Naugatuck High School
Fight Breaks Out After Graduation Ceremony At Naugatuck High School Police in Connecticut are investigating an altercation that broke out after the Naugatuck High School graduation ceremony. Three juveniles have been identified as being responsible for the incident, police said, after a fight broke out at the school following the ceremony on Rubber Avenue. There were minor injuries reported at the scene. According to police, the district’s School Resource Officer is continuing to investigate the incident. 
“A thank you to the officers assigned to the graduation detail and NHS security and staff whose prompt response did not allow the unfortunate actions of…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Struck By DUI Driver In Store Parking Lot Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Struck By DUI Driver In Store Parking Lot
Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Struck By DUI Driver In Store Parking Lot An area man was arrested after allegedly hitting a pedestrian while driving drunk causing serious injuries. Police learned of the incident around 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 20 after the Naugatuck Police Department received numerous calls reporting a vehicle versus pedestrian collision in the parking lot of the Meineke Car Care Center, located at 144 Rubber Avenue, police said. Officers and first responders determined the pedestrian had sustained serious injuries and he was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment, department officials said.  Officers at the scene devel…

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by Kathy Reakes