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On Thursday October 15th from 5pm to 8pm the Waterbury Police Department will be holding an Open House at the PAL Recreation Center at 64 Division St.  All members of the general public are invited to attend.  It will be an opportunity for the public to meet the new Acting Chief of Police Mike Gugliotti and the rest of the command staff.  Applications will also be available for a Citizens Police Academy that is planned for January.  Officers from the various units within the department will be on hand to answer questions and provide information.  Community Relations Officers will be fingerprinting children as part of the Kid Print Program.  There will also be demonstrations by the Emergency Response Team and K-9 Team.  Free refreshments courtesy of Frankie’s and PAL will also be provided.  Please call the Community Relations Division at 203-574-6962 with any questions or for more information.

You are invited to help the Waterbury Police Department and Waterbury PAL in our continuing efforts to raise money for the Special Olympics of CT. On Thursday, July 30, 2009 from 5pm to 10pm we will be sponsoring a “Tip-A-Cop” event at Crossroads Cantina located at 210 Meadow St.

Please join us during this unique event where Waterbury’s Finest wait on you. Stay awhile and let our officers entertain you during Karaoke Night. Make a special donation to Special Olympics to see a Waterbury Police Officer take the stage and belt out your favorite tune!

What: Tip-A-Cop and Karaoke Cop
When: Thursday, July 30, 2009 from 5pm-10pm
Where: Crossroads Cantina, 210 Meadow St., Waterbury

Please contact 203-574-6962 with questions or for more information.
 

Vin Riddick is a 41 year old Waterbury Police Lieutenant who was recently diagnosed with a rare and often terminal form of brain cancer called Glioblastoma Multiforme-Grade IV (GBM). Vin is a respected member of the Waterbury Police Department and a beloved member of the Waterbury community. Therefore, the WPD family is hosting a family-oriented benefit to help defray Vin’s anticipated exorbitant medical expenses. Please join us for a day of food & fun at the Municipal Stadium, located at 1200 Watertown Avenue in Waterbury on Saturday June 13th from 12pm-6pm.

The Waterbury Police Activity League and Safe Kids Greater Waterbury are having a Safety Day.  Please join us for a fun and educational day including free popcorn and prizes.

The event will take place:

Date: Saturday May 9th, 2009
Time: 10:00am- 2:00pm
Place: PAL Recreation Center
64 Division St
Waterbury, CT
 

Meet public safety personnel and equipment including:

• Waterbury Police Department Mobile Command Post
• Buckle up DOT
• 911 Simulator - Campion Ambulance
• AMR Ambulance
• Smoke House Waterbury Fire Department
• Poison Control
• Waterbury Elks
• Water Safety - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• AmeriChoice - Husky Program
• Moon Walk

The Waterbury Police Department Open House was a great success.  The event, which was hosted by the Waterbury Police Activity League, took place at 64 Division Street.  Guest had the opportunity to meet with representatives from various divisions within the Waterbury Police Department.  Demonstrations by ERT(SWAT), K-9 officers, and the Forensics Lab took place during the event. Follow the link to view photographs of the event.

Date: March 26,2009
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: PAL Recreation Center (64 Division St)

Come meet with representatives from the various divisions within the Waterbury Police Department. There will be demonstration by the ERT (SWAT) Team, K-9 Officers and Forensics Lab. Free refreshments will also be provided.

Join the Waterbury Police Department at Chili’s in Support of Special Olympics Connecticut

Police Officers take off the Badges and tie on the aprons for Tip-a-Cop

November 29, 2008 - The Waterbury Police Department, Waterbury Police Activity League and Chili’s have teamed up to support Special Olympics Connecticut’s Tip-a-Cop.  Come enjoy officers taking orders instead of giving orders all for a very special organization.  Don’t miss out on this one of a kind experience where the officers serve you!

The Waterbury Crime Stoppers Ziti Dinner is an annual event to raise funds for the program. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards up to $1,000 to anonymous individuals that provide information that leads to an arrest. The Ziti Dinner helps to raise the funds to provide these rewards. To report a crime please call 755-1234 or text TIP719 plus your information to CRIMES (274637). To see pictures of this year’s event please click the link below.

Annual Crime Stoppers ZITI Dinner

On Saturday, October 4, 2008 the Waterbury Crime Stoppers will be holding their 5th Annual Motorcycle Run & Show. Registration will take place from 0830-1000 at Municipal Stadium followed by a fully escorted ride through the scenic Litchfield Hills. The ride will conclude at the PAL Recreation Center where there will be food, music and a motorcycle show. Tickets are $25 per rider and $15 per passenger. Entry fee into the Motorcycle Show will be $20 per bike. Trophies will be awarded. All bikes allowed. **Rain Date: Sunday, October 5, 2008.** All proceeds to benefit the Waterbury Police Activity League.

On Thursday, September 11, 2008 from Noon – 8:00pm the Waterbury Crime Stoppers will be holding their 22nd Annual Ziti Dinner at the Ponte Club. Tickets are $8.00. All proceeds to benefit the Waterbury Crime Stoppers Program.

Waterbury police conducted their second reverse prostitution sting in a month in the Hillside neighborhood.

Friday night into Saturday morning, two female officers posed as prostitutes in Hillside which has the reputation as the spot to pick up prostitutes.

The sting nabbed 39 men, including 11 from out of town, one teenager and two New York residents. All of the men were charged with soliciting a prostitute from a motor vehicle. And all of their cars were towed and impounded.

Last month, 27 men and one woman were arrested in a similar undercover sting.

Police spokesman Lt. Christopher Corbett said there will be more stings.

"We will continue to strictly enforce prostitution laws in Waterbury, not just going after the prostitutes themselves, but the men who solicit them," Corbett said Saturday.

Waterbury police are searching for a man they say exposed himself to three young girls and tried to convince a fourth to enter his car.

Edgardo Lopez, 29, of 45 Bergin Circle, faces a slew of charges stemming from four separate incidents.

Last Friday, a 10-year-old girl was walking on Radcliffe Avenue in the city's East End when a man in a dark-colored car called to her. The girl, a student at nearby Chase School, walked to the car, where police say the man exposed himself to her.

The next day, police said, the same man in the same car was on Overton Avenue, also in the city's East End, when he tried to convince another 10-year-old girl to get in his car. The girl refused.

This week, detectives in unmarked cars conducted surveillance near Chase School.

WATERBURY — Police arrested a Bridgeport man Wednesday morning who they believe is responsible for a string of recent bank robberies, including one in which a Waterbury firefighter was shot.

Victor Jordan, 29, was found in an apartment on Congress Avenue in the city's Brooklyn neighborhood, according to police.

Jordan will face a multitude of charges and is expected to be arraigned Thursday in Waterbury Superior Court.

The Waterbury Police Department is looking for the finest and most committed individuals who want to make a difference in their community. Begin a rewarding law enforcement career with us. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality police service, and protect the safety, security, rights and freedoms of all individuals.

We offer a career with a great future, a chance to advance, and excellent salary and benefits. If you have what if takes and are interested in a rewarding career with the Waterbury Police Department please visit our Human Resources page.

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.