Shelton police dog, Jager, retires

Officer Christopher Nugent and Jager.
Photo courtesy of Shelton Police Department.

SHELTON >>  The police department recently retired its police dog, Jager.

Jager was paired with Officer Christopher Nugent, and came to the department in 2008, partially through a donation from People's United Bank, Lt. Robert Kozlowsky said in a press release.

Jager assisted in approximately 75 successful tracks and apprehended as many as 15 dangerous suspects during his career, Kozlowsky said. 

Nugent and Jager were also active in the community, visiting area schools and attending community functions and programs.

Kozlowsky said the department is planning on getting another police dog soon. A new handler will also be selected due to Nugent’s recent promotion to the rank of detective,

Anyone who would like to donate to the police K-9 program can do so by sending a check to the Shelton Police Department located at 85 Wheeler St. Checks should be made out to "City of Shelton Special K-9 account." 

Shelton man, 47, has been found

SHELTON >> Police have cancelled their alert for 47-year-old William Luciano who was found Wednesday morning in a cafe after he went missing Tuesday night, according to police.
Lt. Robert Kozlowsky said in a release that Luciano was found at Huntington Street Cafe, at 90 Huntington St., after receiving a tip.
Luciano was transported to the hospital and Kozlowsky said he was uncertain of Luciano’s medical condition.
Kozlowsky said in a release that when Luciano went missing, he was seen heading into the woods by staff members at Shelton Lakes Health Care Center, 5 Lake Road, Tuesday at 11:30 p.m.
Police, Fire and the EMS Department were searching for the man who reportedly has a medical condition. Kozlowsky said in the release that family members of Luciano were helping with the search as were state police and state police dogs.

Shelton man, 47, reported missing

Posted: 01/29/14, 6:51 AM EST 

 

SHELTON >> Police have issued an alert for a 47-year-old man who was last seen heading into the woods by staff members at Shelton Lakes Health Care Center Tuesday.

Lt. Robert Kozlowsky said in a release that William Luciano was last seen fleeing into the adjacent woods of the 5 Lake Road address at 11:30 p.m.
Police, Fire and the EMS Department are currently searching for the man who reportedly has a medical condition. Kozlowsky said in the release that family members of Luciano are helping with the search as are state police and state police dogs.

Luciano is described by police as 5 feet 1 inch tall and 145 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Luciano was last seen wearing a blue sweatshirt, dark color sweatpants and rubberized slippers. No photo was provided.

Anyone with any information should contact the Shelton Police Department at 203-924-1544.

Shelton police release photos of Wells Fargo bank robbery suspects

  

Posted: 12/10/13, 10:14 AM EST | Updated: 21 mins ago

SHELTON >> The Wells Fargo Bank at 320 Coram Ave. was robbed at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to police.

Lt. Robert Kozlowsky said two male suspects fled on foot from the scene with an undetermined amount of money. A weapon was displayed but not used during the robbery.
Kozlowsky said police and detectives are on the scene investigating.

Anyone with any information should contact the Shelton Police Department at 203-924-1544 ext. 330.
Calls are confidential and there is a financial reward for information leading to the arrest in this case, police said.

Robbery reported at Wells Fargo bank in Shelton

SHELTON >> A robbery at the Wells Fargo at 320 Coram Ave. was confirmed by the Police Department.
No further information was provided.

Shelton program highlights cancer surgery options

Shelton Police Officer Mary Beth White

SHELTON - I attended a talk Monday night at the R.D. Scinto Auditorium about reconstructive surgery techniques for breast cancer survivors.

It was presented by Dr. Andrew S. Kenler and Dr. Shareef Jandali. They are members of the Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center at Bridgeport Hospital, part of the Yale-New Haven Health System.

The event was organized by Shelton Police Officer Mary Beth White, pictured above, who was diagnosed last year with Stage 1 breast cancer.

As a breast cancer survivor myself I commend White for bringing such an educational presentation to the community during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Police union to collect food at Shelton Day

SHELTON - The Shelton Police Union will be holding a food drive on Sunday during Shelton Day. 
Non-perishable foods and cash donations will be accepted and will benefit the Shelton High School food bank.
 

 The Shelton High School food bank was started to help provide assistance to families with children who attend any school within the Shelton school system.

 Every day more and more of our residents, through no fault of their own, are finding it increasingly difficult to provide for their families. It is understood that everyone is feeling the impact of the current state of the economy, but it is important to help our neighbors in need.

 Since the food bank focuses on children, please keep “kid-friendly” items in mind. Items such as peanut butter, jelly, pancake mix, syrup, macaroni and cheese, hot chocolate mix, canned vegetables and fruit, and tuna will help build up the food bank before the upcoming holidays. Please be sure to check expiration dates on the donated items.

 Non-food items are also needed. These items include, but are not limited to, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, and deodorant. Also liquid dish detergent, plastic wrap, and aluminum foil will be accepted. 

Cash donations collected will be used to purchase grocery gift cards.

For more information contact Officer Mary Beth White at the Shelton Police Department, 203-924-1544 ext. 416. 

This is a press release from the Shelton Police Department.

Shelton schedules road resurfacing

SHELTON - The following roads have been scheduled to be resurfaced starting this Thursday by the Highways and Bridges Department, in conjunction with Sealcoating Inc. of Braintree, Mass., police said in a release this morning.

Residents and motorists are advised to expect roadway closures, extended traffic delays.
Please plan trips around these areas to avoid extended delays.   

1.  Thursday (all day)

      a.  Waverly Road (entire length) - (first coat). 

            1)  1st Section -  Rt. 108 to Walnut Tree Hill Road. 

            2)  2nd Section – Walnut Tree Hill Road to Booth Hill Road.  

2.   Friday

        a.  Isinglass Road (partial) - (first coat).

             1)  From Rt. 108 to Waverly Road.  (Morning).

        b.  Waverly Road (partial) – (second coat).

              1)  From Walnut Tree Hill to Booth Hill Road.  (Afternoon). 

3.  Monday.

       a.  Isinglass Road (partial) – (second coat).

            1)  From Rt. 108 to Waverly Road.  (Morning).

       b.  Constitution Boulevard South – (first coat).

            1)  From Rt. 110 to new pavement area near Ivy Brook Road.  (afternoon - may go after 5 p.m.).

4.  Tuesday.     

       a.  Constitution Boulevard South – (second coat).

             1)  From Rt. 110 to new pavement area near Ivy Brook Road.  (Morning).

       b.   Constitution Boulevard North – (first coat).

              1)  From Rt. 108 to Summerfield Gardens Condominiums.

5.  Wednesday. 

       a.  Constitution Boulevard North – (second coat).

               1)  From Rt.108 to Summerfield Gardens Condominiums.

Traffic control

Two police officers with cruisers will be assigned for traffic control, along with flaggers from the Highways and Bridges Department. 

Officers will begin at 0700 hours and meet with the resurfacing crews at the Nike Site Recreation Complex, located off of Mohegan Road.
The officers will be assigned from 0700 -1630 hours, or longer if needed.

The Highways and Bridges Department have installed advance notice signs in the areas of work to alert motorists. 

Emergency vehicles

The roads will be accessible to emergency vehicles for calls of service and emergencies. 

School buses

All school buses will have access to their respective routes for pickup and drop off.  The resurfacing process may cause delays in the afternoon drop off. 

General information

The resurfacing process consists of a mix that will cover the existing roadway.  The mix takes approximately one hour to dry before being driven on.
The mix is applied at a width of 11-15 feet and usually takes two passes to cover the entire width of a regular two-lane road.  (Constitution Blvd. is wider.) 


This is a press release from the Shelton Police Department.