Tag: LAW
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Shooting Fish in a Barrel: Waterbury’s “Quality of Life” Crackdown Misses the Mark
By D.M.Livingston Published August 8, 2025 Waterbury police recently announced a sweep of prostitution arrests in the Willow, Hillside, and Grove Street corridor, touting the operation as a “quality of life” victory. Yet for many local advocates and residents, the effort feels less like progress and more like punishment — aimed not at the root…
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What Is Recidivism? And Why It Matters to Waterbury’s Future
By Parker Jane Public Benefit Corporation / The Waterbury Times This article is part of a public education series from Parker Jane PBC, aligned with our stated public benefit mission: to inform, engage, and empower communities in pursuit of equity, economic opportunity, and civic well-being. Understanding Recidivism Recidivism refers to the tendency of individuals who have been…
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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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Should Waterbury’s Willow Street Area Receive State Police Patrols? A Community Conversation Begins
Should Waterbury’s Willow Street neighborhood see increased Connecticut State Police involvement similar to actions taken in Hartford’s North End over a decade ago?
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🚨 BREAKING: 17-Year-Old Girl Killed in Waterbury Shooting Identified🚨
Officials have identified the victim as Carizma Fox, 17, of Waterbury. Police are now investigating the incident as a homicide. According to Lieutenant Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department, “A disturbance occurred outside involving a group of individuals, which led to the shooting.” The incident remains under active investigation. Stay with The Waterbury Times for updates as this…
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Breaking News Update- 17-Year-Old Girl Dies After Overnight Shooting on Willow Street in Waterbury
WATERBURY, CT – A 17-year-old girl has died after being shot in the chest overnight on Willow Street, according to Waterbury Police. Officers responded to the scene shortly after midnight and found the teen with a life-threatening gunshot wound. She was rushed to the hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Her identity has not…
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Homicide Investigation Underway After Woman Shot on Willow Street, Waterbury
WATERBURY, CT – A shooting overnight on Willow Street left a woman dead. Police have not yet released her identity as officials alert family as part of the ongoing investigation. The Waterbury Police Department says detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are handling the case. Investigators are canvassing the area for witnesses and reviewing available surveillance…
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Connecticut Among Safest States for Police Shootings, With Waterbury Showing Remarkable Restraint
By D.M. Livingston|Published July 1, 2025 Last Updated Dec 4, 2025 5:08AM Waterbury-In a year where 45 officer-involved shootings occurred in South Carolina and more than 140 in Texas, Connecticut stands in stark contrast — with just three fatal police shootings recorded statewide in 2024. According to data compiled by the Police Brutality Center, Connecticut ranks among…
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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…
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