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Report of a strong arm robbery that occurred at the parking lot of the Edge Fitness Center in Shelton, 862 Bridgeport Avenue. Initial unconfirmed radio report is that one person was robbed, and the robber fled in an unknown direction in a black vehicle.
Mutual aid firefighters on the way to Perry Hill School on Perry Hill Road for a brush fire. Shelton firefighters have their hands full with a fully involved fire at Highland Golf Club at 31 Wooster Street and a report of a brush fire off Madison Avenue as well. 2024-11-16@12:28pm--#Shelton CT-- #ctfire
Report of a pedestrian and her dog that were struck by Long Hill Cross Road and Long Hill Ave in Shelton. First responders are on their way, and there is no further information at this time.
Shelton Firefighters are at the Woodland Park Trailer Park (off Bridgeport Avenue) for a kitchen fire which they quickly extinguished. Everyone safely made it out. 2024-10-21@5:30pm--#sheltonct #ctfire
A Shelton man was arrested for criminal impersonation following a reckless driving stop on Route 8 in Bridgeport on 09/24/2024 at approximately 10:58 AM. A Trooper from the CSP Traffic Services Unit observed a gray Nissan Versa entering the highway from the Northbound exit 3 ramp at an extremely high rate of speed, merging across several lanes. The Trooper clocked the vehicle's speed at 90 MPH in a 65 MPH zone and activated emergency lights, prompting the driver to pull over to the right shoulder. Upon approaching the vehicle, the Trooper asked the driver for his license, but he stated he did not have it and provided a name and date of birth instead. The Trooper conducted a DMV query,…
On September 25, 2024, the Shelton Police Department arrested 21-year-old Jgai Purcell of Shelton. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on August 8, 2024, at the Riverwalk located on Canal Street in Shelton. On that date, a 47-year-old woman reported she was walking her dog at the Riverwalk when a man approached her and stated he wanted to get to know her. The woman attempted to walk away, but the man put his arms around her, preventing her from leaving. The woman reported that while the man was restraining her, he grabbed her breasts. She was able to fight her way free, and the man grabbed her buttocks as she was fleeing. The woman had the awareness to…
According to unconfirmed radio reports bus 15 and bus 19 collided at Waverly and Farm House Road. There are children onboard but no injuries reported except for one of the bus drivers who had glass from a mirror that hit her in the face. 2024-09-26@9:11am--#Shelton CT
On 09/13/2024 the Shelton Police Department arrested 38-year-old Daniel Reid of Shelton. The arrest stems from a fatal drug overdose that occurred on 05/26/2024 in Shelton. A subsequent investigation by Shelton Detectives revealed Reid sold narcotics to the decedent just prior to the overdose. Search warrants were served at Reid's Shelton residence and on his vehicle. Detective discovered narcotics, a semi-automatic firearm with no serial number and ammunition.Reid was charged with Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Illegal Alteration of Firearm Identification, Criminal Possession of Ammunition and Possession of Weapons in a Motor Vehicle. Reid was held on a $300,000 bond and transported to Derby Superior Court on 09/13/2024
Always a multi-faceted popular event, The Derby-Shelton Rotary announces the annual Shelton Day festival will be held on Sunday, October 6th from 11-5. Spots are available for vendors who sell handmade crafts; food trucks; businesses; and everything in between. This event is still open for sponsors spots. Last year’s estimated attendance was close to 5000. This annual festival is held at Veterans Park, 38 Canal Street – Shelton.Joe Shapiro, chairperson of the Shelton Day committee and president elect of the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club said "I am pleased and honored to chair this great event for a third year. I am so looking forward to tasting the wonderful food, hearing the great live bands, and shopping our local crafters and small businesses.…
Report of a rollover accident in the area of 150 Huntington Street in Shelton. First responders are on their way.