Waterbury Officer Under Investigation For 'Unprofessional' Behavior Following Chase: Police
A Waterbury police officer is under investigation and has been pulled from patrol duty after a traffic stop escalated into a pursuit, and a review showed the officer acted inappropriately, authorities said Tuesday, May 13.
The alleged incident happened Friday, May 2, shortly after 9 p.m., near West Main and Willow streets, when a patrol officer tried to stop a vehicle for making an illegal turn, according to Waterbury police. Instead of pulling over, the driver sped away, ignoring the officer’s commands.
That’s when the situation intensified. The officer’s behavior during interactions…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Tractor-Trailer On Bethel Roadway
A man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while walking along a Hudson Valley roadway.
The Sullivan County incident happened in the town of Bethel, on State Route 17B, at around 5:45 a.m. Thursday, May 8.
Brett Stevens, 30, was walking in the roadway near Happy Avenue when he was struck by a tractor-trailer, New York State Police said. Stevens, of Bethel, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The truck driver, a 64-year-old man from Waterbury, Connecticut, was not injured.
New York State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is investigating the incident. Anyone with infor…
Marshals Help Nab Man Wanted For Stalking, Violating Protective Order In Waterbury
US Marshals arrested a wanted Connecticut man charged with violating a protective order, authorities announced.
Jeremy Colonghi, 47, of New London, was charged with stalking, criminal violation of a protective order, harassment, disorderly conduct, and refusal to be processed, police said.
Waterbury police, working with Marshals and Groton officers, arrested Colonghi in Groton on Friday, May 2.
Colonghi was being held on a $215,000 bond, authorities said.
He was wanted on an outstanding failure to appear warrant.
Brawl At Waterbury High School Lands 4 In Handcuffs, 2 Treated For Injuries: Police
A fight at a Connecticut high school ended in charges for four people earlier this week.
Police were called to John F. Kennedy High School in Waterbury around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, to reports of a fight, authorities said.
Officers arrived to find a brawl between multiple people, which they and school staff quickly broke up, Waterbury police said.
Jasiel Berrios, 19, of Waterbury, was charged with threatening and breach of peace, and three juveniles were arrested for breach of peace. One of them also collected an interfering with an officer count, police said. …
Armed Gas Station Robber Found Guilty In String Of Violent Hold-Up In Vernon, Across CT: DOJ
A New Haven man has been found guilty in connection with a violent robbery spree that terrorized gas station workers across Connecticut in the early days of the pandemic.
William Rosario Lopez, 39, was found guilty on multiple charges after hearing detailed evidence about a series of armed robberies that took place over just nine days in March 2020, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.
According to court testimony, Rosario Lopez stormed five gas stations —Vernon, Southington, Waterbury, Ansonia, and New Britain — threatening employees with a silver pistol. In one case, he hit a clerk…
Community Rallies Around Families Of 3 Waterbury Brothers, Friend Killed In Crash
Hundreds of people have rallied to support the Waterbury family of three brothers who were killed when the car they were in crashed into a corner store last week.
Brothers Kayden Torres, 20; Nelson Torres, 25; and Noel Torres, 15, died alongside Johnaven Puszka, 20, after the BMW they were in slammed into Hernandez Market at 45 Cherry St. around 12:45 a.m. Thursday, April 24, Waterbury police said.
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The tragic deaths shook the community. A GoFundMe campaign created for the Torres brothers' mother had raised more than $28,000 toward its $50,000 go…
3 Brothers, Another Man ID'd As Victims Killed After Car Crashes Into Waterbury Building
Police have identified the four people killed when the car they were in crashed into a corner store in Waterbury early Thursday morning, April 24.
Brothers Kayden Torres, 20, Nelson Torres, 25, and Noel Torres, 15, were killed along with Johnaven Puszka, 20, when the BMW they were in crashed into the Hernandez Market at 45 Cherry Street, Waterbury police said.
Responders had to dig the car out of the rubble to reach the people inside.
An initial investigation found that their car was driving north on Baldwin Street when it crossed the intersection at E…
