The Waterbury Times|Published Nov 21, 2025

Updated Nov 26, 2025 6:11PM

WATERBURY -At approximately 10:00 AM, on Nov 20, Waterbury Police executed a series of coordinated warrants across the city, targeting narcotics activity and illegal firearm possession.

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Warrants were conducted at 71 Sullivan Street (Apt. 4), 94 Charles Street (Lighters 2 Ashtrays Smoke Shop), a warrant for the person of Steven Echevarria, 50, and a warrant for a gray/green BMW. The operation involved the Vice and Intelligence Unit, Crime Prevention Unit, and the Auto Theft Task Force.

During the investigation police seized:

• 60 grams of cocaine
• 6.8 grams of fentanyl
• 400 grams of marijuana
• 107.8 grams of crack cocaine
• Springfield Armory 9mm handgun
• Approximately $13,000 in cash

Waterbury Crime Central – News & Updates

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Arrests

Steven Echevarria, 50, Waterbury
Charged with:

• Operating a Drug Factory
• Possession of Marijuana With Intent to Sell
• Conspiracy to Commit Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Sell
• Conspiracy to Commit Possession of ½ Ounce or More of Cocaine / Freebase Cocaine

Ashlyn Johnson, 31, Waterbury
Charged with:

• Theft of a Firearm
• Operating a Drug Factory
• Unlawful Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine
• Possession of Narcotics With Intent to Sell
• Possession of Marijuana With Intent to Sell

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The Waterbury Police Department says it remains committed to targeting violent crime, illegal firearms, and drug distribution throughout the city.

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