WATERBURY, Conn. - A 52-year-old Waterbury woman has been accused of stealing dozens of paintings, some very valuable, and stashing them in her house.

Diane Catalani has been charged with stealing paintings from Chase Collegiate School and a private club, police said Wednesday.

Police said they tracked the woman after she tried to walk out with a $36,000 painting at the school on Monday and fled after she was confronted. The headmaster of the school jotted down her license plate and police showed up at her doorstep.

The Waterbury Police Department would like to congratulate Sergeant Slavin for being awarded Officer of the Year.  Congratulations Sgt. Slavin on a job well done!

WATERBURY — Nearly 80 people, many associated with the Latin Kings gang, were charged Friday with drug and gun crimes after raids throughout the city. Police are searching for about 20 others who face drug dealing charges.

"We feel we've targeted and apprehended the worst of the worst," said Police Superintendent Neil O'Leary.