Tag: Crime
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UPDATE: Waterbury Man Identified, Injured After Jumping 20+ Feet While Fleeing Arrested
A 30-year-old Waterbury man was injured after jumping 32 feet during a police encounter on Friday, authorities said. He was taken into custody and the investigation is ongoing. Read the latest from The Waterbury Times.
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Waterbury Police Seizes Drugs, Cash, and Firearm During Multi-Location Raid; Two Arrested
Waterbury Police executed multiple warrants on Nov. 20, 2025, seizing cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana, cash, and a handgun from locations on Sullivan St. and Charles St. Two suspects—Steven Echevarria and Ashlyn Johnson—were arrested on drug and firearm charges.
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Suspects Target Cumberland Farms Stores Across Waterbury Area
two suspects stealing hundreds of dollars from Cumberland Farms stores in Waterbury, Naugatuck, Middlebury, and Thomaston.
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Waterbury Police Arrest Suspect in Drug and Auto-Theft Related Incident
Waterbury Police arrested Demetrious Hunter (32) after a vehicle stop on Whitewood Road turned into an attempted evasion. Drugs, paraphernalia, and heroin/fentanyl were seized. Charges include narcotics possession with intent to sell, reckless driving, and interfering with police. Full details here.
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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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Waterbury Double-Stabbing Update: Suspect Jose Ayala Charged in June Fatal Attack
Waterbury double-stabbing on June 28, 2025, leaves one dead and one injured. Suspect Jose Ayala charged with murder and first-degree assault; police cite personal dispute as motive.
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Waterbury Police Arrest Man in West Main Street Drug and Firearm Investigation
Waterbury Police arrest Ambrose Easter, 36, at 370 West Main Street on Nov. 9, 2025. Firearm and multiple drugs seized; charged with narcotics and weapons offenses.
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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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Waterbury Drug Raid Update: Guns, Drugs, & 12 Arrested in Waterbury Following Raid
Waterbury-On August 27, Waterbury police arrested 12 individuals after executing multiple search and seizure warrants in a coordinated effort targeting drug-related crimes.

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