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Connecticut Among Safest States for Police Shootings, With Waterbury Showing Remarkable Restraint
By D.M. Livingston|Published July 1, 2025 Last Updated Dec 4, 2025 5:08AM Waterbury-In a year where 45 officer-involved shootings occurred in South Carolina and more than 140 in Texas, Connecticut stands in stark contrast — with just three fatal police shootings recorded statewide in 2024. According to data compiled by the Police Brutality Center, Connecticut ranks among…
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Waterbury Stands with Idaho: A Message of Solidarity After Tragic Firefighter Ambush
WATERBURY, CT — Tragedy knows no boundaries. This week, as news of the devastating ambush on firefighters in Idaho reached our city, it hit home in a deeply personal way. The Waterbury Times, on behalf of the City of Waterbury and its residents, extends heartfelt condolences, unwavering support, and shared grief to the families, fellow firefighters, and…
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Waterbury Stabbing Leaves One Dead, One Injured Washington Street
WATERBURY — Tensions spilled onto Washington Street late Saturday night, ending in tragedy. Around 9:30 p.m., police responded to a stabbing and found an adult man outside suffering from multiple stab wounds. Sadly, he didn’t make it—he was rushed to the hospital but passed away shortly after. Another adult male was also on the scene with serious…
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“Local Waterbury Man ‘Bubba’ Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for Cocaine Trafficking”
A federal court in Hartford handed down a stiff sentence today to Robert Amatruda, 41, of Waterbury—better known on the street as “Bubba” or “Spanky.” U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson sentenced him to 24 months in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, for conspiring to distribute cocaine. The sentencing, announced by U.S. Attorney David…
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Waterbury Woman Pleads Guilty in Multi-State Fraud Spree Involving Vulnerable Elderly Residents and Employers
WATERBURY, CT — A Waterbury woman with a troubling history of fraud stretching across multiple employers has pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud, a charge that carries up to 20 years in prison. Marlenin Vito, 46, of Waterbury, appeared in New Haven federal court this week, where she admitted to orchestrating a series of…
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Waterbury’s South End Thrives Again Through Baseball Revival
In a city long burdened by drugs, crime, and poverty, Waterbury’s South End is experiencing a powerful revival — one pitch at a time. The Roberto Clemente Youth Baseball League has returned after a 47-year hiatus, giving local kids not just a sport, but a renewed sense of purpose and community. A Home Reimagined: George…
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Waterbury, CT – 06702- One of Connecticut’s Poorest ZIP Code
By D.M.Livingston|Published Jun 2025 Updated Nov 23, 2025 7:38PM Walking Downtown Waterbury Once Makes Poverty Impossible to Ignore Step into 06702, and the city’s struggles are immediately visible. An endless choreography of survival plays out on streets lined with aging homes, worn sidewalks, and residents carrying the weight of systemic economic hardship. This is one…
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New Laws go into Effect on July 1, 2025 in CT
📅 What’s Changing on July 1, 2025—And Why It Matters in Waterbury Several dozen new Connecticut laws kick in alongside the new fiscal year. Let’s break down the top changes and how they’ll shape life—right here in Waterbury. 1. New Biennial Budget & $9.7 B Bond Package 2. Education Expansion: AAPI + Civics & Media Literacy 3. Tougher Street Takeover Laws…
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