Category: Crime and Courts
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Waterbury Sergeant Enters First-Time Offender Program; Charges Will Be Dropped Upon Probation Completion
A Waterbury Police sergeant was arrested Feb. 5, 2026 on interference and computer crime charges and placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.
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Waterbury Public Schools Under Investigation for Alleged Title IX Violations
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Waterbury Public Schools over Title IX compliance and transgender athlete policies, placing the city at the center of a national civil rights debate.
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Ten Arrested After Drug Raid at Chapman Avenue Residence in Waterbury
Ten people were arrested after Waterbury police executed a search warrant at a Chapman Avenue residence, seizing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, officials said.
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Waterbury Police Identify Suspect in Fatal Reidville Drive Hit-and-Run
Waterbury Police have arrested a 23-year-old suspect in a fatal Dec. 28 hit-and-run on Reidville Drive that killed Sabrina Starkey. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Waterbury Man Sentenced to More Than 30 Years in Broad Daylight Wood Street Murder
Yeanier Osorio-Medina has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for the 2024 broad daylight murder of LaShawn Nance on Wood Street in Waterbury. A relative of the victim reports the defendant was seen laughing during sentencing.
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DUI Arrest Following Single-Vehicle Crash on Pearl Lake Road in Waterbury
Waterbury man was arrested after a DUI-related single-vehicle crash on Pearl Lake Road that damaged a utility pole and home. No injuries reported.
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Waterbury Man being Sentenced Today in Broad Daylight Wood Street Murder
Yeanier Osorio-Medina, born in 2006, appeared in Waterbury Superior Court on January 6, 2026, for sentencing following guilty pleas to Murder and Criminal Possession of a Firearm stemming from the May 6, 2024 shooting.
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Waterbury Police Arrest Three in Robbery Attempt, Seize Drugs and Firearm on Fleet Street
“Three suspects were arrested in Waterbury after attempting a robbery. Police seized drugs, a firearm, and burglary tools during the investigation. Learn more about the charges and details of the case.”
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Meriden Woman Arrested in Connection With Grand Street Shooting; WPD Releases Statement
Waterbury police arrest Jessica Towels, 39, of Meriden, in connection with the Nov. 29 Grand Street shooting that left a man hospitalized. Investigators say the incident involved two groups and poses no ongoing threat to the community.
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Grand Street Shooting in Waterbury Prompts Response From Building Owner; “Not Connected to Grand Street Tavern”
Grand Street shooting in Waterbury was unrelated to Grand Tavern. Evidence and statements indicate no shots were fired at, in, or from the restaurant. The establishment says it remains safe and welcomes patrons.
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