Tag: LAW
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What Is a Probable Cause Hearing? Explained for Connecticut Court Cases
What Is a Probable Cause Hearing? Explaining Waterbury’s Court Process The Waterbury Superior Court is off to an eventful start this spring, with six high-profile defendants scheduled over the next 30 days. Many of these cases are drawing attention not only in Waterbury but across the state. Among them, the two murder suspects in the Jarron Chapman case are currently facing probable…
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” This was an Assassination” State Prosecutor -Waterbury Superior Court
Third Suspect Arrested in Waterbury Jarron Chapman Murder Case The Waterbury Superior Court, Part A docket, featured Deera Nelson, 21, of Meriden, an alleged co-conspirator in the murder of Jarron Chapman last month outside the courthouse. Nelson, charged in connection with the case, appeared briefly before the court but her appearance was overshadowed by the arrest of a third suspect as…
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The Waterbury Superior Court House Murder Suspect made 2nd apperance in court today.
There was a somber mood inside of Waterbury Superior Court part A courtroom today as family and friends of Jarron Chapman, who was gunned down in a brazen broad daylight hit outside of Waterbury Superior Court House last month, gathered for the 2nd apperance by accused killer Dante Howell, 29, of Meriden. Howell is accused…
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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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Waterbury’s Evading Responsibility Trend— Here’s What We Know

Break down of CT hit and run laws. Evading Responsibility
