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Know Them? Police Across CT Searching For Men Installing Card Skimmers Know Them? Police Across CT Searching For Men Installing Card Skimmers
Know Them? Police Across CT Searching For Men Installing Card Skimmers Police across Connecticut are searching for a group of men who are installing card skimmers on credit card machines. Several incidents have occurred in New Haven County in the past month. In Prospect, the owners of LaBonne's Markets said that at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, two men with accents wearing Hugo Boss apparel and hats bought a few items, paid cash, and while our cashier was making change, placed a credit card skimmer on register 3 at the market's Prospect store.  The skimmer was found around 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, the following day. The market contacted the Prospect …
CT Woman Throws 2 Kittens Out Of Car, Police Looking For Witness, Cops Say CT Woman Throws 2 Kittens Out Of Car, Police Looking For Witness, Cops Say
CT Woman Throws 2 Kittens Out Of Car, Police Looking For Witness, Cops Say Police in Connecticut are searching for a witness who saw a woman allegedly throw two kittens out of her moving car, killing both. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 9:45 a.m., Monday, July 8, in Naugatuck. According to the Naugatuck Police, after receiving reports of the woman throwing the kittens out of a moving car, officers located the kittens, about four to five months old, dead in the area of North Church Street / Route 63 by the dam.  Witnesses told officers an older white female with white hair was driving a maroon sedan, and the kittens were thrown from the driv…
Man Shot By Naugatuck Police, Charged With Attempted Assault Man Shot By Naugatuck Police, Charged With Attempted Assault
Man Shot By Naugatuck Police, Charged With Attempted Assault A man shot by two Connecticut police officers has been charged with alleged attempted assault on a police officer after his release from the hospital. New Haven County resident Kyle O’Creene, age 24, of Naugatuck, was arrested on Tuesday, May 7, in Naugatuck. His arrest warrant stems from an incident that occurred on Thursday, April 25, around 9:15 a.m., when the Naugatuck Police Department received a 911 call that there was a man with a knife at Baummer’s Pond Park acting erratically, the department said. Police said Naugatuck officers responded to the park located on Mill Street. They fo…
Naugatuck Man Charged With Attempted Carjacking At Deli Naugatuck Man Charged With Attempted Carjacking At Deli
Naugatuck Man Charged With Attempted Carjacking At Deli A 23-year-old Connecticut man is behind bars after allegedly attempting to carjack a motorist at a deli before the driver was saved by a Good Samaritan armed with a hammer. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Fulling Mills Deli on Prospect Street in Naugatuck.  Naugatuck Police said officers responded to the deli and found that the suspect, identified as Guy Guery of Naugaetuck, had attempted to steal a vehicle while the victim was inside before a Good Samaritan armed with a hammer intervened. At that point, Guery fled into a wooded a…
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 …
Attempted Assault With Rock: Suspect On Loose In Car With Stolen Plates In CT Attempted Assault With Rock: Suspect On Loose In Car With Stolen Plates In CT
Attempted Assault With Rock: Suspect On Loose In Car With Stolen Plates In CT Police are searching for a woman who allegedly tried attacking a victim with a rock after a motor vehicle collision in New Haven County.  The incident in Naugatuck on Old Waterbury Turnpike, according to Naugatuck Police, who shared photos of the suspect on Sunday, March 12.  According to the department, the suspect was involved in a motor vehicle crash with another vehicle. After the collision, she then got out of her car, picked up a rock, and used it to smash the windshield of the other vehicle.  The woman then attempted to hit the victim with the rock, police said.&…
'Mobile Dispensary’ Bust: Duo Accused Of Illegally Selling Marijuana In Naugatuck 'Mobile Dispensary’ Bust: Duo Accused Of Illegally Selling Marijuana In Naugatuck
'Mobile Dispensary’ Bust: Duo Accused Of Illegally Selling Marijuana In Naugatuck Two men have been charged with allegedly selling marijuana illegally in the parking lot of a Connecticut Walmart. The incident took place in New Haven County on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 2 and 3, in the area of Walmart at 1100 New Haven Road in Naugatuck. On Feb. 2 and 3, the Naugatuck Police Department began getting complaints about a van in the area of Walmart, due to its markings and soliciting in the area, the police department said. The van was marked with decals advertising as a "Mobile Dispensary" with marijuana leave decals covering the body of the van. It was reported th…
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…
CT Police Department Announces Death Of Retired Officer CT Police Department Announces Death Of Retired Officer
CT Police Department Announces Death Of Retired Officer Authorities announced the death of a retired officer who spent more than 25 years with a Connecticut police department. The Naugatuck and Prospect Police departments each shared announcements on Monday, Dec. 5, about the death of retired Officer Noreo Gabriel. Prospect Police said Gabriel died on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 3. "Officer Gabriel was a great asset to our Department," Prospect Police said. "As a DARE Officer he helped mold many young lives. After his retirement he was the Animal Control Officer for the town of Prospect. He will be greatly missed." Before working for t…
Accused CT Baby Killer Faces Judge, Bond Set At $6.4M Accused CT Baby Killer Faces Judge, Bond Set At $6.4M
Accused CT Baby Killer Faces Judge, Bond Set At $6.4M The man who allegedly brutally murdered his 11-month-old daughter and then dismembered her was ordered held on a $6.4 million bond, according to multiple reports. Christopher Francisquini appeared in court in New Haven County in Waterbury around 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 5. He was apprehended in New Haven County around 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in Waterbury after two weeks on the run, said the Naugatuck Police. Francisquini, age 31, of Naugatuck, was wanted for stabbing and dismembering Camilla Francisquini on Friday, Nov. 18 in Naugatuck, police said. Dressed in a white Tyvek jumpsuit and f…
Search Intensifies For Suspect In Murder Of 11-Month-Old Daughter In Connecticut Search Intensifies For Suspect In Murder Of 11-Month-Old Daughter In Connecticut
Search Intensifies For Suspect In Murder Of 11-Month-Old Daughter In Connecticut Updated story: Caught! Connecticut Father Wanted For Stabbing, Dismembering Toddler Apprehended, Police Say Federal, state, and local law enforcement have stepped up their search and increased the reward for a Connecticut man wanted for allegedly stabbing and dismembering his 11-month-old daughter. Police say Christopher Francisquini, age 31, of Naugatuck, killed Camilla Francisquini on Friday, Nov. 18 in Naugatuck. The search now includes massive electronic billboards along highways and an increased reward of $25,000 by the FBI. “Christopher, if you are listening, the search will not st…
Seen Him? Reward Offered For Arrest Of CT Man Wanted In Baby's Death, Dismemberment Seen Him? Reward Offered For Arrest Of CT Man Wanted In Baby's Death, Dismemberment
Seen Him? Reward Offered For Arrest Of CT Man Wanted In Baby's Death, Dismemberment The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for the capture of a Connecticut man wanted for allegedly killing his 11-month-old daughter and dismembering her body. The homicide took place in New Haven County in the 100 Block of Millville Ave. in Naugatuck on Friday, Nov. 18. Christopher Francisquini, age 31, of Naugatuck, whose police say has an extensive criminal history, killed the child, Camilla, and then fled, said the Naugatuck Police. She was found by a family member around 11:30 a.m. who contacted police, police said. Naugatuck Police Chief Colin McAllister said during a press conference t…
Criminal Investigation Prompts Lockdown At CT High School, Police Report Criminal Investigation Prompts Lockdown At CT High School, Police Report
Criminal Investigation Prompts Lockdown At CT High School, Police Report A Connecticut high school was placed on lockdown due to an active criminal investigation, police reported. The investigation was underway at Naugatuck High School, located in New Haven County, as of about 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, the Naugatuck Police Department reported. Police said there is no threat to students and urged people to avoid the area. No further details about the investigation were provided. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
CT Amazon Warehouse Thief Nabbed After Taking Nap Before Leaving, Police Say CT Amazon Warehouse Thief Nabbed After Taking Nap Before Leaving, Police Say
CT Amazon Warehouse Thief Nabbed After Taking Nap Before Leaving, Police Say A Connecticut man was nabbed for an alleged burglary after deciding to take a nap inside an Amazon warehouse he had just robbed. New Haven County resident David Charles McCulloch, age 42, of Waterbury, was arrested around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, said the Naugatuck Police Department. According to Naugatuck Police, officers were dispatched to the building site of the new Amazon Warehouse, formerly Meyers Supply at 191 Sheridan Drive after receiving a complaint from a property manager who said he thought there had been a burglary as some wire had been stripped from the building. Office…
Trio Nabbed For Hit-Run CT Crash Leaving Man With Life-Threatening Injuries Trio Nabbed For Hit-Run CT Crash Leaving Man With Life-Threatening Injuries
Trio Nabbed For Hit-Run CT Crash Leaving Man With Life-Threatening Injuries Three men are facing charges after a 42-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run crash that happened while he was confronting suspects for attempting to burglarize his vehicle. Police in New Haven County responded to a report that a man was struck by a vehicle on Alma Street in Naugatuck at about 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, according to the Naugatuck Police Department. Officers determined that the man left his home to confront suspects who were trying to burglarize his vehicle. Police said the man was seemingly struck intentionally by a vehicle, which left the sc…
CT Resident Interrupts Active Home Burglary, Police Say CT Resident Interrupts Active Home Burglary, Police Say
CT Resident Interrupts Active Home Burglary, Police Say Police are working to identify three burglars after a Connecticut resident returned home and interrupted a burglary in progress. The burglary took place in New Haven County in Naugatuck around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 9. Police were dispatched to a residence on Osborn Road after a homeowner returned home for the evening and interrupted a burglary in progress, said the Naugatuck Police. At first, officers believed the three men were still inside and armed, so additional officers and police K9 were requested. Following an investigation, it was discovered the men had already…
Police Search For Suspects Accused Of Smashing 10 Car Windows In CT Police Search For Suspects Accused Of Smashing 10 Car Windows In CT
Police Search For Suspects Accused Of Smashing 10 Car Windows In CT Police are searching for two suspects who are accused of smashing 10 car windows overnight in a Connecticut neighborhood. Police said the car break-ins happened beginning at about 2 a.m. on Sunday, May 8, in the New Haven County town of Naugatuck. "Good morning to everyone except whoever decided to smash 10 (and counting) car windows over night last night," the Naugatuck Police Department said in a Facebook post. "It’s safe to say we don’t think you’re making your mother very proud this Mother’s Day!" Police reported that the incidents happened in the areas surrounding Millville Avenu…
26-Year-Old Dies In Single-Vehicle CT Crash 26-Year-Old Dies In Single-Vehicle CT Crash
26-Year-Old Dies In Single-Vehicle CT Crash A 26-year-old man died at the hospital after a single-vehicle crash in Connecticut. Police responded to a report of a serious motorcycle crash in New Haven County shortly before 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 3, according to the Naugatuck Police Department. Authorities said investigators found that John Johnson Jr. was riding his 2007 Harley-Davidson FLHR west on Prospect Street in Naugatuck when, for an unknown reason, he veered off the road and went down an embankment. Johnson was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead later that day, police reported. The Naug…
CT Woman Nabbed For Cruelty To Animals, Police Say CT Woman Nabbed For Cruelty To Animals, Police Say
CT Woman Nabbed For Cruelty To Animals, Police Say A Connecticut woman has been charged with animal cruelty after multiple pets were allegedly found in her home living in deplorable conditions. New Haven County resident Deja Rowe, age 35, of Naugatuck, voluntarily surrendered to police on Wednesday, March 23 after learning of a warrant for her arrest for five counts of animal cruelty. An investigation into problems at Rowe's home with animals began in late February, after a person who had adopted a puppy from her that later died filed a complaint with the Naugatuck Animal Control, said a spokesperson from the Naugatuck Police Department. T…
Serial Graffiti Offender Arrested In CT Serial Graffiti Offender Arrested In CT
Serial Graffiti Offender Arrested In CT A serial graffiti artist who has targeted restaurants, overpasses, homes, basketball courts, and other popular spots in Connecticut has been arrested and charged following a lengthy investigation, police announced. In New Haven County, the Naugatuck Police Department launched an investigation in November 2021, after receiving dozens of graffiti complaints throughout several areas of the town. Related story - 29-Year-Old Accused Of Spray Painting His Tag On CT Highway Bridge As of Monday, Feb. 28, police said that they were aware of at least 45 tags of similar designs that have been lo…
Police Ask Public For Help Locating Missing CT Man Police Ask Public For Help Locating Missing CT Man
Police Ask Public For Help Locating Missing CT Man Police have asked the public for help locating a missing 24-year-old man from Connecticut. According to the Naugatuck Police Department in New Haven County, Donte Lodge was last seen walking out of his Naugatuck home on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 10. His family is concerned for his well-being, police said. Police added that Lodge may be in the Boston area. Lodge is described as being 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds, with shoulder-length brown hair and glasses. Police said Lodge was last seen wearing a gray beanie, black/gray hooded jacket, and black sneakers. Authorities…
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl, Heroin Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl, Heroin
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl, Heroin A Fairfield County man has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl. Anthony Gilchrist, age 32, of Bridgeport, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 26, to 37 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to Leonard Boyle, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. He pleaded guilty to the charge on Saturday, Nov. 20, the US Attorney's Office reported. Authorities have been investigating several gangs based in Bridgeport, including the "Greene Homes Boyz," whose members distribute heroin, crack cocaine, mariju…
Abandoned Kittens Found In Dumpster Across From CT Police Station Abandoned Kittens Found In Dumpster Across From CT Police Station
Abandoned Kittens Found In Dumpster Across From CT Police Station Police and animal control officers are asking the public for help after a complaint was made of three kittens being dropped into a dumpster across from a  police department. The news about the kittens was first posted to Facebook by a New Haven County poster who said the kittens had been dumped in Naugatuck. Naugatuck Animal control officials said on Facebook the post was made around Friday, Nov. 26. "We have not and did not receive a formal complaint regarding this on that date," the department said. That being said - animal control officers are working to confirm the stor…
Body Found In Naugatuck River Body Found In Naugatuck River
Body Found In Naugatuck River Police have pulled a body from the Naugatuck River in Connecticut. The discovery was made around 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, when a hiker reported what looked like a human body in the water, said the Naugatuck Police. Emergency personnel located the body in New Haven County in the area of Platts Mill Road and Radnor Avenue and confirmed the person was dead. Naugatuck detectives are working the scene with assistance from the state police Central District Major Crime investigators to find out who the person is. Additional support was provided by the Beacon Falls Fire Department Water R…
Officer, K-9 Struck In CT Hit-Run Officer, K-9 Struck In CT Hit-Run
Officer, K-9 Struck In CT Hit-Run Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect after an officer and his K-9 were struck by a hit-and-run driver in Connecticut, investigators said. Officers in New Haven County from the Naugatuck Police Department were dispatched to the area of Seth Drive and Highland Avenue at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, where there was a report of a suspicious vehicle, which had struck a police cruiser. It is alleged that the driver rammed a marked patrol vehicle, causing damage and fleeing the area. Investigators noted that neither the officer nor K-9 partner suffered …
Armed Man Attempts To Steal Car From CT Homeowner's Garage Armed Man Attempts To Steal Car From CT Homeowner's Garage
Armed Man Attempts To Steal Car From CT Homeowner's Garage Police in Connecticut are searching for three armed men who allegedly attempted to steal a vehicle out of a garage while the residents were at home. The incident took place around 4:20 p.m., Monday, March 22, when Naugatuck Police Department officers responded to Jolie Road to investigate a possible carjacking.  The incident began when the homeowner investigated a noise at their residence and discovered a man sitting inside a vehicle in his garage, police said. When confronted, the suspect produced a small pistol, pointed it at the homeowner, then fled from the residence to a white Ac…
Bodycam Footage, Report Released In Officer-Involved Shooting That Killed Fairfield County Man Bodycam Footage, Report Released In Officer-Involved Shooting That Killed Fairfield County Man
Bodycam Footage, Report Released In Officer-Involved Shooting That Killed Fairfield County Man A preliminary report and bodycam footage have been released in connection with the fatal shooting of a Fairfield County man by a police officer. The Hartford State’s Attorney’s office on Tuesday, Feb. 2, released the preliminary report and video footage of the fatal shooting of Christopher Hagans, age 36, of Stratford, who was killed by gunshot wounds to the head, torso, left upper and lower extremities. According to Sharmese Walcott, State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of Hartford, the use of deadly force took place by members of the Stratford Police Department on Main Str…
NY Man Sentenced For Trafficking Heroin In Connecticut NY Man Sentenced For Trafficking Heroin In Connecticut
NY Man Sentenced For Trafficking Heroin In Connecticut An extensive investigation into drug trafficking in Connecticut led to the arrest of a drug dealer who will spend the better part of a decade behind bars. Brooklyn resident Brian Hanna, known as “Zo,” age 52, was sentenced to 72 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release for trafficking heroin in Connecticut. Hanna’s arrest came following a joint investigation headed by the DEA New Haven Task Force and the Waterbury and Naugatuck Police Departments into a heroin and cocaine trafficking operation headed by Keith Jordan of Waterbury. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that th…
Woman Nabbed For Stealing Co-Worker's Credit Info, Charging Hundreds, Police Say Woman Nabbed For Stealing Co-Worker's Credit Info, Charging Hundreds, Police Say
Woman Nabbed For Stealing Co-Worker's Credit Info, Charging Hundreds, Police Say A 34-year-old Fairfield County woman was arrested on a warrant for credit card theft and larceny after allegedly stealing a co-worker's debit card information two years ago. Williemaie Reed, of Bridgeport, was arrested by Westport Police on Tuesday, June 30, for the incident which took place on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, said Westport Police Lt. Anthony Prezioso. According to Prezioso, officers responded to Balducci’s Market, at 1385 Post Road East, on a theft complaint.  After speaking with the victim, he alleged that a co-worker at the store, Reed, had stolen the identifying infor…
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…
Arrest Made In Burglaries of Fairfield County Landscaping Company Arrest Made In Burglaries of Fairfield County Landscaping Company
Arrest Made In Burglaries of Fairfield County Landscaping Company A 47-year-old man was nabbed in connection with two burglaries over the span of two years at the same landscaping business. Michael Petro, 47, of Wolcott, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 25, for allegedly robbing a Wilton landscaping company in 2018, and again in 2019, said Wilton Police Lt. Robert Kluk. The first burglary took place on Oct. 25, 2018, at the Glen Gate Landscaping company that involved the theft of $2,300 of landscaping equipment from a vehicle, Kluk said. Police were again called to the same landscaping company in May, for a report of another burglary from a bo…