The Waterbury Times|Crime Watch|Published Mar 24, 2026

WATERBURY, CT — The Waterbury Police Department announced that a fugitive wanted for murder out of New York has been taken into custody in the city.

On March 13, 2026, officers assigned to the United States Marshals Service, working alongside the Emergency Regional Response Team, executed a search warrant targeting 27-year-old Malik Williams.

Williams had an active arrest warrant out of New York for Murder in the Second Degree, according to authorities.

He was located and taken into custody in Waterbury. During the apprehension, police say Williams engaged in conduct that led to an additional charge of Interfering with an Officer.

Officials emphasized that the arrest reflects ongoing collaboration between local and federal agencies to locate and apprehend individuals wanted for serious crimes.

The investigation remains ongoing.

What We Know:

• Suspect: Malik Williams, 27
• Wanted out of New York for: Murder in the Second Degree
• Arrested in: Waterbury
• Additional charge: Interfering with an Officer
• Agencies involved: Waterbury PD & U.S. Marshals

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The Bigger Picture:

This is another example of coordinated efforts between local and federal law enforcement to track down fugitives across state lines.

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What We Know About the New York Case

Details surrounding the New York murder case tied to Malik Williams have not yet been publicly released.

Authorities have confirmed that Williams was wanted on a charge of Murder in the Second Degree, but information about the victim, location, and circumstances of the homicide have not been disclosed.

It is not uncommon for warrants tied to serious violent crimes to remain sealed or limited in public detail during active investigations.

The Waterbury Times is working to obtain additional information from New York authorities.

The Missing Piece

While authorities confirmed the murder charge, key details about the New York homicide remain unclear — including where and when the killing occurred.

That raises a bigger question:

Who was killed — and why was this suspect in Waterbury?

As of now, those answers have not been made public.

While the arrest answers one question, it leaves others unanswered — including the details of the New York homicide that led investigators to Waterbury.

The Waterbury Times is actively working to learn more and will provide updates as this story continues to unfold.

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