Police Seeking Suspect in Waterbury Murder

Police have arrested two suspects in the murder of a 24-year-old man in Waterbury in August and said they have warrants for two others, including one who remains at large.

The arrests are for suspects in the murder of David Rivera-Mateo. Officers found him when they responded to 170 Willow St., at 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 31. Rivera-Mateo was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Police said they arrested 26-year-old Pedro Nieves, of Waterbury, 26-year-old 36-year-old Joseph Frye, of Waterbury and both have been charged with murder.

Police said they also have an arrest warrant for 27-year-old Tyrone Love, charging him with murder. He is incarcerated in the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections.

Juan Morales, 30, of Waterbury, is also wanted in on a murder charge and is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information about where he is should call Waterbury Police detectives at (203) 574- 6941.

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