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Waterbury Police Sergeant Arrested, Placed on Leave
Sergeant Donald Robinson charged with interfering with investigation and computer crimes
Published on Feb. 5, 2026
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A Waterbury Police Department sergeant has been arrested and charged with interfering with an investigation and computer crimes in the fifth degree. Sgt. Donald Robinson was arrested on Thursday after the Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crimes Division notified the Waterbury police department that an arrest warrant had been issued. Sgt. Robinson has been released on a promise to appear, and the department has launched an internal affairs investigation in cooperation with Connecticut State Police. He has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Why it matters
The arrest of a police sergeant raises concerns about potential misconduct within the department and the need for thorough investigations to maintain public trust in law enforcement. Waterbury has faced challenges with crime and policing in recent years, making this incident particularly noteworthy.
The details
According to the report, Sgt. Donald Robinson was arrested and charged with interfering with an investigation and computer crimes in the fifth degree. The charges stem from an investigation conducted by the Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crimes Division, which led to an arrest warrant being issued for Sgt. Robinson. He has been released on a promise to appear, and the Waterbury Police Department has launched an internal affairs investigation in cooperation with the state police.
- Sgt. Robinson was arrested on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
The players
Sgt. Donald Robinson
A sergeant with the Waterbury Police Department who was arrested and charged with interfering with an investigation and computer crimes.
Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crimes Division
The state police division that conducted the investigation that led to the arrest warrant for Sgt. Robinson.
Waterbury Police Department
The local police department that has placed Sgt. Robinson on administrative leave and is conducting an internal affairs investigation in cooperation with the state police.
What’s next
The department has indicated that the internal affairs investigation will continue, and the outcome will determine Sgt. Robinson's future with the department.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the importance of thorough investigations and accountability within police departments to maintain public trust, especially in communities that have faced challenges with crime and policing in the past.
