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The Waterbury Times|Published Nov 17, 2025

Updated DEC 25, 2025 4:46PM

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