Public safety is at the core of community trust. The Waterbury Times is committed to providing timely, accurate, and community-centered updates on police activity, fire department responses, EMS calls, safety advisories, and citywide preparedness efforts. This page houses daily updates, official notices, and ongoing coverage to help keep Waterbury residents informed and aware.
Last Updated Dec 23, 2025 11:49AM
Police Activity Updates
Daily police activity summaries will be updated as information is confirmed through official channels, scanner monitoring, releases, and field reports.
New Waterbury Data Shows Major Incident Drop in Willow and Hillside: Hundreds of Patrols Logged in Fall Update
Fire Department Updates
The Waterbury Times monitors Fire Department traffic to provide timely updates during active incidents and ongoing public safety operations.
EMS & Medical Response
Major EMS responses and public health alerts will appear here as they are confirmed.
Neighborhood Safety & Community Alerts
Waterbury Water Main Break Crisis: Everything You Need to Know About Boiling Water
Connecticut Among Safest States for Police Shootings, With Waterbury Showing Remarkable Restraint
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Waterbury Crime Central – News & Updates
Safety Resources & Official Links
Contact Information
Fire Chief
Javier Lopez
Chase Municipal Building
236 Grand Street, 4th floor
Waterbury, CT 06702
Phone: (203) 597- 3450
Fax: (203) 597-3455
Contact Information
Chief of Police
Fernando C. Spagnolo, Jr.
Deputy Chief of Police
(Operations)
Daniel R. Ferrucci
Deputy Chief of Police
(Administration)
John D. Napiello
Address
255 East Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06702
Waterbury Police Department
Weather & Emergency Preparedness Alerts
Live weather alerts and safety advisories will be posted here as declared by the National Weather Service or City of Waterbury Emergency Management.
Submit a Safety Tip
If you see something that impacts public safety, email us or message our Facebook page. Anonymous tips welcome.
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