Gangsters’ Paradise Cracked: Federal Men Raid Waterbury Speakeasy

The streets of Waterbury’s West End were shaken to their core as federal agents and local emergency squad members descended upon an alleged speakeasy at 433 West Main Street on Saturday afternoon. The raid, led by Cy Basaett, who has taken up the mantle of policing the Waterbury district, netted a significant haul of home brew and landed the owner, 27-year-old John Cadaret, in hot water. Cadaret, who had purchased the property mere weeks prior, was slapped with charges of keeping liquor with intent to sell.

Cadaret was ordered to appear before United States Commissioner Harry A. Krasow, who would determine his fate. The raid marked the latest in a string of successful crackdowns in the district, with Basaett’s team leaving a trail of moonshine in their wake. The case of James Crimins, whose East Main Street business had been raided just a week prior, was also transferred to the United States District Court, where he awaits a formal trial, released on $500 bond.

As the dust settles on this latest salvo in the war against organized crime, one thing is clear: Waterbury’s underworld will not be tolerated. With Basaett at the helm, federal agents are cracking down on liquor traffickers, and those caught in the crossfire will face the full weight of the law.

The raid on Cadaret’s speakeasy is a stark reminder of the dangers of moonshine and the brazen disregard for the law that pervades the city’s underworld. As the people of Waterbury demand justice, one thing is certain: those who engage in illicit activities will be brought to justice.