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2 Children Hit By Vehicle On Busy Waterbury Roadway 2 Children Hit By Vehicle On Busy Waterbury Roadway
2 Children Hit By Vehicle On Busy Waterbury Roadway Two children ages 7 and 9 were struck by a vehicle on a busy Connecticut roadway.  The incident took place in New Haven County around 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30 in the area of 150 Sunnyside Ave., Waterbury. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, the children were both struck and injured. The driver stayed on the scene. Both children were transported to Waterbury Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and were considered to be in stable condition, Bessette said. This accident remains under investigation.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Multiple Shots Fired: Police ID Waterbury Man Killed In Hail Of Bullets Multiple Shots Fired: Police ID Waterbury Man Killed In Hail Of Bullets
Multiple Shots Fired: Police ID Waterbury Man Killed In Hail Of Bullets Police have identified a Connecticut man who was shot multiple times and killed on a neighborhood street. The incident took place in New Haven County around 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 25 in the area of 234 Circular Ave., in Waterbury. The victim has been identified as Denroy Robinson, age 26, of Waterbury, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. "Investigators believe this was an isolated incident which involved a disturbance between two individuals that were known to each other," Bessette said. The incident escalated resulting in the suspect shooting Robinson multiple ti…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Wanted For Killing Wife, Injuring Son in Waterbury Commits Suicide, Police Say Man Wanted For Killing Wife, Injuring Son in Waterbury Commits Suicide, Police Say
Man Wanted For Killing Wife, Injuring Son in Waterbury Commits Suicide, Police Say A man wanted for killing his wife and injuring his son in Connecticut committed suicide when stopped by police out of state. New Haven County resident Solomon Roberts Sr., age 44, of Waterbury, died when stopped by Virginia State Police around 11 a.m., on Tuesday, March 7, said Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police. Catherine Roberts, age 45, and Solomon Roberts Jr., age 19, were shot around 5 a.m., Tuesday, March 7 at 100 Mark Lane in Waterbury, Bessette said. Related earlier report: Double Shooting: 1 Killed, 1 Injured In Waterbury Catherine Roberts died from her inju…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fatal Shooting: Victim Found At Waterbury Residence, Police Say Fatal Shooting: Victim Found At Waterbury Residence, Police Say
Fatal Shooting: Victim Found At Waterbury Residence, Police Say An investigation is underway after a man was found shot dead at a multi-family residence in Waterbury. The incident took place around 7:20 on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 137 Robbins St. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, the man was found after officers responded to the home for a gunshot complaint. The victim died shortly after officers arrived on the scene, Bessette said. An active investigation is underway. Anyone with information is asked to contact WPD detectives at 203-574-6941 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 203-755-1234.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Waterbury Police Officer Fired For 'Unacceptable' Conduct Waterbury Police Officer Fired For 'Unacceptable' Conduct
Waterbury Police Officer Fired For 'Unacceptable' Conduct A Connecticut police officer was fired for "unacceptable" conduct during a traffic stop while he was directing traffic. The incident took place in New Haven County in Waterbury on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the intersection of Thomaston Avenue and Homer Street. During the stop, Officer James Hinkle was directing traffic due to a mechanical failure of the traffic lights at the intersection, said Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police. While directing traffic, a vehicle proceeded through the intersection. Hinkle provided commands to the vehicle to stop and struck the driver's side of the vehicle…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Found Dead Inside Waterbury Apartment Building, Police Say Man Found Dead Inside Waterbury Apartment Building, Police Say
Man Found Dead Inside Waterbury Apartment Building, Police Say Police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a Connecticut apartment building. The man was found in New Haven County around 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4 in Waterbury at 144 Grove St. Waterbury Police responded to the building to help evacuate residents after a carbon monoxide alarm was sounded, said Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police. Officers working the evacuation found the dead man in a common area of the building, Bessette said. The building was later determined to be safe for occupancy. The investigation was turned over to the Detective Bureau and the Office of…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect In Waterbury Parking Lot Murder Apprehended In Puerto Rico Suspect In Waterbury Parking Lot Murder Apprehended In Puerto Rico
Suspect In Waterbury Parking Lot Murder Apprehended In Puerto Rico A Connecticut man wanted for the alleged deadly shooting of a man in the parking lot of a convenience store was apprehended in Puerto Rico and returned to face charges. Gelson Cruz, age 22, of Waterbury, was extradited to Waterbury by detectives assigned to the US Marshals Task Force on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Cruz was charged with the murder of Jordan Savage, age 26, of Waterbury in the parking lot of the Colonial Grocer on Colonial Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 13, said Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police. After the shooting, Savage was dropped off at Waterbury Hospital where he died a…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Duo Accused Of Murdering Another Woman In Waterbury Duo Accused Of Murdering Another Woman In Waterbury
Duo Accused Of Murdering Another Woman In Waterbury Two Connecticut residents have been charged in connection with the alleged murder of another woman. The murder took place in New Haven County around 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, in Waterbury on Newbury Street. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, officers responded to Newbury Street for a medical assistance complaint. When officers arrived on the scene they found a woman, identified as Shelley Stamp, age 34, lying unresponsive on the floor of her apartment, Bessette said. Stamp was pronounced dead on the scene by medical personnel, police said. Officers spoke wit…

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by Kathy Reakes
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lD Released Of 19-Year-Old Killed In Waterbury Crash Just Days Before His Scheduled Wedding lD Released Of 19-Year-Old Killed In Waterbury Crash Just Days Before His Scheduled Wedding
lD Released Of 19-Year-Old Killed In Waterbury Crash Just Days Before His Scheduled Wedding Police have released the identity of a 19-year-old Connecticut man and member of the Connecticut National Guard killed in a two-vehicle crash just days before his wedding. Josue Alicea-Tirado, of Waterbury, was killed in New Haven County around 5:20 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18 in Waterbury. According to Waterbury Police Lt. Ryan Bessette, officers responded to the area of 885 Watertown Ave., and found two vehicles, with both drivers injured. Earlier report: 19-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Waterbury Crash One of the drivers received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The oth…

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by Kathy Reakes
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19-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Waterbury Crash 19-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Waterbury Crash
19-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Waterbury Crash A 19-year-old Connecticut resident was killed in an early morning two-vehicle crash. The crash took place in New Haven County around 5:20 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18 in Waterbury. According to Waterbury Police Lt. Ryan Bessette, officers responded to the area of 885 Watertown Ave., and found two vehicles, with both drivers injured. One of the drivers received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The other, identified as a 19-year-old Waterbury resident, died from his injuries at an area hospital, Bessette said.  A parked unoccupied vehicle was also struck and sustai…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Pair Of Schools In Waterbury Operating Under Shelter-In-Place Order After Social Media Threat Pair Of Schools In Waterbury Operating Under Shelter-In-Place Order After Social Media Threat
Pair Of Schools In Waterbury Operating Under Shelter-In-Place Order After Social Media Threat Two Connecticut schools will be operating in shelter-in-place mode after receiving a social media threat just hours after receiving a bomb threat. Police are investigating a social media school threat involving the schools in Waterbury: Enlightenment School and Jonathan E. Reed Elementary School on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The threat came just hours after the Enlightenment school was evacuated due to a call-in bomb threat on Monday, Sept. 26, Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police said. The state police bomb squad swept the school and no explosives were found, police said. While investi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Waterbury Murder Victim Identified By Police Waterbury Murder Victim Identified By Police
Waterbury Murder Victim Identified By Police A Connecticut man who was found shot lying on the ground outside a parking lot area has been identified by police. Lechard Santos, age 32, of Waterbury, was found around 12:47 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18 outside of the Berties West Indian Restaurant. Santos was transported to Saint Mary’s Hospital where he later died from his injuries, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. An investigation indicated that an altercation occurred earlier outside the restaurant and Santos was shot, Bessette said. There is no suspect information available at this time, he added. The Waterbury P…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Waterbury Bicyclist Dies After Fatal Hit-Run, Driver Arrested, Police Say Waterbury Bicyclist Dies After Fatal Hit-Run, Driver Arrested, Police Say
Waterbury Bicyclist Dies After Fatal Hit-Run, Driver Arrested, Police Say A 22-year-old Connecticut man has been charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist who was left lying injured in the roadway. The crash took place in New Haven County in Waterbury on Thursday, July 21 around 10 p.m. in the area of East Main Street. When officers arrived on the scene they found Daryl Hammond, age 59, of Waterbury, lying in the roadway with life-threatening injuries, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. Hammond was transported to Saint Mary’s Hospital and was considered to be in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, Bessette …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Waterbury Shooting Leaves Man, 18, Dead, Cops Say Waterbury Shooting Leaves Man, 18, Dead, Cops Say
Waterbury Shooting Leaves Man, 18, Dead, Cops Say An 18-year-old Connecticut man was found shot to death on a city street. The incident took place in Waterbury just after midnight on Thursday, July 21 on Willow Street. The man was found when Waterbury Police officers responded to a complaint of shots fired in the area of Willow Street, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. During an investigation, officers located evidence of shots fired and a male victim who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds, Bessette said. The victim, of Waterbury, was pronounced dead at the scene by ambulance personnel, he added. Police have not…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Missing Waterbury Teen, Baby Found Safe, Police Say Missing Waterbury Teen, Baby Found Safe, Police Say
Missing Waterbury Teen, Baby Found Safe, Police Say A missing Connecticut 15-year-old and her 8-month-old have been found safe and returned home after being reported missing for two days. The Waterbury teen, identified as Domenica Barbecho, and her daughter Valarie Barbecho, were last seen leaving her residence around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19. A Silver Alert was issued by the Waterbury Police, and within hours the teen and her baby had been located, according to the Waterbury Police. Earlier Story: Alert Issued For Missing Waterbury Teenage Girl, 8-Month-Old "It was reported by relatives that Domenica has left the residence in the …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Search Intensifies For Waterbury Man Wanted For Shooting 2-Year-Old Search Intensifies For Waterbury Man Wanted For Shooting 2-Year-Old
Search Intensifies For Waterbury Man Wanted For Shooting 2-Year-Old As a 2-year-old boy continues to improve after being shot in the torso, police are intensifying their search for alleged suspect. The child was shot in New Haven County in Waterbury on Tuesday, June 21 at 99 Pinecrest Drive. Police identified the shooter as 20-year-old Kharis Samuels, of Waterbury, said the Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department. On Thursday, June 23, Bessette says there have been no sightings of Samuels, but "thankfully the child continues to improve." The shooting took place when Samuels was showing a gun to other people in the home when it discharged, str…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Waterbury Police Searching For Home Invasion Suspects, Police Say Waterbury Police Searching For Home Invasion Suspects, Police Say
Waterbury Police Searching For Home Invasion Suspects, Police Say Police are searching for four suspects who allegedly shot a man during a home invasion in Connecticut. The incident took place around 10:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 3, in New Haven County when Waterbury Police responded to a report of a man shot. According to Lieutenant Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, once on the scene, officers located a 64-year-old man who had been shot in the leg at his home on Elmwood Avenue. The man was considered to be in stable condition and was transported by ambulance to Waterbury Hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury.  Officers also…

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by Kathy Reakes