Naugatuck Police arrest man for allegedly trying to pass emaciated dog off as found

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Naugatuck, Connecticut – The Naugatuck Police Department has announced the arrest of a Waterbury man who allegedly attempted to pass off an emaciated dog as found. According to an NPD statement, 37-year-old Julio Galindez-Rivera of Waterbury brought an emaciated Chihuahua to the Naugatuck Animal Control Facility claiming he found the dog the day before on … Read more

Enfield Police arrest 59-year-old West Springfield man for sexual assault of a minor

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Enfield, Connecticut – The Enfield Police Department has announced the arrest of 59-year-old Derrick Gaither, whose last known address is in West Springfield, Massachusetts. According to an EPD statement, Gaither befriended the victim in person and via social media contact. He allegedly gained her trust over months or even years and used that trust to … Read more

Naugatuck Police arrest woman after two children found playing in the roadway wearing onesie pajamas

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Naugatuck, Connecticut – The Naugatuck Police Department has announced the arrest of a woman after two children were found playing near the roadway in cold weather. According to an NPD statement, officers responded to a report of two children found unsupervised and wandering near Cross Street around noon on January 18, 2025. Police say concerned … Read more

Ansonia Police arrest man who allegedly shot his girlfriend in the leg

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Ansonia, Connecticut – The Ansonia Police Department says it has arrested a man after his girlfriend was shot in the leg. According to APD, Griffin Hospital reported to APD that they were treating a 27-year-old female for a gunshot wound to the leg on January 18, 2025. Authorities say the victim reported that she was … Read more

Norwalk Police arrest suspect with a machete waiting to assault victim

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Norwalk, Connecticut – The Norwalk Police Department says it arrested a suspect who intended to attack a victim with a machete. According to NPD, the Patrol Division responded to a residence on Scribner Avenue for an unwanted person complaint around 7:30 a.m. on January 4, 2025. Authorities say the complaint reported that Patrick Norris came … Read more

Norwalk Police arrests suspect for threatening to burn down house and kill a resident

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Norwalk, Connecticut – The Norwalk Police Department has announced the arrest of 29-year-old Nabeel Osama Abdallah. According to NPD, officers responded to a call of a disturbance at a residence at 32 Adams Avenue around 7:04 p.m. on December 23, 2024. NPD says Nabeel Osama Abdallah was in the residence saying he had to “complete … Read more

Bridgeport Police arrest suspect within hours of fatal stabbing behind social club

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The Bridgeport Police Department reports that it has arrested a murder suspect within hours of the crime. BPD says a 29-year-old Southington man was fatally stabbed behind a social club in the East End of the City. Police say they have arrested a suspect just twelve hours later. BPD reports that Homicide Detectives arrested 40-year-old … Read more

Shelton Police arrest 21-year-old Jgai Purcell in sexual assault at the Riverwalk

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The Shelton Police Department has announced an arrest in connection to a sexual assault on the Riverwalk on Canal Street. SPD reports that 21-year-old Jgai Purcell was arrested in connection to the case. The incident occurred on August 8, 2024 at the Riverwalk. A 47-year-old woman reported that she was walking her dog when she … Read more

Naugatuck Police arrest father of four-month-old who suffered injuries

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The Naugatuck Police Department has announced the arrest of a father accused of abusing his child. NPD reports that it received a notification from the Connecticut Department of Children and Families about possible child abuse of a four-month-old on August 12, 2024. The Connecticut Children’s Medical Center evaluated the infant. Authorities say it was determined … Read more