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Waterbury Man Arrested After Shooting at Officer During Domestic Violence Incident

WATERBURY, Conn. – A Waterbury resident, Jermale Foster, was apprehended by authorities after firing a gun at a police officer during a heated domestic violence altercation. The incident took place at 41 Albion St. last night at approximately 8:18 p.m. following a report of a 911 hang-up.

Response to the Incident

Upon arriving at the scene, officers from the Waterbury Police Department immediately heard a loud argument between a man and a woman, quickly determining that it was a physical domestic disturbance involving a firearm. However, their attempts to enter the residence were obstructed by Foster.

Despite the obstruction, the officers managed to gain entry into the residence. A physical altercation ensued, during which Foster brandished a 40-caliber firearm and fired a shot in the direction of one of the officers before attempting to flee. Fortunately, the officer narrowly escaped the bullet, which struck a nearby wall. Investigation revealed that the firearm possessed by Foster had an illegal high-capacity magazine capable of holding 14 rounds of ammunition.

Disarming the Suspect

Following a series of determined efforts, the officers successfully disarmed Foster, discovering an additional .380 caliber firearm in his possession. Furthermore, they found 4.9 grams of cocaine, prepared for street-level sale. Another illegal high-capacity magazine was also recovered from the scene.

Injuries and Conviction

Both the officers and Foster sustained minor injuries during the physical altercation. The victim of the domestic violence incident, a 30-year-old woman, also suffered minor injuries.

Foster’s criminal record revealed that he has been a convicted felon since 2017 for carrying a pistol without a permit.

Charges and Bond

Foster is facing multiple charges, including interfering with a 911 call, assault in the third degree, threatening in the first degree, breach of peace in the second degree, carrying a pistol without a permit, criminal possession of a firearm, altering or removing identification marks from a firearm, illegal transfer-sale-delivery of a firearm, illegal possession of a large capacity magazine, unlawful discharge, interfering with police, criminal attempt at assault in the first degree, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, and assault on a police officer.

He is currently being held on a $1.5 million bond and is scheduled for court arraignment on Tuesday.

Statement from Chief Fernando Spagnolo

Chief Fernando Spagnolo of the Waterbury Police Department emphasized the dangers posed by convicted felons, like Foster, being released into communities. He commended the swift and heroic actions of the officers involved, recognizing their ability to make quick and informed decisions to ensure the safety of all parties during this dangerous incident.

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