The Waterbury Times|Crime Desk|Published Mar 6, 2026

Waterbury, CT On Feb 27, 2027 — Officers from the Waterbury Police Department’s Vice and Intelligence Unit, Crime Prevention Unit, Auto Theft Task Force, Gang Task Force, and the Connecticut State Police Violent Crime Task Force executed multiple search warrants targeting Carlos Baez, 43, of Waterbury.

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During the operation, Baez was observed entering a white Honda Accord. Police conducted a motor vehicle stop, and Baez initially refused to exit the vehicle and attempted to flee but was ultimately apprehended.

Items Seized

Investigators confiscated:

• 100 grams of crack cocaine
• Narcotic pills
• $1,600 in U.S. currency

Charges

Baez has been charged with multiple offenses, including:

• Possession of narcotics
• Possession of narcotics with intent to sell
• Possession of ½ ounce or more of cocaine
• Illegal operation of a drug factory
• Interfering with an officer
• Violation of a protective order

Authorities note that Baez had a full no-contact protective order with his girlfriend, who was present during the incident.

Investigation Ongoing

The Waterbury Police Department, in cooperation with state and task force units, continues its investigation into the case.

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