Hartford Man, Middletown Man Charged With Stolen Vehicke/Gun Crimes In West Hartford: Police

West Hartford PD said a license plate reader alert led detectives to a stolen BMW and an allegedly illegal firearm.

Student Taken To Hospital After Minibus, SUV Crash In West Hartford: PD, Schools: UPDATE

One middle school student was taken to Connecticut Children's on Monday morning, with four other students also on board.

West Hartford Police To Hold Free Child Car Seat Safety Clinic Friday

West Hartford police and CTDOT will offer free child car seat checkups Sept. 25 at 141 North Main St. in West Hartford.

West Hartford Volunteer Emergency Group Marks 5 Years Serving Town

West Hartford CERT has trained 387 residents and logged more than 14,000 volunteer hours since the program was reestablished in 2021.

Man Struck By Vehicle In West Hartford; Intersection Closed: Police

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning at a busy West Hartford intersection, police said.

West Hartford Community Preparedness Day Cancelled: UPDATE

West Hartford's Community Preparedness Day, originally slated for this weekend, was cancelled due to the weather forecast.

West Hartford FD Will Visit Homes For Free Elderly Safety Inspections

West Hartford residents can schedule free home safety visits for personalized fall-prevention and fire-safety recommendations.

West Hartford PD SWAT Team Excels In State Competition

The unit took second place last month in the 2026 Connecticut SWAT Challenge.

West Hartford Seeks Emergency Volunteers Should Disaster Hit

West Hartford CERT is recruiting volunteers for emergency preparedness training beginning Oct. 3.

West Hartford PD Seeks Citizen's Police Academy Applicants

West Hartford Police's free eight-week Citizen's Academy begins Sept. 30 and offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at police work.

Learn To Be A Cadet At West Hartford PD Open House

West Hartford police will host an open house for students and parents interested in the department's Cadet Program.

West Hartford Advances 200+ 'Vision Zero' Safety Projects This Year, See Where

West Hartford has completed 96 Vision Zero road projects in 2026, with another 114 underway or planned this year.

Driver Hits West Hartford Police Cruiser, Flees To Farmington, 2 Hartford Residents Charged: Police

The male and female suspects will appear in Hartford Superior Court next week.

West Hartford Approves Four-Year Firefighter Contract

The labor deal, retroactive to last year, includes wage increases, a new work schedule, and higher health deductibles.

West Hartford Resident Lost Nearly $600K In Elaborate Computer Scam: Police

A Queens man was charged after an elderly West Hartford resident was scammed out of nearly $600,000.

Reckless Speeder Charged In West Hartford: Police

West Hartford police arrested a driver accused of traveling more than twice the speed limit on Albany Avenue Thursday morning.

600 Grams Of Fentanyl, 6 Guns Found In West Hartford Case

Prosecutors said the suspect was a convicted felon when investigators found six firearms at his home.

VIDEO: West Hartford Woman Found With Massive Pot Stash: NY Sheriff's Office

A West Hartford woman faces drug and impaired driving charges after deputies seized 51 pounds of cannabis during an I-84 stop.

West Hartford Firefighter Hurt Battling House Fire Monday: WHFD

A firefighter was injured, and a family of two was displaced after a fire on Monday afternoon.

Popular West Hartford Restaurant Closed After Fire: WHFD

The fire was contained by the building's sprinkler system, but the well-known eatery was closed Sunday morning due to the blaze.

West Hartford Firefighter Hospitalized After Industrial Metal Fire Friday: WHFD

Crews battled a metal fire at an industrial facility on Railroad Place in West Hartford.

West Hartford's Warning: Most Fireworks Are Illegal

West Hartford police and fire officials reminded residents that nearly all fireworks are illegal in Connecticut and to be careful.

One Person Seriously Burned In West Hartford House Fire: UPDATE

A residential fire prompted road closures in West Hartford on Wednesday, with one person badly hurt in the blaze.

12 Displaced Following West Hartford Kitchen Fire: FD: UPDATE

The Red Cross said it has helped 10 adults and two children whose households were displaced by the fire.

School Bus, Two Dump Trucks Collide In West Hartford: Police

The accident caused minor injuries in the collision, with traffic in a busy section of town impacted by the incident.

Memorial Run To Honor Slain Hall HS Senior This Weekend In West Hartford

The 17-year-old Hall High School senior was shot and killed in Hartford last February.

West Hartford Paramedic Honored For Response To Cardiac Emergency

The West Hartford firefighter/paramedic received the 2026 EMS Champion Award from Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford.

West Hartford FD To Get New Generator After Town OK's FEMA Funds

The West Hartford Town Council has approved a FEMA-funded generator project for WHFD Firehouse Station No. 1.

West Hartford Cocaine Dealer Sent To Prison: Feds

The 37-year-old West Hartford man will spend time in a federal prison for supplying cocaine at a New Britain car dealership.

Driver Charged In Moped Vs. Car Crash In West Hartford, Police Say

One person was injured and a driver is facing charges following the crash, according to police.

Black Bear Sightings Reported In West Hartford — Here’s How Many So Far In 2026

New state data shows how often bears have been spotted in West Hartford this year as activity rises across Connecticut.

West Hartford Police To Conduct Training Drill At Local School Next Week

Schools are closed for Spring Break next week, with police notifying the public of a heavy police presence.

Jaywalking Turkey Causes Uproar In West Hartford

Officials are warning drivers to slow down as a turkey repeatedly enters traffic at two busy West Hartford intersections.

Threat Prompts Police Response At Westfarms Mall

West Hartford police investigated an anonymous threat at Westfarms Mall, which is located in West Hartford and Farmington.

Suspect Charged For 2024 Armed Robbery At West Hartford Retail Store: Police

DNA evidence has led to the arrest of a Willimantic man in connection with the case.

Car Slams Pole In West Hartford, 3 Rushed To Hospital: Police: UPDATE

The incident happened overnight, and the road was still closed on Wednesday morning.

West Hartford Seeks Volunteers To Help Community Should Disaster Strike

West Hartford’s CERT will host a free 8-week emergency response training starting April 1.

Man Deported After Drug Case Charged With Illegal Re-entry In West Hartford: Feds

Federal agents arrested a Dominican national previously convicted of drug charges in West Hartford on March 6

3 West Hartford Attorneys Nominated For CT Judge Posts

Gov. Ned Lamont nominated the trio among 14 candidates for Connecticut Superior Court seats.

Family Of Slain West Hartford Teen Announces Funeral Plans, Details Revealed

The funeral for the 17-year-old Hall High School senior, who was shot on Sunday and died on Tuesday, is Thursday, Feb. 26.