Magnet School Settlement + Officer Involved Shooting

SHELTON & DERBY, CT — There was plenty of news across Shelton and Derby during 2021. If you missed any of it, here's a roundup of some of the most read stories:

Home Prices In Shelton-Derby Area Increased Recently

Single-family home values increased 19.1 percent over the year, compared with 10.7 percent for attached properties such as condominiums. Read more...

Former CT Rep. Themis Klarides Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Former state Rep. Themis Klarides, who is considering a gubernatorial run, announced Tuesday that she has tested positive for the coronavirus and is quarantining at home. Read more...

Shelton HS Prom Only Open To 'In-Person' Students: Report

This year's proms for Shelton High School's juniors and seniors will only be for students enrolled as in-person learners, one of several restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic... Read more...

16-Year-Old Accused Of Murder In Shelton: Police

A 16-year-old Ansonia teen was arrested on a warrant by Shelton police Wednesday in connection with the June 12 shooting death of Ivan Whyte, 23, in the parking lot of the Marriott Residence Inn on Bridgeport Avenue, according to Shelton police. Read more...

Derby Teen Accused Of Stealing And Wrecking A Car: Naugatuck PD

Three teenagers were arrested on charges of larceny, interfering with an officer and related violations Tuesday, after Naugatuck police said they wrecked a stolen car and tried to run from officers. Read more...

Shelton Settles Magnet School Lawsuit With Bridgeport: Report

Shelton Public Schools will pay Bridgeport $652,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Bridgeport over that city educating Shelton students in its magnet schools... Read more...

Derby Police Officer In Shooting Of Armed Suspect Identified

Derby Police Officer Patrick Foley, 35, a 13-year veteran of the department, has been identified as the officer who shot and wounded suspect Cornelius McCollough during an incident early Monday. Read more...

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