Author: D.M. Livingston
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Waterbury Ct – The Dirty Water/100 Years of Scandal
Waterbury, Connecticut, has had its share of scandals and controversies over the past century, spanning political, economic, and social spheres. Below are some major scandals in the city between 1925 and 2025: 1. The Waterbury Police Scandal (1920s) In the early 1920s, the city of Waterbury experienced a scandal involving corruption within the police department. The scandal centered…
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Connecticut’s Bipartisan Proposal to Allocate $10 Million for Connecticut Foodshare: A Crucial Step in Combating Food Insecurity
In an era where collaboration is needed more than ever, Connecticut lawmakers are on the verge of passing a bipartisan proposal that would allocate $10 million to Connecticut Foodshare, the state’s largest hunger-relief organization. If passed, this bill would mark a significant step forward in addressing food insecurity across the state, ensuring that thousands of families have access to the…
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Body Cam footage of fire rescue from an alleged held hostage for decades situation in Waterbury
Stay linked to The Waterbury Times for more on this developing story
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Waterbury Held Captive, 56, Kimberly Sullivan accused of holding stepson hostage for decades
Held Captive, 56, Kimberly Sullivan accused of holding stepson hostage for decades A recent tragedy in Waterbury, Connecticut, has cast a somber light on the community, as authorities continue to investigate the horrifying details surrounding Kimberly Sullivan, 56, and her alleged actions that led to the prolonged captivity of her 32-year-old stepson. However, alongside this…
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Turn the TV OFF? Public Access Television….a dying breed.
By D.M.Livingston|Published July 2025|Last Updates Dec 9, 2025 Waterbury- With the current landscape of media, where misinformation, corporate control, and political agendas often dominate the narrative, it has never been more crucial to protect and preserve Public Access Television (PATV) or Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) programming. Connecticut, a state known for its progressive values,…
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New Footage Released in Waterbury Clairmont Ave Officer Shooting — Here’s What Happened

Newly released footage shows the Clairmont Ave ambush of Detective Raymond Sackett in February 2025. The Waterbury Times breaks down the timeline and key details.
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“A Reasonable Outcome” — Why Waterbury’s Police Chief Spagnola’s Comment After Shooting of Detective Sackett is Concerning
By D.M.Livingston|TheWaterburyTimes|Published Feb 2025 Updated Nov 26, 2025 4:44PM Waterbury, CT- In a near tragic turn of events, a group of young men attempting to break into cars led to Waterbury Detective R.J. Sackett being shot in the leg and has stirred outrage and raised serious concerns about the state of public safety. The incident,…
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Waterbury Officer Injured in Carjacking Incident Highlights Urgent Need for Stronger Auto Theft Laws

A Waterbury officer was injured during a carjacking incident, highlighting the rise in auto theft and the urgent need for stronger Connecticut laws
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Guilty Plea for Waterbury Superior Court House Murder Suspect
A woman has admitted to her role in the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Jarron Michael Chapman outside a Waterbury courthouse last March. Deera Nelson, 22, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and hindering prosecution. As part of a deal with prosecutors, she will testify against her co-defendants and others involved, in exchange…
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Are High School Sports Important in Waterbury?
Waterbury, CT (TWT) The Kennedy High School Freshman Boy’s Basketball team is having issues. The team had a coach fill-in and then did not have a coach. There are also some issues with the number of jerseys the JV Girls Basketball Team has. This has affected the lives of several students in Waterbury. This issue…
