Police ID Waterbury Man Killed In Stabbing Attack; 2nd Victim Released From Hospital Police ID Waterbury Man Killed In Stabbing Attack; 2nd Victim Released From Hospital
Police ID Waterbury Man Killed In Stabbing Attack; 2nd Victim Released From Hospital Connecticut Authorities have identified the victim who was stabbed to death over the weekend as a 47-year-old Waterbury man.  Samuel Lopez was found repeatedly stabbed on Saturday, June 28, in the 69 Washington Street area of Waterbury, police said.  Authorities rushed him to a hospital, where he died of his injuries.  A second person at the scene suffered a deep facial slash and a minor cut, Waterbury police said. He was taken to the hospital and later released.  Lopez's daughter created a GoFundMe to help cover his funeral expenses.  He was a loving father, lov…
Waterbury Boy, 13, In Critical Condition After Scooter Vs Car Crash Waterbury Boy, 13, In Critical Condition After Scooter Vs Car Crash
Waterbury Boy, 13, In Critical Condition After Scooter Vs Car Crash A 13-year-old boy was left in critical condition with serious injuries after being hit by a car while on his scooter Friday night, June 28.  The crash happened just after 9:30 p.m. near 182 Northridge Drive in Waterbury. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.  The car's driver was uninjured.  Waterbury police are investigating the crash. 
CT Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Litchfield Utility Pole, Sparking Electrical Fire CT Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Litchfield Utility Pole, Sparking Electrical Fire
CT Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Litchfield Utility Pole, Sparking Electrical Fire A 53-year-old Connecticut woman was killed Wednesday evening, June 25, in a fatal Route 254 wreck.  Terri Mae Cullen, of Waterbury, was driving north on the highway in Litchfield at Windsong Drive just after 4 p.m. when the Dodge Dart she was driving veered off the road and struck a utility pole, Connecticut State Police said.  The crash tore down power lines and sparked a fire, Northfield firefighters said. Eversource had to turn off the electricity before crews could reach her.  Firefighters had to cut Cullen from the vehicle. She died later of her injuries, State Police said.  Memorial…
Man's Body Found Inside Waterbury Home; Police Investigating Man's Body Found Inside Waterbury Home; Police Investigating
Man's Body Found Inside Waterbury Home; Police Investigating The body of a man was found Thursday morning, June 26, in Waterbury.  Police said the man was inside a home on Proctor Street around 7 a.m. It's currently being investigated as an "untimely death," and officers do not believe there was any foul play.  It's unclear how long he had been dead before he was found.  Waterbury police are working with the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death and confirm the man's identity. This investigation is ongoing.
Shots Fired In Waterbury: Cops Investigating Shots Fired In Waterbury: Cops Investigating
Shots Fired In Waterbury: Cops Investigating Police in Waterbury are investigating a shots fired incident that happened Wednesday morning, June 18, on Woodlawn Terrace, authorities said. Officers responded around 10 a.m. to the area of 203 Woodlawn Terrace after receiving reports of gunfire, the Waterbury Police Department said in a news release. When officers arrived, no victims were found, but investigators recovered evidence confirming that shots had been fired, according to Lieutenant Ryan Bessette, Public Information Officer for the department. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detect…
Police ID Man, 40, Found Dead In Abandoned CT Building Police ID Man, 40, Found Dead In Abandoned CT Building
Police ID Man, 40, Found Dead In Abandoned CT Building Waterbury police have identified the body found inside an abandoned building over the weekend as a 40-year-old Torrington man.  Joseph McCarthy was found just before 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, at a building at 215 Cherry St. in Waterbury, police said.  Waterbury officers said there were no suspicious circumstances and are treating it as an untimely death.  The investigation is ongoing.
Waterbury School Bus With Students Involved In Crash Waterbury School Bus With Students Involved In Crash
Waterbury School Bus With Students Involved In Crash A bus loaded with students crashed in Waterbury on Tuesday morning, June 10.  The crash was reported around 8:30 a.m. in the area of 571 Highland Ave., as the bus was making its way to Rotella Magnet School, Waterbury police said. It's unclear what caused the crash or who is at fault, but police said none of the students on board were injured. The driver of the other vehicle sustained minor wounds, and paramedics took them to an area hospital for treatment.  Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Armed Waterbury Carjacking Ends When Suspects Crash Car Into Naugatuck Wall; Gun, Drugs Found Armed Waterbury Carjacking Ends When Suspects Crash Car Into Naugatuck Wall; Gun, Drugs Found
Armed Waterbury Carjacking Ends When Suspects Crash Car Into Naugatuck Wall; Gun, Drugs Found Police arrested a man and a woman after they led officers on a high-speed chase across multiple Connecticut cities and towns following a violent carjacking that ended in a crash, authorities said.  Adrianna Carrasquillo, 20, and Juwan Butler, 28, both of Waterbury face multiple charges from the Sunday, June 8, incident, police said.  It all started when an armed assailant approached a man sitting in his car near Pine and Bishop Streets in Waterbury around 5:45 p.m. They demanded he get out of the vehicle before they stole the car and sped away, police said.  The dr…
Shooting Victim Left At Waterbury Hospital; Police Asking For Tips Shooting Victim Left At Waterbury Hospital; Police Asking For Tips
Shooting Victim Left At Waterbury Hospital; Police Asking For Tips Waterbury police are asking for tips after a shooting victim was dropped off at Saint Mary’s Hospital Emergency Room on Sunday, June 8.  The man was left at the hospital around 2 p.m. Police said they believe the shooting took place at Macauley Avenue and Pritchard Road.  Investigators urge anyone with information on the shooting to contact Waterbury detectives at 203-574-6941. Callers can leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 203-755-1234.
Hit-Run, Highway Crash In Waterbury Leave 3 Injured — 1 Fighting To Survive Hit-Run, Highway Crash In Waterbury Leave 3 Injured — 1 Fighting To Survive
Hit-Run, Highway Crash In Waterbury Leave 3 Injured — 1 Fighting To Survive Police are investigating two serious crashes in Waterbury that sent three people to the hospital, including one man who is fighting for his life. The first incident happened around 6:20 p.m., when a truck crashed with two motorcycles near South Main Street and Platts Mill Road, Waterbury police said. The pickup driver fled the scene, leaving a man and a woman injured on the road. Paramedics transported both motorcyclists to a local hospital with serious injuries. They are expected to survive, police said. Officers later located the driver of the truck nearby.  Authorities have not sai…
Facebook Marketplace Heists: Waterbury Man, Teen Accused In Robbery Scheme Facebook Marketplace Heists: Waterbury Man, Teen Accused In Robbery Scheme
Facebook Marketplace Heists: Waterbury Man, Teen Accused In Robbery Scheme A 22-year-old Connecticut man and a 17-year-old are accused of robbing multiple people by luring them to meet using Facebook Marketplace, police said. William Brown, of Waterbury, is charged with two counts each of first-degree robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery, as well as one count of carrying a pistol without a permit, according to police. Victims told Waterbury police that they were contacted by someone interested in purchasing items listed on Facebook Marketplace. However, when they arrived to meet the supposed buyers, they were robbed, authorities said. Each victim reported that…
Knife Fight At Waterbury High School, 11 Students Charged: Police Knife Fight At Waterbury High School, 11 Students Charged: Police
Knife Fight At Waterbury High School, 11 Students Charged: Police Multiple students were arrested after police said they got into a knife fight at a Waterbury high school on Wednesday, May 28.  The fight broke out just before noon at John F. Kennedy High School, 422 Highland Ave. The school resource officer, with help from other Waterbury police, broke up the attack, officials said.  Several students suffered minor injuries in the fight, but the school nurse was able to treat their wounds without further assistance, Waterbury police said.  In all, nine minor-aged boys and two underage girls were arrested and charged with various crimes, in…