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Duo Nabbed After Breaking Into Naugatuck 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 Naugatuck Charged With Illegal Disopal
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 …
Naugatuck 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: Naugatuck 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 …
Naugatuck 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…
Naugatuck Infant Stabbed, Dismembered Laid To Rest, 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…
Drunk Naugatuck 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 …
Milford Man Nabbed Within 24 Hours For Robbing Naugatuck 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…
New Haven County 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
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 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…
