The Waterbury Times|Published Feb 5 2026

Updated Mar 25, 2026 4:53PM

Waterbury, CT – Sergeant Donald Robinson has entered a first-time offender program following charges related to his Feb arrest. As part of the program, charges will be dropped if he completes probation. There will be no trial or conviction.

The alleged victim, Domenic Davino Jr., stated via his Facebook Page:

• He retains the right to request restitution.
• His civil case against Robinson and the City of Waterbury is ongoing.
• The internal investigation into the incident is still active.

Davino emphasized that while criminal charges may be dropped, the underlying facts of the case remain.

What now?

While criminal charges may be dropped if Sergeant Robinson successfully completes the first-time offender program, the story is far from over. Domenic Davino Jr. retains the right to seek restitution, his civil case against Robinson and the City is still active, and the internal police investigation remains ongoing.

The Waterbury Times will continue to follow developments and provide updates as more information becomes available

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***original reporting***

Feb 5, 2026

WATERBURY, CT — The Waterbury Police Department confirmed that a department employee was arrested Thursday following an investigation by the Connecticut State Police.

According to an official statement, on February 5, 2026, the Waterbury Police Department was notified by the Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crimes Division that an arrest warrant had been issued for Donald Robinson, a Police Sergeant employed by the department.

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Robinson is charged with Interfering with an Investigation and Computer Crimes in the Fifth Degree.

The warrant was served by Connecticut State Police during the morning hours. Robinson was processed and released on a Promise to Appear.

In response, the Waterbury Police Department has launched an Internal Affairs investigation and is cooperating fully with the Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crimes Division. Robinson has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of that investigation.

Officials stated that the matter remains an active investigation and that no additional details are available at this time. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

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