The Waterbury Times|Crime Watch|Nov 1, 2026

A seasonal review of murders, shootings, crashes, arrests and other public safety incidents reported across Waterbury during the spring and summer of 2026.

WATERBURY, CT — As daylight saving time comes to an end and clocks turn back one hour, The Waterbury Times is once again looking back at the public safety stories that have shaped the city over the past several months.

From homicides and shootings to motor vehicle crashes, animal cruelty investigations and arrests involving public officials, the spring and summer months brought a wide range of incidents that required police attention and, in many cases, public notification.

This report continues an effort by The Waterbury Times to document the city’s public safety activity through official Waterbury Police Department announcements, press releases and related public information.

During the previous daylight saving time review, published March 9, 2026, The Waterbury Times documented 33 crime-related stories from November 2, 2025, through March 8, 2026. Those stories involved more than 40 individuals arrested during the reporting period.

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Now, as the clocks fall back on November 1, the focus shifts to the spring and summer reporting period.

The Spring and Summer Crime Report: By the Numbers

A review of the incidents compiled by The Waterbury Times identified 38 case entries across a broad range of public safety categories.

The documented incidents include:

Violent Crime and Public Safety

• 7 murders
• 2 shootings
• 3 separate shots-fired incidents
• 1 stabbing
• 2 sexual assault investigations
• 1 robbery
• 1 large fight or disturbance
• 1 case involving inappropriate communication with a minor
• 2 untimely deaths

Traffic and Motor Vehicle Incidents

• 5 motor vehicle crashes
• 3 hit-and-run incidents

Other Investigations and Arrests

• 3 animal cruelty investigations
• 1 criminal impersonation case
• 1 bomb threat involving a school
• 1 cold-case arrest connected to a murder
• 1 public official arrested on forgery charges
• 1 drug-related arrest

These figures reflect the categories of incidents identified in the Times’ review. They are not an official statistical accounting of all crimes committed in Waterbury.

Violence Remains a Significant Part of the Public Safety Picture

Among the most serious incidents documented during the reporting period were seven murders.

Homicide investigations represent some of the most consequential police activity in any community. Each case carries its own circumstances, investigative challenges and consequences for the families and neighborhoods affected.

The reporting period also included two shootings, three additional shots-fired incidents and a stabbing.

While not every report of gunfire results in an injury, these incidents remain important indicators of the types of public safety concerns that bring police into residential neighborhoods and commercial areas.

The Times also documented a large fight, a robbery and two sexual assault investigations.

Together, these cases illustrate the range of violent and potentially violent incidents that residents may not always see firsthand but that become part of the public record through police announcements.

Traffic Safety and Hit-and-Run Investigations

Motor vehicle incidents were another recurring subject throughout the spring and summer.

The Times documented five motor vehicle crashes and three hit-and-run incidents.

Hit-and-run investigations are particularly concerning because leaving the scene of a crash can complicate efforts to identify responsible drivers and obtain assistance for injured victims.

These incidents also highlight the importance of roadway safety, responsible driving and accountability when crashes occur.

Investigations Beyond Traditional Violent Crime

Not every significant police investigation involves a firearm or physical confrontation.

The spring and summer reporting period included three animal cruelty investigations, a bomb threat involving a school, a criminal impersonation case and a case involving inappropriate communication with a minor.

The Times also documented a public official arrested on forgery charges, along with a drug-related arrest.

These cases demonstrate the breadth of issues addressed through police investigations, from threats affecting public institutions to allegations involving vulnerable individuals and questions of public trust.

Cold Cases and Continuing Investigations

One particularly important development involved a cold-case arrest connected to a murder.

Cold-case investigations are an important part of the criminal justice process. They demonstrate that the passage of time does not necessarily bring an investigation to an end and that cases can continue to develop as investigators pursue evidence and new leads.

For families waiting for answers, an arrest in a long-standing investigation can represent a significant development.

The Times will continue monitoring these cases as additional information becomes available.

What These Numbers Do — and Do Not — Tell Us

It is important to understand what this report represents.

The 38 entries are incidents identified through The Waterbury Times’ review of police announcements and public information. They do not represent every police response, arrest, criminal complaint or investigation that took place during the reporting period.

They are also not a substitute for the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting data, Connecticut crime statistics or the Waterbury Police Department’s official annual crime reports.

Some investigations may involve multiple charges, suspects or subsequent arrests. Others may remain open, with additional information released at a later date.

An arrest is an allegation, not a conviction, and individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Nevertheless, these public announcements provide an important record of the incidents that became part of Waterbury’s public conversation during the spring and summer.

The Waterbury Times Crime Watch Continues

The changing of the clocks provides a natural opportunity to take stock of the months behind us.

From November through March, The Waterbury Times documented 33 crime-related stories involving more than 40 arrests. From the spring into the fall, the latest review identified another 38 incident entries spanning homicides, shootings, traffic crashes, investigations and arrests.

The numbers are not intended to define Waterbury or reduce an entire city to its crime headlines.

They are intended to document what happened, preserve a record of public information and help residents remain informed about the challenges facing their community.

Public safety is an ongoing conversation, and accountability begins with information.

As another season begins, The Waterbury Times will continue following police announcements, investigating developments, reporting arrests and tracking cases through the court system.

Because documenting what happens in Waterbury is part of understanding the city we call home.

The Waterbury Times — Real, Authentic Waterbury.

Editor’s Note: This report is based on The Waterbury Times’ compilation of official police press releases and public announcements. It is not a comprehensive crime database or an official crime-statistics report. Counts reflect the incidents identified in the publication’s review and may change as investigations develop or additional information becomes available.