Shelton-Derby, CT|News|
2 Men Accused Of 3 Commercial Burglaries In Shelton: Police
Shelton police said the two were responsible for three break-ins between December and February.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
- Greenwich, CT
I am a veteran journalist with more than 20 years of experience covering municipal governments, education, politics and a host of other topics. I worked at The Hour newspaper in Norwalk in the early 1990s, and subsequently after years of working with various publications and websites, I decided to return to community journalism and joined Patch in 2013. I am a Connecticut native, and I currently live in Fairfield County. I can be reached at alfred.branch@patch.com.
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Trumbull, CT|News|
More Bear Sightings In Trumbull Prompt Police To Issue Advisory
A bear "was seen getting very close to a home" in Trumbull on Wednesday, according to police and animal control.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
Norm Pattis Barred From Discussing Jennifer Dulos Case: Report
As part of a civil settlement, the attorney who represented the late Fotis Dulos reportedly agreed to not talk about the case for 40 years.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Shelton-Derby, CT|News|
Former CT House Leader Themis Klarides Weighs Gubernatorial Run
The Republican, who represented Derby, Orange and Woodbridge, was Minority Leader in the Connecticut House from 2015-2020.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
Guilford Man Accused Of Robbing A Bank In Shelton: Police
Kevin Kelly, 36, was arrested on a warrant Tuesday.
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Shelton-Derby, CT|News|
Suspect Arrested In Shelton Bank Robbery: Police
A 36-year-old Guilford man was arrested on a warrant Tuesday.
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Orange, CT|News|
Former Nurse At Orange Clinic Sentenced In Stolen Fentanyl Case
Donna Monticone was accused of stealing dozens of doses of fentanyl intended for patients at the fertility clinic where she used to work.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|News|
Oxford Nurse Sentenced In Case Over Stolen Fentanyl: Feds
Donna Monticone was accused of stealing dozens of doses of fentanyl intended for patients at the Orange-based clinic where she used to work.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|News|
Power Line Repair In Oxford Results In Temporary Outage For 300
Eversource shut off power for about two hours Tuesday in the Quaker Farms Road area to repair twisted utility lines.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
Michelle Troconis Again Denied Removal Of GPS Device
The suspect in the disappearance of Jennifer Farber Dulos has worn the monitoring device for just shy of two years.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
Troconis Family Issues New Statement In Jennifer Dulos Case
Monday marks the two-year anniversary of Jennifer Dulos' disappearance, and the family of suspect Michelle Troconis has something to say.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|News|
Oxford Memorial Day Parade Set For May 31
Last year, the town held an automobile procession in place of the parade in a nod to the coronavirus pandemic.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Naugatuck, CT|News|
Naugatuck Man Wins CT Lottery Prize
The lucky winner purchased the ticket in Naugatuck, according to the Connecticut Lottery.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Shelton-Derby, CT|News|
Shelton Man Arrested With Fentanyl, Oxycodone & Marijuana: Police
Newtown cops arrested the suspect after finding the drugs in his car following a traffic stop, authorities said.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Fentanyl, Oxycodone & Marijuana Seized After Newtown Traffic Stop
Newtown cops pulled over the driver, a Shelton resident, after discovering the license plate on his car was for a different vehicle.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Trumbull, CT|News|
Bear Sightings Reported In Trumbull: Police
No injuries have been reported, but Trumbull police and animal control officers urge residents not to try to feed or get close to the bears.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Trumbull, CT|News|
2 Men Arrested On Assault Charges After Trumbull Mall Scuffle
The two punched employees at a T-Mobile store, and one of them then fought with police when they arrested him, authorities said.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Shelton-Derby, CT|News|
Downed Power Line Temporarily Shutdown Road In Shelton: FD
A portion of Nells Rock Road was closed Friday as crews repaired the line.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Monroe, CT|News|
Beware Of Home Improvement Scams, Monroe Police Warn
Fraudulent roof or chimney repairs are just two of the scams.
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Shelton-Derby, CT|News|
Shelton & Derby Coronavirus Cases Continue To Drop
The two communities — and Connecticut — have made significant progress in driving down coronavirus infections.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
