Tag: LAW
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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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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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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 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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