By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
DERBY — City officials claim that the local water authority has unlawfully tapped into a city-owned water main to provide cheaper rates to residents in nearby Orange, and have since issued a cease and desist order.
But officials from the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority maintain they are within their legal rights to extend the Derby water mains and provide water for customers outside Derby.

Read the full story here.

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
A community service project that earned Matthew Frovarp, 17, of Ansonia the rank of Eagle Scout has touched the lives of many wounded troops and their families.
Frovarp recently accompanied Operation Gift Cards founder Al Meadows of Shelton and other area veterans on their monthly trip to visit patients recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and at the Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. The military personnel who they visited were wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Read the full story here.

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
SHELTON — Take your marks ... a new road race is afoot.
Runners are preparing for next month’s first 5K Road Race hosted by United Methodist Homes’ Wesley Village.

Read the full story here.

By Sarah W. Caron
Register Correspondent
SHELTON — The Board of Aldermen has unanimously approved a new ordinance aimed at making the streets safer from the risk of unmanaged dogs.

Read the full story here.

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
SEYMOUR — A proposal by the Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone a dozen properties met with opposition this week from business owners who fear their taxes will go through the roof.

Read the full story here.

By Sarah W. Caron
Register Correspondent
SHELTON — The future of the site of the defunct Crabtree auto dealership, the tiny stretch of road that separates it from Bridgeport Avenue, and the city’s intentions are all unclear, despite a lawyer’s pleas this week.

Read the full story here.

ANSONIA - A bat specialist will be doing a presentation at the Ansonia Nature Center, featuring a live bat.
Jenny Dickson, a state Department of Environmental Protection biologist, will provide an overview of the species in Connecticut, the animal’s current status, and the mysterious fungus called "white-nose syndrome" that has been observed affecting thousands of hibernating bats in the Northeast and has been responsible for many bat deaths.
Biologists have been investigating this mysterious ailment, trying to determine how it is spread. Come and learn about the latest research, and how to help solve the mystery that is posing a threat to the future of our native bat species and the ecosystems that depend on them.
The program will be Friday, July 17 at 7 p.m. at the center, at 10 Deerfield Road. Call the center at 736-1053 to register for the program, which is free.

SHELTON – A Vintage Vehicles Antique & Classic Car Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 19 on the grounds of the Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road.

Rain postponed the event from June 21. It is usually held on Father’s Day.

If you have an antique or classic car, an Army jeep, race car, or fire truck, pull it out of the garage, fire it up and bring it over for everyone to see.

It’s amazing to realize the variety of vehicles that residents of Shelton and the surrounding towns bring to the show every year.

To register a vehicle, send a $5 registration fee to Shelton Historical Society, P.O. Box 2155, Shelton, 06484 with name, address, phone and make/model and year of car.

Prizes will be awarded to favorites in the following categories: Antique, Classic, Truck, and Muscle Car. Visitors will cast their votes for the Best in Show.

This event has attracted many unique vehicles in the past few years including an early wood-paneled fruit truck, an elegant Rolls Royce, a surfer’s VW bus, and sleekmuscle cars of the 60s and 70s. A crowd favorite has been a 1929 Ford Model A inoriginal condition, owned by Clarence Curtiss. The car has a heart-warming story attached to it: at 15, he negotiated with the former owner to sell it to him for $10. He later attracted the attention of a 14-year old girl who eventually became his wife, then carved her initials, still visible, into the dashboard.

In addition to learning about different styles of 20th-century transportation,visitors will also be able to take guided tours through the Brownson House, learn about the development of Shelton in the Wilson Barn’s exhibit, “Three Centuries of Shelton — From Farming to Industry and Beyond,” take a lesson in the 1872 Trap Fall School, and view a “carry-all,” a horse drawn vehicle from the 1920s. Refreshments will be available and the museum gift shop will be open.

Because the event was rescheduled from Father’s Day, admission will be “a dollar for dads,” $5 for adults or $10 for a family. Proceeds support the Shelton History Society’s educational programs.

For information, call 925-1803 or visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org.

SHELTON - The 35th Annual Cider & Donuts Arts and Crafts Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept.13 on the Huntington Green, Rt. 108.

Applications for a 12’ x 12’ exhibitor space may be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Boy Scout Troop 25, 22 Scenic Hill Road.

Space fees are $60 prior to Aug. 1 and $75 after that date.

By Lauren Garrison
Register Staff
ANSONIA — Lt. Wayne Williams, a 20-year veteran of the department, has been suspended for three weeks as a result of an incident that happened in the summer of 2002 while he was off-duty, according to an attorney for the city.
Attorney Francis Teodosio said Thursday the Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously July 1 to suspend Williams, who serves as department spokesman. Minutes from the commission’s meeting show that Williams was found to be in violation of an Ansonia duty manual, with conduct unbecoming of an officer and violation of the oath of office code of ethics.

Read the full story here.

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
SEYMOUR — The Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday once again hit the brakes on a controversial proposal to build a truck school on Pearl Street, a move the attorney for the applicant said will force the matter back to court, and hit taxpayers hard in the pockets.

Read the full story here.

By Michelle Tuccitto Sullo
Naugatuck Valley Bureau Chief
DERBY — A Superior Court judge acknowledges in a recent ruling that the relationship between the city and an ousted downtown developer is broken, so forcing the parties into an agreement to revamp the south side of Main Street wouldn’t make sense.

Read the full story here.

By Sarah W. Caron
Register Correspondent
SHELTON — The Board of Aldermen Thursday approved a controversial ordinance that will provide the same stipend to the director of the Office of Emergency Management as is provided to the fire chief.

Read the full story here.

SHELTON — A ziti and meatball dinner will be held 6-11 p.m. July 17 at Pine Rock Park Company 4 Fire Department, 722 Long Hill Ave.
Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Children 3 and younger eat for free.
For tickets, call Jeff at 895-2607. There will be a raffle for sporting tickets, gift cards and gift baskets.

SHELTON — The Shelton Trails Committee is holding two work parties.
On Saturday, at 8:30 a.m., meet at south entrance of Riverview Park on Route 110 by the baseball diamonds. The group will be repairing stairs and clearing brush;bring g l o v e s , p r u n e r s , rakes, weed whackers, shovels and sledgehammers.
On Jul y 25, at 8:30 a.m., meet at the Abby Wright Parking Lot on Nells Rock Road across from L’Hermitage Condominiums.
The group will be repairing a gate damaged by vandalism, installing drainage, planting flowers and making other trail improvements. Bring gloves, bug repellent, shovels, picks and pruners.
For more information, go to www.sheltontrails.org.

By James Tinley
Register Staff
A Derby man faces up to four years in prison, but might not have to serve any time after pleading guilty to molesting a 14-year-old girl.
Ceasar Rueda, 45, agreed to a cap of 10 years in prison suspended after he serves four years, with five years of probation under a plea deal entered Wednesday at Superior Court in Milford.

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By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
ANSONIA — Aviatrix Amelia Earhart will appear Monday at the Derby Historical Society’s 19th annual Silver Tea.
Actress Karen Tracy of Naugatuck will portray the aviation pioneer during the annual fundraiser at John J. Sullivan’s restaurant.

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By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
SEYMOUR — Soon after Seymour High School softball coach Ken Pereiras appealed to the community to pitch in to buy rings for his championship Wildcats, several fans stepped up to the plate.

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By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
DERBY — Gilbert and Crescent streets residents who have been plagued by flooding issues for years will soon get some much-needed relief.
The Inland Wetlands Commission Wednesday unanimously approved an application on behalf of the city that calls for significant drainage improvements in the Gilbert Street area.

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By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
ANSONIA — A member of Ansonia High School class of 2009 will be presented with a $5,000 Julian A. Taylor Scholarship Award Sunday.
Honoree Ikechukwu Umeugo said, “I’m so happy and thankful that this scholarship was established to help people out. I will put it to the best possible use.”

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By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
SEYMOUR — A week after the federal government committed $2.5 million in funding to build a long-awaited fish bypass channel on the Tingue Dam, the state has followed suit.
Gov. Jodi Rell announced Tuesday that $2.5 million in matching funds, courtesy of a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has been approved, and will be used for the project, which is expected to start later this summer.

Read the full story here.

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
As the man behind the camera at local events for nearly two decades, lifelong Valley resident Fred Ortoli has had the opportunity to observe the community from a unique perspective.
Residents and business people have come to know his photography skills as well as his strong commitment to the Valley.

Read the full story here.

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
The executive director of the Father McKenna St. Vincent De Paul Society said she is “thrilled to death” the organization has received an allocation from the Valley United Way for the first time.
“We are so low on food,” Sandi Bailie said Wednesday. “The shelves are bare.”

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Shelton man used crack,
heroin, they allege

By Michelle Tuccitto Sullo
Naugatuck Valley Bureau Chief
SHELTON — A man accused of robbing two banks recently did so out of desperation for cash to sustain his long-standing drug habit, and a movie trailer provided him with the inspiration, according to police.
Shawn Gullberg, 26, of 305 Coram Ave., told police that a commercial advertising the movie “Public Enemies,” starring Johnny Depp as the infamous bank robber John Dillinger, gave him the idea for how to make money for drugs quickly, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.

Read the full story here.







Depp as Dillinger

By James Tinley
Register Staff
Tiffany Perry, the Ansonia woman accused of stabbing to death a 22-year-old neighbor at the Ansonia Olson Drive housing complex, has until the end of the month to decide if she wants to have a probable cause hearing.
Perry, of 144 Olson Drive, appeared in Superior Court in Milford Tuesday wearing a pink T-shirt that read: “Little bit mischievous.” She has been held in lieu of $750,000 bail since her arrest.

Read the full story here.

By Lauren Garrison
Register Staff
An Ansonia man who stole thousands of dollars from his elderly mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday.
Owen Billing left his mother penniless, but Billing and his attorney painted a different picture at Tuesday’s sentencing hearing in Superior Court in Derby.

Read the full story here.

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
DERBY — Those looking to tempt their taste buds with foods from around the world, as well as some local fare, should bring their appetites to the 31st annual St. Mary’s Church Food Festival this week.

Read the full story here.

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
and Lauren Garrison
Register Staff
SEYMOUR — Brian Koskelowski, chairman of the Republican Town Committee and a volunteer firefighter, was placed on administrative leave by the Board of Fire Chiefs Monday following an incident in which he allegedly used his flashing blue lights improperly.
Koskelowski, 44, the son of First Selectman Robert Koskelowski, was arrested by state police July 1 and charged with criminal impersonation, reckless driving and use of unauthorized colored lights.

Read the full story here.

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
SEYMOUR — Former Superintendent of Schools Thomas J. Petruny was fondly remembered by colleagues Monday as a man who always had students’ best interests in mind.
Petruny, 61, who lived in Beacon Falls with his wife, Irene, died Sunday at Connecticut Hospice after losing his battle with cancer. He leaves behind two daughters, two grandchildren and two stepchildren.

Read the full story here.

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
SHELTON — Police didn’t have to go far to find a suspect in a June bank robbery.
Shawn Gullberg, 26, of 305 Coram Ave., was arrested Monday in connection with a June 13 robbery at the Wachovia Bank branch, 320 Coram Ave.
Gullberg already was being held Monday at police headquarters on charges of first-degree robbery and first-degree larceny in connection with Friday’s robbery at the Bank of America.

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By Lauren Garrison
Register Staff
ANSONIA — Police charged Jerry Schwab, Oxford Ambulance Association director and Valley Emergency Medical Services president, with driving under the influence over the weekend, but Schwab says he was suffering from low blood sugar.
Schwab, 29, of 264 Quaker Farms Road, Oxford, is also a member of the Oxford Board of Education. He explained Monday that he suffers from a hypoglycemic disorder, which causes drops in blood sugar similar to diabetes.

Read the full story here.

Official accused of
impersonating police
SEYMOUR — The chairman of Seymour’s Republican Town Committee faces charges of impersonating a police officer after police say he used a blue light on his car to try and stop another driver.
Police say 44-year-old Brian Koskelowski was charged with criminal impersonation, reckless driving and use of unauthorized colored lights. He was arrested at his home following the incident last week and is due in court July 13.
Police say the volunteer fireman, who is son of Seymour First Selectman Robert Koskelowski, flashed the blue light as a vehicle sped past him while driving in the breakdown lane. Koskelowski says he was only trying to alert the other driver to his presence.
In 2008, Koskelowski paid a fine after pulling over a car in Seymour.
— AP

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
ANSONIA — Erika Poquette, 18, wants people who suffer with lupus to know they cannot let the chronic autoimmune disease rule their lives.
Poquette graduated from Ansonia High School last month. She was diagnosed with lupus in February 2005, when she was in eighth grade at Assumption School.
Yet despite dealing daily with the disease, Poquette excelled in academics and played softball and volleyball all four years of high school. She served as captain of both teams, said volleyball coach Brian Casey.

Read the full story here.

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
SHELTON — Picture a place where patients feel comfortable having an MRI, CT scan, X-ray or ultrasound, and you will be imagining Griffin Hospital’s Imaging & Diagnostics Center at Ivy Brook.
The facility features high-tech equipment, patient amenities and follows the Planetree model of health care.

Read the full story here.

By Register Staff

SHELTON — The assessor’s office is accepting applications for partial refund of rent and utility bills from elderly and totally disabled renters, whose income for 2008 did not exceed $30,500 if single, or $37,300 if married.
The program is available to renters who were 65 years old, on or before Dec. 31, 2008, and to renters, regardless of age, who are totally disabled.
An individual who receives permanent full disability benefits under Social Security, or under any federal, state, or local government retirement or disability plan, including the Railroad Retirement Act, is eligible for the program.
Applicants must bring to the assessor’s office their 2008 rent receipts, utility bills’ receipts, and proof of all income, including Social Security.
The 2008 Social Security benefit statement (Form SSA-1099) must be submitted.
Applicants who filed a federal tax return for 2008 are requested to present a copy to the assessor’s office for verification of income.
Forms can be filed preferably between 9 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday, in the assessor’s office at City Hall, until Sept. 15.
If morning hours are a hardship for an applicant, the forms can be filed in the afternoon. For more information, call the assessor’s office 924-1555, Ext. 14.
Some of the assessor’s office staff will be at Wesley Heights this month to accept applications from residents. The assessor’s office staff will also visit The Ripton this month to accept applications.

By James Tinley
Register Staff
SHELTON — Police said they were aided Friday by a retired Stamford police detective in tracking down two people later arrested for their alleged roles in a Trap Falls Road bank robbery.

Read the full story here.

By Register Staff
SEYMOUR — A business sustained smoke damage after a machine malfunctioned early Friday.
Fire Chief Scott Andrews said firefighters received a report of an alarm at 9:24 a.m. at JV Precision Machine Co. at 71 Cogwheel Lane.
Upon arrival, firefighters could see moderate smoke venting on the right side of the building, and heavy smoke inside, according to Andrews.
An air compressor in the building had ruptured an oil line, he said.
“The fire self-extinguished, but only after filling the building with smoke,” Andrews said.
Firefighters ventilated the building, though Andrews said he is unsure of the extent of the smoke damage. No one was injured.
The building was unoccupied at the time due to the holiday.

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
SEYMOUR — Students needing extra help with reading, math and literacy support will get a boost this fall, thanks to some federal stimulus funds.

Read the full story here.

The Jones Family Farms in Shelton hosted the first Red, White and Blue Festival Friday. The event raised money for Area Congregations Together, which runs the Spooner House shelter and Valley Food Bank. Above, Piper Loglisci of Stamford plays in the bubble area for kids at the festival. Below, Saylor Modica, 2, enjoys a sundae with her father, Joe Modica of Waterbury. / Peter Casolino photos

SHELTON – Police said the Bank of America on Trap Falls Road was robbed at around 3 p.m. today and two suspects are in custody.

Read more here.

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites children ages 5 to 11 to share a book during the popular "Read to Sandy" program on Tuesday, July 28 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Each child will be given a 10-15 minute time slot to read to Sandy. Sandy is a therapy dog registered with Therapy Dogs, Inc. and volunteers at local schools, hospitals and nursing homes. This is a great opportunity for beginner or reluctant readers to build confidence, enhance their reading skills and encourage a love of reading. Come select a book from "Sandy’s Favorite Books" on display each month.
Registration is requested for this program. For further information or to register, please call the children’s room at 736-1482, stop by the library at 313 Elizabeth Street or visit the library’s website at www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

DERBY - Tween Game Night will continue throughout the summer at the Derby Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Bring along a friend to check out Game Night on July 7 and August 4 which features the Nintendo Entertainment Game System Wii along with a variety of board games. Snacks will be provided.
Parents are required to remain in the library while their child attends the program.
Preteens between the ages of 8 and 11 are welcome to register. For further information or to register, please visit the library website at www.derbypubliclibrary.org or call the children’s room at 736-1482.

DERBY - How would you like to touch a T-rex tooth, feel a black bear’s fur or look a tarantula in the eyes (you have 2, it has 8)?
These are just some of the exciting and educational opportunities that will take place during the Yale Peabody Museum…On the Road program at the Derby Public Library on Friday, July 10 at 1 p.m.
As part of the Book Buddies program, children ages 3 to 7 are invited to listen to stories about dinosaurs and more read by the young adults. Refreshments will also be served.
For further information or to register, please check the Library website at www.derbypubliclibrary.org or call the children’s room at 736-1482.

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites children ages 3-7 to join Maria Douglas of Magic Storybook and Creative Arts for Rhythm Makers on Monday, July 13 and 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Walk to the beat of Mr. Whole Note, dance to Baby Quarter Note and clap to Mrs. Half Note and recognize the notes by name.
During this half-hour music enrichment program, children will learn about rhythm and pitch through dance, games, instruments and props.
Class size is limited so register early. For more information or to register, please contact the Library at 736-1482 or the library’s website at www.derbypubliclibrary.org

DERBY - Join the fun with Sparkles the Clown on Tuesday, July 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. when she brings magic and laughter to the Derby Public Library during this family evening program celebrating the Library’s carnival-themed summer reading program "Reading is a Thrill!" Sparkles will also share her talent of balloon sculpting with the audience.
Children ages 3 and up are invited to attend. Registration is requested. For further information or to register, please visit the Library website at www.derbypubliclibrary.org or call the children’s room at 736-1482.

DERBY - The Whitney Water Center’s Science Outreach Program will present three different classes for children at the Derby Public Library throughout the summer.
The first program Rainstick will be Friday, July 17 at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. and is open to children entering 2nd grade and up. After listening to a fable set in Africa, we will make an instrument that echoes the sound of rainfall.
On Friday, July 31 at 10 and 11:15 a.m., Oozing Oobleck will be the program for kids 2nd grade and up. Following a reading of the book Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss, participants will explore the properties of different liquids and solids and whether these properties change when the materials are combined to make oobleck.
Water Art will be offered on Friday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. for children 1st grade and up. Using a variety of different art techniques, we will explore properties of water.
To be a part of these fun, hands-on programs, call the library at 736-1482 or visit the website at www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

DERBY - Jean Mai of Science Snoopers presents "Magical Wings" at the Derby Public Library on Wednesday, July 22 at 1 p.m.
Science Snoopers is a program designed to introduce children to the natural world around them. This hour-long, interactive science program will focus on the world of butterflies. Following a short lecture, enhanced with hands-on material, props or an experiment, there will be storytelling and an art project.
Children ages 5 and up are welcome to register. Class size will be limited so register early! For further information or to register, please visit the library website at www.derbypubliclibrary.org or call the children’s room at 736-1482.

DERBY - Farm on Wheels visits the Derby Public Library on Friday, July 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Come face to face with about 15 different farm animals during this special outdoor program at the library.
Kelly Cronin, owner of a local 12 acre farm, will bring some of her farm friends for this fun and educational experience. Children ages 3 and up are welcome to register.
For further information or to register, visit the library website at www.derbypubliclibrary.org or call the children’s room at 736-1482.

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will offer a Magic Workshop presented by Kathy Trusdell on Wednesday, July 29 and August 5 at 1 p.m. for children ages 8 to 11.
This two week session will begin with history of magic and one of the oldest magic tricks performed. Participants will also find out what it takes to become a good magician. Each participant will receive a "magic bag" to personalize and learn two or three tricks. The second week will review tricks learned the prior week and discuss showmanship. The kids may volunteer to show off their newly acquired skills if they wish along with adding a few more to their repertoire. All materials will be provided and there is no fee to attend the workshop.
Class size will be limited so register early! Be a part of this fun and hands-on activity this summer.
For further details or to register, please visit the library website at www.derbypubliclibrary.org or call the children’s room at 736-1482.

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host Girls Day Out! sponsored by Girl Scouts of CT on Monday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Girls entering grades 4-6 are welcome to join the fun. There will be a mini "spa day" experience with natural beauty tips, jewelry making and more! Girls are asked to bring a bag lunch, with dessert being provided.
Space will be limited so register early! For further information or to register, please visit the library website at www.derbypubliclibrary.org or call the children’s room at 736-1482.

Shelton businessman Brian Stockbridge is starting his cross-country bike trek this weekend in honor of his late son. Follow along as he blogs about his trip here.

Read the Register's June story about Stockbridge and the illness that claimed his son's life here.

By Michelle Tuccitto Sullo
Naugatuck Valley Bureau Chief
DERBY — The state’s attorney’s office has finished its probe into the death of an Ansonia man while in Derby police custody, concluding that any physical force used by police and private citizens that night was justified and reasonable.
State’s Attorney Kevin Lawlor for the Ansonia-Milford Judicial District issued his report Thursday in the death of James Thieringer Jr.

Read the full story here.

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
DERBY — “Let the sun shine” could be a slogan for a business opening in September that is dedicated to green energy solutions.
Environmental Management Consultants Inc. is planning to expand with the launch of Alternative Global Energy Inc., said sales manager Bill Steeves.

Read the full story here.

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
SEYMOUR — Seymour High School head softball coach Ken Pereiras thinks his winning Wildcats deserve a little something special after clinching the team’s eighth state championship title.

Read the full story here.

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
SEYMOUR — The federal government has come through with funds to build a fish bypass channel on the Tingue Dam, and that’s no fish story.

Read the full story here.

SHELTON — Veteran police officer Joseph A. “Jay” Silva was nothing if not spontaneous.
“We were living with his sister in Stratford at the time, and it was around midnight,” said his wife of 18 years, Kathleen. “Jay suddenly said to me, ‘Do you feel like taking a ride?’ We get in his car, put the top down, I drive — and we go to Atlantic City. He was very spontaneous that way.”

Read the full story here.

By Michelle Tuccitto Sullo
Naugatuck Valley Bureau Chief
DERBY — The State’s Attorney’s Office has finished its probe into the death of an Ansonia man in Derby police custody, determining that any physical force used by police and private citizens that night was justified and reasonable.

Read the full story here, and read more about it in Friday's New Haven Register.

By Register Staff

SHELTON – Police have charged a Monroe man who had worked as a pharmacist at Stop & Shop with stealing medications.

Read the full story here.

SHELTON — Two people were robbed at gunpoint in a parking lot early Thursday morning, and a police officer responding to the scene got into a car accident, police said.

Read the full story here.