Tag: COURTS
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Waterbury Jewelry Smash and Grab-Two Masked Suspects,Steal $10K at Brass Mill Mall, according to WPD

Two masked suspects smashed display cases and stole $10,000 in jewelry from Banter Jewelry at the Brass Mill Mall on Dec. 6, 2025. Waterbury Police are investigating and ask the public for tips.
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Feds Charge Three in Violent Waterbury Crime Spree and Clairmont Ave Shootout That Injured Detective Sackett

A new federal indictment details the violent crime spree behind the Feb. 13 Clairmont Ave shootout that injured Waterbury Detective Raymond Sackett, linking three suspects to armed robberies, carjackings, and an ambush on police.
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Multiple Waterbury Men Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges Following Angel Drive Raid Yesterday in the Brass City

Following a raid at an Angel Drive apartment, several Waterbury men were arraigned on gun and drug charges with bonds ranging from $10,000 to $750,000.
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Docket Watch: Waterbury Courts Quiet on Day Before Thanksgiving
Waterbury Superior Court has a slow day on Thanksgiving Eve with less than 75 cases on Docket.
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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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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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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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“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…
