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Waterbury Police Officer Appointed as City's First Female Deputy Chief

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On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., the Waterbury Police Department held a promotional ceremony at City Hall. Chief Fernando Spagnolo and Mayor Paul Pernerewski Jr. were present to recognize and...

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Police Respond to Shots Fired in the Area of 428 W Main Street

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On July 9, 2026 at 11:24 p.m., Waterbury Police Officers responded to the area of 428 W Main Street for several reports of shots being fired at the address. Upon arrival, officers quickly received...

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Bronx Man Arrested in a Shots-Fired Incident in Waterbury

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On June 28, 2026, at 1:53 p.m., Waterbury Police Officers responded to the area of Chase Ave and Cooke Street for a report of shots fired. There, officers located several spent shell casings in the...

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