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Fire, Explosion Destroys 125-Year-Old Historic CT Golf Club Fire, Explosion Destroys 125-Year-Old Historic CT Golf Club
Fire, Explosion Destroys 125-Year-Old Historic CT Golf Club A late-night fire that caused an explosion at a Connecticut golf course in Fairfield County is under investigation, authorities said.  The fire was reported late Friday night, Nov. 15, at  Highland Golf Club in Shelton, the fire department there said.  The call came in around 11:30 p.m. and firefighters could see a "large orange glow" from a far distance as they made their way to the 261 Wooster St. 125-year-old golf course.  Several propane tanks were boiling when firefighters arrived, and despite efforts to cool them down, one exploded and sent shrapnel flying hu…
Man Slammed Kitten Against Table, Threw It Off Deck Because It Annoyed Him: Police Man Slammed Kitten Against Table, Threw It Off Deck Because It Annoyed Him: Police
Man Slammed Kitten Against Table, Threw It Off Deck Because It Annoyed Him: Police A Connecticut man horrifically beat a family member's kitten and left it to die in the cold in Fairfield County, then lied to cover it up, authorities said.  Krzystof Bakota, age 47, of Shelton, is charged with first-degree animal abuse and was being held on a $25,000 bond, police said.  Bakota was watching a kitten for a family member, but when they came to pick it up, he told them it had gotten out and was missing, Shelton Police said. Later on, they found the kitten's corpse in his backyard.  Bakota told them that the cat was annoying him, so he slammed it against a table…
'New Chapter': Popular Pizzeria That Closed Last Year Coming Back In New Town 'New Chapter': Popular Pizzeria That Closed Last Year Coming Back In New Town
'New Chapter': Popular Pizzeria That Closed Last Year Coming Back In New Town A beloved pizzeria that closed last year after 76 years in business announced it's reopening in a new town. Salerno's Apizza called Stratford home for decades, but in a Facebook post, owner Carlo Salerno said he is finalizing negotiations to open a new storefront in Shelton. He can't say exactly where it will be.  While we can’t reveal the exact location just yet as we are still negotiating on the exact location, we promise it’s coming soon! Once everything is confirmed, you’ll be the first to know! And… from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your incredible p…
CT Man Had More Than 2,000 Images Of Child Porn On His Phone: Feds CT Man Had More Than 2,000 Images Of Child Porn On His Phone: Feds
CT Man Had More Than 2,000 Images Of Child Porn On His Phone: Feds A 31-year-old Connecticut man is facing potentially decades in prison after police say they found thousands of images of child sexual abuse material and discussed shared it on social media, authorities said.  Burnest Geyer, of Shelton in Fairfield County, was charged with receipt and distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  Police began investigating Geyer after linking him to a Telegram account that discussed sharing videos and photos of child sexual abuse material, the federal prosecutor said. He even…
CT Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Woman As She Walked Her Dog Busted CT Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Woman As She Walked Her Dog Busted
CT Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Woman As She Walked Her Dog Busted Police arrested a 21-year-old Connecticut man after a woman said she had to fight him off last month when he groped her as she walked her dog in Fairfield County, authorities said.  Jgai Purcell, of Shelton, is charged with sexual assault and was being held on a $50,000 bond, police said Wednesday, Sept. 25.  A 47-year-old woman told officers she was walking her dog on Canal Street in Shelton on Aug. 8, when a man approached her because he "wanted to get to know her," police said.  She declined and tried to leave, but he restrained her and grabbed her breasts, Shelton p…
'Vision Of Excellence': 3 CT Schools Earn Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award 'Vision Of Excellence': 3 CT Schools Earn Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award
'Vision Of Excellence': 3 CT Schools Earn Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award A Connecticut high school and two elementary schools have been named some of the nation's most dedicated.  The US Department of Education released its 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools this week, with 356 earning the prestigious distinction. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools and those making strides in closing achievement gaps among the student body.  In Connecticut, the three deemed to have reached those goals are: Daniel Hand High School in Madison Israel Putnam Elementary School in Meriden Sunnyside Elementary School in Shelton Dan…
Purse Snatchers Target Victims At CT ATMs Purse Snatchers Target Victims At CT ATMs
Purse Snatchers Target Victims At CT ATMs Authorities in Connecticut are asking women to be especially careful with their pocketbooks after two men were linked to a rash of purse snatchings in Fairfield County.  Shelton police released photos of the two men they believe stole purses recently and were also spotted trying to steal people's ATM pins by watching them input the numbers.  🚔🕵️‍♂️⁉️🚨 **Attempt to Identify Purse Snatchers** The Shelton Police Department’s Detective Bureau is seeking... Posted by Shelton CT Police Department on Saturday, August 31, 2024 The men are wearing hats in the surveillance videos,…
Teen Duo Nabbed For Armed Facebook Marketplace Robbery In CT, Police Say Teen Duo Nabbed For Armed Facebook Marketplace Robbery In CT, Police Say
Teen Duo Nabbed For Armed Facebook Marketplace Robbery In CT, Police Say Two Fairfield County teens were charged with robbery for allegedly pointing a handgun at a woman they had met on Facebook Marketplace to sell a pair of Air Jordan sneakers. The incident occurred in Shelton around 9:45 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, on Perry Hill Road. According to Shelton Police Det. Christopher Nugent, the department received a 911 call from a woman who said she met the man and woman on the social media app and agreed to purchase the sneakers. When the duo arrived at her home in a silver SUV, the victim said a disagreement started over the cost of the shoes, and she attempted t…
Shelton Resident Charged With Illegal Possession Of Fireworks After Fire Shelton Resident Charged With Illegal Possession Of Fireworks After Fire
Shelton Resident Charged With Illegal Possession Of Fireworks After Fire A Fairfield County man whose home was burned down by a court order due to the large number of fireworks inside has been charged with alleged possession of illegal fireworks and reckless endangerment. Stephen Lupkas, age 54, of Shelton, was arrested after turning himself in to police on Monday, July 22, in connection with a fire at his home at 7 Bruce Drive on Saturday, June 22. According to Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police, while extinguishing the fire, firefighters encountered a large number of fireworks, which were actively going off as they suppressed the fire, which wa…
Shelton Man Accused Of Producing Child Sex Abuse Images Shelton Man Accused Of Producing Child Sex Abuse Images
Shelton Man Accused Of Producing Child Sex Abuse Images A Fairfield County man is behind bars after being charged with allegedly producing child pornography. Ross DeLibro, age 53, of Shelton, was charged in June with the production of child pornography following an investigation by the Connecticut State Police and Homeland Security. As alleged in court documents, in March, a detective assigned to the Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit began an investigation into the sharing of child sex abuse images and videos over a peer-to-peer file-sharing network.   The investigation revealed that an internet address assigned to De…
Shelton House Damaged In Fire Re-burned Due To Large Amount Of Fireworks Inside Shelton House Damaged In Fire Re-burned Due To Large Amount Of Fireworks Inside
Shelton House Damaged In Fire Re-burned Due To Large Amount Of Fireworks Inside A controlled burn will be held inside a Connecticut residence that was damaged in a fire because of the large amount of fireworks discovered in the garage and basement, police announced.  The Fairfield County residence, located in Shelton at 7 Bruce Dr., was scheduled to be re-burned on Thursday, June 27, according to the Shelton Police Department.  The home was originally damaged in a blaze on Saturday, June 22 around 6:45 p.m., when a fire began inside the residence. After around 40 minutes, the flames were put out, according to the Shelton Fire Department.  After the fire…
ID Released For Shelton Man Killed In Fiery Crash ID Released For Shelton Man Killed In Fiery Crash
ID Released For Shelton Man Killed In Fiery Crash Police have identified a Fairfield County man who was killed in a single-car fiery crash in Shelton. Related: Man Killed In Fiery Shelton Crash Mauricio Sierra Zapata, age 24, of Shelton.was killed around 11:30 on Sunday, June 23, in the area of Commerce Drive and Research Drive. According to Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police, responding firefighters and police found the car on fire and pulled Zapata out of the vehicle. He was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.  The Shelton Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team is activ…
Man Killed In Fiery Shelton Crash Man Killed In Fiery Shelton Crash
Man Killed In Fiery Shelton Crash A man pulled from a burning car following a crash in Fairfield County has died. Related: Police ID Shelton Man Killed In Fiery Crash The incident occurred in Shelton at around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, in the area of Commerce Drive and Research Drive. Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police said responding officers and Shelton firefighters pulled a man from the burning car following the single-vehicle crash. The man was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, Nugent said. The Shelton Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team is …
Fairfield County Man Shares Photo Of Himself Sexually Abusing 2-Year-Old Over Internet: Police Fairfield County Man Shares Photo Of Himself Sexually Abusing 2-Year-Old Over Internet: Police
Fairfield County Man Shares Photo Of Himself Sexually Abusing 2-Year-Old Over Internet: Police A 53-year-old Connecticut man faces charges after investigators discovered that several files containing child pornography had been downloaded from his computer, including one image of him allegedly sexually abusing a young toddler, police said. Fairfield County resident Ross DeLibro of Shelton was taken into custody at his residence on Tuesday, June 11 following a child pornography investigation, Connecticut State Police announced on Wednesday, June 12.  According to authorities, the events leading up to DeLibro's arrest began in January 2024, when state police began an inve…
Man Sexually Assaults Neighbor Checking On Package In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Sexually Assaults Neighbor Checking On Package In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Sexually Assaults Neighbor Checking On Package In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County man was charged after allegedly sexually assaulting his neighbor when she went to his home to see if a package had been mistakenly delivered there. The incident occurred in Shelton on Wednesday, April 24. According to Det. Richard Bango of the Shelton Police, a 29-year-old woman, told police she went to the home of 76-year-old Dennis Barry, who lives next door to her, to check on a package. Bango said while there, the woman claimed Barry inappropriately kissed her and fondled her breasts. She also claimed that he tried to get her to touch his genital area. Bar…
Man Wanted For Shelton Stabbing, Assault Nabbed By Police Man Wanted For Shelton Stabbing, Assault Nabbed By Police
Man Wanted For Shelton Stabbing, Assault Nabbed By Police 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…
Shelton Stabbing Suspect On Run Shelton Stabbing Suspect On Run
Shelton Stabbing Suspect On Run Police in Fairfield County are on the hunt for a man who allegedly assaulted and stabbed a woman during a fight. Update: Man Wanted For Shelton Stabbing, Assault Nabbed By Police The incident occurred in Shelton at a Walnut Tree Hill Road home around 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23. According to Lt. Robert Kozlowsky of the Shelton Police, officers, and EMS responded and found a 35-year-old woman suffering from a stab wound to the leg.  The initial investigation revealed that the suspect and two women were hanging out at the residence. Kozlowsky said that an argument broke …
Flip Phone Lovers Rejoice, A Consumer Cellular Opens In Shelton Flip Phone Lovers Rejoice, A Consumer Cellular Opens In Shelton
Flip Phone Lovers Rejoice, A Consumer Cellular 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…
Worker Critically Injured In Shelton Worker Critically Injured In Shelton
Worker Critically Injured In Shelton A worker who was critically injured and stuck 40 feet up a tree was rescued by members of a Fairfield County fire department. The incident occurred in Shelton around 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 26 on Meghan Court. According to the fire department, Shelton firefighters arrived on the scene and found the worker stuck 40 feet up a tree. Members attempted to reach the man using ground ladders but were unsuccessful, the department said. Additional members began constructing rope systems to gain access to the man, while others attempted to reach him with a fire truck.  After a short wh…
Stratford Resident Wins $500K On Scratch Lottery Ticket Stratford Resident Wins $500K On Scratch Lottery Ticket
Stratford Resident Wins $500K On Scratch Lottery Ticket A Fairfield County resident is lugging around some cash after claiming their $500,000 prize on a Fortune scratch-off lottery ticket. The unnamed Stratford resident purchased the winning ticket in Shelton at the Wheels gas station at 18 Old Stratford Road on Tuesday, March 19, according to the Connecticut Lottery. The Fortune $50 ticket offers players 40 chances to win per ticket, lottery officials said. Prizes range from $50 to $4 million. The top prize is paid as a $4 million 20-year annuity or a one-time gross cash option of $3 million. Lottery officials say there are still three jackpo…
Jersey Mike's Subs Opening New Location In Fairfield County Jersey Mike's Subs Opening New Location In Fairfield County
Jersey Mike's Subs Opening New Location In Fairfield County Jersey Mike’s Subs is opening a new shop in Fairfield County this week. The shop, located in Shelton at 795 Bridgeport Ave., will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, March 13.  To help add some excitement to the event, the restaurant is also hosting a fundraiser to support Make-A-Wish Connecticut. Customers who receive a special fundraising coupon distributed through a grassroots effort before the opening can make a minimum $3 contribution to Make-A-Wish Connecticut in exchange for a regular sub through Sunday, March 17. Customers must have a coupon to be eligible. Jersey Mike’s fan…
Popular Discount Clothing Store's First Location In State Will Be In Fairfield County Popular Discount Clothing Store's First Location In State Will Be In Fairfield County
Popular Discount Clothing Store's First Location In State Will Be In Fairfield County Popular discount clothing franchise Ross Dress for Less will open its first store in the state in Fairfield County. The store, a big competitor of Marshalls, will take over the old Homegoods store in the Hawley Lane Mall in Trumbull, said Rina Bakalar, Trumbull's director of economic and community development.  Bakalar said she was excited to see the retailer come to the region and to be the first in the state. "The store is located right where Shelton, Stratford, and Trumbull come together so it should do well." Founded in 1982, Ross is known for selling high-end clothing,…
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …
ID Released For 29-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Shelton ID Released For 29-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Shelton
ID Released For 29-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Shelton A 29-year-old Connecticut man who was killed after being hit by a vehicle has been identified. Man Hit By Vehicle Dies In Shelton Crash New Haven resident Erick Irizarry of Waterbury, died around 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9 on School Street in the area of Monroe Street in Fairfield County in Shelton. According to Shelton Police Det. Christopher Nugent, Irizarry was found unresponsive by EMS and pronounced dead on the scene. An investigation by the Shelton Accident Reconstruction Team revealed that Irizarry was working in the area for Asplundh Tree Service and was struck by a work vehicl…
Man Hit By Vehicle Dies In Shelton Crash Man Hit By Vehicle Dies In Shelton Crash
Man Hit By Vehicle Dies In Shelton Crash A man has died after being hit by a vehicle in Fairfield County. CT Tree Worker Struck, Killed By Work Truck In Shelton ID'd The incident took place in Shelton around 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9 on School Street in the area of Monroe Street. According to Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police, police officers, and EMS responded to the area and located an unresponsive man who was pronounced dead on the scene. The Shelton Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team is actively investigating the incident, Nugent said. The identity of the victim will be withheld until notificatio…
Man Nabbed After Firing Shots At Cumberland Farms In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Nabbed After Firing Shots At Cumberland Farms In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Nabbed After Firing Shots At Cumberland Farms In Fairfield County, Police Say A man was busted for allegedly firing shots at a convenience store in Fairfield County. The incident occurred in Shelton around 10:15 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 28, at the Cumberland Farms on River Road. When Shelton Police arrived they discovered a broken window and recovered a spent shell casing in the parking lot, said Detective Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police. No one was reported to be injured in the incident, Nugent said. Nugent said Shelton detectives conducted a follow-up investigation and identified Joshua Vazquez, age 18, of Shelton as a suspect. Detectives with the assist…
Man Who Ripped Off Medicaid While Employed With Greenwich Police Avoids Jail Man Who Ripped Off Medicaid While Employed With Greenwich Police Avoids Jail
Man Who Ripped Off Medicaid While Employed With Greenwich Police Avoids Jail A Fairfield County man who was working as a police officer has avoided jail for Medicaid fraud but must repay monies stolen. Chief State’s Attorney Patrick J. Griffin Friday, said on Friday, Jan. 5 that  Michael Mastronardi, age 49, of Shelton, was sentenced to a three-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to one count of cruelty to persons. In addition, he was ordered to pay $57,278.24 in restitution to the Department of Social Services to reimburse the Medicaid program. An investigation by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit determined that between August 2014 and April 2019, Ma…
Man Asleep At Green Light In Darien Charged With DUI, Police Say Man Asleep At Green Light In Darien Charged With DUI, Police Say
Man Asleep At Green Light In Darien Charged With DUI, Police Say A Fairfield County man was busted for allegedly driving under the influence after police allegedly found him asleep in the driver's seat at a green light. Herman Cole III, age 31, of Shelton, was charged on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the intersection of Hoyt Street and Camp Avenue in Darien. Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police said an officer spotted Cole's car sitting at a green light for multiple cycles.  When the officer approached the car she found Cole asleep and woke him up, Skoumbros said. Skoumbros said that while speaking with Cole, the officer reported smelling alcohol coming…
Drug Bust: Shelton Police Find Man With Narcotics, Guns, More Drug Bust: Shelton Police Find Man With Narcotics, Guns, More
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 Man Turned Massachusetts College Jobs Into An Illegal Fortune, Now He's Going To Prison: Feds
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…
Man Nabbed In Sting Attempting To Meet 13-Year-Old At Shelton Walmart To Have Sex: Police Man Nabbed In Sting Attempting To Meet 13-Year-Old At Shelton Walmart To Have Sex: Police
Man Nabbed In Sting Attempting To Meet 13-Year-Old At Shelton Walmart To Have Sex: Police A Fairfield County man was charged with criminal attempt of sexual assault after allegedly attempting to meet up with what he thought was a 13-year-old girl to have sex. On Sunday, Dec. 17, Shelton Police arrested 72-year-old Anthony Grillo of Shelton and charged him with enticing a Minor, and criminal attempt at sexual assault. Shelton Police Det. Christopher Nugent said the arrest stems from an incident that occurred at the Shelton Walmart on Sunday. Nugent said the department was notified by an organization that travels throughout the US and exposes individuals meeting up with juve…