Registered Sex Offender Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor in Waterbury

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A 60-year-old Waterbury man named Michael Miller, a registered sex offender, has been arrested and charged with second-degree sexual assault, risk of injury to a child, harmful communication with a minor, and failure to comply with sex offender registry requirements. The charges stem from a months-long investigation by state police, which alleges that Miller sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl he met at the Waterbury train station.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of monitoring and supervising registered sex offenders, as well as the vulnerability of minors to predatory behavior. It raises concerns about the effectiveness of sex offender registries and the need for stronger measures to protect children from repeat offenders.

The details

According to the arrest warrant, Miller came into contact with the 16-year-old victim at the Waterbury train station, where she often traveled between Waterbury and Bridgeport to visit her then-boyfriend. Miller allegedly offered the victim rides home and provided her with a business card that read 'Mike's Taxi'. Over time, the victim said her relationship with Miller changed, and he began providing her with clothes, food, and jewelry in exchange for sexual favors. Miller became increasingly aggressive, and the victim described him as 'mentally abusive'. The victim reported an incident in New Haven where she refused to get into Miller's vehicle and threatened to call the police, but Miller allegedly threatened to kill her if she did.

• The investigation by the Waterbury Police Department began in November 2025.
• Miller was arrested by state police on Saturday.

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What’s next

Miller was unable to post the $750,000 court-set bond and was transported to the New Haven Correctional Center. He appeared in Waterbury Superior Court on Monday, where a judge will determine whether to allow him to be released on bail.