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Shelton Police Identify Operator Involved in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

May 15, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

On 05/11/2025 at approximately 11:10 PM, Shelton Police, Shelton Fire Department, and Shelton EMS were dispatched to the area of River Rd. (Route 110) and Montgomery St. on a report of a motor vehicle accident. Responding firefighters and police encountered two vehicles involved in a collision. Emergency personnel transported two occupants of one vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The sole occupant of the second vehicle was also transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. The Shelton Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team is actively investigating the incident. The deceased has been identified as Mandie Lassy, age 37, of Terryville.

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Rotary Flies Flags to Honor Community Heroes

May 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club invites the community to celebrate and honor the heroes in their lives by sponsoring a flag in their name at a heartfelt and inspiring event. This unique initiative recognizes individuals who have made a meaningful impact—whether they are heroes of the past or present. Each hero’s name will be featured on a personalized medallion, which will be affixed to a full-size American flag. These flags will be prominently displayed at Shelton Veteran Memorial Park. “This event is a beautiful way to show gratitude and pay tribute to the individuals who inspire us,” said Lucy Andrade, President of the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club. “In March 2020, at the start of COVID, a special nurse, Bonnie Kraft, made it…

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Shelton Teen Arrested After Stolen Police Gear and Firearms Found Near Home

May 12, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Shelton Man arrested for possession of stolen firearms On 05/06/2025 Shelton Police arrested 18-year-old Nicholas Cano of Shelton and charged him with multiple counts of theft of a firearm, criminal possession of a firearm, and violation of a protective order. Cano, who was already in custody on other charges, was held on an additional $600,000.00 bond. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on Coram Rd on 04/14/2025. Shelton Police responded to the residence to assist New Haven Police with locating a stolen unmarked police vehicle. The vehicle was stolen in the town of North Haven approximately 24 hours earlier. The Shelton Police Department assisted the New Haven Police Department with executing a search warrant at the residence of…

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Police Arrest Vehicle Break-In Suspect

Mar 5, 2025 Alex

The Shelton Police Department has responded to approximately 25 vehicle break-ins over the past several days. A firearm was reported stolen in one of the break-ins. The incidents occurred downtown and along the Bridgeport Ave corridor. Police increased patrols and worked with detectives to investigate. During their efforts, they identified a suspect vehicle, which was reported stolen. On 03-03-25, Officer Ray Laudato was patrolling the downtown area due to these recent incidents. He located the suspect vehicle in the Cornell St parking lot. When approached, the vehicle fled at a high speed, nearly striking Officer Laudato’s police vehicle. The stolen vehicle then crashed into another car on Howe Ave, and a male suspect exited, fleeing on foot. During the chase,…

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Convicted Felon Arrested in Shelton on Multiple Firearm and Narcotics Charges

Jan 21, 2025 Alex

Shelton Police arrested Edward Vickers on January 16, 2025, in connection with a November 2023 incident where an AK-47 with a high-capacity magazine was discovered in plain view at a downtown Shelton residence during a burglary investigation. Following a search warrant, police uncovered 13 illegal firearms, narcotics, numerous high-capacity magazines, and body armor, linking the contraband to Vickers. He was not present at the time of the initial search, but subsequent investigations led to an arrest warrant. Vickers was apprehended in Bridgeport by members of several law enforcement agencies, including the DEA and Connecticut State Police, after being spotted entering his vehicle during surveillance. He faces charges for possession of high-capacity magazines, a sawed-off shotgun, altered firearms, stolen firearms, and…

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Duo Arrested in Connection to Suspicious Death Investigation in Shelton

Jan 2, 2025 Alex

Shelton Police have arrested two men in connection with the investigation of a suspicious death at the Residence Inn Hotel on 1001 Bridgeport Avenue. On December 26, 2024, police charged Daqwon Graham, 30, of Ansonia, with promoting prostitution, and Jordan Rambert, 35, of New Haven, with soliciting prostitution. The investigation began on October 1, 2024, at approximately 8:00 AM when officers discovered a deceased female in the hotel’s courtyard. Police determined that Rambert had been visiting the woman when she reportedly failed to return to the room. Search warrants executed on the hotel room and a vehicle linked to the victim revealed connections to Graham. Evidence uncovered supported the charges filed against both men. Graham and Rambert turned themselves in…

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