Tag: COURTS
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Second Suspect Taken Into Custody in Waterbury Jarron Chapman Murder Case
Second Suspect Arrested in Jarron Chapman Murder Case Deera Nelson, 21, of Meriden, has been arrested in connection with the murder of Jarron Chapman, who was shot last month outside Waterbury Superior Court. Nelson turned herself in to the Waterbury Police Department yesterday. She has been charged with: Nelson was arraigned in court today and is being held by the Connecticut Department of Correction on $3…
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Waterbury Authorities Arrest Second Suspect in Jarron Chapman Murder
Deera Nelson Charged in Waterbury Murder of Jarron Chapman Deera Nelson, 21, has been charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and hindering prosecution in connection with the shooting death of Jarron Chapman. Nelson was arrested Thursday and is being held on $1.25 million bond. She is scheduled to be arraigned today at Waterbury Superior Court. This is a developing story. Stay tuned…
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WATERBURY SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE MURDER SUSPECT IN COURT TODAY
Dante Howell Charged in Daylight Shooting Death of Jarron Chapman in Waterbury Today at Waterbury Superior Court, Dante Howell of Meriden was formally charged in the shooting death of Jarron Chapman. Over 25 family and friends attended the hearing, many wearing Jarron Chapman tribute shirts. The judge set bail at $5 million (50% cash) and scheduled the next court appearance for April 17 in Part A of…
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Waterbury Hit-and-Run Case: Death of Christopher Coleman Continued Until May 1
Christine McSweeney Appears in Court for Waterbury Hit-and-Run Death of Christopher Coleman Christine McSweeney appeared at Waterbury Superior Court today around 12 PM, arriving in handcuffs wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue pants. She has been held at Niantic Women’s Correctional Facility since early March following a hit-and-run accident on Willow Street that left 34-year-old Christopher Coleman dead. Represented by Attorney Moynahan, McSweeney’s case…
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Friday Night Road Rage Suspect Appears in Waterbury Superior Court
“Road Rage or Self-Defense?” New Details Emerge in I-84 Slashing Case Today at Waterbury Superior Court, Shayla Lovett was assigned a public defender and given a court date in late May following her alleged slashing of an unidentified man during a roadside altercation Friday night on I-84 near Exit 23. According to Connecticut State Police, a trooper witnessed the confrontation and…
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“Check Please”: State Liquor Commission Concludes Probe Into Two Waterbury Bars That Served John Egan Before Hit-and-Run
The Waterbury Times|Published Apr 7 2024 Last update Dec 20 2025 Liquor Commission Investigation Complete The Connecticut State Liquor Commission has completed its investigation into whether Verdi’s and Cave on East Main violated any laws when serving former Waterbury Zoning Commission Chair John Egan on the night of the crash that left 17-year-old Bryan Calle fighting for his life. Waterbury’s Iron Man- Bryan Calle- Hit…
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Is Connecticut’s Justice System Making Crime Worth the Risk?
WATERBURY, CT — In recent months, a wave of violent crimes involving repeat offenders—many out on parole, probation, or bail—has once again shaken the City of Waterbury and nearby Connecticut towns. With residents demanding accountability, some are beginning to ask whether it’s time to reexamine how the state’s court system sentences and releases those convicted of…
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