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Guns and Ammunition Seized; Waterbury Police Execute Search Warrants, Arrest Two in Waterbury’s West End

BREAKING: Shots Fired During Argument in Waterbury’s Willow Section— Multiple Suspects Detained

Sergeant Avoids Trial in Waterbury Case, Enters First-Time Offender Program
BREAKING: Wilby High School Evacuated Following Alleged Bomb Threat
Wanted for Murder: Arrested in Waterbury by U.S. Marshals Task Force, Suspect Back to New York
Armed Robbery and Kidnapping at Webster Bank ATM in Waterbury: What We Know So Far
Waterbury Police Searching for Suspects in Armed Robbery, Possible Kidnapping at Reidville Drive Webster Bank ATM

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UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Shot in Waterbury, Police Say Injuries Not Life-Threatening

INSIDE MAN: Allegations of Secret Recordings, Leaks, and Internal Surveillance at Waterbury Police HQ Raise Serious Legal Questions

Breaking News— Waterbury Police are responding to the scene of a crash where a vehicle struck multiple parked cars, leaving debris scattered across the roadway.
Waterbury Fire Crews Knock Down Bank Street Fire in Downtown Waterbury Friday Morning
Breaking News: Heavy Police Activity in Waterbury Since Early Morning Hours, According to Local Residents
Wanted: Man Accused of Hotel Fraud Across Connecticut Sought by Waterbury Police
I.C.E Agents take MS-13 Murder Suspect into Custody After Arrest in Waterbury
Waterbury Man Clipped While Riding Motor Scooter in Willow/Hillside Area
Waterbury Man Arrested After Hit-and-Run Injures Pedestrian on Meadow Street
Waterbury Breaking News: Police Activity Shuts Down Meadow Street in Waterbury Amid Possible Hit-and-Run
18-Year-Old Waterbury Man Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Gunshot Wounds, Police Investigating
Waterbury Breaking News: Police Activity Shuts Down Meadow Street in Waterbury Amid Possible Hit-and-Run
Waterbury Man Arrested in Drug Bust and Protective Order Violation
Shots Fired Incident Under Investigation on Byam & Hitchcock in Waterbury
Police Arrest Man After North Main Shooting — Could Past Arson Cases Be Linked?
Breaking: Shooting Incident Reported on North Main Street in Waterbury
Waterbury Begins Drafting 2026–2036 Plan of Conservation and Development, Public Hearing Set for March
DROP THE VAPES & PICK UP THE SKATES: YOUTH ENCOURAGED TO CHOOSE HEALTHY FUN IN WATERBURY
Waterbury Gets 1.7% of $10Million from Congresswoman Jahana Hayes ( Don’t worry we did the math for you )
What Did Rep. Jahana Hayes Actually Secure — and What Was Automatic?
Epstein Documents and Waterbury: What We Know, What We Don’t Know

Waterbury Police Department Responds to Epstein Document Inquiry; Directs Further Questions to FBI

Connecticut Community Foundation Responds to Epstein Document References
Epstein-Related Documents Reference Waterbury Agencies and Financial Institutions; Verification Ongoing
City of Waterbury Launches “Alert Waterbury” Notification System After 2025 Water Main Breaks
Waterbury Updated Refuse and Recycling Collection Schedule Announced
City of Waterbury to Host Public Information Meeting on Clough Brook Climate Resilience Project
City of Waterbury to Host Public Information Meeting on Ardsley Road and Bunker Hill Avenue Sewer Project
Most Read Waterbury News Stories This Week | Feb. 1–7
Exclusive Update: New Details Emerge in Waterbury Police Sergeant Arrest
Waterbury Police Sergeant Arrested, Placed on Administrative Leave
Three Months No Answers: The Waterbury Times Update on Alyssa Insogna’s Death
The Waterbury Times January 2026: Most-Read Stories & a Big Thank You!
Waterbury Public Schools Under Investigation for Alleged Title IX Violations
Martin Luther King Day Refuse and Recycling Collection Schedule Changes
Waterbury Weekly Digest- The Week that Was- (Jan 4-10)
Waterbury Police Identify Suspect in Fatal Reidville Drive Hit-and-Run
City Announces January 2026 Christmas Tree Collection Dates
Waterbury Teen, Crosby High School Student Killed in Bronx, NY
Troubled Past Ends With Murder Charge for Waterbury Man
Two Stabbed in Grove Street Apartment Building Waterbury
Waterbury Pedestrian Struck on Chase Ave Dies from Injuries
Waterbury BREAKING NEWS| JUST IN- MVA, Pedestrian injured
Waterbury Faces Major Water Main Break, City Urges Residents to Conserve Water Amid Ongoing Repairs
Waterbury Breaking News- Major Water Main Break Disrupts Service;City Working Around the Clock to Restore Water Supply
Waterbury Police Arrest Three in Robbery Attempt, Seize Drugs and Firearm
Waterbury Jewelry Smash and Grab-Two Masked Suspects,Steal $10K at Brass Mill Mall
Waterbury Shooting UPDATE: Grand Street Shooting Not Connected to Grand Tavern, Building Owners Confirm
Breaking News Exclusive: Inmate Who Attacked Connecticut Corrections Officer at Osborn Allegedly Found Dead
Waterbury Grand Street Shooting Leaves Man Injured; Police Say Incident Was Isolated
Waterbury Man Injured in Walnut Street Shooting; Police Seek Information
Waterbury Grand Street Business Boarded Up as Waterbury Awaits City Response After Holiday Weekend Shooting
Breaking News Update: Waterbury Overnight Shooting on Grand Street, 1 person shot
UPDATE: Newtown CT Missing Juveniles Located Safe
MISSING JUVENILES: Newtown, CT- Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Two 14-Year-Old Girls
Waterbury Gunfire Erupts Near Post Office; Multiple Vehicles Flee, Businesses Struck
Breaking News UPDATE: Gunshot Victim Arrives at Waterbury ER Following Walnut Street Shooting
Breaking News: Waterbury man arrived at St. Mary’s Hospital reportedly being shot on Walnut Street, according to early reports
Update: Waterbury East End Armed Robbery at 130 Scott Road – Suspect Tied to Multiple Robberies in Waterbury & Norwalk
Breaking News: Waterbury Armed Robbery with Firearm Reported on Scott Road
Breaking News Update: Waterbury Police Arrest Individual Inside Shut Down Willow Street Building
Breaking News- Police and Fire Responding to Willow & Hillside in Waterbury — One Individual Arrested
Waterbury Police Raid Angel Drive Apartment, Seize Drugs and Firearms; Multiple Arrests Made
Multiple Waterbury Men Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges Following Angel Drive Raid Yesterday in the Brass City
Breaking News:Auto Theft on Angel Drive – One in Custody
Waterbury Teachers Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract in Landmark Vote
Waterbury Man Arrested After Failed Robbery at Bank Street Exxon Gas Station
Waterbury Medical Assistance Provided on West Main & Meadow Street as Temperatures Begin to Drop
Wilby High School Awarded $50,000 State Grant to Expand Agricultural Education
Quick-Thinking Driver Stops Traffic to Prevent Accident at Broken Manhole on Jackson Street, Waterbury
Waterbury man identified in 20 plus foot jump incident; records show prior cases involving reckless driving and evading.
UPDATE: Waterbury Man Identified, Injured After Jumping 20+ Feet While Fleeing Arrested
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Man Seriously Injured After Allegedly Fleeing Police and Jumping from 20-Foot Wall

Our latest update to this developing situation…

BREAKING UPDATE: Man Seriously Injured After 20-Foot Fall Near Meadow Street & Grand Street in Waterbury
BREAKING NEWS: Heavy Police Response at 400 Grand Street Parking Garage in Waterbury

What a start to a Friday Night!

Suspects Target Cumberland Farms Stores Across Waterbury Area

Grab and go. Shoplifting suspects target Cumberland Farms in Waterbury

Waterbury Police Arrest Suspect in Reported Armed Robbery at Exxon on Bank Street

Gas Station robbed last night in Waterbury…

Jalen Skeete to be Arraigned in Waterbury Following Multi-Town Police Pursuit and Offense

He faces multiple misdemeanor and infraction charges in both Waterbury and Danbury, with upcoming court dates in Waterbury and Danbury later this month.

Jalen Skeete Due in Waterbury Superior Court Tomorrow

Jalen Skeete, 24, allegedly sparks a multi-town police chase across Waterbury, Prospect, and Bethany before being arrested in Danbury. He now faces multiple charges, including reckless driving, evading police, and violation of a protective order.

Feds: Waterbury Dealer Connected to William Street & Maple Avenue Drug Rings Gets 40 Months

Investigation ends with 40 month sentence for Waterbury man…

Waterbury Times Nightly Digest: Top 5 Local Stories – Nov 18, 2025

Top 5 stories from the day in Waterbury yesterday..

FBI Arrest at Grand News LLC in Waterbury Causing a Stir in the Community

Nov 18, 2025- An early morning arrest Downtown Waterbury is causing a stir as the community wonders was this ICE…

BREAKING: Kingsbury School Lockdown in Waterbury, CT After Two Students Leave Building

Nov 18 2025- Temporary lock down of Elementary School after 2 students leave grounds…

Waterbury Resident is $10,000 Richer- Much Needed “Holiday Cash” according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Nov. 18, 2025- Waterbury Resident wins some extra cash just in time for the Holidays. Connecticut Lottery announces…

Title Hopes Alive: Waterbury Knights 13U Move Forward as Worcester 13U Disqualified

Nov 17, 2025- In a major shake-up to the New England youth football postseason, the Waterbury Knights 13U have been given new life 

Dallas Ave & Wolcott Street Closure – Traffic Alert Waterbury

Nov 15, 2025- Crews are responding to a water main break in Waterbury on Dallas Avenue, affecting the surrounding area. Wolcott Street is currently closed from Dallas Avenue to Newberry Street while repairs are underway.

Breaking News Update: Missing Juvenile Found Safe in Waterbury

Nov 14, 2025- A missing juvenile who ran away from home near Roseland Road and Cooke Street has been found safe as of 9:00 PM last night


UConn Health Takes Over Waterbury Hospital — What It Means for Our City

Nov 13, 2025- In a move that could reshape health care in our city for decades to come, UConn Health has officially stepped in to take over Waterbury Hospital

Bridgeport Man Apprehended in Waterbury Suspected Arson: 24-Year-Old

Nov 12, 2025- Authorities have apprehended 24-year-old Jalen Rasheed Skeete of Bridgeport in connection with the Waterbury Arson