Category: law & order
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Jalen Skeete to be Arraigned in Waterbury Following Multi-Town Police Pursuit and Offense
Jalen Skeete, 25, scheduled to be arraigned today in Waterbury following a multi-town police pursuit on November 7, 2025. He faces multiple misdemeanor and infraction charges in both Waterbury and Danbury, with upcoming court dates in Waterbury and Danbury later this month. The Waterbury Times will continue to follow the story, including a Waterbury house…
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Jalen Skeete, 24, Sparks Multi-Town Police Chase, Faces Multiple Waterbury and Danbury Charges Starting Tomorrow
Jalen Skeete allegedly sparks multi-town police chase, attempts car theft, and strikes a state police vehicle. Faces multiple charges in Waterbury and Danbury, including reckless driving, evading police, and violation of a protective order. Court dates set for November 20 & 24, 2025.
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Waterbury Double-Stabbing Update: Suspect Jose Ayala Charged in June Fatal Attack
Waterbury double-stabbing on June 28, 2025, leaves one dead and one injured. Suspect Jose Ayala charged with murder and first-degree assault; police cite personal dispute as motive.
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Feds: Waterbury Dealer Connected to William Street & Maple Avenue Drug Rings Gets 40 Months
Luis “P.R.” Munoz of Waterbury was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison after prosecutors linked him to a drug network operating on William Street and Maple Avenue. Federal agents seized cocaine, fentanyl, cash, and firearms during the investigation.
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Are Hit-and-Run Drivers Getting Off Easy in Waterbury? Two Dead, One in a Coma, Less Than 8 Years Behind Bars
Waterbury has seen three tragic hit-and-run crashes in recent years. From John Egan leaving Bryan Calle and a teen to die, to Christine McWeeney and Trae Pratt fleeing fatal crashes, the total jail time served by these drivers is shockingly low. Are Connecticut courts holding hit-and-run drivers accountable?
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“CRIMES” OF THE TIME:What Trump’s New Executive Order on Homelessness Could Mean for Waterbury
On July 24, former President Donald Trump signed a sweeping new Executive Order titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets.” The order aims to change how cities and states address homelessness—but its long-term effects remain to be seen. For Waterbury and cities like it, this order raises big questions about the future of housing, policing, public…
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Wild Wild Waterbury: Violence Spikes Again as 2025 Trends Challenge Progress Made in 2024
By D.M. Livingston|Published July 2025 Updated Nov 23, 2025 7:47PM WATERBURY, CT — It’s only mid-July, and already 2025 is shaping up to be another violent year in Waterbury. While officials have emphasized community engagement, police initiatives, and prevention efforts, the streets continue to erupt with violent incidents that paint a picture far grimmer than…
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Should Waterbury’s Willow Street Area Receive State Police Patrols? A Community Conversation Begins
Should Waterbury’s Willow Street neighborhood see increased Connecticut State Police involvement similar to actions taken in Hartford’s North End over a decade ago?
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🚨 BREAKING: 17-Year-Old Girl Killed in Waterbury Shooting Identified🚨
Officials have identified the victim as Carizma Fox, 17, of Waterbury. Police are now investigating the incident as a homicide. According to Lieutenant Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department, “A disturbance occurred outside involving a group of individuals, which led to the shooting.” The incident remains under active investigation. Stay with The Waterbury Times for updates as this…
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Breaking News Update- 17-Year-Old Girl Dies After Overnight Shooting on Willow Street in Waterbury
WATERBURY, CT – A 17-year-old girl has died after being shot in the chest overnight on Willow Street, according to Waterbury Police. Officers responded to the scene shortly after midnight and found the teen with a life-threatening gunshot wound. She was rushed to the hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Her identity has not…
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