Tag: Crime
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New Footage Released in Waterbury Clairmont Ave Officer Shooting — Here’s What Happened
Newly released footage shows the Clairmont Ave ambush of Detective Raymond Sackett in February 2025. The Waterbury Times breaks down the timeline and key details.
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Waterbury Officer Injured in Carjacking Incident Highlights Urgent Need for Stronger Auto Theft Laws
A Waterbury officer was injured during a carjacking incident, highlighting the rise in auto theft and the urgent need for stronger Connecticut laws
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Guilty Plea for Waterbury Superior Court House Murder Suspect
A woman has admitted to her role in the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Jarron Michael Chapman outside a Waterbury courthouse last March. Deera Nelson, 22, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and hindering prosecution. As part of a deal with prosecutors, she will testify against her co-defendants and others involved, in exchange…
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Waterbury CT- Court Docket Sept
A busy September docket is slated for Waterbury Superior Court with atleast 7 people facing murder charges Murder of Lashawn Nance 9.4.24 D.White, 9.26.24 Y. Osorio-Medina Murder of Jarron Chapman 9.5.24 D. Nelson 9.26.24 D. Howell Date unknown? N. Chiapponi Murder of Kristen Bell 9.12.24 A.Bell Murder of Julaquis Minnifield 9.17.24 R. Autry This has…
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GUNS R’ US; Waterbury’s Gun Crisis
Two years ago, The Waterbury Times reported on efforts to curb gun violence through a combination of enforcement and community-based strategies, as city leaders looked to get ahead of a problem that continues to surface today.
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We Still Can’t Breath
We Still Can’t Breath The Persistent Tragedy of Deaths in Police Custody The death of individuals in police custody, particularly African Americans, remains a significant issue in the United States. This phenomenon has spurred widespread protests, advocacy, and calls for systemic change in law enforcement practices. The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many…
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Waterbury Shooting: Gunfire Erupts on Angel Drive, 1 Injured
Waterbury, CT faces a surge in gun violence, including a recent shooting on Oakville Avenue. This editorial calls on Chief Spagnola and Mayor Pernerewski to address the crisis with urgency, accountability, and a clear plan to restore public safety.
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New Waterbury Drive- What Should Be Done About These Car Thefts in Waterbury
What Should Be Done About These Car Thefts? A 16-year-old is facing multiple charges after allegedly striking several vehicles, including two police cruisers, while driving a stolen car in Waterbury. According to authorities, the teenager from Waterbury has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, second-degree criminal trover, interfering with an officer, three counts…
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Waterbury Superior Court Set for a Busy Summer.
Waterbury, CT Waterbury, known to locals as the Brass City, has been rocked by a wave of violent crimes this spring, leading to a packed summer docket at the local courthouse. The community is reeling from multiple high-profile cases, each adding to the city’s growing concerns over public safety and justice. Allen Bell: The Murder…
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