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Naugatuck Animal Control urges people to adopt shelter dogs as facility hits capacity
Naugatuck Animal Control is urging people to adopt shelter dogs as their facility hits maximum capacity. The facility says it has more than seven dogs available for adoption and more are coming soon once their stray hold is up. You can see the dogs that are available here. According to animal control, the dogs are very stressed and are starting…
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3 teens accused of setting fire to Naugatuck Public Works dump truck
Three teenagers are facing charges after reportedly setting fire to a dump truck belonging to Naugatuck Public Works on Friday. Emergency crews were called to the public works storage area behind 211 Spring Street around 1:20 p.m. Once there, police said a Borough of Naugatuck Department of Public Works dump truck was engulfed in flames. Firefighters extinguished the flames and…
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$21 million in federal grant money approved for Connecticut transportation projects
From road safety to greenway connections, Connecticut projects are set to benefit from a nationwide grant program from the U.S. Department of Transportation. As part of its Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant program, six different Connecticut projects are receiving federal funding. Of the $3.3 trillion in nationwide funding, the Connecticut projects will receive a total of $21.8 million, according toU…
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Bystander who witnesses attempted carjacking intervenes with hammer in Naugatuck
A man that allegedly tried to steal a car in Naugatuck over the weekend was met with a hammer after a bystander intervened, according to police. Police were called to an attempted carjacking at Fulling Mills Deli on Prospect Street Saturday at about 5:30 p.m. Authorities said a 23-year-old man tried to steal a vehicle with a person inside, but…
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Man arrested in Naugatuck after trying to light home on fire: police
A man was arrested after trying to light a home on fire following a domestic incident in Naugatuck, according to police. Authorities responded to a call reporting a physical altercation on Monday at around 6:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man holding a possible ignition source near a leaking heating oil tank. In response, officers evacuated other occupants, including…
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‘Swatting' incident reported in Naugatuck
Naugatuck Police say they responded to a “swatting” incident today, meant to deliberately deceive officers and trigger an armed response. Officers responded to Round Tree Drive around 2 p.m. after a call reporting a shooting at the address, only to discover that the call was unfounded. The department is actively investigating this case and has condemned the “dangerous and illegal”…
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Naugatuck native recognized for work with humanitarian organization ShelterBox
Kerri Murray is awarded the “2024 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Vision Award” from Providence College.
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Several arrested after rental car dispute escalates in Naugatuck
Four people have been arrested after an apparent rental car dispute escalated in Naugatuck last week. The police department said the incident happened on Jan. 19. A man allegedly rented a 2020 Honda Civic from an unlicensed car rental business in Waterbury. The car was never returned or paid for, according to police. Two others got into a car and…
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First responders help deliver baby boy in Naugatuck
Naugatuck first responders helped a mom deliver her healthy baby boy at home on Wednesday. Sergeant Deely and Officer Cotto responded to a home around 11 a.m. and found the mom in a second-floor bathroom with her husband and her labor was pretty far along, police said. Naugatuck Emergency Medical Services responded and determined that taking her to a medical…
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Man fled after splitting utility pole in half, hitting parked car in Naugatuck: police
Police have arrested a man who they said fled the scene of a crash in Naugatuck on Sunday where a utility pole was split in half and a parked car was struck. Officers responded to a crash early in the morning at the intersection of Buckingham Street, North Church Street and Bradbury Street. According to investigators, 20-year-old Mauricio Alziphat, of…
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Naugatuck police offer reward for leads in June robbery and assault
The search is on for a robber who attacked a Naugatuck man in his 80s. It happened in June, but the victim, Jack Hutt, is still recovering and now police are hoping the public can help track down the suspect. “I’m in a constant state of exhaustion a lot of times,” Hutt said. He is still feeling effects of...
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Naugatuck police offer reward for leads in June robbery and assault
Police are offering a reward to help catch the person who attacked and robbed a man in his 80s inside his Naugatuck home in June.
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Man evades scene after crashing into dry cleaner in Naugatuck: police
A man who left the scene after crashing into a dry cleaner in Naugatuck on Christmas Eve has been arrested, according to police. Officers were called to Beany’s Cleaners on Rubber Avenue early Christmas Eve after getting a report of a vehicle that collided with the building. Investigators said the crash caused significant damage to the building and a...
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Do you recognize this dog? Dog found abandoned near Naugatuck industrial park
Animal control in Naugatuck is searching for the owner of a dog who was found abandoned near an industrial park over the weekend. Officers responded to reports of an abandoned dog at the Naugatuck Industrial Park on Saturday. According to police, the dog was found near a plastic transport-type crate in the road. It is believed the dog was confined…
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Griffin Health campus provides resources to former Stone Academy students
In Naugatuck, a brand-new school campus for nursing students is focusing on helping former Stone Academy students get back on track. Griffin Hospital’s School of Allied Health is being praised by some former Stone Academy students whose education was put on hold when their school abruptly closed in February. Anna Jarjura said her goal of becoming a nurse now...
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New campus aims to provide resources for former Stone Academy students
In Naugatuck, a brand-new school campus for nursing students is helping former Stone Academy students get back on track. This comes after Stone Academy abruptly closed in February.
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Man faces charges for violent assault at Naugatuck bar
A man that was wanted for a violent attack at a Naugatuck bar has been taken into custody in Florida and has been transported back to Connecticut to face charges. Naugatuck police said the attack happened on Oct. 8 at Sagres Bar and Restaurant on Maple Street. Authorities in Florida said Eloy Junio Medeiroa De Oliveria was apprehended in Martin…
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Runners bring game ball for Army-Navy game through CT
The 124th Army-Navy game will be at Gillette Stadium this weekend and runners from both academies are trekking several states on foot with the game footballs in hand. They are in Connecticut on Friday.
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Police warn of increase in tire thefts across Naugatuck
Naugatuck police are warning residents to be alert amid an uptick in tire thefts across town this holiday season. Authorities said they have seen a significant increase in tire and motor vehicle thefts over the past few days. The police department is advising residents to install security cameras where cars are parked, if possible. They also say you should join…
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Man accused of assaulting 2 people after road rage incident in Naugatuck
Police have arrested a man who is accused of assaulting two people after a road rage incident in Naugatuck last week. Officers were called to New Haven Road on Friday around 10 a.m. after getting reports of an assault that stemmed from a road rage incident. Investigators said the incident began on New Haven Road between two vehicles. One vehicle…