By D.M.Livingston|Published Nov 26, 2025

Waterbury, CT —  A 30-year-old man who sustained serious injuries on Friday after attempting to flee officers on foot from the State Street side of the Waterbury Superior Courthouse, ultimately leaping more than 30 feet from the courthouse parking garage to the lower level on Meadow Street was found to be in possession of marijuana.

According to information obtained through our conversation with a Waterbury Police Department detective, the suspect ran through the Superior Court parking garage, likely unaware that the structure drops sharply from the State Street entrance down to the Meadow Street side.

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While attempting to escape, he went over the edge of the garage and fell approximately 32 feet, landing on the pavement below. Emergency responders arrived quickly and transported him to the hospital with significant injuries.

Police confirmed thatthe suspect was found to be in possession of marijuana, and no additional charges have been disclosed at this time.

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This is a developing story, and The Waterbury Times will provide updates as more information becomes available. http://www.thewaterburytimes.com