Mariano Criminal Cases Delayed. Naugatuck Probate Judge to Return to Court in May.

Peter Mariano, Naugatuck’s judge of probate nearing the end of his fifth term, will return to Waterbury’s criminal court in May. The Republican’s four criminal files for three 2021 arrests for driving under the influence and two for operating a vehicle under suspension were scheduled to be heard on Monday, after being moved from their May 23rd court date last Friday afternoon.

Mariano is seeking a fifth term as probate judge. He faces state Representative Rosa Rebimbas (R-Naugatuck) at their party’s May 18th nominating convention. Even in this era of political tumult, it would be unusual for a major political party to nominate a candidate in Mariano’s dismaying situation for a judgeship.

Published April 28, 2022.