The City of Waterbury has a new Police Chief.

Fernando Spagnolo will take over as the Brass City’s top cop.

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He’s been on the force in Waterbury for 27 years and has been Interim Chief for about six months.

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Spagnolo will be sworn in a week from Thursday.