Category: COURTS
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The Waterbury Superior Court House Murder Suspect made 2nd apperance in court today.
There was a somber mood inside of Waterbury Superior Court part A courtroom today as family and friends of Jarron Chapman, who was gunned down in a brazen broad daylight hit outside of Waterbury Superior Court House last month, gathered for the 2nd apperance by accused killer Dante Howell, 29, of Meriden. Howell is accused…
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Second Suspect Taken Into Custody in Waterbury Jarron Chapman Murder Case
Second Suspect Arrested in Jarron Chapman Murder Case Deera Nelson, 21, of Meriden, has been arrested in connection with the murder of Jarron Chapman, who was shot last month outside Waterbury Superior Court. Nelson turned herself in to the Waterbury Police Department yesterday. She has been charged with: Nelson was arraigned in court today and is being held by the Connecticut Department of Correction on $3…
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Waterbury Authorities Arrest Second Suspect in Jarron Chapman Murder
Deera Nelson Charged in Waterbury Murder of Jarron Chapman Deera Nelson, 21, has been charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and hindering prosecution in connection with the shooting death of Jarron Chapman. Nelson was arrested Thursday and is being held on $1.25 million bond. She is scheduled to be arraigned today at Waterbury Superior Court. This is a developing story. Stay tuned…
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WATERBURY SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE MURDER SUSPECT IN COURT TODAY
Dante Howell Charged in Daylight Shooting Death of Jarron Chapman in Waterbury Today at Waterbury Superior Court, Dante Howell of Meriden was formally charged in the shooting death of Jarron Chapman. Over 25 family and friends attended the hearing, many wearing Jarron Chapman tribute shirts. The judge set bail at $5 million (50% cash) and scheduled the next court appearance for April 17 in Part A of…
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Waterbury Hit-and-Run Case: Death of Christopher Coleman Continued Until May 1
Christine McSweeney Appears in Court for Waterbury Hit-and-Run Death of Christopher Coleman Christine McSweeney appeared at Waterbury Superior Court today around 12 PM, arriving in handcuffs wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue pants. She has been held at Niantic Women’s Correctional Facility since early March following a hit-and-run accident on Willow Street that left 34-year-old Christopher Coleman dead. Represented by Attorney Moynahan, McSweeney’s case…
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Man, 26, Killed leaving Waterbury Superior Court today.
TWT- Waterbury police said a city man has died after being shot outside state Superior Court in Waterbury Thursday morning. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries after being found by responding officers about 11:40 am LT. Bessette said officers believe the victim was leaving the courthouse at 400 Grand St.…
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Is Connecticut’s Justice System Making Crime Worth the Risk?
WATERBURY, CT — In recent months, a wave of violent crimes involving repeat offenders—many out on parole, probation, or bail—has once again shaken the City of Waterbury and nearby Connecticut towns. With residents demanding accountability, some are beginning to ask whether it’s time to reexamine how the state’s court system sentences and releases those convicted of…
