By D.M.Livingston|Published Nov 20, 2025 9:39AM

Waterbury, CT — Jalen Skeete, 24, who sparked a multi-town police pursuit earlier this month, is scheduled to be arraigned today, November 20, 2025, in Waterbury GA 4. Skeete was arrested by State Police on November 7, 2025, following the hectic search that involved multiple jurisdictions.

Skeete faces a mix of misdemeanor and infraction charges stemming from the incident in Waterbury with more serious charges filed in Danbury.

Charges

Court records list the following charges:

• Reckless Driving – Misdemeanor (Class D)
• Evade Responsibility – Injury/Property Damage – Misdemeanor (Class A) [2 counts]
• Operate Motor Vehicle Without License – Infraction
• Failure to Drive in Proper Lane – Infraction
• Failure to Comply with Passing on Right Rules – Infraction

All offenses reportedly occurred on November 7, 2025, the day of the pursuit.

Court and Docket Details

• Docket Number: U04W-MV25-0491966-S
• Court: Waterbury GA 4
• Purpose of Hearing: Arraignment
• Hearing Date: November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM

This arraignment marks the first court appearance for Skeete in connection with the chase that drew attention across multiple towns in the region. Authorities continue to monitor developments in the case.

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Related Charges in Danbury

In addition to his Waterbury arraignment, Julen Skeete faces multiple charges in Danbury stemming from the same November 7, 2025, incident. His next pre-trial hearing is scheduled for November 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

Danbury authorities have charged Skeete with:

• Reckless Driving – 1st offense
• Engaging Police in Pursuit – 1st offense
• Evade Responsibility – Physical Injury – 1st offense
• Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree – Misdemeanor (Class A)
• Interfering with Officer / Resisting – Misdemeanor (Class A)

All charges remain pending, and Skeete has entered a Not Guilty plea on each count. These Danbury charges are directly connected to the multi-town police pursuit that also led to his arrest in Waterbury.

The charges in Waterbury and Danbury are both connected to the same multi-town police pursuit on November 7, 2025. Skeete now faces a combination of misdemeanor and infraction charges across both jurisdictions, with upcoming court dates in Waterbury today and Danbury on November 24. Authorities continue to monitor the case as it moves through the legal system.

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