Waterbury Police Arrest Two After Vehicle Pursuit
Officers took a driver and passenger into custody following a pursuit tied to a reported domestic violence incident.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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Waterbury police arrested 35-year-old Marissa Palumbo and 30-year-old Myqan Ross following a vehicular pursuit in the city. The chase concluded near the Bank Street and I-84 westbound on-ramp after a reported domestic violence incident on Hill Street.
Why it matters
Law enforcement initiated the pursuit as part of an investigation into a domestic violence report involving an alleged knife brandishing. The arrests aim to address the incident and maintain public safety in the affected neighborhood.
Police took two suspects, aged 35 and 30, into custody after a pursuit that ended at Bank Street and the I-84 westbound on-ramp. Both individuals were medically cleared at a hospital before being processed.
The players
Marissa Palumbo
The 35-year-old driver was taken into custody by police following a vehicle pursuit.
Myqan Ross
The 30-year-old passenger was arrested by authorities at the conclusion of the pursuit.
The details
Authorities responded to Hill Street at 9:31 a.m. following reports of a domestic violence incident where a suspect allegedly brandished a knife. After identifying a vehicle matching the suspect's description, officers initiated a pursuit that resulted in the suspects being apprehended.
Timeline
October 30, 2026, 9:31 a.m.: Officers were dispatched to a reported domestic violence incident on Hill Street.
Legal Context
This response follows the standard investigative protocols mandated by the Connecticut domestic violence mandatory arrest statutes. Local police must conduct these interventions to ensure public safety in alignment with state legal requirements for domestic incidents.
Residents in the area of Bank Street and Hill Street should be aware that police activity in these corridors has concluded. Authorities have not issued any ongoing safety advisories following the apprehension of the suspects.
The takeaway
Domestic violence incidents involving brandished weapons require swift intervention from local law enforcement to prevent escalation. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious or dangerous behavior immediately to aid police response efforts.
Further reading
For more on how local authorities manage public safety incidents, visit the Law Enforcement section.
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