Waterbury Crime Central – News & Updates

A real-time hub for breaking crime news, arrests, police press releases, and daily court docket insights across Waterbury, CT. Updated 7 days a week.

Last Updated Dec 12, 2025 3:12PM

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Breaking Crime News

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Waterbury Police Arrest Three in Robbery Attempt, Seize Drugs and Firearm

Waterbury Crime Alert-Armed Robbery on Wolcott Street

Waterbury Jewelry Smash and Grab-Two Masked Suspects,Steal $10K at Brass Mill Mall

Waterbury Man Injured in Walnut Street Shooting; Police Seek Information

Waterbury Grand Street Shooting Leaves Man Injured; Police Say Incident Was Isolated

Waterbury Grand Street Business Boarded Up as Waterbury Awaits City Response After Holiday Weekend Shooting

Breaking News Update: Waterbury Overnight Shooting on Grand Street, 1 person shot

Update: Waterbury East End Armed Robbery at 130 Scott Road – Suspect Tied to Multiple Robberies in Waterbury & Norwalk

Breaking Overnight: Waterbury Police Respond to Suspect(s) Near Baldwin and Pleasant Held at Gunpoint

Breaking News Update: Waterbury Police Arrest Individual Inside Shut Down Willow Street Building

Breaking News- Police and Fire Responding to Willow & Hillside in Waterbury — One Individual Arrested

Multiple Waterbury Men Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges Following Angel Drive Raid Yesterday in the Brass City

UPDATE: Five Arrested on Angel Drive — Heavy Police Presence Appears Linked to Possible Raid

Breaking News:Auto Theft on Angel Drive – One in Custody

Waterbury Police Seize Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine, and Ammunition in Multi-Agency Operation on Charles Street

Waterbury Man Arrested After Failed Robbery at Bank Street Exxon Gas Station
Update on Man who Jumped 30 plus feet
Waterbury man identified in 20 plus foot jump incident; records show prior cases involving reckless driving and evading.
UPDATE: Waterbury Man Identified, Injured After Jumping 20+ Feet While Fleeing Arrested
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Man Seriously Injured After Allegedly Fleeing Police and Jumping from 20-Foot Wall

Suspects Target Cumberland Farms Stores Across Waterbury Area

Jalen Skeete, 24, Sparks Multi-Town Police Chase, Faces Multiple Waterbury and Danbury Charges Starting Tomorrow

Latest Police Press Releases

Last updated Dec 3, 2025 5:28PM

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Arrests

Winston Spence, 36, Waterbury

  • Interfering with an Officer Operating a Drug Factory
  • Possession of more than 1 ounce of Heroin/Fentanyl Operating A Motor Vehicle with Insufficient Insurance Possession of more than 1/2 ounce of Cocaine in Free Base Form

Andre Spence, 33 of Waterbury

  • Operating a Drug Factory
  • Possession of more than 1 ounce of Heroin/Fentanyl
  • Possession of more than 1/2 ounce of Cocaine in Free Base Form

Steven Echevarria, 50, Waterbury

  • Operating a Drug Factory
  • Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell
  • Conspiracy to Commit Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell
  • Conspiracy to Commit Possession of 1/2 Ounce or More of Cocaine/Cocaine in Freebase Form

Ashlyn Johnson, 31, Waterbury

  • Theft of a Firearm
  • Operating a Drug Factory
  • Unlawful Storage of a Firearm
  • Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine
  • Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell
  • Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell

The Waterbury Police Department says it remains committed to disrupting illegal narcotics activity and removing illegal firearms from the community.

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Waterbury Court Dockets – Daily Case Tracker

Updated Dec 3, 2025 5:30PM

Arrest Log- Police Blotter

Last Update Nov 21, 2025 11:37PM

Nov 20 2025- Steven Echevarria, 50 — Operating a Drug Factory; Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell; Conspiracy to Commit Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell; Conspiracy to Commit Possession of ½ Ounce or More of Cocaine/Cocaine in Freebase Form.

Nov 20 2025- Ashlyn Johnson, 31 — Theft of a Firearm; Operating a Drug Factory; Unlawful Storage of a Firearm; Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine; Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell; Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell.

Waterbury Police Seizes Drugs, Cash, and Firearm During Multi-Location Raid; Two Arrested

Nov. 18 2025- Demeterious Hunter-32-Waterbury

Waterbury Police Arrest Suspect in Drug and Auto-Theft Related Incident

Nov. 12 2025Isuel Cordero- 24- Waterbury -Robbery 1st/Larceny 5th

Waterbury Police Arrest Suspect in Home Depot Robbery on Nov. 12

Nov. 9th 2025Ambrose Easter-36-Waterbury-Multi Gun/Drug Charges

Waterbury Police Arrest Man in West Main Street Drug and Firearm Investigation

Crime Data & Maps

By The Waterbury Times
Updated: November 17, 2025 • 5:00 AM


WATERBURY, CT — The Waterbury Times is dedicated to keeping residents informed about crime trends and public safety in the city. While official crime statistics for this period are being compiled, this section will serve as your hub for Waterbury crime updates, arrests, and police activity.

You can expect:

  • Recent arrest summaries
  • Police press releases and updates
  • Emerging crime trends in neighborhoods
  • Community safety tips and prevention resources

Why this matters: Understanding local crime patterns helps residents stay informed, make safer choices, and engage with community initiatives aimed at improving public safety.

Official Waterbury crime statistics will be added here as soon as they are released by the Waterbury Police Department.

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