Passenger Runs From Traffic Stop Cops Find Gun And Drugs

 

 

 

 

 Waterbury, Connecticut — On July 12, 2025, at approximately 1:06 p.m., officers from the Waterbury Police Department’s Traffic Services Unit (TSU) was proactively patrolling the area of 496 Chase Ave and conducted a traffic stop due to traffic violations. During the course of the stop, the passenger—identified as 22-year-old Edwin Castillo, of Waterbury, CT—exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers pursued Castillo and quickly apprehended him without incident. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and was issued infractions for the motor vehicle violations. During the investigation officers seized: • Ammunition • Glock 44 (Firearm) • 32.oz of Marijuana Castillo was charged with the following: • Failure to Wear Seat Belt • Interfering with an Officer • Weapons in a Motor Vehicle • Carrying A Pistol Without a Permit • Illegal Sale or Transfer of a Firearm • Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine • Possession Of Marijuana with Intent to Sell