October 1, 2026 | By Eric Blaisdell | The Times ArgusBARRE — A Waterbury man faces life in prison on his latest charges after the state added a habitual offender sentencing enhancement.Shaka Joseph Africa, 36, pleaded not guilty Sept. 24 in Washington County criminal court in Barre to a felony count of cocaine possession and a misdemeanor count of violating conditions of release. Africa faces a maximum sentence of life in prison on the cocaine p…
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