Southbury Police Department

05/21/2026

Traffic Advisory – Road Closure Reminder
Strongtown Road near the intersection of Munn Road remains closed due to ongoing construction, with local traffic only restrictions in place.

Please be advised:

Munn Road is designated as “No Thru Trucks”
All truck traffic should use Exit 15 as the designated alternate route.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation. Please plan accordingly and follow posted signage. Thank you for helping keep our roads safe.

04/17/2026

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04/08/2026

On Tuesday, April 7, several members of the Southbury Police Department and the Southbury Emergency Communications Center received commendation medals in recognition of their response to a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus that occurred in the Town of Southbury on February 11, 2026.

The awards were presented by Prospect Mayor Robert Chatfield during a ceremony held in the Town of Prospect, as the school bus involved was transporting students from Region 14. The ceremony included representatives from all emergency service agencies that responded to the incident.

Award recipients from left to right are:

Bottom Row- Sgt. Michael Markette, Sgt. Matthew Keeman, Ofc. Vincent DeSanto, Southbury Emergency Management Director / Dispatch Supervisor, Steve Schnell.

Top Row - Ofc. Kareem El-Ayoub, Detective Brianna Critelli, Ofc. Zachary Simpson, Ofc. Richard Volpe.

Not Pictured - Dispatcher Denise Canale & Dispatcher Amy Radzunas.

04/06/2026

On 04/04/2026 at approximately 1135 hours, Southbury Police responded to Newtown Savings Bank, 685 Main Street South for an individual that was actively attempting to commit Identity Theft and Fraud. After arrival on scene and investigation, Southbury Police took Malik Bennett ( DOB 06/06/2000) of Bronx, NY into custody. Bennett was charged with Criminal Impersonation, 53a-130, Forgery 1st Degree, 53a-138, Criminal Attempt at Larceny 2nd Degree, 53a-123, Identity Theft 1st Degree, 53a-129b and Forgery 3rd Degree, 53a-140. In addition, Southbury Police discovered that Bennett had an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear 1st Degree. Bennett failed to post a total of $125,000.00 in bonds and is scheduled to appear before Waterbury Superior Court on 04/06/2026 at 0900 hours.

03/27/2026

Please avoid the area of 775 Main Street South. The area around the Southbury Green has been evacuated due to a gas leak.

03/22/2026

Thank you Monarch Southbury for recognizing our First Responders!

03/22/2026

Southbury Police are attempting to identify this individual in regard to a shoplifting that occurred at Shop Rite Southbury on 3/14/2026 at approximately 1:30 P.M. Anyone with information about the identity of this individual is asked to contact Officer Sullivan at 203-264-5912.

03/16/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS! 🚨
Southbury PD is seeking Entry Level and Certified Officers to join our team. Serve with pride. Protect with purpose. Build a career that matters.
🗓 Deadline: April 13, 2026
🔗 Apply:

Employment Application*resume [email protected] They can also be mailed to Fiscal Office, 501 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488.

03/10/2026

🚔 Southbury Police to Conduct OUI Enforcement Checkpoint
The Southbury Police Department will conduct an OUI Enforcement Checkpoint on:

📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026
🕖 7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
📍 Main Street North (southbound lanes), between Main Street South and the I‑84 Exit 15 westbound on‑ramp

This checkpoint is part of the department’s ongoing commitment to reducing impaired driving and enhancing roadway safety throughout the Town of Southbury. The enforcement initiative is supervised by the Southbury Police Department and funded through a grant from the Connecticut Department of Transportation OUI Enforcement Program.
🚨 Drive sober. Plan ahead. Help keep Southbury’s roads safe.

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03/10/2026

Thank you to Monarch Southbury for inviting us to spend time with your wonderful residents yesterday. We always appreciate the opportunity to connect with our community. Your hospitality and the warm welcome from everyone made the visit truly special. We look forward to coming back again soon! Station Dog Luke sends his thanks too. He loved all the attention!