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…

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…

Remembering the life of a baby girl taken so soon. People in Naugatuck gathered on Saturday for a vigil honoring Camilla Francisquini, who was only 11 months old when she was killed.

Remembering the life of a baby girl taken so soon. People in Naugatuck gathered on Saturday for a vigil honoring Camilla Francisquini, who was only 11 months old when she was killed. “To deal with a tragedy like this is hard. It hurts and it’s always going to hurt,” Tiana, Camilla’s aunt said. The pain still hasn’t gone away...

The Naugatuck Police Department is warning people to be extra cautious due to an increased amount of car theft, specifically involving Hyundai models. Thieves tried to steal a Hyundai that was parked at Bradley Street in Naugatuck overnight from Sept.14 to Sept.15. The suspects were caught when the car alarm went off, according to officials. On Wednesday morning, a 2017…

State police have arrested a Naugatuck police officer who was under criminal investigation for his use of a stun gun during an arrest earlier this month.

State police have arrested a Naugatuck police officer who was under criminal investigation for his use of a stun gun during an arrest earlier this month. Thirty-six-year-old Nicholas Kehoss, a 13-year veteran of the police force, has been charged with intentional cruelty to persons and assault in the third degree. The incident happened on Oct. 14 during the arrest of…

Naugatuck police released new details Monday on an officer under criminal investigation for his use of a stun gun during an arrest earlier this month.

Naugatuck police released new details Monday on an officer under criminal investigation for his use of a stun gun during an arrest earlier this month.

Naugatuck police released new details Monday on an officer under criminal investigation for his use of a stun gun during an arrest earlier this month. The officer was identified as Nicholas Kehoss, a 13-year veteran of the police force. The Oct. 14 incident involved the arrest of 33-year-old Jarrell Day, of Waterbury. The arrest followed a brief pursuit and foot…

A Naugatuck police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave amid a criminal investigation into the use of a stun gun during an arrest earlier this month, according to the department. The arrest took place on October 14. According to Naugatuck police, during an internal preliminary use-of-force review, the department raised concerns about the use of the stun gun…

The Naugatuck Valley Health District is warnings residents to protect their pets after a skunk tested positive for rabies on Wednesday. Health officials said the skunk was found on Melbourne Street. Rabies is a viral disease and it is most commonly transmitted by an animal bite. It can be transmitted to humans. The disease is spread mostly by wild animals,…

Naugatuck police charge woman in fatal motorcycle crash in Naugatuck Naugatuck police have charged a woman in connection with a crash in June that killed one motorcyclist and injured two others. The crash happened on New Haven Road around 8:30 p.m. on June 16. They said the woman crossed the center lane and struck three motorcycles. Police said 22-year-old Travis…

Route 8 North in Naugatuck was closed after a crash on Friday morning and the road has reopened. The road was closed between exits 26 and 27 after a crash around 9:20 a.m., according to CTRoads.org.

Crews began tearing down an abandoned mill property on Water Street in Naugatuck that caught fire and burned for hours Monday night.

Firefighters battled a large fire at a vacant mill building in Naugatuck Monday night and demolition crews have begun to knock it down.

Crews responded to a large fire at a vacant mill building in Naugatuck Monday night.

Crews battled a fire at a large vacant building in Naugatuck Monday night and continued to battle hotspots Tuesday morning.

Firefighters battled a large fire at a vacant mill building in Naugatuck Monday night and demolition crews have begun to knock it down. Officials said the fire started just after 6 p.m. Monday in the area of 200 Water St. and flames were found coming from the roof of the building, which is actually five separate buildings that are connected….

One person was burned and suffered smoke inhalation during a fire on Pond Street in Naugatuck Thursday night, an EMT was injured by falling debris and a cat did not make it out of the house, fire officials said.