Naugatuck Police Department

10/24/2026

Reminder that today is DEA National Drug Take Back Day and you can safely dispose of unused or expired medications from now until 2 PM at the Naugatuck Police Department lobby.

Help keep our community safe by preventing medication misuse and keeping unused medications out of the wrong hands.

10/23/2026

Investigation into Vehicle Break-Ins Leads to Arrest

On October 22, 2026, Naugatuck Police arrested Ebrahim Adam Atiq Almatteri, 18, of Naugatuck, in connection with several vehicle break-ins and attempted break-ins reported earlier this month. The investigation began on October 2, 2026, after officers responded to a call in the Fawn Meadow area for items missing from an unlocked vehicle. Other residents in the neighborhood reported someone trying to open their vehicle doors. Security cameras showed an individual attempting to open several locked vehicles.

Officers identified Almatteri as the person allegedly responsible for entering unlocked vehicles and taking items, as well as trying to open several locked vehicles.

Almatteri was charged with six counts of Attempt to Commit Larceny in the Sixth Degree and one count of Larceny in the Sixth Degree. He was released on a $1,000 surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Waterbury Community Court on October 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Vehicle break-ins are a concern for our community. Officers continue to work to investigate these incidents, identify those responsible, and hold them accountable. Residents are reminded to lock their vehicles, remove valuables, and report suspicious activity to help prevent vehicle break-ins.

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10/21/2026

💊 DEA National Drug Take Back Day

Safely dispose of unused or expired medications this Saturday, October 24, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Naugatuck Police Department lobby.

📍 211 Spring Street, Naugatuck

Help keep our community safe by preventing medication misuse and keeping unused medications out of the wrong hands!

10/20/2026

Naugatuck Man Arrested After Loaded Fi***rm Found During Probation Home Visit

On October 19, 2026, Naugatuck Police detectives assisted Waterbury Adult Probation officers with a home visit involving 25-year-old Jahcyrus Lawrence-Bynum of Naugatuck. Lawrence-Bynum is on adult probation for illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle and carrying a pistol without a pistol permit. Individuals on adult probation are subject to random home searches by their probation officers.

During the home visit, probation officers located a loaded fi***rm in Lawrence-Bynum’s nightstand. A search and seizure warrant was obtained for the residence. No additional fi***rms or illegal contraband were found.

Lawrence-Bynum was arrested and charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Fi***rm, one count related to the fi***rm and one count related to the am******on. He was held on a $250,000 surety bond and was scheduled to appear in Waterbury Superior Court on October 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Any media inquiries can be directed to [email protected].
CN: 2600023714

10/15/2026

The Naugatuck Police Department appreciates the strong partnership and collaboration with the FBI, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and our federal and law enforcement partners in this investigation.

Threats of targeted violence, including those made online, are taken seriously and require a coordinated response to help protect our community and public officials. We remain committed to working with our partners to investigate credible threats and ensure public safety.

SCOTT DYER, 35, of Naugatuck, was arrested yesterday on a federal criminal complaint charging him with threatening to kill members of the Republican Party and a high-ranking public official.

10/15/2026

Man Arrested on Narcotics Sale Charge Following Death Investigation

On October 5, 2026, Naugatuck Police arrested Anthony Vargas, 33, of Waterbury, on an arrest warrant following an investigation into a suspected overdose death that occurred in July.

The initial investigation began on July 6, 2026, when officers responded to a Naugatuck residence for a welfare check and found a person deceased. Responding officers located suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia on the scene. An autopsy would later rule the death caused by an overdose.

During the investigation, Detectives discovered evidence indicating Vargas had allegedly arranged narcotics sales to the deceased just prior to his death. As a result of this investigation, Vargas was charged with Sale of a Narcotic Substance in violation of C.G.S. § 21a-277(a)(1)(A). He was held on a court-set $250,000 cash/surety bond and was arraigned at Waterbury Superior Court on October 7, 2026.

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10/09/2026

You may notice a little more pink on our uniforms this month! 🎀

Throughout October, Naugatuck Police officers are wearing pink patches and pins to raise breast cancer awareness and support those in our community who have been affected by it.

Our Goes Pink fundraising page is open to everyone, so we’d love for the Naugatuck community to join us. If you’d like to donate to Susan G. Komen, you can do so here: http://www.info-komen.org/goto/teamnpdgoespink

Let’s go pink together, Naugatuck! 💗🎀

10/03/2026

Remember our hawk from early September who crashed into a building on Church Street? We have a happy update—he was successfully released back into the wild on Friday! 🦅

After the collision in September left him dazed on the sidewalk, caring community members kept him safe until Officer Leary and Animal Control Officers Rupsis and Sklanka arrived. DEEP’s Environmental Conservation Police then transported him to a wildlife rehabilitator for care.

Thanks to the care provided by Christine’s Critters wildlife rehabilitation center, and the help of DEEP and Officer Dota, this hawk got a second chance to spread his wings.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in getting him safely back where he belongs!

10/02/2026

Naugatuck Woman Arrested on 16 Counts of Animal Cruelty and Additional Harassment/Stalking Charges

On October 1, 2026, Melissa Mae Ahlgren, 35, of Naugatuck, was taken into custody by Berlin Police and transported to Naugatuck Police Headquarters for processing on three outstanding arrest warrants.

The first warrant followed an animal cruelty investigation that began on August 6, 2026 when Animal Control learned of a critically ill five-week-old puppy in Ahlgren’s care. With assistance from Prospect Animal Control, the puppy was taken to an emergency veterinary hospital. Due to the severity of its condition, the puppy was euthanized. A subsequent examination identified bacterial pneumonia and evidence of inadequate nutrition. On August 20, Naugatuck Police and Naugatuck Animal Control executed search warrants at Ahlgren’s Celentano Drive property, where 16 dogs, including multiple young puppies, were seized. (Please note that these dogs are currently in the care of Naugatuck Animal Control as pictured, and are not available for adoption at this time as this case proceeds through the court system.)

Officers found unsanitary conditions, including f***s and urine throughout the home, and reported finding no dog food. The residence had no running water and was condemned by the borough’s building inspector. As a result of this investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained charging Ahlgren with 16 counts of Cruelty to Animals, 4 counts of No Dog/Cat Vaccination, and 4 counts of Failure to Comply with Dog Ownership requirements. She was processed on this arrest warrant on October 1 and held on a $50,000 bond. (Case Number 2600017735)

Ahlgren was also processed on a second arrest warrant stemming from an investigation into a fraudulent advertisement posted on an adult classifieds website using the photographs and personal information of the Naugatuck Animal Control Officer involved in the animal cruelty investigation. The advertisement falsely portrayed the ACO as offering sexual services, listed her former home address and encouraged strangers to arrive without calling. During their investigation, Naugatuck Detectives obtained digital records linking the account used to post the online advertisement to Ahlgren. For this case, Ahlgren was charged with Harassment in the Second Degree, Breach of Peace in the Second Degree, Stalking in the Second Degree, and Criminal Impersonation. She was held on an additional $50,000 bond. (Case Number 2600018138)

Ahlgren also had an outstanding arrest warrant for Failure to Appear in the Second Degree stemming from a DUI case originating in June 2026. She was processed on this warrant and held on an additional $10,000 bond. (Case Number 2600014076)

Ahlgren appeared in Waterbury Superior Court this morning, October 2, 2026, on the charges associated with all three arrest warrants.

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10/02/2026

Man Arrested After Being Found Unresponsive Behind the Wheel in School Driveway

On September 30, 2026, at approximately 9:05 a.m., Naugatuck Police responded to the intersection of Spencer Street and Andrew Avenue, which serves as the main driveway access to Andrew Avenue Elementary School, for a report of an unresponsive driver.

Officers found Aidon Young, 37, of Naugatuck, behind the wheel with the vehicle running and in drive, with his foot on the brake. Emergency personnel broke a window to gain access, and Young was transported to Waterbury Hospital for evaluation.

Witnesses reported observations during school drop-off that raised concerns about possible impairment. Whether impairment contributed to this incident remains under investigation. The Department of Children and Families was notified and is also investigating.

Young was arrested and charged with Reckless Driving in a School Zone and Risk of Injury to a Child. He was held on a $10,000 bond pending a scheduled October 1 appearance in Waterbury Superior Court.

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